All Blog Posts Tagged 'events' (10)

 

If you missed the debut of American Masters - Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect & The Painter on PBS tonight, you can look for the reruns (through Dec 27) on KQED on this page - or…

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It's that time of year again...  the annual California Native Plant Sale is this Saturday in Tilden, just in time for Spring (isn't it amazing how they time that?).  Maps & details are at EBRPD's site here, but this is the scoop:

 

Saturday, April 16, 2011   10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Organized by the Volunteers of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden is located at…

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CASTRO VALLEY BOULEVARD

PUBLIC ART PROGRAM

Artists’ Proposals on Display for Community Feedback

Are you curious about the artwork associated with the Castro Valley Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project? Are you interested in giving feedback about the artists' proposals? Read on to learn…

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The Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is introducing a supercool new program this summer, for children 6 years and older called "Penguins & Pajamas": an actual sleepover in the Academy! There are only 3 dates and I'm sure they will fill up fast, so book ASAP: June 18,…

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As you may have realized from the posters dotting shop windows down Castro Valley Boulevard, the annual Rowell Rodeo and its ancillary activities are around the corner!

A few of the events not to be missed:

* Chili Cookoff sponsored by the Rotary Club - Friday, May 7 @ 5:30pm

* Parade down CVB - Saturday, May 8 @ 10am

* Tri-Tip BBQ & Dance -…

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I'm not quite sure why I'm on the Design Within Reach email list for events when they neglect to send notification about the one we care about: the famed DWR warehouse sale! Just heard that it's happening this weekend, March 27 & 28, in the Potrero Hill warehouse which is adjacent to their PotHill store on the corner Potrero @ Alameda in the City. Hours are brief: 10a-4p today, and 11a-3p tomorrow.

We went to the last warehouse…

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Enjoy a good cocktail? Have you been wanting to try out some new restaurants & bars in the East Bay? Now may very well be the time! Yelp is sponsoring an East Bay drinks week the week of March 15-March 21, with a selection of cocktails at a variety of venues on special, at 50% off. Most of these locations are in Berkeley/Oakland, with one in Hayward and one in Walnut Creek also participating. Below is the complete list, and the link to the event on Yelp. Let us all know…

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It's ok that we're not near Disneyland - you can enjoy magical sparkling wonderland of lights at the Oakland Zoo just up the road during their annual "Zoo Lights" evenings now through January 3. Although the real animals are generally all sleeping, over 100k lights in animal & holiday shapes, holiday music and activities including Santa's Village & the "Snowball Express" train ride make this a great treat for the whole family. Please note that there is a discounted entrance fee for Zoo… Continue

Our gorgeous new LEED Silver-certified Castro Valley Library opens this Saturday, Halloween, with a "Book Pass", a sort of ceremonial relay for people to hand books along a route from the old location to the new, and other festivities.



8am-10am: Book Pass

Register to participate in the book pass.

11am: Grand Opening Festivities



Please note there will be NO… Continue

Come to a family-friendly, Wizard of Oz-themed Halloween evening October 30 & 31 at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center in Hayward. Dark & creepy critters, Halloween crafts, storytelling, and specially scheduled night hikes along the back trail led by a naturalist are all on the agenda. You can purchase tickets for just $7 per person (children under 3 are free) here. Please note you will need to select a specific guided tour times through… Continue