Events
for the week of August 16, 2010
• Events
in August
• Ongoing Library, Museum,
and Art Exhibits
• Story Times
Each
week our Assistant Producer selects events for parents
and kids in the Bay Area. If you would like to
include an item on our Community Calendar, either on the
web or on the air, please e-mail info [@] childhoodmatters.org
as far in advance as possible (two weeks is best). Send
the following:
• Event title.
• Sponsoring organization.
• Dates, times, and locations.
• Two to three sentences about the event.
• Any associated cost (NOTE: We include present free
or low-cost events before including events with a cost).
• Contact info (website,
phone number, e-mail address) where people can learn more. |
Events in August
Sunday, August 22
Northern
California Bicycle Expo (Sonoma)
Bike swap with great individual and business vendors selling
new and used bikes, vintage bikes, parts, gear, clothing,
and crafts. Features live music, performances, fabulous food
vendors, and exhibits. The Expo is the finish for the Nimble
Break Cycle Ride, a benefit for the Sonoma County YWCA and
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition.
Cost: Free
Time: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Location: Julliard Park (Downtown Santa Rosa)
Information: 707-545-0153, http://www.bikesonoma.org/BikeExpo
Monday, August 23
Storyteller
Jacque Tahuka-Nunez Night (Sonoma)
The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center invites you
to an eventing of storytelling with Ms. Nunez. Come and learn
how to bring storytelling back into your families, communities
and classrooms!
Cost: Free
Time: 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: The California Indian Museum and Cultural Center
(5250 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa)
Information: 707-579-3004, http://www.cimcc.org/
Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29
Backyard
BBQ Festival (Santa Cruz)
Enjoy good food at the BBQ festival at San Lorenzo Park in
Santa Cruz! There will be a Ribs Cook-Off, children’s
games and more!
Cost: Free
Time: 11 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Location: San Lorenzo Park (Santa Cruz)
Information: 831-479-8209,
http://www.bobbyscancookin.com/
Thursday, September 2
Celebrate Birth (Monterey)
The Labor of Love committee is excited that they will be celebrating
and educating families again this year on Healthy Pregnancies,
Healthy Births and Healthy Families. The event this year will
include 40 car seats and 35 strollers to give away as well
as the 35 gifts from the education tables. Each pregnant mom
will receive a wonderful children’s board book also
when she leaves.
Cost: Free
Time: 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location: Sherwood Hall (940 N. Main St., Salinas)
Information: 831-796-2875
Tuesday, August 31
Art Contest (Marin)
Make a masterpiece for the new Promotores de Marin website
that will serve Marin County. The art contest is for children
2-13 years old from Novato, San Rafael, Marin City/Sausalito,
Shoreline and The Valley. Draw a picture that will show the
pride, diversity and passion pertinent to their community.
Deadline is August 31, 2010. 5 winners will be selected from
each of the communities above and each winner will receive
$50!
Cost: Free
Time: N/A
Location: N/A
Information: 415-320-5931
Saturday & Sunday, September
4-5
First 5 Health Van (Monterey)
Learn healthy facts and important practices and play a “Healthy
Food Toss” to win fun prizes!
Cost: Free
Time: 12 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds
Information: 831-444-8549
Thursday, October 14
Preschool
Preview Night (San Francisco)
Preschool Preview Night is co-presented by Parents Place of
Jewish Family and Children’s Services and Bay Area Parent
magazine. Parents Place is supported by Brown & Toland
Physicians. Round Table Pizza is generously providing refreshments.
You will have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with San
Francisco's top preschool providers and learn more about the
rich array of options available for your little ones.
Cost: $8/person in advance ($10 at the door)
Time: 5:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers)
at the 9th and Lincoln entrance to Golden Gate Park.
Information: 415-359-2454, http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/san-francisco/preschool-preview-night
UCSF
Asthma Study (Bay Area Wide)
A new study at UCSF is currently recruiting pregnant women
with asthma or who have a partner with asthma. Infants born
to parents that have a history of asthma have an increased
chance of developing the condition and the goal of the study
is to find a natural way to prevent asthma in children by
giving them a nutritional supplement called probiotics. There
is no cost to participate in this study.
Cost: Free
Time: TBA
Location: UCSF
Information: 1-866-913-8477, TIPS@UCSF.edu
Friday, May 14 - Monday, September 6
Science
of Baseball Self-Guided Tour (San Francisco)
Ever wonder why a curveball curves, or what they put in the
middle of a baseball? Find out at our new Science of Baseball
self-guided tour, available at the Exploratorium May 14 through
September 6. Pick up a handout when you come in, and check
out some of our favorite exhibits. You’ll discover why
players learn to run on the balls of their feet, what it feels
like to soak in the adoration of a crowd, and why the singer
needs to wear earplugs to get through the national anthem.
This self-guided tour is a fascinating new way to think about
America’s favorite pastime.
Cost: Included in the price of admission
Location: Exploratorium (3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco)
Information: 415-561-0360,
http://www.exploratorium.edu/events
All Summer Long
Free
or Low Cost Summer Camps (Bay Area Wide)
Check out SF Kids website for a list of free or low cost summer
camps in your area!
Cost: varies (see website)
Time: varies (see website)
Location: varies (see website)
Information: http://www.sfkids.org/Content.aspx?id=1238
All Summer Long
Free Summer Lunch
for SF Kids and Teens (San Francisco)
The Department of Children, Youth & Their Families is
serving free healthy lunches and afternoon snacks to all children
age 18 years or younger every weekday for the next 8 weeks.
San Francisco’s Free Summer Lunch program – now
in its 14th year – operates Mondays through Fridays
from June 14 through August 6 at over 100 sites in every corner
of the City. At most sites, children do not have to be enrolled
in any formal program to receive the free food. Children do
not have to show any proof of need, they just need to arrive
at the qualified locations during specific serving times.
All meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost: Free
Time: see website
Location: varies see website
Information: 211, http://sfkids.org
All Summer
Genghis
Khan Exhibit (Santa Clara)
The Tech Museum is unleashing their new exhibit on Genghis
Khan. This exhibit features more than 200 artifacts (may of
them from the 13th century). This exhibit is ready to be explored
all throughout summer!
Cost: Varies (see website)
Time: Mon-Wed. 10 A.M. - 5 P.M., Thur.-Sun. 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: The Tech Museum (201 South Market Street San Jose)
Information: 408-294-8324, http://www.thetech.org/genghis_khan/index.html
Story
Times
Berkeley Public Libraries (Berkeley)
The Berkeley Public Library offers a variety of story times
for kids in each of its five locations.
Dates/Times/Location: Vary by location, please call or check
the link below for information.
Cost: Free
Information: 510-981-6223, or visit Berkeley
Public Library :: Children :: Events and Storytimes
Monterey County Libraries (Monterey County)
The Monterey County Public Library System offers a number
of story times in various locations.
Dates/Times/Locations: Vary by location, please check the
link below for more information.
Cost: Free
Information: Monterey
County Free Libraries
Children Story Time (Marin County)
The Marin County Free Library offers storytimes at each of
the branches for children in various age groups. Plan to check
out books afterwards and take the storytime experience home
with you.
Cost: Free
Information: Marin
County Story Times
Story Hour with the Salinas Adult School (Salinas)
Children will be able to experience and develop listening
skills, participate in extended story activities, and check
out a book to take home and read! For parents of children
ages two to five.
Cost: Free
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Salinas Adult School, 20 Sherwood Place, Salinas
Information: 831-796-6900, info@salinasadultschool.com
Story time with the SF Library at Parents Place
(San Francisco)
Stories and fun and games with the San Francisco Library in
the Parents Place playroom.
Cost: Free
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Parents Place, 1710 Scott Street, San Francisco
Information: 415-359-2454, ParentsPlaceSF@jfcs.org
Storytime for the Little Ones (Antioch)
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and finger-plays for toddlers,
babies, and their caregiver.
Time: Tuesdays. 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Location: Antioch Library
Information: 925-757-9224
Preschool Storytime (Antioch)
Stories, songs, and finger-plays for preschoolers.
Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Antioch Library
Information: 925-757-9224
Bilingual English/Spanish Family Storytime (San Mateo)
This recurring event is scheduled every week until Monday,
Dec. 29, 2008, and you may want to check if this event is
accepting new participants.
Cost: Free
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: San Mateo Library
Information: Bilingual
Storytime
Thursdays
Story Hour at Paxton Gate Curiosities for Kids (San Francisco)
Stop by Paxton Gate each Thursday for a free storytime for
your curious little ones!
Cost: Free
Time: 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Location: Paxton Gate's Curiosities for Kids, 766 Valencia,
San Francisco
Information: http://www.paxtongate.com/kids-landing.aspx
Fridays
Story Hour at Cover to Cover Booksellers, 1307 Castro Street
Visit a Noe Valley favorite, Cover to Cover, each Wednesday
afternoon for a free storytime with Danielle! Children are
invited to give input on books they would like to be read.
Cost: Free
Time: 10:30 AM
Locations: Cover to Cover Booksellers, 1307 Castro Street,
between 24th and Jersey.
Information: http://www.covertocoversf.com/
Fridays
Story Time at Bird and Beckett Books and Records (San Francisco)
It's a free storytime for the preschool set at Bird and Beckett!
Stop by each Friday at 11am for a literary playdate with your
child.
Cost: Free
Time: 11:00 AM
Locations: Bird and Beckett Books and Records, 653 Chenery
Street
Information: http://www.birdbeckett.com/
Fridays
Musical Storytime (Pacifica)
Live music and stories for the whole family. This recurring
event is scheduled every week until Friday, Nov. 21, 2008,
and you may want to check if this event is accepting new participants.
Cost: Free
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pacifica Sanchez Library, 1111 Terra Nova Blvd.
Information: 650-359-3397 or amberg@smcl.org
Thursdays
Family
Story Time (Santa Clara)
Come share a story with your little ones at the Campbell Library!
Come gather in the library to listen to tales of faraway lands,
be entertained by a whimsical storybook character, but mostly,
come to enjoy wonderful family moments that will later be
remembered as wonderful family memories.
Cost: Free
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave
Information: 408-866-1991
