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Parent Education
07/15/2009—07/15/2010 | Active Parenting classes in and around the Bay Area
<p>Learn new ways to tackle your most important job: parenting. At an Active Parenting class, you will learn how to develop courage, cooperation, and responsibility in your children. Each class is filled with video, activities, and discussion with parents just like you! For parents of children ages 1-4, 5-12, 10-8; also step-families, divorced parents, and more. To find the classes nearest you, please check our website. To find the classes nearest you, please check our web site: www.ActiveParenting.com/parents.htm</p>
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Fitness & Wellness
07/19/2009—08/01/2010 | Play Free Sunday Nights at The Jungle
<p>Back by popular demand!!! The Jungle Fun & Adventure invites families to come and play on Sunday nights for FREE. The Jungle waves its general admission price and lets everyone go wild inside the HUGE jungle-themed play place. A fun way to excercise and burn off summer energy! Don't forget your socks! The Jungle - Willows Shopping Center 1975 Diamond Blvd., Concord (925) 687-4386. www.thejunglefun.com open daily Sundays until 8:30 pm</p>
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Hands-on Activities
08/01/2009—07/31/2010 | Troutmere Family Trout Fishing
<p>We are open every Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm at 6861 La Honda Road in La Honda. for all ages to experience trout fishing. For more information, please call 650-747-9318 or email troutmere@gmail.com<br /><span style="color: #006699; font-family: Geneva;"><br /></span></p>
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Support Groups
09/02/2009—12/02/2009 | Hearing Loss Association of America-Diablo Valley Chapter
<p>Educational and volunteer support group for children and adults with hearings loss meets 1st Wednesday of each month at the Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 in the Education Building, Wesley Room. Meeting room & parking lot are located at back of church. Meetings are open to the public. Donations accepted. We have an assistive listening system so you can use your T-coil and most meetings are captioned. For more information, contact: HLAADV@hearinglossdv.org or call 925.264.1199 or visit www.hearinglossdv.org Please join us!</p>
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Support Groups
09/23/2009—11/25/2009 | Axis Community Health to Host The Parent Project
<p>Sept. 23-Nov. 25, 2009 (Wednesdays; 6:00 - 9:00 PM: The series gives parents an opportunity to learn to help support their teens in making positive choices. The goal is to assist in helping their teens improve school attendance and performance, avoid alcohol and drugs, have a happier family life and stay safe. Valley High School; 6901 York Drive, Dublin. $150 per person/$200 per couple. Contact Amie Souza @ (925) 201-6201 www.axishealth.org</p>
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Exhibits
10/10/2009—11/08/2009 | The Art of Remembrance: Days of the Dead 2009
<p>This exhibit traces the evolution of this sacred Mexican tradition from pre-Columbian origins to our modern age. It features the work of Bay Area artists creating contemporary altars and memorials to the dead. Presented by the Hayward Area Historical Society at Meek Mansion, 17365 Boston Road, Hayward. Open Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students/seniors/children. $2 Historical Society member discount. For more information, call (510) 581-0223 or visit www.haywardareahistory.org.</p>
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Hands-on Activities
10/31/2009—11/01/2009 | Princesses, Pirates and Super Heroes Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
<p>October 31 - November 1 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Princesses, Pirates and Super Heroes Weekend On Halloween Day a special Trick or Treat event for all ages. Good old fashioned Halloween fun -- Pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and more fun! Prizes for best costumes and best decorated trick-or-treat bags. 20+ interactive exhibits celebrate the magic and history of America's bygone amusements -- circuses, carnivals, magic, side shows, penny arcades, amusement devices, pinball arcades, haunted houses, and beautiful art everywhere.<span>$15 adults, $10 children under 14.</span><span> Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-232-4264. playland-not-at-the-beach.org.</span></p>
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Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Oliver
Contra Costa Musical Theater presents one of the best-loved family musicals of all time about the boy who asked for more.. $40-$45. Lesher Arts Center, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. 925-943-7469. lesherartscenter.org.
| Fee | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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Music
11/01/2009 | Music of our World Benefit Concert
<p>Help bring Oakland Youth Chorus' Music of our World program to all middle schoolers in Oakland and the Bay Area by joining us for this unique concert! 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. Sliding Scale $10.00-$25.00. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.oaklandyouthchorus.org Email: sharon@oaklandyouthchorus.org Phone: 510-287-9700</p>
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Auditions
11/01/2009—12/11/2009 | Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition Tryouts
<p>'Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition' Accepting Applications NOW! Win $2,500. Go to LivermoresTalentCompetition.com . Apply by December 11, 2009. 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Bankhead Theater, Livermore Performing Arts Center, 2400 First Street, Livermore. $25 / $35. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.livermorestalentcompetition.com Email: auditions@livermorestalentcompetition.com</p>
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Princesses Pirates and Super Heroes
Enjoy pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and more swashbuckling fun! 10am-5pm. $15 adults, $10 children under 14. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-232-4264. playland-not-at-the-beach.org.
| Fee | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/01/2009 | Dia De Los Muertos Festival
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with local artists, entertainers, arts and crafts and children's activities. 10am-5pm. FREE. International Boulevard between Fruitvale and 35th, Oakland. 510-535-6900. unitycouncil.org.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Animal Encounters
11/01/2009 | Blind as Bats
Experience how these hunters use their amazing ears to find their way in the dark. Ages 5 and older. 11am-noon. FREE. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. 510-670-7270. haywardrec.org.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Eco Day
Take part in eco-friendly family activities including planting trees. 2:30-5pm. FREE. Register online. M.A. Center, 10200 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley. 510-537-9417. ecoday.eventbrite.com.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Festivals & Fairs
11/01/2009 | Fall Festival
Bring the kids to Orchard Nursery to enjoy a puppet show at 11:30am followed by insect songs with entertainers Sandi and Stevie from noon-2pm. FREE. 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-284-4474. orchardnursery.com.
| Free | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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