One of my favorite annual events is back and I almost missed it! The Children’s Theatre Association of San Francisco (CTSA) brings Beauty and the Beast to life for bay area children this month and next. CTSA is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers who dedicate their time to bring live performances to school [...]
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Marin Art & Garden Center Holiday Festival
Looking for holiday decorations? Wreaths? Or my personal favorite- the kissing ball? Don’t miss the Marin Art & Garden Center’s annual holiday festival.
What: Marin Art & Garden Center Holiday Festival
When: December 12, 10:00 am to 4:00pm
Where: Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Ross, CA 94957
More Info: magc.org or pixiepark.org or 415-244-7381.
This [...]
Spare the Air- Don’t light those fireplaces in Marin!
It is unusually cold in the San Francisco. I was excited about cuddling up next to the fire with a blanket but poor air quality has triggered an alert to Spare the Air in Marin. News reports indicate the alert is on until noon Thursday. What this means? No fires (not even a Duraflame) in [...]
Marin Eichler Home Tour -Open Hearts, Open Homes 2009
The 2009 Eichler Home Tour, Open Hearts, Open Homes is almost here! Take a self-guided tour of approximately 10 Eichler homes in the Lucas Valley area of San Rafael in Marin County, California on Saturday, September 19th. The Home Tour benefits Hospice by the Bay. Reservation deadline for tickets is September 10. Remaining tickets will [...]
Warm Wishes Bocce Ball Invitational
The Warm Wishes Bocce Ball Invitational is coming up on September 19th in Marin County. The event benefits Warm Wishes, a San Rafael non-profit organization which creates street packs to keep bay area homeless keep warm during winter. Warm Wishes volunteers distribute 5,000 “StreetPacks” or backpacks stuffed with new, warm gloves, scarves, hats, wool socks [...]
Sausalito Art Festival Labor Day Weekend
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Did you know over a million visitors have experienced the Sausalito Art Festival, which has been taking place in gorgeous Sausalito since 1952.
The contemporary art festival features more than 20,000 works of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography.
Sausalito Art Festival Schedule- Labor Day Weekend [...]
Marin County Traffic Jam Expected
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Just a reminder that traffic is likely to be a bear this coming weekend in Marin County. The Bay Bridge is scheduled to close from Thursday at 8pm to 5am Tuesday. Friday is probably going to be the biggest traffic mess when San Francisco commuters head over the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. Add in [...]
Music in Creek Park -Sunday Afternoons in San Anselmo
Like live music and looking for a fun summer sunday outing? Head over to Creek Park in San Anselmo for free live music on Sunday afternoons.
The concerts, sponsored by the San Anselmo Art Commission, take place every Sunday from July 26 – August 23 in San Anselmo.
Where: Creek Park, Sir Francis Drake & Center Boulevard, [...]
Marin Farmer’s Markets
Farmer’s Markets are a great way to get fresh produce locally grown. Marin County is fortunate to have a number of great farmer’s markets on all different days. These are often great outings as many of them offer live music, games for kids, and a fun social atmosphere in additional to lots of fabulous locally [...]
California State Parks in Danger of Closing
One of the great things about living in California is the abundance of protected outdoor space and state parks. Due to the California budget crisis, Govener Schwarzenegger has proposed to cut almost 80% of the California State Parks. 220 out of the states 279 parks are on the chopping block including Angel Island State Park! [...]
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