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Theater & Performance
10/01/2009—10/30/2009 | One Book One Community: San Mateo County Reads
<p>Check out the fun at your local (San Mateo County) library this month as the Peninsula Library System kicks off One Book One Community: San Mateo County reads celebrating Chitra Divakaruni and her book The Mistress of Spices. Programs include henna tattooing; family yoga; food tastings; and Indian and South Asian dance. All free and open to the public! For more information, visit www.onebookreads.com</p>
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Museum Events
10/01/2009 | Disney Museum
Bring your family to the grand opening of The Walt Disney Family Museum to learn about Disney's life and see some of his original drawings of characters such as Mickey Mouse, story boards for timeless film classics and a model of Disney's original plan for Disneyland. 10am-6pm. $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $12.50 for ages 6 to 17, FREE for children under age 6. The Presidio of San Francisco, 104 Montgomery St. 415-345-6800. waltdisney.org.
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Nature
10/01/2009 | Orchard Tours
Spend the morning with your family touring Filoli's beautiful heirloom orchard and learn about how the country estate is conserving rare fruits and trees. Advance registration required. Thurs. and Sats. through Oct. 24. 10:30am-noon. $12 adults, $5 children. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650-364-8300, ext. 509. filoli.org.
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Art
10/02/2009—01/24/2010 | Open Source Embroidery
<p>San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Folk Art is pleased to present the project, Open Source Embroidery, which includes workshops and exhibitions that investigate how the open source software development model has been incorporated into the language of cultural participation. This major exhibition at MOCFA brings together individual and collectively made artworks by artists, makers, computer programmers and html users that explore the relationship between craft and code through social and digital networks. $5 general admission, under 18: FREE. 51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco. 415-227-4888. mocfa.org. </p>
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Unique Events
10/02/2009—10/04/2009 | Pacific Pinball Expo 2009
<p>World’s Largest Pinball Show Returns to San Francisco Bay Area This Fall Alameda’s Pacific Pinball Museum announces the 3rd annual Pacific Pinball Exposition to be held at the Marin County Civic Center Exhibition Hall in San Rafael, CA, October 2-4, 2009. Hundreds of pinball machines and amusement devices from past to present will be made available to the play with admission. Friday Oct 2nd: 10am to 10pm Sat Oct 3rd: 10am to 12am Sunday Oct 4th 10am to 8pm Daily Admission: Adults $25, Children $15 Weekend: Adults $45 Kids $25 For more info go to www.pacificpinball.org</p>
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10/02/2009 | Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
<p><br />Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!<br /><span class="yshortcuts">Friday, October 2nd, 5-7 pm</span><br /><br />Join the celebration with The <span class="yshortcuts">San Mateo County</span> <span class="yshortcuts">Hispanic Chamber of<br />Commerce</span> and La Raza 93.3 FM for live music, dance performances and<br />more! You'll also have a chance to win a $500 mall shopping spree or<br />family packs to <span class="yshortcuts">California's Great America</span>!<br />FREE. The Shops at Tanforan, <span class="yshortcuts">1150 El Camino Real, San Bruno.</span></p>
<p><span class="yshortcuts">650-873-2001, </span>www.theshopsattanforan.com </p>
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Nature
10/02/2009 | Harvest Full Moon Walk
Bring your kids to the San Francisco Botanical Garden for an evening walk to experience the first full moon that occurs after the autumn equinox. Meet 15 minutes before the start of the walk at the main gate. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly. 7-8:30pm. $10 general admission, $15 for a family (two adults/two children). Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. 415-661-1316. sfbotanicalgarden.org.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Festivals & Fairs
10/02/2009 | Oktoberfest-by-the-Bay
The whole family will enjoy German music, dancing, food and costumes at the 10th annual Oktoberfest-by-the-Bay. Through Oct. 4. 3pm-noon Fri., 11am-5pm and 6pm-midnight Sat. 11am-6pm Sun. $30 Fri. and Sun., $35 Sat. day and Sat. night. Pier 48 at San Francisco Waterfront across the street from AT&T Park. 888-746-7522. oktoberfestbythebay.com.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Music
10/02/2009 | Outdoor Concert
Pack a picnic dinner and bring your family to the Courthouse Square in Redwood City to see the U2 tribute band Zoostation. 6-9pm. FREE. 2200 Broadway. 650-780-7000. redwoodcityevents.com.
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009—10/04/2009 | World Veg Festival in San Francisco, Oct 3 - 4, 2009
<p>SF Veg Society 9th World Veg Festival,Oct 3 - 4, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. SF County Fair bldg, Golden Gate Park.Lectures, cooking, exhibits,foods.$6 donation 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, San Francisco. $6 minimum donation. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.sfvs.org/wvd/ Email: wvdinfo@sfvs.org Phone: 415-354-5715</p>
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Teens & Tweens
10/03/2009—10/10/2009 | Writing Effective College Admissions Essay
<p>Do you wish you could write a vivid and effective college application personal statement that will inspire admissions officers? Learn the techniques of choosing your topic and the art of personal narrative that will make a lasting impression. You will brainstorm story-telling ideas and practice writing parts of your essay, read and hear successful essays written by former college applicants, and leave the class having made a significant start on your Personal Statement. 2 Sats., 10/3–10/10, 1-4pm College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, CA Bldg. 18, Rm. 304 Fee: $85</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Visit The Creative Learning Loft at Filoli
<p>The Creative Learning Loft (www.thecreativelearningloft.com)will be sponsoring the expanded Family Fun Land at the Autumn at Filoli Festival! Information about Floli's Autumn Festival and ticket purchase available at: http://www.filoli.org/special-events-and-exhibits/autumn-festival.html. $25 adults. $5 ages 5-17, FREE under 4. 86 Canada Rd., Woodside. filoli.org. </p>
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Star of the Sea Fall Festival
<p>Come join Star of the Sea School in celebrating 100 years of excellence in education. Festival starts at 10am and ends with a dinner celebration and jazz trio. Activities include climbing wall, bouncehouses, crafts, festival games, Tree Frog Treks, Magic Dan and much more. Touch-a-Truck event starts at 10am and ends at 2pm. Kids get to climb and meet the operators of some awesome vehicles including a street cleaner, fire truck and ambulance. Please join us as we celebrate out centennial year. 360 9th Ave., San Francisco. 415-221-8558. staroftheseasf.com. </p>
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Autumn Festival
The Autumn at Filoli Festival includes something for everyone with children's games, face painting, art projects, puppet shows, live music, floral arrangement demonstrations, tours of the fruit orchard and nature hikes. 10am-3:30pm. $20 members, $25 non-members, $5 for children 5 to 17, and FREE for children ages 4 and under. Advance purchase is recommended. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650-364-8300, ext. 508. filoli.org.
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Museum Events
10/03/2009 | Flight Explorers
Your elementary-aged children can enjoy the wonders of aviation at the Hiller Aviation Museum's half-day Flight Explorers program. It includes a tour of the museum's gallery, hands-on construction and flight testing of a model aircraft, a flight simulation experience and special Flight Sim Zone pilot wings. 1-4pm. $25-$30. 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. 650-654-0200. hiller.org.
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Hands-on Activities
10/03/2009 | Matchbox Shrine Workshop
Spend Saturday with the kids making personalized matchbox shrines with collage details and secret messages. 1-4pm. $4 per child or $6 for a parent-child combo. Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way. 415-554-9600. randallmuseum.org.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009 | Moms Against Poverty
The nonprofit group Moms Against Poverty is holding its second annual dinner dance and auction to raise money for children's charities in Cambodia, Afghanistan and the United States.7pm-2am. $80. 801 Mahler Ave., Suite G, Burlingame. 510-815-2848 or 650-271-7178. momsagainstpoverty.org.
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Theater & Performance
10/03/2009 | The Reluctant Dragon
Performed by the Young Performers Theatre, families can enjoy this tale about a lazy dragon that shows the townspeople they shouldn't be prejudice against dragons or anyone who is different. Oct. 3 and 4. 1pm Sat.; 1pm and 3:30pm Sun. $10 adults, $7 children under 13. Fort Mason, Building C, Room 300. 415-346-5550. ypt.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/03/2009 | World Veg Fest
The 10th annual World Veg Festival offers activities for families with children's events, vegetarian cooking demonstrations, food samples and entertainment. Through Oct. 4. 10am-6pm. $6 suggested donation, FREE for children and seniors and FREE to everyone before 10:30am. San Francisco County Fair Building, Lincoln and Ninth avenues. 415-273-5481. sfvs.org/wvd.
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Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | 7th Annual Save the Music Festival
<p>Join us from 11am-5pm at Twin Pines Park in beautiful Belmont! Back for its 7th year, the Save the Music Festival has become a favorite for bay area families. Three music stages feature everything from professional steel drum bands to community youth orchestras. Engaging musicians, games and a children's fun zone will entertain your child all day long. Proceeds benefit instrumental music programs in our public schools. For a list of entertainers and directions, visit http://savethemusic.schoolforce.org</p>
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Open House
10/04/2009 | Community Day - Family Fun & Activities
<p>Admission is free! A perfect day outing for parents and grandparents! Join us for a day filled with children's activities, food, and entertainment. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto. Admission is FREE!!! MORE INFO: Website: http://www.gamblegarden.org Email: admin@gamblegarden.org Phone: 650-329-1356 x201</p>
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Nature
10/04/2009 | Family Walk and Stories
Families can listen to great garden stories and then venture out on a docent-led tour of the San Francisco Botanical Garden every first and third Sun. of the month. Storytime starts at 10:30am; the family walk begins at 11am. FREE. Golden Gate Park, Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. 415-661-1316. sfbotanicalgarden.org.
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Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | Olive Festival
Bring your family to the 12th annual Arts and Olive Festival for some olive tasting and a children's area with arts, crafts and face painting. The event raises money for Cañada College scholarships. 10am-5pm. FREE ($5 suggested donation). Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. 650-306-3428. olivefest.com.
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Hands-on Activities
10/04/2009 | Sukkot Decorations Workshop
Families can create a variety of decorations for a Jewish sukkah to celebrate the glories of the harvest at the Contemporary Jewish Museum's family art workshop. 1-3pm. $10 general admission, $8 seniors, FREE for youth 18 and under.736 Mission St. 415-655-7800. thecjm.org.
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Theater & Performance
10/04/2009 | The Reluctant Dragon
Performed by the Young Performers Theatre, families can enjoy this tale about a lazy dragon that shows the townspeople they shouldn't be prejudice against dragons or anyone who is different. Oct. 3 and 4. 1pm Sat.; 1pm and 3:30pm Sun. $10 adults, $7 children under 13. Fort Mason, Building C, Room 300. 415-346-5550. ypt.org.
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Unique Events
10/05/2009 | Adventures at Sea
Bring your kids to the historic ship Balclutha for a guided tour where they can receive a history lesson about the hardships of sailors during the treacherous Cape Horn passage. 2:15-3pm. $5 adults, FREE for children under age 16. San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, Fort Mason Center, Building E. 415-561-6662. nps.gov/safr.
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Theater & Performance
10/05/2009 | Pirate Story
Families can join author Oliver Chin as he reads his swashbuckling story Baltazar & the Flying Pirates at the Menlo Park Library. 6:30pm. FREE. 800 Alma St. 650-330-2500. menloparklibrary.org.
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School-related Events
10/06/2009 | Odyssey Middle School -- Open House
<p>Are you looking for a top-quality middle school? If your priorities include small classes, inspiring teachers and a curriculum designed for gifted and talented students, then we invite you to stop by our school and learn more. Come to 201 Polhemus Road (corner of Crystal Springs) in San Mateo, just off Highway 280. Open house begins at 7 p.m. Meet teachers, parents and students. Refreshments served. Call 650-548-1500 to make a reservation or inquire further. Or visit us online at www.odysseyms.org.</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
10/06/2009 | Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Celebrate Latino Hispanic Heritage Month with games, tongue twisters in Spanish and English, and songs performed by renowned singer and guitarist Francisco Herrera at the Marina Branch Library. 10:15am. FREE. 1890 Chestnut St. 415-355-2823. sfpl.org.
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Hands-on Activities
10/06/2009 | Kids in Motion
Children can learn how to move their bodies to make animals, numbers and other objects at the Belmont Library. The class helps children develop body awareness, listening and language skills. 1 pm. FREE. 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas. 650-591-8286. smcl.org.
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Art
10/07/2009 | Art After School
After-school classes at the de Young Museum offer in-depth exploration of world cultures through the museum's extensive collections of art. Reservations required. 4-5:30pm. FREE. 50 HagiwaraTea Garden Dr., Golden Gate Park. 415-750-3658. elewmorris@famsf.org.
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Science
10/07/2009 | Growing Scientists
You and your preschooler can investigate botany, bubbles, clouds and chemistry at Coyote Point Museum's five-week series of environmental and art programs for children ages 3 to 4. Every Wed. through Nov. 4. 10:15-11:15am. $70 per session for non-members, $55 for members. 1651 Coyote Point Dr., San Mateo. 650-342-7755. coyoteptmuseum.org.
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Art
10/08/2009 | Bookmaking for Everyone - Craft Program
<p>Join us as we turn exotic handmade papers from India into small books that are perfect as journals or notebooks. Kids can weave an easy criss-cross ribbon binding for their books; adults can try an elegant sewn binding. At the Fair Oaks Library, Redwood City, Thursday, October 8, at 4:00 pm. 2510 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City. 650-780-7261.</p>
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Unique Events
10/08/2009 | Fleet Week
Enjoy a series of family events featuring the Navy Blue Angels, a parade of Navy ships and other demonstrations during Fleet Week. Through Oct. 13. Noon-5pm Thur., 1-5pm Fri., noon-5pm Sat., 10am-5pm Sun., and 10am-4pm Mon.-Tues. $25-$150. PIER39, Beach Street and The Embarcadero. 650-599-5057. fleetweek.us.
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Museum Events
10/08/2009 | Honk! Zoom! Huff!
You and your little ones can enjoy the San Mateo County History Museum's Stories from the Past Program focusing on tales about cars and trains. Afterward, explore the exhibit Journey to Work and make a model car to take home. 11am. $4 adults, $2 student and seniors, FREE for children ages 5 and under. 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. 650-299-0104. historysmc.org.
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Hands-on Activities
10/09/2009 | “Cars: Rushing! Honking! Zooming! Trains: Steaming! Pulling! Huffing!
<p>The San Mateo County History Museum will present Stories from the Past, a preschool children’s storytime. Listen to two stories, Cars: Rushing! Honking! Zooming! and Trains: Steaming! Pulling! Huffing! Afterward, explore the exhibit Journey to Work and make a model car to take home. 2200 Broadway, Lower Level of History Museum In Wells Fargo Learning Center. Start time: 11 AM. Cost: FREE for children 5 and under, $4.00 adult admission, $2.00 students or seniors.</p>
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Open House
10/09/2009 | YMCA Gateway Child Care Open House
<p>NOW ENROLLING Peninsula Family YMCA Gateway Child Care Center Open House October 9, 2009 5:00 – 7:00 pm Visiting parents and children will have the opportunity to tour classrooms and speak with teachers and staff. Spaghetti Dinner: $5 plate Raffle! All proceeds will go to support renovating the playground at the Gateway Child Care Center. FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact a YMCA staff member at the Gateway Child Care Center at 650.873.8145 or email kbautista@ymcasf.org 559 Gateway Blvd. South San Francisco Open to children 3 months to 6 years of age.</p>
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Music
10/09/2009 | Breakfast With Enzo
Families can sing folk songs with children's music artist Enzo Garcia and his banjo, accordion, musical saw, guitar and other instruments. 10am-noon every Fri. $5. Presidio Dance Theatre Academy, 1158 Gorgas Road. 415-561-3958. enzogarcia.com.
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Music
10/09/2009 | Jackson Tribute Band
Bring the family to the Courthouse Square in Redwood City for a tribute to Michael Jackson with the band Neverland. 6-9pm. FREE. 2200 Broadway. 650-780-7000. redwoodcityevents.com.
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Unique Events
10/10/2009 | Be a Musician about Reading – Jerry McNeil
<p>Jerry McNeil, Musician Extraordinaire, puts music to stories. Listen, Participate, and Have Fun! For Ages 5 and Older. When: Saturday, October 10 at 3:00pm Where: San Mateo Public Library 55 W Third Ave San Mateo, CA 94402 Book Bubble Sponsored by: The George Archer Foundation. For more information, call 650-522-7838. Free parking under the library. Event is Free.</p>
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