Community Events in Thornton, CA

Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Thornton, CA. Get involved locally.

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Crochet Club

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Tully Branch Library · 880 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

All are welcome—from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. Bring your own project or start a new one as we refine our skills and discuss all things crochet. A volunteer is available to provide instructions, and offer advice to beginners. Tools and supplies are provided. The minimum age is six years.

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Know Your Rights: Information for the Immigrant Community // Conozca sus derechos: Información para la comunidad inmigrante

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning your constitutional rights during interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), civil rights, and employment rights. During this information session, an attorney working with the Day Worker Center of Mountain View will provide a know...

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Green Township Senior Center Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Ages 55+

Join us as we discuss of The Book Club For Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. Our book club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Green Township Senior Center.

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Craft and Chat 🧶🧵 BYO project to work on!

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · TeWinkle Park · 970 Arlington Dr, Costa Mesa, CA, Various, CA

SoCal Adult Arts and Crafts Meetup Group *NOTE: The event this month is pushed back one week due to Mother’s Day!* If you like to craft, there's a good chance you have an unfinished project or two (I have… more than several😄). Let's encourage each other to work on our existing WIPs! Meet new or...

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From the Ground Up Film Screening

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · San Lorenzo Library · 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA

In honor of APIA Heritage Month, we are screening the film "From the Ground Up" at the San Lorenzo Public Library with special, special guest and featured interviewee, Leon Sun! Summary: The film follows artist Leon Sun, Barnali Ghosh and Anirvan Chatterjee of the Berkeley South Asian Radical...

Sunday Sketchers at The Mercantile coffee shop at 3321 Stanford in Montrose.

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC

Sunday Sketchers-Houston We meet at the Montrose Mercantile Coffee. Come and go any time between 1:00 and 5:00. Bring your art materials and enjoy being with others who love to do art on many levels with many techniques. If you’re new to Sunday Sketchers be aware that we’re a jolly group of artists.

Parent and Me Art Adventures

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 9:30 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park > Michael Landon Community Center · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15037

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VAPA Students Show 2026

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Cypress College · 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, Cypress, CA

The Cypress College Art Gallery showcases student work from all Visual and Performing Arts disciplines. This free event takes place in the Cypress College Art Gallery. Opening night is May 7.

Fiber Arts Hangout

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC

MidsouthMakers - Memphis area makerspace We at the Midsouth Makers are thrilled to host our first ever Fiber Arts Hangout on March 8th! This gathering will be a cozy, beginner-friendly get-together focused on knitting, crochet, and cross stitch, but it is open to all fiber and textile enthusiasts!..

Art Adventures

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park > Michael Landon Community Center · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15043

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Virtual Book Club (Covedale): Busy Reader

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC

The book club that never meets is now meeting on Zoom! Join us for a virtual discussion of The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. This title is available digitally via Overdrive, and physical copies of the book can be picked up at the Covedale Branch . Please register with an email address , and we will.

Electrolaze: Laser Zeppelin

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 10:45 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · Oakland, CA

30-45 minutes Enjoy a laser show filled with stunning visual art! Different themes include Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Holiday and more!

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

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Adult Book Club

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Anaheim Central Library · Anaheim, CA · Ages 18+

Join us for a discussion of "Parable of the Sower" by Octavia E. Butler For questions about this program, please call 714-765-1880 during our open hours. ------- Visit Anaheim.net/APLADA or...

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Spotlight Sundays: Earth Seed Screening with People’s Kitchen Collective and Emory Douglas

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · OMCA Lecture Hall · 1000 Oak, Oakland, 94607, Oakland, CA

Join us for a special gathering showcasing stories of survival and resilience through food culture and ancestral wisdom with People’s Kitchen Collective (PKC) and Understory. This event will begin with a screening of the documentary Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality by filmmaker.

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Japanese American Bird Pins

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Acton Agua Dulce Library · 33792 Crown Valley Road, Acton, CA

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us to create a bird pin inspired by a popular craft among incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II. For adults.

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Unraveled: Fiber Arts Circle

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Miraleste Library · 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Bring your projects and join us for a morning of stitches and chit chat. All fiber arts and skill levels are welcome.

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Water Rocket Rally

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, San Carlos, CA

Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle, then test fly it across the Museum’s Courtyard on a fountain of compressed air and water.

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Mystery Book Club: The Word is Murder

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

The Coronado Public Library's Mystery Book club will meet regularly on the 3rd Monday of each month. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is encouraged but not required. We will be discussing The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz. Check out the book in...

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Day for DIY

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Half Moon Bay Library · 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

Take time for creativity at this hands-on event designed for teens and adults . Explore guided and do-it-yourself stations and more (subject to availability). All materials and instructions are provided—limited to one project per person. No prior experience necessary - just bring your curiosity and.

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Night Owl Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

Are you a book lover who's looking for a discussion group that meets in the evening? Do you want to pick your own books and share your latest finds with other book lovers? We've got the group for you - our Night Owl Book Club! Bring in a book you read last month and tell us about it! Better yet,...

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"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Underwater Bottleneck reimagines the Gas Station as a deep-sea tableau. Schools of fish crafted from discarded plastics and repurposed wine bottles float gracefully overhead, as jellyfish drift above a glowing mound of empty jugs – a scene that reflects both ocean resilience and fragility....

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Art Cart

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Grandview Library · 1535 5th Street, Glendale, CA · Ages 3–12

Unleash your creativity! Use your imagination to make unique arts and craft creations using an assortment of supplies. For families with children ages 3 to 12 years. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email...

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Quilting with Friends

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Boulder Creek Library · 13390 West Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, Santa Cruz, CA

All levels of quilting expertise are welcome, from accomplished quilters to those new to the craft. Participants bring their own supplies to work on individual projects, share knowledge and create community. Registration is not required.

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Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Mon, May 18, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA

Adults (18+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities, along with their caregivers, are invited to enjoy craft projects designed for all abilities. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email...

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Read, Relax & Repeat: A Book Club for Adults

In 1 week · Tue, May 19, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Sunkist Library · 840 Puente Avenue, La Puente, CA

Join us as we dive into the popular novel, The Guest List by Lucy Foley. We will have a meaningful and lively conversation as we discuss this fun, suspenseful novel! For Adults

Museo Italo Americano: In-Person & Zoom Events & Shopping 2026

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 11:30 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture’s resident group Museo Italo Americano has online and in-person shopping and in-person and Zoom events during 2025.

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Crafty Sundays

In 1 week · Sun, May 17, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Fair Oaks Library · 2510 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA

Crafty Sundays is a fun and creative library program where participants can explore their artistic side through various craft activities. Join us for a relaxed, hands-on experience perfect for all skill levels!