Oct
10

Sunday Streets Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids
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Well, its finally here.  SUNDAY STREETS, Berkeley style. On October 14th, from 11am – 4pm, Shattuck Ave will be closed to car traffic between Rose St. and Haste St.  People will enjoy cycling, strolling, skating, dancing, and playing in the open streets.  Come out for the fun! www.sundaystreetsberkeley.com    
Mar
07

A Day at Tilden Park

Posted In: Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Photos, Places
Tilden Park is one of those amazing places that makes that Bay Area…well, the “great” Bay Area.  Most people who move here never want to leave.  For some it is the food, for others it is the culture.  But for many it is the proximity to all things mother nature.  Yes, we are only 2 hours from skiing, 1 hour [...]
Feb
27

A Day at the Berkeley Rose Garden

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Friday was a gorgeous day and I decided to take my girls to play and hike at Cordonices Park and check out the Berkeley Rose Garden.  It was a magical day, full of fun, adventure, and sliding. If you haven’t been over to Cordonices, you should really check it out.  On the backside of the park there are tons of [...]
Feb
14

Hearts Around Town

Posted In: Albany, Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids
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In honor of Valentine’s I would like to give Marin Elementary School in Albany props for its fantastic community arts project entitled “Hearts on Solano.”  This adorable project was created by 3rd grade artists at Marin Elementary School and is funded by Albany Education Foundation & Marin PTA.  These creative, 3-D hearts can be found in local shops along Solano [...]
Feb
01

Chinese New Year on Fourth Street in Berkeley Feb. 4th

Posted In: Berkeley, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Events
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  Gong Hay Fat Choy!  The Fourth Street shopping district will be having a Chinese New Year celebration this Saturday, February 4th, from 12-4.  Participating merchants will be handing out candy for the kids, and there will be martial arts demonstrations and dances throughout the afternoon.  For a schedule of events click here: http://www.fourthstreet.com/loft26.html