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Theater & Performance
01/30/2009—09/02/2020 | Peter Pan
<p>Peter Pan, Presented by San Mateo High School--Our actors will fly across the stage as they present the exciting adventures of Peter, Wendy, Michael, John, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, and, of course, the delightfully villainous Captain Hook. A great show for the entire family! The enchanting score contains the show’s many memorable classics, including I Gotta Crow, I'm Flying, and Neverland. Tickets: $10 for children, students and seniors, $15 for adults; www.smhsdrama.org, or (650) 558-2375. Jan. 30 - Feb. 8, 2009, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.</p>
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Exhibits
07/21/2009—12/06/2009 | Earthquake Exhibit to Open July 21
<p>San Mateo County History Museum at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City will open "I Survived the Great Quake of 1989: Recollections of Loma Prieta Earthquake" on July 21. The exhibit will feature KGO-TV news coverage, photographs, artifacts and personal accounts from San Mateo County residents. You will have a chance to share your own personal stories. Admission is $4 for Adults, $2 for students and seniors and children under 6 are free. The exhibit will close on Sunday, December 6,2009. Call 650-299-0104 for more information.</p>
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Art
09/08/2009—12/19/2009 | Art Classes for Tots to Preteens
<p>Drop-In Art Classes at the San Francisco Children's Art Center Come explore painting, printmaking,sculpture, photography, and more. Class sizes are small and emphasize individual style, discovery, and exploration. Financial assistance is available. Please call in advance to reserve a space. (415) 771-0292. 204 Bay St, #C, San Francisco. childrensartcenter.org. </p>
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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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Support Groups
10/19/2009—10/17/2011 | Mid-Peninsula La Leche League
<p>La Leche League is proud to announce 3 new meetings on the Peninsula in San Bruno, San Mateo and Redwood City. At our monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns, but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. See our website for meeting times, dates and locations. www.lllnorcal.org</p>
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Parent Education
10/29/2009—12/10/2009 | The Art of Conception
<p>KAISER MEMBERS ONLY! Please call to register 650.301.4445. Class Dates: Oct. 29, 2009 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you've been trying to get pregnant for at least one year without success, please join us for this free and informative class. Topics include: - Common causes of infertility - Common tests for infertility - Possible treatments available - Monitoring Basal Body Temperature - Women's Fertility Cycle - Male and Female Anatomy</p>
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Parent Education
11/02/2009—12/19/2009 | Healthy Beginnings: Early Pregnancy
<p>*FOR KAISER MEMBERS ONLY! Dates: Nov. 2, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Learn about prenatal care and what to expect during your first trimester. No children please. Topics include: important information about available lab and genetic screening tests, how your baby is growing, mom's changes, common discomforts of pregnancy and methods of self care, and nutrition during pregnancy. We recommend you attend this group session in your first trimester.</p>
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Parent Education
11/03/2009—12/22/2009 | Labor Preparation (4 session class)
<p>Start Dates: Nov. 3, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Call Health Education Kaiser to register 650.301.4445 Join us for this four-session Labor Preparation class and learn what to expect during labor and birth. This class provides ample opportunity for partners of our mothers to practice their role for labor. We recommend that you attend during your seventh or eigth month of pregnancy. Please where comfortable clothing and bring your partner or support person.</p>
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Fitness & Wellness
11/09/2009—12/07/2009 | Mom & Baby Yoga: Relax and bond with your baby... (5 sessions)
<p>A yoga class for moms and their babies from age six weeks to crawling. This class will focus on yoga postures to balance and replenish the body, strengthen abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, and tone the uterus. Topics include: -Poses that parents can do with their baby -Poses designed specifically for babies -Breath awareness and deep relaxation Stop by our Health Education Department in Daly City on the 4th floor or call (650)301-4445</p>
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Parent Education
11/09/2009—12/06/2009 | Healthy Beginnings: Mid-Pregnancy
<p>KAISER MEMBERS ONLY! Call to register 650.301.4622 Class Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 Nov 9 Dec 14 2010 Dates 1/11, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12, 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 9/9, 9/13, 10/18, 11/8, 12/6 For expectant moms and their partners, this free, single-session class explores a range of topics, including how your baby is growing in the second trimester and warning signs of pre-term labor. We recommend that you take this class between 13 and 27 weeks of pregnancy. Topics include: - Fetal development - Lab tests & procedures - Nutrition - Symptoms/prevention of pre-term labor. </p>
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009—11/22/2009 | Bay Area eTc production of WILLY WONKA
<p>The Bay Area Educational Theater Company presents WILLY WONKA Bring the whole family to enjoy this delicious, candy-filled adventure! Based on the Roald Dahl book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Nov 13th- Nov 22 Canada College Main Theater 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City Fridays: 7:30 PM Saturdays: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM For tickets and more info, visit www.bayareaetc.org</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009—11/22/2009 | Mystery on 13th Street
<p>Presented by San Carlos Children's Theater. November 13-22, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1 PM. Tickets $10-12. Performed at Heather School Auditorium, 2757 Melendy Drive, San Carlos, 650-594-2730 www.sancarloschildrenstheater.com Can the towns eccentric inventor help students clean up a vacant lot or will they all be turned into cats by the mad scientist? Will the bullies get in the way of their efforts because- where will they hang out if the park is cleaned up? It is a Mystery on 13th Street.</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/20/2009 | Hillsdale Shopping Center Tree Lighting Ceremony
<p>Friday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. Hillsdale Shopping Center will kick-off the holiday season with a special tree lighting ceremony, performance by Masterworks Chorale of San Mateo, crafts for kids and a visit from Santa. Children will also receive free jingle bells to help ring in the festivities! Hillsdale Shopping Center, 262 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo. 650-345-8222. shophillsdale.com. </p>
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Theater & Performance
11/20/2009—11/22/2009 | 11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest
<p>11th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest 22 international companies in two spectacular programs. A landmark dance festival guaranteed to get your groove on! Friday – Sunday, November 20-22 PROGRAM A*: Friday, November 20 at 8pm and Sunday, November 22 at 2pm PROGRAM B*: Saturday, November 21 at 8pm and Sunday, November 22 at 7pm Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (3301 Lyon Street @ Bay, San Francisco) $35 per show; discount to both programs $62 (per person to see Program A and B) City Box Office: (415) 392-4400 and cityboxoffice.com Info: sfhiphopdancefest.com</p>
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Exhibits
11/20/2009—11/22/2009 | Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows
<p>This hot spot for the two and three-wheeled rides will showcase hundreds of the latest sportbikes, dirt bikes, dual sports, cruisers, scooters, all-electric scooters, ATVs and more. From gear heads to new riders, the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show® is the perfect place for showgoers to immerse themselves in the bike culture, talk to experts, test out the latest gear and more. For more information: www.motorcycleshows.com or 800/331-5706. Nov. 20 4-9pm, Nov 21, 9:30am-8pm, Nov. 22. 9:30am-5pm. San Mateo Expo Center, 2495 S. Delaware St. sanmateoexpo.org. </p>
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Theater & Performance
11/20/2009 | Willy Wonka
Bay Area Educational Theater Company presents this story about an eccentric candy maker who hides five golden tickets in his candy bars that allows the ticket holders entry to his factory.. 7:30pm, Fri.; 2pm, Sat. and Sun.; and 2pm; and 7:30pm, Nov. 21. Cañada College Main Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. 650-802-8423. bayareaetc.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/20/2009 | Mystery on 13th Street
San Carlos Children's Theater performs this fun production about a group of youngsters who solicit the town's strange inventor for help with a project at a local park only to find themselves trapped in his house where there have been mysterious disappearances and occurrences. 7pm, Fri. and Sat.; 1pm, Sun. $10-$12. Heather School Auditorium, 2757 Melendy Dr., San Carlos. 650-594-2730. sancarloschildrenstheater.com.
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Sports
11/20/2009 | Moto-mania
The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at the San Mateo County Event Center isn't just for bike enthusiasts. The event also includes interactive family activities and bikes for parents and kids to climb on. Through Nov. 22. 4-9pm, Fri.; 9:30am-8pm, Sat.; and 9:30am-5pm, Sun. Ticket prices to be announced. 2495 South Delaware St., San Mateo. 800-331-5706. motorcycleshows.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/20/2009 | Embarcadero Center Lights Up
Enjoy a holiday fair, live entertainment and the lighting of the Embarcadero Center's office towers.. Time to be announced. FREE. Drumm and Battery streets. 415-772-0700. embarcaderocenter.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/20/2009 | Mall Tree Lighting Ceremony
Bring your family to the Hillsdale Shopping Center for a special tree-lighting ceremony, performance by Masterworks Chorale of San Mateo, crafts for kids and a visit from Santa. 6:30pm. FREE. 60 31st Ave., San Mateo. 650-345-8222. hillsdale.com.
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Animal Encounters
11/20/2009 | Bird Watching Walk
Bring the family to Corona Heights Park to learn about its avian inhabitants with Audubon experts. The walk is about two hours. 8am. FREE. Meet at the Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way. 415-554-9600. randallmuseum.org.
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Music
11/20/2009 | Peninsula Symphony's Holiday Celebration
<p>The excitement of Peninsula Symphony’s 61st season of “Young Artists, Old Masters” continues as we celebrate the holiday season. Pieces include selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, and a new performing edition of Reicha’s (a colleague of Beethoven) Requiem. (www.peninsulasymphony.org) Performances are on October 20 at 8pm & 22 at 1:30pm at the Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford University campus. Tickets are $20 General admission. 650-723-1762. peninsulasymphony.org. </p>
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