All Blog Posts Tagged 'kids' (17)

Opening weekend for all the East Bay Regional Parks District swim facilities Including Cull Canyon. Details on hours and lifeguard support in the CC Times here.

We all know this is a big reason we live here :) Some recent news about our fantastic Castro Valley schools:

• Independent, Jensen Ranch, Palomares, Proctor, Vannoy Elementary schools recognized by the California Business for Excellence in Education (CBEE) Foundation http://bit.ly/dBoGmf…
  
  

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Wanted to take your kids to a Penguins & Pajamas sleepover at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park but thought it was too pricey? Have a chance to win a package for a family of four! The Academy is running a sweepstakes through August 31; strangely, they are not taking online entries, but you can either enter on site when you visit the Academy, or mail in…

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Didn't get enough local rodeo action back in May? Rowell Ranch is back with the 48th Annual Junior Rodeo on August 7th & 8th, and better yet, attendance & parking are FREE! More information on some of the key events is on the website at www.rowellranchjrrodeo.net. Participants range in age from "Pee-Wees" (under 5!!) on Saturday morning, to "Seniors" (one of the few places this term refers to 14-18 yr…

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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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Although they normally are open sometime in May, our local swim facilities run by the EBPRD will be opening a little later this year. Cull Canyon is scheduled to open at Noon June 20, and Don Castro (which was closed for renovation last year) on July 6 also at Noon. Full details are here.

Love snapping shots of our local wildlife, flora & gorgeous scenery while tramping around our East Bay Parks? Enter your best photos in the East Bay Regional Parks District 2010 Photo Contest, running now through the end of May, for a chance to have your skills recognized and prizes. See the EBRPD website for details on requirements and how to enter - there's a youth category for nature… Continue

This is pretty incredible. Someone has built the familiar George Nelson bench (retail about $700 depending on what size you get) out of LEGO plastic toy blocks. And it looks great!

Although initially this project was prompted by the cost of the bench, the Legos ended up costing a few hundred dollars, too, and the final product is not sturdy enough to sit on, but is…

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Enjoy the Christmas Carousel at Tilden Park in the Berkeley hills, from 5:30pm - 8:30pm every evening through December 23. Santa will be visiting Monday and Tuesday, and rides are just $2 each. For more details or to call to confirm Santa and alleged reindeer appearances, contact Tilden: Tilden Park on EBParks.org

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

In case you didn't get the flyer, the annual G-CAA holiday party is coming up! Thanks to our new neighbor & "At Large" board member Scott San Filippo for forwarding the info.



DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH

TIME: 7:00 PM TO 11:00 PM

PLACE: DORIS MCKIM’S HOME

5777 GREENRIDGE ROAD



Doris McKim has once again generously offered to host the G-CAA Annual Holiday Party at her home. All G-CAA residents are welcome to attend — membership in the association is not… Continue

Introduce your kids to the magic of world-class opera this holiday season - FREE! San Francisco Opera Education presents

Mozart's MAGIC FLUTE FOR FAMILIES—The Movie!



Sunday, November 29, 2009

11am, 1:30pm and 4pm at the Herbst Theatre

Recommended for ages 4-12



Mozart's The… 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

It's October, which means Open Studios & local art galore throughout the Bay Area. Two big FREE events you should be aware of:

San Francisco Open Studios

every weekend in October

various locations



October 10 - 11: Bernal Heights, Castro, Duboce, Eureka Valley, Glen Park, Mission, Noe Valley, Portola

October 17 - 18: Buena… Continue

Harvest Festival | Ardenwood Historic Farm | 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun, October 10 & 11



It’s harvest time on the farm! Bring your family and join your friends for some down home country fun. Harvest the Indian corn and popcorn and help fill our corncribs. Take home a share of our colorful corn for your holiday table. Enjoy magic shows, cider pressing, old-time music and crafts. Visit the blacksmith, ride the train and tour the beautiful Patterson House. You can also visit… 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