07/05/2009 - 11:00am MARIN COUNTY FAIR – COOL GREEN FUN
Wednesday, July 1 - Sunday, July 5, 11am-11pm. MARIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, Marin Civic Center - 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael
First Ever Solar powered Carousel at a county fair, Car Show, Magic Show, Carnival rides, fireworks, farm animals and more!
www.marinfair.org
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07/05/2009 - 4:59pm "Through Future Eyes: The Endurance if Humanity"
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts - April 24th through July 5th.
www.ybca.org
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07/06/2009 - 3:07pm Summer Storytime at the Danville Library
July 6 - August 12
Bring your babies, toddlers, or preschoolers to a storytime that is age appropriate. The storytime presents stories, fingerplays and music. Prepare your child for reading with these early literacy sessions that introduce children tothe fun and enjoyment of books and reading.
www.ccclib.org
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07/06/2009 - 3:07pm Free Art & Design Workshop
The Academy of Art in San Francisco, July 6th through the 24th for anyone 15 years or older.
1-800-544-ARTS, www.academyart.edu
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07/06/2009 - 3:19pm 18th Annual International Storytelling Festival
July 6: Trails & Tales storytellers Liz Mangual and Bob Kanegis, for a program of audience participation and stories from around the world.
Free at the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St. 925-973-285
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07/06/2009 - 4:15pm Summer classes at the Berkeley Rep
School of Theatre, Berkeley Rep School of Theatre / Nevo Education Center, 2071 Addison St @ Shattuck, Downtown Berkeley. Starting July 6
Cost: Varies by class / Scholarships available for youth
510.647.2978, berkeleyrep.org/school
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07/07/2009 - 3:09pm Forbidden Broadway-25th Anniversary Tour
Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre; plus Chicago’s legendary comedy group “Second City,” July 7th through the 19th.
408-367-7255
www.SJRep.com
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07/07/2009 - 6:30pm Free Film Screening
Attend a FREE screening of two Oscar-nominated documentary shorts. Filmmaker Steven Okazaki will offer a Q&A to discuss his film "The Conscience of Nhem En."
TUESDAY, JULY 7th, 6:30PM. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER EAST BAY, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley. Click here to RSVP;
Info at: 888.684.0385.
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07/08/2009 - 1:00pm Brommer Park Youth Carnival
Sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Parks Department and other local agencies. FREE; 1–4PM on Wednesday, July 8 at Brommer Park, corner of Brommer and 30th Ave in Live Oak. BBQ, carnival booths, crafts, face painting and games. Plus educational presentations by local gov't agencies and businesses. (831) 454-7929 or email prc109@scparks.com
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07/09/2009 - 2:00pm Lark Theater's 5th birthday
Celebrate on July 9th, 2pm, with free birthday cake and root beer floats in downtown Larkspur.
www.larktheater.net
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07/09/2009 - 3:10pm The annual Run to the Lake & free Health Expo
Sunday, July 12 in Castro Valley. Bring your unused medications and mercury thermometers for safe disposal. Register online by July 9th and save. (510) 727-2744.
Run to the Lake is a benefit for the Eden Medical Center Trauma Center. www.edenmedcenter.org
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07/09/2009 - 8:30pm Sweet Charity
Ohlone College Summerfest Presents this great musical under the stars July 9-11, 16-18. 8:30pm at the Ohlone College Amphitheater in Fremont. 510-659-6031, www.smithcenterpresents.com
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07/10/2009 - 3:06pm Seabiscuit
On July 10, the San Mateo County History Museum will present a story time about Seabiscuit: The Wonder Horse. Afterward, build a horse marionette. www.historysmc.org
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07/10/2009 - 3:07pm The Unexpected Man
Ken Ruta plays the world weary author in Yasmina Reza’s ironic comedy with Abigail Van Alyn as his obsessed reader in this SF premiere. The Spare Stage production runs July 10-25 at the EXIT, 156 Eddy Street. For tickets, go to
www.sparestage.com
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07/10/2009 - 3:14pm PRIVATE FEARS IN PUBLIC PLACES
Presented by Ross Valley Players from July 10 to Aug. 16 at The Barn Theatre at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross.
Call 415-456-9555 or visit
www.rossvalleyplayers.com
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07/10/2009 - 3:44pm Little Chefs! * (2 – 4 years)
Little chefs get to experience the fun of creating delicious masterpieces all their own! With Jeni Clancy. Fridays, June 19 - July 10, 12:00 – 1:00 pm. $100 for four sessions, includes the cost of food and supplies. Parents Place, 1710 Scott St, SF. 415/359-2454 or ParentsPlaceSF@jfcs.org. Pre-registration required unless otherwise noted. Parents Place is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services.
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07/11/2009 - 9:00am 39th annual Wildlife Art Show
Hosted by The Pacific Flyway Decoy Association at the Double Tree Hotel, Arden Way exit off Business 80 in Sacramento on Saturday, July 11th, 9-4pm and Sunday, July 12th, 9:30-4pm. www.pacificflyway.org
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07/11/2009 - 9:00am Help Clean the Beach
Please join the Clean Team to help clean up San Francisco Ocean Beach and District One on Saturday, July 11 from 9am-noon. Volunteers will clean up the beach, paint out graffiti on the sea wall, pick up litter, remove weeds, and beautify neighborhoods throughout the district. To sign up, call 3-1-1 or visit www.sfgov.org/dpw
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07/11/2009 - 11:30am Konko Church Summer Festival Bazaar
July 11 and 12 in San Francisco's Japantown. Come and enjoy bingo and great food at the corner of Bush and Laguna. Saturday, 11:30am-6pm, Sunday, 11:30am-4:30pm.
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07/11/2009 - 12:00pm Obon Festival
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin in San Jose's Japantown Fifth St between Jackson and Taylor Streets, 95112. July 11-12 - Saturday, 12-10pm; Sunday, 12-8pm. 408-293-9292,
www.sjbetsuin.com
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07/11/2009 - 3:05pm Bike for Breath
Join Bike for Breath and CBS 5's Roberta Gonzales on July 11th to help raise money for those who suffer from lung disease. The event starts in Foster City and you can choose a 10, 18, 50 or 62 mile route along the peninsula.
1-877-3-Breathe, www.Bike-4-Breath.org
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07/11/2009 - 3:08pm THREE SISTERS
Porchlight Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov’s play through July 11 at the outdoor Redwood Amphitheatre, Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross. 415-251-1027,
www.porchlight.net
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07/11/2009 - 7:30pm "No more singing capitalism's blues - Sisters it's time to fight!"
Radical Women forum on Saturday, July 11, 7:30pm at 625 Larkin Street #202 in San Francisco. A sizzling barbecue buffet will be available at 6pm. For more info, call 415-864-1278 or visit
www.RadicalWomen.org
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07/11/2009 - 8:00pm OneMama Fundraiser
Help raise money to build a solar-powered health clinic in Uganda, continue HIV and Malaria prevention programs, and provide midwives with critical medical supplies. Saturday, July 11, 8pm-1am, at Descend Salon, 2185A Union Street, SF. Fashion show, raffle, and music. www.onemama.org
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07/12/2009 - 9:00am PANCAKES ON MT. TAM
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and the most awesome views in Marin County at West Point Inn on Mt. Tamalpais on July 12, 9am-1pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Guests must hike or bike in. Parking is available at Bootjack, Pan Toll, Rock Springs or the East Peak parking lots. (415) 388-9955, www.westpointinn.com
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07/12/2009 - 9:30am 39th annual Wildlife Art Show
Hosted by The Pacific Flyway Decoy Association at the Double Tree Hotel, Arden Way exit off Business 80 in Sacramento on Saturday, July 11th, 9-4pm and Sunday, July 12th, 9:30-4pm. www.pacificflyway.org
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07/12/2009 - 11:30am Konko Church Summer Festival Bazaar
July 11 and 12 in San Francisco's Japantown. Come and enjoy bingo and great food at the corner of Bush and Laguna. Saturday, 11:30am-6pm, Sunday, 11:30am-4:30pm.
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07/12/2009 - 12:00pm Obon Festival
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin in San Jose's Japantown Fifth St between Jackson and Taylor Streets, 95112. July 11-12 - Saturday, 12-10pm; Sunday, 12-8pm. 408-293-9292,
www.sjbetsuin.com
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07/12/2009 - 12:30pm "WELL" June 12 - July 12
Santa Rosa’s Sixth Street Playhouse presents playwright Lisa Kron’s autobiographical, multi-character play. The serio-comedy is presented in the theater company’s Studio Theatre. 707-523-4185, www.6thStreetPlayhouse.com
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07/12/2009 - 2:46pm Matt Khan: Artist and Educator
On view through July 12 at the San Francisco Museum of Craft+ Design, 550 Sutter Street. 415-773-0303, www.sfmcd.org
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07/12/2009 - 2:59pm Sleep Train Clothes Drive
Each May, Sleep Train recognizes Nat'l Foster Care Month through their ongoing commitment to assist local foster children. Now through July 12th, Sleep Train will be collecting new clothes at all of their 80 retail locations. Gifts of new clothes of all sizes, from infant to teens, are needed. To find the Sleep Train nearest you, please visit www.sleeptrain.com.
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07/12/2009 - 3:08pm Carmen
Pocket Opera presents Donald Pippin’s provocative English translation of Bizet’s Carmen at The Legion of Honor in SF, July 12-19. For tickets call 415/972-8930.
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07/12/2009 - 3:10pm The annual Run to the Lake & free Health Expo
Sunday, July 12 in Castro Valley. Bring your unused medications and mercury thermometers for safe disposal. Register online by July 9th and save. (510) 727-2744.
Run to the Lake is a benefit for the Eden Medical Center Trauma Center. www.edenmedcenter.org
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07/12/2009 - 3:36pm Luv
Presented by Northside Theatre Company, by Murray Schisgal. Directed by Richard T. Orlando. 848 E. William Street, San Jose. June 18th-July 12th.
www.northsidetheatre.com
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07/12/2009 - 7:00pm Big Fat Budget Busting Comedy Tour
Presented by Will Durst Sunday, July 12th at the Little Fox Theatre in downtown Redwood City.
Showtime is 7 PM.
Tickets are available at
www.foxdream.com
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07/13/2009 - 3:19pm 18th Annual International Storytelling Festival
July 13: Michael Katz is also new to our Festival, but well known throughout the Bay Area. He will entertain us with traditional Jewish folk stories.
Free at the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St. 925-973-285
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07/14/2009 - 11:00am San Francisco HIREvent
Bay Area employers will be at the Hotel Whitcomb on Market Street, 11am to 3pm, on July 14th. 1-888-THE-JOBS,
www.JobJournal.com
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07/15/2009 - 10:54am TINYARD HILL
THEATREWORKS LAUNCHES ITS 40TH SEASON WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL, JULY 15TH THROUGH AUGUST 16TH. FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION, CALL (650) 463-1960 OR VISIT
WWW.THEATREWORKS.ORG
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07/17/2009 - 8:30pm "Swiss Family Robinson"
See a free screening on Friday, July 17 at 8:30 pm, on the lawn at Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center. More information at museum.stanford.edu
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07/18/2009 - 8:30pm Sweet Charity
Ohlone College Summerfest Presents this great musical under the stars July 9-11, 16-18. 8:30pm at the Ohlone College Amphitheater in Fremont. 510-659-6031, www.smithcenterpresents.com
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07/19/2009 - 12:32pm "Jack Goes Boating" June 12 - July 19
Aurora Theatre Company closes its 17th season. Joy Carlin directs this quirky romantic comedy at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. 510-843-4822,
auroratheatre.org
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07/19/2009 - 12:35pm Run for a Cause
Run or walk a half marathon through Napa vineyards or along Kona beaches with Team Challenge Crohn’s and Colitis to help find a cure for 1.4 million Americans.
415-356-2234, Kona Half Marathon is on June 28, Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half MarathonJuly 19.
www.ccteamchallenge.org
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07/19/2009 - 3:09pm Forbidden Broadway-25th Anniversary Tour
Presented by San Jose Repertory Theatre; plus Chicago’s legendary comedy group “Second City,” July 7th through the 19th.
408-367-7255
www.SJRep.com
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07/19/2009 - 3:09pm Carmen
Pocket Opera presents Donald Pippin’s provocative English translation of Bizet’s Carmen at The Legion of Honor in SF, July 12-19. For tickets call 415/972-8930.
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07/20/2009 - 3:20pm 18th Annual International Storytelling Festival
July 20: We are thrilled to welcome back Clara Yen. She has performed in our Festival many times and she cleverly uses the Chinese language in her stories. Even if you don’t know a single word you’ll understand through context and expression.
Freeat the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St. 925-973-285
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07/20/2009 - 8:00pm Patty Duke
Marc Huestis presents Sparkle, Patty, Sparkle! with legendary star Patty Duke live in person. Interviewed by Bruce Vilanch, screening of Valley of the Dolls, performances by Connie Champagne and Matthew Martin. Monday, July 20th, Gala 8pm. Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St. www.thecastrotheatre.com
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07/24/2009 - 3:07pm Free Art & Design Workshop
The Academy of Art in San Francisco, July 6th through the 24th for anyone 15 years or older.
1-800-544-ARTS, www.academyart.edu
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07/25/2009 - 3:07pm The Unexpected Man
Ken Ruta plays the world weary author in Yasmina Reza’s ironic comedy with Abigail Van Alyn as his obsessed reader in this SF premiere. The Spare Stage production runs July 10-25 at the EXIT, 156 Eddy Street. For tickets, go to
www.sparestage.com
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07/26/2009 - 3:00pm LADY SUSAN
Bella Union Theatre Company presents a world-premiere stage production of the novel by Jane Austen, Adapted by Christine U’Ren. July 3-26, Thurs-Sat evenings @ 8pm
and Sundays @ 3pm. Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave; 1-800-838-3006,
www.brownpapertickets.com,
www.bellaunion.org
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07/27/2009 - 3:20pm 18th Annual International Storytelling Festival
July 27: Returning performer Olga Loya tells stories to keep alive her family’s traditions and also those of the larger Latino culture which is rich in folktales, myths and history.
Free at the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St. 925-973-2850
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07/28/2009 - 3:12pm Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Aquatic Park Fitness Center, part of San Francisco Senior Center. A fitness center offering cost effective fitness and recreation programs for seniors age 55+.
· Where: SF Senior Center – Located in the Maritime Museum: 890 Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94109
· When: weekly every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 pm.
www.sfsenior.com
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07/30/2009 - 3:13pm Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Aquatic Park Fitness Center, part of San Francisco Senior Center. A fitness center offering cost effective fitness and recreation programs for seniors age 55+.
· Where: SF Senior Center – Located in the Maritime Museum: 890 Beach St. San Francisco, CA 94109
· When: weekly every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 pm.
www.sfsenior.com
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07/31/2009 - 1:14pm SFArtsED arts summer camp
June 15 through July 31 for ages 6-14. Call 415-551-7990 or visit www.sfartsed.org to sign up now!
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08/01/2009 - 3:06pm "Blankie Day" - A FREE Community Quilting Bee
Learn the Art of QUILTING and Help Make Quilts & Afghans for Breast Cancer Patients and Other Seriously Ill Adults. Bring Your Portable Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Tools and a Snack to Share. (No Sewing Machine? Please Come Anyway!). Novices-to-Experts, Teens-to-Seniors. 9-4PM, John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus, Concord Rooms 1 & 2, 2540 East Street. Contact: Susan Gray Mason, (925) 256-9121, blankieproject@yahoo.com
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08/02/2009 - 7:00pm SOLO SUNDAYS - SF's Best Solo Performers
Artistic Director W. Kamau Bell,
Producing Directors Ty McKenzie and Bruce Pachtman. Sundays at 7:00.
June 28: Wayne Harris, Sigal Shoham & Jawad Ali; August 2: Nicole Maxali & Jabari Davis.
StageWerx Theatre
533 Sutter St. (nr Powell)
Brownpapertickets.com
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08/08/2009 - 4:00pm 2009 Stanford Jazz Festival
Presented by the Stanford Jazz Workshop June 26 - August 8 on the Stanford campus in Palo Alto. Known for the intimacy of its venues and welcoming atmosphere, the Festival will feature more than 100 artists with over 30 concerts in a six-week span. Stanfordjazz.org
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08/12/2009 - 3:07pm Summer Storytime at the Danville Library
July 6 - August 12
Bring your babies, toddlers, or preschoolers to a storytime that is age appropriate. The storytime presents stories, fingerplays and music. Prepare your child for reading with these early literacy sessions that introduce children tothe fun and enjoyment of books and reading.
www.ccclib.org
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08/16/2009 - 10:54am TINYARD HILL
THEATREWORKS LAUNCHES ITS 40TH SEASON WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL, JULY 15TH THROUGH AUGUST 16TH. FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION, CALL (650) 463-1960 OR VISIT
WWW.THEATREWORKS.ORG
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08/16/2009 - 3:14pm PRIVATE FEARS IN PUBLIC PLACES
Presented by Ross Valley Players from July 10 to Aug. 16 at The Barn Theatre at the Marin Art & Garden Center in Ross.
Call 415-456-9555 or visit
www.rossvalleyplayers.com
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08/31/2009 - 1:44pm She Made It!
An exhibit of embroidery, needlework and quilting artifacts made by Santa Clara Valley women that will run through the summer at the Pasetta House in History Park in San Jose.
www.historysanjose.org
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09/07/2009 - 3:08pm Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater
See the only West Coast showing of an exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. Now through September 7th. Call (415) 655-7800 or visit www.thecjm.org
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09/27/2009 - 2:59pm Shakespeare
Marin Shakespeare Company presents its 2009 summer season at the outdoor Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael, July 3rd through September 27th.
415-499-4488, www.marinshakespeare.org
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11/14/2009 - 3:06pm "Blankie Day" - A FREE Community Quilting Bee
Learn the Art of QUILTING and Help Make Quilts & Afghans for Breast Cancer Patients and Other Seriously Ill Adults. Bring Your Portable Sewing Machine, Basic Sewing Tools and a Snack to Share. (No Sewing Machine? Please Come Anyway!). Novices-to-Experts, Teens-to-Seniors. 9-4PM, John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus, Concord Rooms 1 & 2, 2540 East Street. Contact: Susan Gray Mason, (925) 256-9121, blankieproject@yahoo.com
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