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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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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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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/14/2009 | Holiday Card Photo Shoot
<p>Come in and get your holiday pictures taken from a professional photographer. Each purchase cost is based on the package chosen. Stay to play! <span>$5.95 for ages 1-5, <strong>FREE</strong></span><span> for moms. 4210 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510-601-7378. sadieyscafe.com.</span></p>
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Theater & Performance
11/14/2009 | San Francisco Taiko Dojo presents the 2009 International Taiko Festival
<p>San Francisco Taiko Dojo presents the 2009 International Taiko Festival Featuring Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka and San Francisco Taiko Dojo with Special Guests Wako Daiko Other special guests: SF Taiko Dojo Rising Stars, Sacramento Taiko Dan, Jun Daiko Sat, Nov. 14 @ 7:00pm Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley (Bancroft and Telegraph cross-streets) TICKETS: $38, $34, $28 reserved ; student, senior, group, UCB faculty/staff discounts available BOX OFFICE: Cal Performances Box Office: (510) 642-9988.</p>
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Hands-on Activities
11/14/2009—11/15/2009 | Tribute to Frontier Village at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
<p>Tribute to Frontier Village November 14 and November 15 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Play all day: $10 for children and seniors, and $15 for general admission. Films, memorabilia and performers from the terrific amusement park that existed in San Jose. Come relive your favorite rides, attractions and personalities! The special events of the Tribute to Frontier Village are in addition to all of Playland's regular attractions. 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. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, 10979 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org 510-932-8966.</p>
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Animal Encounters
11/14/2009 | Bedtime with the Beasts
Enjoy a special overnight program featuring an evening hike, snacks and activities. Ages 6-18 and their chaperones. 7pm-9am. $60. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland. 510-632-9525. oaklandzoo.org.
| Fee | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Films
11/14/2009 | Tribute to Frontier Village
Films and memorabilia from the terrific amusement park that existed in San Jose. Come relive your favorite rides and attractions. Today and tomorrow, 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
11/14/2009 | Santa's Arrival
The guy from the North Pole returns to Hilltop Mall for the season to visit with children and take photos. Noon-2pm. FREE. 2200 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond. 510-223-1933. shophilltop.com.
| Fee | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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Kids Classes
11/14/2009 | Dance Classes for Young Children
Children ages 7 and younger are invited to expand their range of motion while learning how to dance. 1pm, FREE. Oakland Library, Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ave., Ste. 211, 510-615-5726. oaklandlibrary.org.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Nature
11/14/2009 | Sunset Bird Walk
Take a walk along the shoreline to see what kinds of ducks and shorebirds can be found. All ages. 3-5pm. FREE. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. 510-670-7270. haywardrec.org.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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