Pinole Senior Food distribution, 10-14-25

Tuesday, 10-14- Senior Food Program, 10-11 AM, in person, Pinole Senior Center “

The Senior Center partners with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County to offer the Senior Food Program. Low-income senior citizens ages 55+ to receive free groceries, including healthy staples, eggs, cheese, and assorted meats twice a month. The program is available for Pinole senior residents only. This program takes place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Individuals interested in the program must complete the Senior Food Program Application. Applications are available at the Senior Center and can also be found on the Pinole Senior Center website: http://www.pinole.gov/seniors. Please note, the Senior Food Program is switching to the choice method, where you will now need to bring your own bag with you, and you will select the items you want.” (Pinole Pulse, 10-9-25)

Free produce distribution, 10-13-25

Monday, 10-13- Free produce distribution, 9 AM- 10 AM, in person, Pinole Senior Center. “

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano County will be providing free bags of fresh produce, on[e] bag per household. The next drive-thru distribution is Monday, October 13, from 9 – 10am (or as long as supplies last) at the Pinole Senior Center. If you have any questions, email recreation@pinole.gov or call us at (510) 724-9800.” (Pinole Pulse, 10-9-25)

Filipino American History Month Celebration, 10-11-25

Saturday, 10-11- Filipino American History Month Celebration, 11 AM- 1:30 PM, in person Pinole Senior Center. “Join Pinole in celebrating Filipino American History Month on Saturday, October 11 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Senior Center. This event is open to the public with featured performances, food, and a resource fair to enjoy!” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/filipino-american-history-month-celebration/?event-date=2025-10-11%2011:00:00)

Dumpster Day, 10-11-25

Saturday, 10-11- Dumpster Day, 7 AM-11 AM (or when dumpsters are full), in person Pinole Valley Park. “

The annual Dumpster Day is approaching! It is a FREE EVENT for Pinole Residents only! Proof of residency is required.
This is not a curbside collection. You will have to unload your own items.

One car per household; no trailers and no siderails on pickups.

The event ends at 11am OR when all 12 dumpsters have been filled – whichever comes first.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ BELOW FOR ACCEPTED AND NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS!
ACCEPTED ITEMS: household items, glass, clothing, metal, chairs, tables, couches, small appliances, broken toys, rugs/padding, wood, dishwashers, washers & dryers, refrigerators, ovens/stoves microwaves.

NOT ACCEPTED: No box springs. No mattresses. No green waste or yard waste. No tires. No concrete or construction waste. No household hazardous waste (such as paint, oil, bug spray, oven cleaner, propane tanks, oil, prescription medicine, needles, syringes). No car batteries. No electronic waste (no TVs, no computers, no screens, no cell phones, etc.) Take household hazardous waste to 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, Wed-Sat, 9am to 4pm.

Contact: Public Works at email: publicworks@pinole.gov, or call: 510-724-9010″ (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/dumpster-day-2024/?event-date=2025-10-11%2007:00:00)

Street Eats, 10-10-25

Friday, 10-10- Street Eats, 5 PM-8 PM, in person Downtown Pinole. “

Get ready for Pinole’s first-ever Street Eats Pop-Up Night, hosted by Kitchen@812 and Pinole Artisans on Friday, September 26, October 10 & October 24 from 5–8 PM in Downtown Pinole! 🍔🎨 This vibrant celebration brings together delicious food, local art, and community spirit for an unforgettable evening.

What’s Cooking:

Tasty Bites: Enjoy dishes from Kitchen@812’s amazing pop-up vendors.
Local Art: Explore creations by Pinole Artisans’ talented artists.
Family Fun: Groove to live music and enjoy kids’ activities.
Pinole Pride: Support our local businesses and artists, all Made in Pinole! 💝
Event Details:

When: Friday, September 26, October 10 & October 24 from 5–8 PM
Where: Downtown Pinole
Stay in the Loop: Follow Kitchen@812 and Pinole Artisans on social media for vendor and entertainment updates!” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/street-eats/?event-date=10/10/2025%205:00%20pm)

Halloween National Night Out, 10-7-25

Tuesday, 10-7- National Night Out, 5 PM-8PM, in person Fernandez Park. “Pinole Police Department presents HaLLOWeeN national night out 2025. Join us for our halloween-themed National Night Out! There will be games, prizes, food trucks, a costume contest and more! October 7th 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm, Fernandez Park 595 Tennent Ave.” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/national-night-out/?event-date=2025-10-07%2017:00:00 , transcribed from event flyer image).

Coffee with the City Manager, 10-3-25

Friday, 10-3- Coffee with the City Manager, 8:30-9:30 AM, in person City Hall. “Join us for Coffee with the City Manager on Friday, October 3rd, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Community Room at Pinole City Hall! Meet City Manager Kelcey Young, sip some coffee, and share your ideas for our community. Engage in open conversation and help guide Pinole’s future. We can’t wait to see you!” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/coffee-with-the-city-manager-2/?event-date=2025-10-03%2008:30:00)

Wastewater Subcommittee meeting, 10-2-25

Thursday, 10-2- Wastewater Subcommittee meeting, 7 PM, Hybrid Pinole City Hall. You can find the agenda packet here https://pinoleca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1085/files/agenda/947 .

There are five items on the agenda- approval of the minutes from the July 10th meeting, Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) operations report (pages 8-19), Joint Powers Agreement document review (pages 20-28), a list of tour dates (10/22 at 10 AM, 10/27 at 10 AM, and 11/3 at 5 PM), and a verbal list of new sewer connections in Pinole and Hercules.

You can join the meeting by entering the webinar ID 817 5448 9022 into zoom directly, or calling +1 (669) 900-6833 or +1 (253) 215-8782 or +1 (346) 248-7799, then entering the meeting ID 817 5448 9022#. Once in the meeting by phone, you can raise your hand by pressing *9, and unmute by pressing *6 once called on. You can also attend the meeting in person at Pinole City Hall, 2131 Pear St. There is a zoom direct link, but it leads to a different ID than the webinar ID listed in the agenda.

Energy Efficiency Workshop, 10-2-25

Thursday, 10-2- Energy Efficiency workshop, 12-1 PM, in person Senior Center. ”

Cut costs, increase comfort, and support sustainability– learn about cost-saving rebates available now at the State, regional, and local level—including special rebate programs just for Pinole residents. Presented by Contra Costa Conservation and Development, MCE and Rising Sun.

This is the fourth of six workshop series focused on accessible living for seniors and those with disabilities made possible through a grant awarded by the AARP Community Challenge.

For more information visit: https://www.pinole.gov/pinole-accessible-living-program/

This free event is open to all—registration is encouraged to help us plan for a comfortable experience. Sign up online (https://www.pinole.gov/pinole-accessible-living-workshop-sign-up/) or at the Pinole Senior Center.

” (https://www.pinole.gov/event_list/power-smarts-boosting-energy-efficiency-at-home/?event-date=2025-10-02%2012:00:00)

Protest, 9-27-25

Saturday, 9-27- Protest, 11 AM-12 PM, in person, intersection of Tennent and San Pablo Avenues. “

On the Fourth Saturdays of the month, join the Indivisible – North East Bay chapter in Pinole as we vocally and physically express dissent, and make known the (de)legitimacy of the current administration sitting in the white house.

**UPDATE!! The location of this protest has been set going forward for all 4th Saturdays of the month every month (and is no longer rotating). We will be at Tennent Ave. and San Pablo Ave. in Pinole in the open space across from Tina’s place.

We participate and activate hyper-locally in this non-violent and peaceful social and cultural movement to protest authoritarianism in the U.S. and are building volunteer people power that is sustained, consistent, and unrelenting, until everyone is moved from their apathy and into action to stand up for democracy and re-dedicate themselves to building a better one. Only we, the people, can save us!

11 AM – 12 PM – Peacefully Protest – meet at the corner, bring your signs, Bluetooth speakers with music, noise-makers, and a passion for people power!” (https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/813154/ for more information and if you want to register)