E-bike safety in Pleasant Hill
CitiesacrossCaliforniahaveseenan increaseinpeopleridinge-bikesand e-scooters,includingchildren.Unfortunately,thisriseinusehasalsoseenarise ine-bikeinjuriesandfatalities.ThePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentwouldliketo takeamomenttooffersixe-bikesafety tipstoeveryone,inthehopesofkeeping thecommunitysafeandinjury-free.
1.Knowyoure-bikeclassification. Did youknowthattherearedifferent typesofe-bikeclassifications?Ensure beforepurchasingorrentingan e-bike,youarefamiliarwiththee-bike classificationyou’rechoosing.Some classificationshavemorestringent regulationsorcanattaingreater
speedsthanmaybesafeforyounger riders.
2.Wearahelmet. Intheeventofafall oranaccident,ahelmethasthe potentialtosaveyourlifeandprotect youfrommoresignificantinjury.Everyoneaged17oryoungerisrequiredby lawtowearahelmet(andifyouhavea Class3e-bike,ahelmetmustalwaysbe worn,regardlessofage).
3. Bemindfulofspeed. E-bikeshavethe potentialtoreachspeedsof20miles perhourormore,butthefasteryou go,thelongerittakestosafelystop, turnorotherwisereacttotheenvironmentaroundyou.Maintaina speedwhichallowsyoutorespond quicklyandsafelywhileriding.
4.Payattentiontotraffic. Whenriding yourbicycle,followtherulesofthe road-thesameasyouwouldifdriving avehicle.
5.Makeyourselfseen—andheard. We recommendoutfittingyourbikewith reflectivelights,aswellasabell.
6.Know(andobey)thecitylaws. Laws regardingelectricbikescanchange andvaryfromcitytocity.Familiarize yourselfwiththerulesoftheareayou plantobikein.
Sponsors sought for 2026 National Night Out
The“42ndAnnualNationalNightOut”(NNO),auniquecrime/drugpreventioncampaignbytheNationalAssociationofTownWatch(NATW),hasbeen scheduledforTuesday,August 4,2026.
ThePleasantHillPolice Departmentisnowseeking sponsors!NationalNightOut givescitizensandpoliceofficersthechancetointeractin arelaxedatmosphereto celebrateaccomplishments. Manylocalorganizations havemadedonationstothe eventtoassistwithfunding, andwecan’tdoitwithoutour localcommunity.
Formoreinformationemail nwatch@pleasanthillpd.org orcall(925)288-4630.
PleasantHillSafetyAction Planprogressreport
Wewanttohearfromyou!
TheCityofPleasantHillhasbeen awardedSafeStreetsforAll(SS4A) grantfundingtodevelopacitywide SafetyActionPlantoidentifysafety problems,analyzetrafficdata, engagethecommunity,andprioritizealistofprojectsandstrategies whichwillhelppreventroadway deathsandserioustrafficrelated injuries.
TheSS4Aprojecthasdeveloped aHighInjuryNetwork(HIN)toidentifystreetsthathavethemost severeinjuryandfatalcrashesinthe CityofPleasantHill.MoreinformationabouttheHINwillbepresented atupcomingworkshopsandtabling events.
Akeyelementofthisprojectis publicoutreachtoresidentswho canprovidevaluableinsightinto localtrafficsafetyconcerns.Thefollowingisanupdatedlistof upcomingcommunityoutreach eventsandinformationonhowto provideinputfortheSS4ASafety ActionPlan:
CommunityMeeting#2(in-person):May19,2026,at6:00p.m. Theproject website(referto QRcodeorvisit www.phillca.gov/ ss4a);
Foradditionalinformation,ortobe addedtotheCity’smailinglistfor upcomingpublicoutreachevents, emailLaetitiaGaleazziat lgaleazzi@phillca.gov.
EachMay,PleasantHillwelcomesthe summerseasonwithoneoftheEast Bay’smostanticipatedcelebrations.
ThePleasantHillArt,Wine&Music FestivalreturnsMay16–17,2026,transformingCrescentDriveintoavibrant, walkablecorridorofart,music,food, andcommunityconnection.
HostedbythePleasantHillChamber ofCommerce,thetwo-dayfestival bringstogetherartists,musicians,wineries,breweries,localbusinesses,and familiesinalivelyshowcaseofcreativity andregionalculture.Originallylaunched morethan25yearsago,thiseventhas evolvedintoasignaturespringtradition drawingvisitorsfromacrossContra CostaCountyandthegreaterBayArea.
Thisyear’srefreshedlayoutreflects theevolvingdowntownlandscape,with twomainmusicstagespositionedat oppositeendsofCrescentDrive,creatingacontinuousflowoflive entertainmentthroughouttheweekend.AdedicatedKidsStageadds family-friendlyprogramming,including danceperformancesandculturalshowcasesthatcelebratethediversityofthe community.
Festivalgoerscanalsoenjoya curatedselectionofcraftbeerandwine fromregionalproducers,alongsidea diversemarketplaceofartisansfeaturinghandcraftedgoods,fineart,and specialtyfoodsfromacrossCalifornia.
Morethanjustanevent,thefestival servesasaplatformforlocalbusinesses andcreatorstoconnectwiththousands ofattendees,fosteringcommunity prideandeconomicvitality.
Withstrongattendanceexpected,it remainsacornerstonecelebrationthat capturesthespirit,creativity,andwelcomingenergyofPleasantHill.Tolearn more,gototheChamber’swebsiteat www.pleasanthillchamber.com.
SunsetbytheLake SummerConcerts beginsMay24
StartingMemorialDayweekend,theCityHallLakewillbetheplacetobe forasummeroffabulousmusic.May24,theSunsetbytheLakeSummerConcertsserieskicksoffwithGaragelandRodeo.Afterthat,everytwoweeks untilAugust30therewillbeanotherconcert.
Bringthelittleonesdowntothefirstsixconcertsandletthemenjoythe FamilyFunZone!Duringtheconcerttheycanvisitabubblestation,gettheir facespainted,anddootherfunactivities!
MakeitafuneveningoutwithdinnerattheconcertcourtesyofTasteof theWorldFoodTrucks.Eachweektherewillbetwofoodtruckswithvarying cuisinesandTheGuzzlerBeer/WineTruck.
Formoreinformationandthefullschedulegoto www.pleasanthillca.org/summerconcerts.
May2 GaragelandRodeo
June7 AC&theHeatwave
June21 TheFloorshakers
July5 TheBellBrothers
July19 VanGoat
August2 ZydecoFlames
August16 KingTritone August30 TheBigJangle
StoriesofUs:HighlightingtheVoicesandJourneysofthePeopleofPleasantHill Get to Know Debora
Adams-Truso
—LizNunan,DiversityCommission
ThePleasantHillDiversityCommission’snewOutlookseries,“StoriesofUs,”celebrateswhatmakesourcitytrulyspecial:ourpeople.Inthisissue,wefeatureDebora Adams-Truso,aPleasantHillresidentwhohasbeenmakingthepeopleinourcommunity feelcaredfor,welcomed,andseenfor33years.
DeboramovedtoPleasantHilltofurtherhercareerasahairstylistafteraclienttoldherourcitymightbeagreatplacetobuild relationshipsandgrowprofessionally.Thisclientwasright!Since movingtoPleasantHill,sheworkedatacoupleofsalonsbefore takingabigleapandopeningherown,Truso’sHairSalon.
WhenaskedhowshecelebratesherAfricanAmericanculture, shesharedmanybeautifulways,includingstorytelling,fashion, faith,andcommunityinvolvement,withastrongemphasison unity,mutualsupport,andcollectiveresponsibility.Shecelebrates holidaysandobservanceslikeJuneteenth,Kwanzaa,BlackHistory Month,anddayshonoringleaderslikeMarcusGarvey,HarrietTubman,andMalcolmX.
ToDebora,belongingmeansfeelingwelcomedandsupported—whetheryou’reher customer,astylist,abusinessowner,oraneighbor.“PleasantHillissuchabeautifuland welcomingcommunity,"shesays.“WhatIlovemostisthediversityweseeinoursalon... Wetrulyareamulticulturalsalon,andeveryoneiswelcome inourspace.”
PleasantHillstrivestofosteracommunitythatchampionsinclusionandbelongingforall,andwecelebrate residentsandbusinessownersintheCitywhoaredoingthis greatwork.Doyouknowsomeonewhomightwantto sharetheirstoryinthenextOutlook?Nominatethemat www.phillca.gov/ourstoriesorusingtheQRcode.
May Is Water Awareness Month: use water wisely
MayisWaterAwarenessMonth,areminderoftheimportantrolewater playsindailylifeandhowsmallchangescanimprovewaterefficiencyat home.InPleasantHill,manyresidentsreceivetheirwaterfromContraCosta WaterDistrict(CCWD),whichworksyear-roundtoprovidesafe,reliable waterwhileencouragingefficientwateruse.
Astemperaturesrise,outdoorirrigationoftenbecomesthelargest sourceofhouseholdwateruse.Water-wiselandscapingisonewaycustomerscanusewatermoreefficientlywithoutsacrificinganinvitingyard. Thoughtfullydesignedgardenswithdrought-tolerantplantstypicallyrequire lesswaterthantraditionallawnsandcanthrivethroughoutthesummer months.
Tosupporttheseefforts,CCWDoffersaLawntoGardenRebatefor CCWDcustomers.Therebatehelpsoffsetthecostofreplacinglawnareasin residentialfrontandbackyardswithwater-wiselandscaping.
WaterAwarenessMonthisagreattime foreveryonetotakeacloserlookatoutdoorwateruseandconsiderpractical upgrades,likecheckingirrigationsystems, adjustingwateringschedules,orchoosing plantsthatneedlesswatertothrive.
Learnmoreaboutavailablerebatesand waterefficiencyresourcesbyvisiting ccwater.com/conserve.
June is Pride Month!
TheDiversityCommissioniscelebratingaSummerofPrideandinvites everyonetoparticipateinPRIDE eventshappeningthroughoutthe Countyandbeyond.Staytunedfor announcementsaboutanotherPride attheLakeeventintheCityofPleasantHilltakingplacethissummer2026, andmarkyourcalendarstokeepthe PridecelebrationsgoingatthevariousBayArealocationsbelow: May31—ClaytonPrideParade June6—ConcordPride onthePlaza
June7—Richmond Pride
August16—OaklandPride September19—MartinezPride
GoWATERWISEthisspring Thisspring,theWaterWise ChallengeinvitesContra Costaresidentstotake practicaloutdooractions thatsavewaterandsupporthealthierlandscapes.
Fromaddingmulchand composttoreducinglawn area,choosingwater-wiseplants,improvingirrigation,andcheckingforleaks,every actioncanhelpcreateamoreresilientyard andcommunity.
ByjoiningtheCleanerContraCostaChallenge,youcanexplorelocalresources,take actionathome,andtrackyourprogress alongsideothersacrossContraCosta County.Together,Challengeparticipants havealreadysavedmorethan4.38million gallonsofwater.JoinWaterWiseandhelp growthatimpactthisspring.
Tojointhechallenge,goto www.phillca.gov/waterwise.
Debora Adams-Truso
Shine On!
In2026,PleasantHillRecreation &ParkDistrictiscelebrating75years ofparks,play,andcommunity.From firstparkvisitstolifelongmemories, we’veproudlyservedandgrown alongsideourcommunitypast,present,andfuture. #ShineOnPHRPD.
MAYISWATERSAFETYMONTH
SignupforSummerswimlessonsnow!Getwater-safe beforedivingintosummerfun!Groupandprivatelessons, weekdayandweekendsessionsforages6monthsthrough adults.VisitPleasantHillRec.com/236.
75th Anniversary FREE Public Swim
Openedin1956,PleasantHillAquaticParkisoneoftheDistrict’soldestcommunityfacilitiesstillinuse,serving generationsoffamiliesthroughfun,recreation,andwater safety.BepartofthestoryastheDistrictcelebrates75yearsof parks,play,andcommunitywithFREEpublicswimadmission allsummerlong!PublicSwimatPHAquaticParkOpenson MemorialDayWeekend,Saturday,May23,1:00-5:00p.m.For additionalinformationandpublicswimhours,visit PleasantHillRec.com.
YOUTH
PHRecSummerCamps(Preschool-Teens)
Districtsummercampsturneverydayintoafun adventure!Fromclassiccampstoexcitingspecialty campsandsportscamps,theseprogramsinspirecamperstoexplorenewplaces,makenewfriends,andthrive inacampcommunityofcreativity,respect,andkindness. FindyoursummersparkinouronlineSummerCamp guideandregisteratPleasantHillRec.com.Summerwill beherebeforeyouknowit!
KidsInAction
Districtyouthprogramsoffer funwaysforkidstostayactive,try somethingnew,andbuildskills afterschool.Exploreclasseslike Fencing,Ukulele,JapanKarateDo, andHip-Hopdanceclassesplusa varietyofyouthsportsforpreschoolandschool-agekids.Don’t misssummerspecialtycamps startinginJune.Registerat PleasantHillRec.com/505.
NFLSponsoredYouthFlagFootballLeague (K-2,2-5,6-8)
SeasonbeginsplayonSeptember12for6games.RegistrationopensonMay4,2026,andclosesAugust12.Fees includeNFLjersey,footballandflagbelt.Registeronline atPleasantHillRec.com.
THE TEEN SCENE
TeenAfterSchoolProgramOpenHousefor2026–2027! Wednesday,May14,5:00–6:15p.m.,PleasantHillTeenCenter,147GregoryLane Meetstaff,completeregistrationpaperwork,andsee PleasantHillTeenCenter.Secureyourteen’sspotforthe 2026–2027schoolyear!VisitPleasantHillRec.com/246orcontacttheTeenCenterat(925)691-5645.
TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6–12)
Monday–Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m.,2026–2027 Rates:$13.50/day|$17.50/daywithtransportationfrom VVMSandPHMS.Annualmembershipfee:$100/$80(Dist. Res.)
PleasantHillTeenCouncil Nowacceptingapplicationsfor 2026–2027,Enteringgrades6–12
Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityfor teens!TeenCouncilmembersplanactivities,classes,events, andtripsfortheirpeers,aswellasvolunteeratlocalcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear.Applicationisavailableat PleasantHillRec.com/322.
TeenClasses(Ages10-16+)
Learnnewskillsthissummer!TakeDMV-approved Driver’sEd(15+)classes,HipHopclassesorBabysittingBasics Workshop(6/15).RegisteratPleasantHillRec.com.
ADULTS
PowerUptheFun(18+yrs)
StayactiveandtrysomethingnewwithDistrictfitnessand danceclasses.ExploreTaiChi,Qigong,Yoga,CardioDrumming, MovingtoHealNia,BarrePilatesFusion,Fencing,andmore.Prefertodance?TryBallroom,LineDance,Bollywood,BellyDance, orthenewBeginnerHula/Tahitianclass.Foralow-impact option,takeittothepoolwithAquaAerobicsorAquaZumba. RegisteratPleasantHillRec.com
TeamUpforSummerFun
AdultTeamSportsRecreation SummerLeagues:Softball/ Soccer/Bocce/Basketball Coed-Men’s-Women’s Leagues!
Allleaguesareteam-based registration.Summerregistrationpacketsareavailablenow. Formoreinformation,visit PleasantHillRec.com/288 TravelAdventuresforAdults!(21+)
MeetnewfriendsandhavefunasyouexploreNorthernCaliforniainthecompanyoffellowtravelenthusiasts!Visit PleasantHillRec.com/352toviewthelatestlocaladventures.Go exploring!
PleasantHillSeniorCenter
AllarewelcometovisitthisbeautifulcommunitycenteradjacenttoPleasantHillPark.Hours:M-F,9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Spring/Summer Events
MarkyourcalendarforPHRec&ParkDistrict’svibrantandengaging eventsthroughouttheyear!Foreventdetailsandupdates,visit PleasantHillRec.comorfollowusonInstagramandFacebook @pleasanthillrec.
SplashIntoWaterSafety(allages)FREE Sunday,May3,2026,1:30–3:00p.m.,PHAquaticPark,147GregoryLn. Enjoylearninghowtostaysafeinandaroundthewaterwithhands-on activities.Meetourcertifiedlifeguards!Poolswillbeopenforrecreational swimming.
PupsinthePark (formerlyBarkinthePark)FREE! Saturday,May9,2026, 10:00a.m.–2:00p.m., PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLn.
Dogcontests,adoptionagencies, craftvendors,food,andadoggonegreat timeforall!.Dogsmustbeonaleashin thepark.Thankyoutooureventsponsors:VCAAnimalHospitals,JulieMcCoy LPTRealty,CityofPleasantHill,andConcordFeed&PetSupply.
SummerKickoffPoolParty(Ages10–14)
Sunday,June7,2026,6:00–8:00p.m.,PHAquaticPark,147GregoryLane LiveDJandin-waterdanceparty,cannonballcontest,andgames. SnacksattheShack!Hangoutwithfriendsoldandnewtokickoffsummer 2026!Pre-registrationrequired.$12.50/$10(Dist.Res.)
ClarinetFusionSummerConcert(allages)
Thursday,June11,2026,7:00p.m.,PHSeniorCenter,233GregoryLn.
$10atthedoor($5students)
InclusiveRecreationDance(foradults18+,adultswithdevelopmental disabilities)
Friday,June12,7:00–9:00p.m.,PHSeniorCenter,233GregoryLn.
$8/participantatthedoor,caregiversfree
PleasantHillBlues&BrewsFridayCountryNightPre-Party!FREE July17,2026,6:00–9:00p.m.,PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLn.
Getyourdancingbootson!Blues&BrewsisgoingcountryonFriday night!Liveonstage:SecretSauceandJewelsHanson&Co.Single-serve beveragesandfoodavailableforpurchase.Allarewelcome!
15thAnnualPleasantHillBlues&BrewsFestivalFREE Saturday,July18,2026,4:00–9:00p.m., PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLn.
Cheersto15yearsofthebestsummercommunityparty oftheyear!Liveonstage:AndreThierry,NativeElement, andPopRocks!UnlimitedcraftbeertastingintheJulieMcCoy LPTRealtyBeerGarden,single-servebeverages,food,crafts,andafree KidsZone.VisitBluesandBrewsFestival.comformoreinformation.
Thankyoutoourannualeventsponsors:CityofPleasantHill,Julie McCoyLPTRealty,andPleasantHillCommunityFoundationfortheirtremendoussupportandcommitmenttorecreationandcommunityfun.
InterestedinsponsoringDistrictevents?ContactStephanieHerriman, SpecialEventsCoordinator,atevents@pleasanthillrec.com
80th Birthday Bash at Central San
Tocelebrate80yearsofservice,Central Sanwillhostacommunity-wideOpen HouseonSaturday,June13,2026.
Thisfree,all-ageseventwilltakeplacefrom 10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.atCentralSan’sheadquartersandtreatmentplantsiteinMartinez. PleasantHillresidentsarewarmlyinvitedtojoin thisonce-in-a-decadeparty!
Theeventwillfeaturefunandlearningfor theentirefamily,including:
Freefoodandicecream
Behind-the-scenestoursofCentralSan’s award-winningtreatmentplantandother facilities
Demonstrationsofbigtrucks,tools,and equipment
Interactivegamesandactivities
Photoopportunities
Giveaways
Toiletracers(thinkgo-karts,butwithtoilets!)
Educationalexhibits
Plus,plentyofsurprises!
Freeoff-siteparkingandshuttleservicewill beprovided.Spaceislimitedforthetreatment planttours,sopre-registrationisencouraged. Forfulleventdetails,directionstoparking, andtopreregisterforatour,visit: centralsan.org/80th.
Since1946,CentralSanhasbeenprotecting publichealthandtheenvironment.Today,it servesnearly500,000residentsandmorethan 15,000businessesinPleasantHillandthroughoutcentralContraCostaCounty.Whatever goesdownyourdraintravelsthroughCentral San’s1,500-milesewersystemtoitstreatment plant,wheretheycleanmorethan13billiongallonsofwastewatereveryyear.
OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m. Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m. Fri/Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m. 2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill
FORALLAGES
SummerReading2026
“PlantSeed,Read!”
June1-August1
Ready,set,grow!TheContraCosta CountyLibrary’s2026summerliteracy programisallaboutfeedingyour body and yourmind! Whetheryou’replantingaflowergarden, growingyournextmeal,orfuelingyour brain,thelibraryisyourgreatest resourceinfindingeverythingyouneed tothrivethissummer.EveryReaderwho completesapassportortheonlinechallengewithBeanstackiseligibleforafree bookandachancetowinprizes.
FreeComicBookNightat
PleasantHillLibrary
Tuesday,May5|6:00p.m.
Meetlocalartistsandstorytellers, makesomefuncrafts,andgrabyourfree comicsatourFreeComicBookNightcelebrationonMay7th,forallages!
FORKIDSANDFAMILIES
HaopinakaHawaiianMusic
Tuesday,May19|6:30p.m.
Celebratethespiritofalohawitha nightofmusicfeaturingtheHawaiian steelguitar,ukulele,andsweetvocalharmonies.
SensoryPlayNight
Tuesday,May26|6:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibrarywillbehostinganightofsensoryplay.Wewillbe offeringaYogasessionledbyIt’sYoga Kids.Followedbysensoryplaystationsin theplayyardhostedbyMyLiliPad.
LayaArtsCollective
Tuesday,June2|6:30p.m.
Familiesareinvitedtoadynamic programwithLayaArtsCollective,fora vibrantIndianclassicaldanceexperience. Throughcaptivatingperformances, familieswillexplorethetraditions, rhythms,andexpressivebeautyof Bharatanatyam.
SummerReading ExplorationStations
Tuesday,June16|11a.m.-1p.m.
Joinusforanexcitingandeducational extravaganza!Withspecialactivities fromEastBayRegionalPark,Lindsay WildlifeFoundation,andtheTry-ItTruck fromtheBayAreaDiscoveryMuseum, andmore,agoodtimeispracticallyguaranteed!
RainbowCraft
Tuesday,June16|6:30p.m. JoinlocalartistRachel-AnnePalacios tocreaterainbowflagsandbannersto decorateyourhomeorwaveataPride parade.
It’sYogaKids
Tuesday,June23|6:30p.m.
Growyourconfidence,flexibility, focusandbalanceateveryage.Certified instructorsteachfunevidence-based physicalandmentalhealthsuccessskills tofeelhealthierandhappier.Joinusat thePleasantHillLibraryforacalmand stress-freehourofyoga.
FORTEENS
ClayAnimalWorkshop
Saturday,May2|10:30a.m.
Teens,craftyourownuniqueanimaloutofclaywithlocalartistand ceramicistJudyFleming.Yourprojectwillbeprofessionallyglazedand fired!Projectswillbeavailablefor pick-upafterafewweeks.Thisevent isfortweensandteens(11-18)Registrationisrequired.
Plot,Pot&Paint
Monday,June1|3:00p.m.
Dropinafterschoolandpainta flowerpotinspiredbyyourfavorite book,character,orgenre.Learnhow toplantasucculentinyourpotand howtoproperlycareforitinthis workshopledbystafffromtheRuth BancroftGarden.NoRegistration needed,limitedtotweensandteens (11+)asspaceandsuppliespermit.
SummerFlower
CrownsforTeens
Monday,June29|1:00p.m.
Teens,createyourownSummer themedflowercrownatthisworkshoppresentedbyMannequin Madness.Bringyourcreativityand theywillbringthesupplies,with embellishmentssuchasrhinestones, feathers,shellsandpearls!Thisevent isforteens(11+)only.Registrationis required.
FORADULTSandSENIORS
RediscoveringYiddishkeyt: AGirl’sVoiceFromourFormativePast
Monday,May4|6:30p.m.
JoinusforaconversationbetweentranslatorsTamaraHelfer andBenjaminLermanastheydiscussHelfer’smostrecenttranslatedwork,TheWindingRoad:MyChildhoodYearsbyRokhl Feygenberg.Theconversationwillincludeexcerptsfromthebook, discussionofwhatitwaslikeforagirltogrowupinasmallshtetlin thosetimes,andhowtheJewishandgentileresidentsinteracted witheachother.
Triangle:TheFirethatTransformedIndustrialAmerica
Monday,May18|6:30p.m.
JoinauthorandprofessoremeritusGeraldS.Henigforatalkon theTriangleShirtwaistFactoryfire,acataclysmiceventthatkilled 146workers.ManyoftheissuesthattheTrianglefireraisedremainthe forefronttoday:immigration,women’srights,organizedlabor,and governmentregulation.Learnaboutthetragedy,whyithappened, whowasresponsible,andtheconsequencesofsuchadisaster.
AuthorTalk:NicoleWong
Monday,June8|6:00p.m.
WearethrilledtobehostingauthorNicoleWong,founderofThe MahjongProjectandauthorofMahjong:HouseRulesfromAcross theAsianDiaspora.Nicolewillbediscussingherbookandherefforts topreserveasmallpieceofherfamilyhistorywhileinvitingmorepeopleintothejoyofplayingthegame.Wewillhavealimitedquantityof herbookthatparticipantsmayenteradrawingfor.Oryoucanbring alongyourowncopyofherbooktogetsigned!
FinancialLiteracyEssentials
Monday,June15|6:30p.m.
JoinCertifiedFinancialEducatorJorickGainsforaworkshopon theessentialsoffinancialliteracy.Gainswilldiscusshowmoney reallyworks,howtospotcommonmoneypitfalls,the7MoneyMilestones,andthetimevalueofmoneyinplain,easytounderstand language.You’llleavewithaclearroadmapofhowtoworkwith moneythatyoucanactuallyusetomaximizeyourfinancialfuture.
Drop-inShop
EveryMonday|6:00–8:00p.m.
Callingalladulttinkersandmakers!Tryoutthetoolsandtechin thelibrary’smakerspace.Meetthemachinesandconnectwith othermakers.Bringaproject,orjustyourcuriosity.Noregistration. Adultsonly.Signedsafetywaiverrequired.
Drop-InKnitting&Sewing
EveryTuesday|6:00to8:00p.m.
JoinanenthusiasticgroupofknittersTuesdayeveningsinthe library’sMakerSpace.Youcandropinanytime.Anyskilllevelorabilityiswelcome.Thegroupissocialandnotinstructionalsoplease bringyourownprojectsandsupplies.Noregistrationrequired!
BookClub 1stMondayor 2ndFridayofthemonth|1:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibraryhoststwobookclubsforadultsamonth inourMakerSpace.Toseewhattitlesthey’rereadingnext,please visitccclib.org.
Pleasant Hill Night Market returns for 2026
Afterasuccessfullaunchin2025,thePleasantHill NightMarkethasreturnedforanotherseasonat ChilpancingoPark.TheNightMarketisheldonthe firstandthirdFridaysofthemonthfromMay throughNovemberandfeatures50assortedfood andmerchandisevendors.Theeventalsoregularly hasactivitiesforchildren,livemusic,andother entertainment.
The2026seasongotunderwayonMay1,2026,with aninauguralcelebrationofAsianAmerican—Native Hawaiian—PacificIslander(AANHPI)month.The JuneteenthcelebrationwilltakeplaceatthenightmarketonJune5.
EveryfirstandthirdFriday,theNightMarketwill runfrom5:00–9:00p.m.
