Local News, Events and Activities

With gorgeous weather like we’ve had this week it’s hard to believe we’re in November! But, don’t let the holiday events sneak up on you. I love plugging events into my calendar so when the day comes, if I feel like going out, I have somewhere to go. This is always a festive event and one worth attending. When else would ...

I love hearing about all the fun holiday festivities in the bay are and am happy to tell you "Rockridge in the Snow" is back this year! Mark your calendar and take the kids to College Ave on Saturday, November 27th. From 3 p.m. -6 p.m. There will be a children’s snow area near Rockridge Bart, live holiday entertainment, shopping on ...

Halloween on Solano Avenue Sunday, October 31 from 3pm - 7pm Trick-or-Treating, costume contest and more!   Halloween on Fourth Street : Info at www.FourthStreet.com  Sun., Oct. 31, 12-5 p.m. Join the fun on Fourth Street this Halloween! Fourth Street, Berkeley (between Hearst & ...

Kids of all ages are encouraged to join in the costumed procession on College Ave.   Meet on Sunday October 31, 2010 in front of the College Ave Prsbyterian Church (5951 College Ave) at 11:45 a.m.   The event is from noon until 2 p.m.   Participating merchants will host trick or treating along both sides of the ...

The Maker Faire is coming to Oakland this Sunday, October 24th! Over 100 exhibits, activities, workshops, craft booths, and bands, all in spirit of do-it-yourself. Build and launch a rocket, operate a fire sculpture, learn beekeeping, experience pedal-powered amusement rides, watch glassblowing, make a Halloween costume, shop cool ...

    I will be attending.... will you?       Featuring: Over 50 Bay Area artisans selling their wares Mechanical Bull Riding Cream Corn Wrestling Pie Eating Contests Square Dancing Lessons Beer, wine, and food from family farms Amazing raffle prizes Swag bags for the first 200 guests Free ...

Oakland is so diverse it’s hard to know what’s taking place in ever community but one event that happens every year is the Posadass. These Posadas are an enactment of St. Joseph and Virgin Mary looking for lodging. In Mexico, each family in a neighborhood will schedule a night for the Posada to be held at their home, starting on ...