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May 2009 Blog Posts (10)

Maker Faire - May 30 & 31 at San Mateo Fairgrounds

The 4th Annual Maker Faire is coming up this weekend, May 30 & 31 at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. This family-friendly event is entertaining & educational for all ages, with robots and moving artwork roaming the fairgrounds between the different pavilions featuring interactive demonstrations in science, craft, art, technology, electronics, culture and the proverbial "more". It is really a unique & wondrous experience - imagine the Exploratorium meets Mythbusters meets Martha Stewart… Continue

Added by Andria on May 26, 2009 at 2:44pm — No Comments

Summer means swimming & fresh produce!

Hope everyone had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Although summer doesn't officially start for almost another month, for all intents & purposes it's arrived here in the CV! This year's Rowell Rodeo was a rousing success, the Farmer's Market @ Castro Valley BART is now open every Saturday from 9am - 1pm, and our local swimming holes are open, including Cull Canyon daily between 11am & 6pm. Though, please note that Don Castro… Continue

Added by Andria on May 26, 2009 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Help a kid go to summer camp!

Summer is coming, and there are many kids in our greater East Bay community who are not fortunate enough to be able to pay for summer camp and learn about the wonderful & important natural resources offered so close by. The Regional Parks Foundation invites you to sponsor such a child with a "Campership" - just $50, 100% of which goes to fund one kid's attendance and is of course tax deductible for you. Learning to swim, seeing wildlife, hiking… Continue

Added by Andria on May 20, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Frank Lloyd Wright in Legos!

Lego Architecture has announced the first 2 in a planned series of classic Frank Lloyd Wright buildings to be available as playsets: the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Falling Water. The sets contain booklets that feature traditional building instructions along with exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each iconic building. Initially these be available exclusively at the Guggenheim in conjunction with the opening of their

Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit:… Continue

Added by Andria on May 20, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

GPS Scavenger hunts in East Bay Parks

EBRPD is hosting a series of GPS Scavenger Hunts (sometimes known as "geocaching") events over the summer. Appropriate for ages 5+. GPS units and instructions are included, but you must pre-register and there is a $12 fee for East Bay residents. Full schedule and link to register is here.

Added by Andria on May 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Free Outdoor Movie Saturday, May 16

There's not really anything quite as lovely as watching a movie outside on a nice evening. The EBRPD continues the tradition of drive-ins and public screenings this Saturday, May 16. Come enjoy a free outdoor movie at Las Trampas park over the hill in Danville - the family-friendly "Evan Almighty", starring Steve Carell & Morgan Freeman (yes, this is the sequel to "Bruce Almighty" which starred Jim Carrey & Morgan Freeman). Show starts just after sunset (around 8:30pm), though if you… Continue

Added by Andria on May 12, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

EBRPD Wildflower guides

It seems as if every wildflower in creation is blooming this week! The East Bay Regional Parks District has graciously provided free, downloadable wildflower photo guides to help identify what you're seeing.

Last week on a Bay Area Ridge Trail hike (also known as the Chabot-Garin Trail starting at Cull Canyon Park), we spotted White Fairy Lanterns, Crimson Columbine, Rose Clover, Purpletip Cut-Leaf… Continue

Added by Andria on May 4, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Mod Art by Shag - as featured on CA Modern cover

You may have seen his artwork around previously, but every Eichler homeowner must be aware of Shag, a.k.a. Josh Agle now that he's been featured on the cover of this month's "CA Modern" magazine! For more information about this SoCal artist, to see more of his work, find out about gallery showings and to purchase prints and merch, visit him online.

Added by Andria on May 3, 2009 at 6:10pm — No Comments

Eichler Remodeling Faire, May 16 in Mountain View

Looking for some ideas and advice on Eichler remodel projects? Keycon Construction & Design is putting on an Eichler Remodeling Faire in Mountain View on May 16, 2009 from 10am to 4pm, a one-day educational event where homeowners can meet top Eichler experts who will answer questions, show examples, and offer feedback on your remodeling project ideas with no obligation. The event is free - more details and registration here.

Added by Andria on May 1, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments