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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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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
11/27/2009 | Train Of Lights
Festive holiday trains run every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, departing twice a night from Sunol and Niles. These annual train rides sell out every year so purchase tickets early. Hours and prices available online. Niles Canyon Railway, 37001 Mission Blvd., Fremont. 510-996-8420. ncry.org.
| Fee | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Theater & Performance
11/27/2009 | Pajama Party with Laurie Berkner
<p>Get in your jammies and enjoy children's recording artist Laurie Berkner as she entertains with her popular songs that will get families up and dancing. Bring new children's books or pajamas to donate to The Pajama Program for foster children. 11am. $25-$35. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. 510-465-6400. paramounttheatre.com.</p>
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Benefits and Fundraisers
11/27/2009 | One Warm Coat
KTVU Channel 2 will hold a live broadcast in Emeryville on Nov. 27 as drop-off sites throughout the Bay Area compete to collect the most coats for One Warm Coat (onewarmcoat.org). Bring a new or gently used coat to donate. 9am-noon. Bay Street Emeryville, 5616 Bay St. 510-655-4002. baystreetemeryville.com.
| Fee | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Theater & Performance
11/27/2009 | Smuin Christmas Ballet
This holiday program begins with Classic Christmas, a beautiful show filled with everyone's traditional favorite numbers, and then takes on a fun spin with Cool Christmas, a sassy potpourri of ballet, tap, swing and more, featuring modern holiday tunes. Nov. 27-28. $18-$55. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. 925-943-7469. smuinballet.org.
| Fee | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/27/2009 | Festival of Lights
Enjoy a holiday parade with Madeline, Winnie the Pooh, Corduroy Bear as well as marching bands, floats, the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees and the big star of the night, Santa Claus. 6-9pm. FREE. Niles Blvd., Fremont. 510-792-8023. niles.org.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/27/2009 | Tree Lighting Ceremony
The holiday season begins with the lighting of a spectacular 70-foot tree. Enjoy lively musical entertainment and fun for the whole family. Noon-8pm. FREE. Jack London Square, foot of Broadway, Oakland. 510-645-5968. jacklondonsquare.com.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/27/2009 | Lighting of the Old Oak Tree
Danville's annual tree lighting features local choral groups, music, refreshments and an appearance by Father Christmas and the Snow Angel. 5:15pm. FREE. Downtown shops will be open until 8:30pm. Diablo Road and Hartz Avenue, Danville. 925-837-4400. ci.danville.ca.us.
| Free | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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Festivals & Fairs
11/27/2009—11/29/2009 | Houdini Magic Weekend #2 at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
<p>Houdini Magic Weekend #2 November 27, 28 and 29 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Back by popular demand, Playland-Not-at-the-Beach presents another weekend of magic and mystery. Come to see a bevy of famous northern California magicians perform, take a class in magic, and watch recordings of the great masters in the history of the art of magic and illusion. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach 10979 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 Website is www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org (510) 932-8966 Cell Phone (510) 592-3002 24-Hour Information Line</p>
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