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Parenting Classes/Workshops
San Mateo Mother's Club
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
With over 15 years of providing friendship, support, and education to mothers with children under 6 years of age, San Mateo Mother's Club offers Playgroups for Children, Outings for Parents and Children, Monthly Meetings with Speakers and Social Gatherings, Holiday and Family Events, "In a Pinch" Help for Mothers and their Families, "Mom Matters" Monthly Newsletter, and Participation in San Mateo Community Events. Visit us to learn more at www.sanmateomothersclub.org or join us at our general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, in San Mateo.
Bay Area Birth Information (BABI) Ask the Experts
Mon., Aug. 9, 6pm-8:30pm.
Sit in on a panel discussion for expectant parents, those planning to be parents, and those interested in the current birth climate in the Bay Area. Ask questions of a midwife, OB, lactation specialist, and other birth professionals. Each month the panel will feature different professionals from a range of fields. Sponsored by Bay Area Birth Information. Tiny Tots, 138 Railway Ave., Campbell. For more information call (408) 529-7949 or visit http://www.bayareabirthinfo.org/.
Outdoor/Park Activities
Wild Summer Family Overnight at the San Francisco Zoo
Fri., Aug. 6, 6pm-Sat., Aug. 7, 10am.
For children age six years and up accompanied by an adult. Fulfill your dreams of spending a night at the zoo. Keeper meetings, guided tours, outdoor camping, and hot breakfast will make this an unforgettable experience for the whole family. $100 non-members/$90 zoo members. San Francisco Zoo, 1 Zoo Rd., San Francisco. For more information and to register contact wildnights@sfzoo.org.
2010 Summer Outdoor Movie Night Series
Fri., Aug. 6, 13 and 20, 8:30pm-10:30pm.
Join the City of Mountain View Recreation Division and Youth Advisory Committee for a movie under the stars. On Aug. 6, watch Matilda at Sylvan Park, 600 Sylvan Ave. On Aug. 13, it will be Over the Hedge at Rengstorff Park, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., and on Aug. 20, enjoy Up at Whisman Park, Easy St. and Middlefield Rd. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn and light refreshments available. Suitable for kids of all ages. For more information visit http://bit.ly/c7qP7W.
San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
415-831-2090 or www.conservatoryofflowers.org
Chomp 2! Return of the Carnivorous Plants
Through Oct. 31.
The Conservatory of Flowers becomes a Little Shop of Horticultural Horrors with an exhibition of carnivorous plants. Full of deadly delights, it immerses visitors in a swampy paradise for meat-eating plants. Learn about trapping strategies such as the famous spring trap of the Venus flytrap, pitfall traps, flypaper traps, and suction traps. Included are demonstrations and activities for kids. San Francisco residents: $5 general; $3 age 12- 17, seniors and students with ID; $1.50 age 5-11; age 4 and under free. Non-residents: $7 general, $5 age 12-17, seniors and students with ID; $2; age 5-11; age 4 and under free.
Museums
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. (510) 336-7310 www.ChabotSpace.org.
Kids Go Green
Sat., Aug. 14, 11am-4pm.
Join the museum the second Sat. each month for a hands-on exploration of family-friendly environmentally-related demonstrations and activities. Fill out an exploration passport and earn a prize. Themes change each month; check the Web site for details.
10000
Fri., Aug. 20, 7pm -11pm.
Join a cosmic adventure with live music, celestial beverages, provocative science, films, and more. Expand your universe from a different vantage point. $20 adults/$18 students/$8 members.
Los Altos History Museum
51 So. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (650) 948-9427 www.losaltoshistory.org. Free admission.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Sun., Aug. 15, 11am-2pm.
Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and games for children age 3-12 and their furry friends.
Randall Museum
199 Museum Way, San Francisco. Meet the animals and enjoy drop-in, hands-on art and science workshops every Saturday. (415) 554-9600 or www.randallmuseum.org.
Birding the Hill
Fri., Aug. 20, 8am.
Explore Corona Heights Park avian inhabitants with Audubon experts. Check out several habitats, including the east canyon, south cliffs, north forest, and hilltop grasslands, each enjoyed by different bird species. Beginning birders are welcome! The walk lasts about two hours and includes several stairs and a steep path to climb. Meet in front of the museum.
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Bay Area Discovery Museum
Summer Sunset: Lost in Space Celebrate space travel with an evening of fun featuring the Short Attention Span Circus with juggling, magic, contortions, and music from the 60s. Bring a blanket to sit on in Festival Plaza while you enjoy the performers and a themed dinner from the Café. Come in costume if you wish. Members $5/general $8; Museum admission includes performances. Buy tickets online at www.BayKidsMuseum.org/sunsets.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr., Golden Gate Park. (415) 379-8000; www.calacademy.org.
The Academy hosts daily animal feedings, coral reef dives, and presentations, as well as frequent art activities and chats with scientists. Visit their Web site for more details.
Penguins and Pajamas Sleepover
Fri., Aug. 13, 6pm-8am.
Why count sheep when you could count geckos, butterflies, sharks, and penguins? Kids age six and over and their adult chaperones can camp out for a night—and see the museum in a whole new light. An after-hours sleepover includes a penguin talk, planetarium show, and story time with cookies and milk. $119 per person ($99 for Academy members), available at www.calacademy.org/sleepovers.
P is For Penguin
Daily at noon.
In this program designed for children age 12 and under, learn about Pierre, Howard, Ocio, and the rest of the African Penguin colony. Play a fun spelling game and learn the mystery word of the day. Free with Academy admission.
Discover Africa’s Secrets
Every Sat., 11am and 1:30pm.
Set off on an expedition through the wilds of Africa. Meet live animals, examine specimens, and celebrate the biodiversity and culture of Africa. In the Education Classroom for families and adults of all ages. Free with Academy admission.
Nightlife
Every Thurs., 6pm-10pm.
Adults age 21+ enjoy food and cocktails, dancing, and mingling while exploring the Academy’s world-class exhibits and get up close and personal with aquarium critters. Each week features provocative science programming and a few surprises. Valid ID required for entry. $12; $10 Academy members.
Exploratorium
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco (415) 561-0360. http://exploratorium.org/.
Physics of Toys: Geometric Explorers
Sat., Aug. 21, 11am-3pm.
Climb through and play in the new exhibition, Geometry Playground, then explore and create patterns, tessellations, shapes, and forms with the Physics of Toys team. All materials provided.
Geometry Playground
Through Sept. 6.
The word "geometry" might dredge up sweaty-palm memories of classrooms, textbooks, and trying to calculate the volume of a cube but at this exhibit, it means climbing inside cool, giant 3D shapes, and watching yourself in a big curved mirror as you try to play hopscotch. The Playground includes over twenty exhibits.
Local Community Activities
Filoli
86 Cañada Road, Woodside. (650) 364-8300 ext. 508 or www.filoli.org; click on Education. $25 members/$35 non-members. Fee includes class materials and admission to the House and Garden for one adult.
Watercolor Wonders and More!
Tues., Aug. 10, 10am-noon. Children age 7-12 will learn how to marble, collage and paint, and make colorful art projects using water colors and other media, inspired by Filoli’s tranquility and beauty. A light snack and water will be provided. For children only.
Nature and You
Thurs., Aug. 12, 10am-noon.
Children age 8-12 explore Filoli’s Nature Preserve, and learn about the animals that make it their home while creating a record of their discoveries. The program combines nature education with artistic journaling. Students should bring bottled water and dress for the outdoors, in sturdy shoes and layered clothing. A light snack will be provided. Parents may accompany their children.
Student Appreciation Day at Filoli Filoli will show its appreciation for the many Bay Area students who are participating in their Children’s Art Exhibit—America the Beautiful by celebrating the artists and their achievements. There will be sketching in the garden, fun art projects, nature hikes, garden explorations, and other activities for all young visitors. POP is a sponsor of this event. Reservations not necessary. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. $15 adults/$12 seniors 65+/free for students in grades K-12 and those age 4 and under. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. For more information call (650) 364-8300, ext. 508 or visit www.filoli.org. |
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Autumn at Filoli Festival
Saturday, October 2, 2010 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Festive Fundraising Event at Historic Site in Woodside
Filoli welcomes everyone, especially families, to this historic site’s annual Autumn at Filoli Festival The festival includes fruit tasting of the rare and unusual heirloom pears, apples and grapes from Filoli’s orchard. Docent-led tours of the historic orchard, containing more than 650 varieties of heirloom fruit, are available throughout the day. Activities are planned for all ages including, live music, the popular Happy Birds shows, autumnal art projects, Randall Metz and his Puppet Company, Ravioli the Clown’s magic show, children’s face painting, photo opportunities in the pumpkin patch, and the supervised Family Fun Land of outdoor games and activities for children. Admission for Autumn at Filoli Festival is $20 for current members of Filoli; $25 for non-members; $5 for children between the ages of 5 and 17 years and free for children 4 years and younger. Advance purchase is strongly recommended as Filoli has a limited number of tickets available due to space constraints. Visitors are encouraged to car pool to the event. Barbeque (or vegetarian) lunch is available, by advance purchase only, for $16; a child-sized portion lunch is available for $9. Further information and on-line ticket purchase are available at www.filoli.org, or by calling Filoli weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 650-364-8300, ext. 508.
Kidsworld: Back to School
Tues., Aug. 17, 5:30pm.
KidsWorld includes festive, interactive performances with singing, dancing, games, crafts, and fun learning opportunities. Each monthly program is themed with hands-on activities. On Sept. 21, the theme will be “Spanish Heritage” and on Oct. 19, “Halloween.” Registration is free and open to kids age 12 and younger who sign up with their parents. Members receive discounts throughout the shopping center and more. Serramonte Center, Serramonte and Gellert Blvd., off Hwy. 280, Daly City. For more information call (650) 301-3360 or visit www.serramontecenter.com
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Tiny Tots Play Group
Tues. and Thurs., Aug. 31 through June 7, 2011, 9am- 11am or 11:15am-1:15pm.
For age 18-26 months, the play group features activities geared to a toddler's interests and attention span. Children begin socializing with their peers while parents develop friendships with other young families from the community. Music and physical specialists enrich the program. Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd., FosterCity. For more information contact the Early Childhood Education Director, Judy Garb, at (650) 378-2673.
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Performing Arts, Local Schools, and More
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s FUNundrum!
Aug. 11-15 and 18-22, times vary.
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of legendary P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman on Earth. Meet exotic characters and witness thrilling performances including the Flying Caceres on the flying trapeze; the Puyang Troupe from China bouncing, flipping, and twirling on a two-tiered trampoline; the impossible contortions of the Body Benders; and many other spectacles. Oracle Arena, Oakland Aug. 11-15; HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, Aug. 18-22. $15-$105. Opening nights all seats $15. For more information and to order tickets call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Get Movin’
Sat., Aug. 14, 9am-1pm.
Attend up to four 30-minute workshops, ranging from endurance training, circuit training, pre/post natal exercise, and pilates, to discussions on nutrition and cooking demos at this event. Bringing awareness to childhood obesity, the event will teach adults healthy eating habits and effective exercises so they can serve as strong, healthy role models for the children in their lives. Enter to win raffle prizes. $10 donation requested, with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club so they can buy new sports equipment. Baseball Field, Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame. For more information visit www.getmovinpeninsula.com.
Circus Bella
Sun., Aug. 22, 4pm.
The Circus is coming to town! Circus Bella features aerial feats, clown antics, and live music, all taking place in an open air one-ring circus extravaganza. Advance tickets: adults $15; youth $10. Day of show: adults $16; youth $12. Children under two admitted free. Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. For more information visit www.pjcc.org/specialevent.
Music Together
Fri., July 9-August 27, 9:30am-10:15am or 10:30am- 11:15am. A musical experience for parents or caregivers and children, age birth through 4, with singing, dancing, and instrument play. $160 includes songbook and two CDs. Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. (650) 688-3040 or www.parentsplaceonline.org/peninsula.
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Footloose Footloose tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager raised in Chicago, who moves to a small town where the local government has banned dancing and rock music. Ren and his classmates want to have a senior prom with music and dancing and must figure out a way to get around the law and Rev. Shaw Moore, who blames rock music’s influence for the death of his child. $18 adults/$16 seniors and children 12 and under. Peninsula Youth Theatre, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. For more information and to order tickets call (650) 903-6000 or visit http://pytnet.org/shows/Footloose/tickets.html.
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