Community Corner

Week Ahead: A Shipwreck Doc, a Gem Faire and a Literacy Program

Most of these events were curated from our events calendar. Click on a headline to learn more about an event.

Monday

Find out what's happening in San Rafaelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Where: 555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael

Nearly half of people with severe mental illness have anosognosia (unawareness of one's own mental illness). Alexandra Matthews, PhD, a Mill Valley Cognitive-Behavioral psychologist in private practice, will discuss this condition among other topics.

Find out what's happening in San Rafaelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 

Tuesday

Where:  San Rafael Public Library (1100 E Street)

The Marin Literacy Program will offer an Orientation Session for all interested volunteers on January 21, 2014 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the San Rafael Public Library.

 

Wednesday

Heartsaver CPR/AED Training near San Rafael

When: 1 p.m.

Where: 530 Alameda del Prado, Novato

The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED certification class covers CPR for infants, children, & adults, choke-saving, and how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). This course is for renewing, recertification, or initial students.

 

KQED-TV, PBS to Air Marin County Shipwreck Documentary

When: 11 p.m.

Where: KQED-TV, PBS Channel 9

A historical documentary titled "The San Agustin: California Shipwreck" highlights the journey of the legendary Spanish galleon San Agustin, which sank off Point Reyes in 1595.

 

Friday

Gem Faire

When: Noon to 6 p.m.

Where: Marin Center/Exhibit Hall (10 Avenue of the Flags)

Discover a treasure trove of gems, jewelry, crystals, gold and sliver from around the world at the Jan. 24-26 Gem Faire.

 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from San Rafael