Need to Know: Knitting for Seniors, Election Forum, Teen Pool Tournament

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Here's our list through Oct. 9.

1. Grab the yarn and head to the for an afternoon of . The group meets Mondays at 1 p.m.
2. Are you a local teen or know of one who wants to get involved? The Newark Library’s Teen Advisory Group will be meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The teen advisory group helps library staff learn more about what types of program and events teens would like in the library.
3. Newark residents are invited to a on Thursday, Oct. 6. The event begins with a mayoral forum at 7 p.m., followed by a city council forum at 7:55 p.m. At 9 p.m. there will be a presentation on the The meeting will be held at , 37101 Newark Blvd.
4. A free career event will be hosted by Chabot College on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, entitled will be presented by the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour and will include three keynote addresses, a networking event, a discussion panel, a workshop and more. Registration is required. For information and registration, please visit http://www.chabotcollege.edu/entr/.
5. Teens, come off and show off your skills at the pool table. A pool tournament will be held at the at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7. The events are free with paid admission to the Teen Area.

Editor's Note: This report was updated to provide the correct location for the Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group for Seniors meeting.