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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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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/21/2009—12/24/2009 | Photos with Santa at Hillsdale Shopping Center
<p>Saturday, November 21 – Thursday, December 24 Santa will greet children and pose for photos that will be available digitally for purchase. Additionally, each child will receive a free gift just for visiting Santa! Hillsdale Shopping Center, 262 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo. 650-345-8222. shophillsdale.com. </p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/25/2009—12/16/2009 | Pet Photos with Santa at Hillsdale Shopping Center
<p>Wednesday, November 25 – Wednesday, December 16, from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Wednesdays and Sundays) Families are welcome to bring their special pet for photos. Additionally, on Wednesday, December 9, the Peninsula Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will have dog and cat pet adoptions, at the shopping center. Hillsdale Shopping Center, 262 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo. 650-345-8222. shophillsdale.com. </p>
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Unique Events
11/27/2009—12/16/2009 | Hillsdale Shopping Center Hosts One Warm Coat Drive
<p>In an effort to keep those less fortunate warm this holiday season, Hillsdale Shopping Center is hosting their annual One Warm Coat drive on behalf of Samaritan House Friday, November 27 through Wednesday, December 16. San Mateo community members are encouraged to open up their hearts and closets to make sure no local resident has to go without a coat this winter. Shoppers are encouraged to bring outerwear including rain coats, puffer jackets and pea coats of all shapes and sizes to the Hillsdale Shopping Center Customer Service Center during mall hours. Hillsdale Shopping Center, 262 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo. 650-345-8222. shophillsdale.com. </p>
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Theater & Performance
11/27/2009—12/13/2009 | ODC/Dance Presents The Velveteen Rabbit
<p>A Bay Area Holiday Tradition: The Velveteen Rabbit, a tale of love, loyalty and hope, brimming with wit, festive dancing and holiday cheer. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Novellus Theater, 700 Howard Street, San Francisco. $15-$45, Discounted Groups 10+. MORE INFO: Website: http://odcdance.org/performance.php?param=2 Email: boxoffice@odctheater.org Phone: 415-978-2787</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/27/2009—12/06/2009 | The Marsh Presents THE GREATEST BUBBLE SHOW ON EARTH!
<p>Enchanting brew of bubbles and bubbly music. A perfect Thanksgiving outing. Flying saucer bubbles & bubble chains that look like centipedes. Lots of audience participation. Some lucky kids find themselves inside bubbles, while others get to eat them.Warning: expect lots of excitement and laughter. November 27, 28, 29 $ December 6. 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. 415-826-5750. themarsh.org. </p>
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Hands-on Activities
11/28/2009 | Gingerbread Architecture Extravaganza
You and your kids can let your imagination run wild as you create a delightful gingerbread house festooned with candy canes, gumdrops, frosting and other treats at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Weekends through Dec. 20, weekdays Dec. 21-23. Pre-registration online required. 11am, noon and 1pm. $25 per gingerbread kit. 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 415-339-3900. baykidsmuseum.org.
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Museum Events
11/28/2009 | Airplane Adventures
Elementary-aged children can enjoy a half-day adventure into the wonders of aviation at the Hiller Aviation Museum's Flight Explorers program. Each session includes a tour of the museum, hands-on construction and flight testing of a model aircraft and a flight simulation experience. 1-4pm. $25-$30. 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. 650-654-0200. hiller.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/28/2009 | Holiday Traditions
Families can experience the excitement of Filoli's nine-day Holiday Traditions event by shopping in the holiday boutique and listening to performers sing and play seasonal melodies. There's also an evening dinner party with live music and dancing.. 10am-8:30pm. $25-$80. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside. 650-364-8300, ext. 508. filoli.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009 | The Nutcracker
Peninsula Youth Ballet presents this holiday classic fairytale ballet based on Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of the story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.. 2pm. $12-$35. San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 North Delaware St., San Mateo. 650-631-3767. pyb.org.
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Music
11/28/2009 | Holiday Concert
Celebrate the joy of the season with a performance of holiday music and dancing at PIER 39 Noel! A Holiday Concert. Through Dec. 26. 2pm and 8pm Thur., 2pm Sat. $55 meal and concert, $25 for concert only. 866-907-3777. theatre39.com.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Hands-on Activities
11/28/2009 | Leather Chain Jewelry
Families can learn how to make leather chain necklaces and bracelets at a Randall Museum drop-in workshop. 1-4pm. $4 per child, $6 per parent-child combo. 199 Museum Way. 415-554-9600. randallmuseum.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/28/2009 | The Velveteen Rabbit
The whole family can enjoy ODC's performance of this classic tale about the strong relationship between a boy and his stuffed rabbit.. Times to be announced. $15-$45. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St. 415-863-9834. odcdance.org.
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/28/2009 | Paws for Tales
Children can practice their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Sign up in advance. 11am. FREE. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane. 650-328-2422. smcl.org.
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Museum Events
11/28/2009 | Free Intel Museum class teaches kids to make a musical holiday card
<p>Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am; 1:45pm; 3:30pm. Learn about computer chip science while making a musical greeting card! For ages 7+. 3 class times. Space is limited and reservations are required. The Intel Museum, 2200 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara. Free. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.intel.com/museum Email: museum@intel.com Phone: 408-765-0503</p>
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