Fun for Grown Ups

Jul

Benchmark Pizza opens in Kensington

Posted In: Community, Food and Dining, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Kensington

I just love good pizza. So it is no surprise that I was eagerly counting down the days when Benchmark Pizza, the newest eatery in the Kensington Circle, would open. We met some friends there for the grand opening celebration on July 20th. There were tons and tons of people waiting, and it wasn’t long before we were seated. [...]

Jul

Block Party in the Gourmet Ghetto this Sunday – A Serious Food and Wine Pairing

Posted In: Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Good Eats

OMG if this event doesn’t have my name written all over it I don’t know what does! It combines some of my favorite things: grilled cheese sandwiches and wine. The only thing missing is chocolate! Summer Pairings Series II: Block Party with Wine Pairings & The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen: Sunday July 29; 4-7pm: In the Gourmet Ghetto, Vintage Berkeley [...]

May

Berkeley Farmer’s Market Family Fun Festival June 2nd

Posted In: Berkeley, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Events

On June 2nd, from 10am – 3pm, the Berkeley Farmer’s Market will be sponsoring “A whole day of free fun for the whole family.” Featuring hands-on activities, games, contests, performances, and informational booths. For more information call 510-548-3333 or visit www.ecologycenter.org.

Mar

A Day at Tilden Park

Posted In: Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Photos, Places

Tilden Park is one of those amazing places that makes that Bay Area…well, the “great” Bay Area. Most people who move here never want to leave. For some it is the food, for others it is the culture. But for many it is the proximity to all things mother nature. Yes, we are only 2 hours from skiing, 1 hour [...]

Mar

Family Day at Phil’s Sliders in Berkeley

Posted In: Berkeley, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Businesses, Neighborhood Events

Feb

Kensington Pub Meets New Owners

Posted In: Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Kensington

Ah yes, it is true, I heard it from the horse’s mouth. On Sunday night we ventured to the Kensington Circus Pub with friends for some good beer, good food, and good fun. {With young kids, this is the B E S T place to go for dinner} While there we asked the manager for the scoop, and he said [...]

Feb

A Day at the Berkeley Rose Garden

Posted In: Berkeley, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Places

Friday was a gorgeous day and I decided to take my girls to play and hike at Cordonices Park and check out the Berkeley Rose Garden. It was a magical day, full of fun, adventure, and sliding. If you haven’t been over to Cordonices, you should really check it out. On the backside of the park there are tons of [...]

Feb

Hearts Around Town

Posted In: Albany, Berkeley, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

In honor of Valentine’s I would like to give Marin Elementary School in Albany props for its fantastic community arts project entitled “Hearts on Solano.” This adorable project was created by 3rd grade artists at Marin Elementary School and is funded by Albany Education Foundation & Marin PTA. These creative, 3-D hearts can be found in local shops along Solano [...]

Feb

Albany Swim Center Set To Open February 15th, 2012

Posted In: Albany, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids

I went to register my daughter for kindergarten and while looking through the AUSD website I saw that the Albany Swim Center is finished, staffed, and ready for happy swimmers! February 15th will be the swim center’s grand opening, with the Albany High Swim Team and Aquatic Center staff geared up for the first dip. After that it will [...]

Feb

Chinese New Year on Fourth Street in Berkeley Feb. 4th

Posted In: Berkeley, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Events

Gong Hay Fat Choy! The Fourth Street shopping district will be having a Chinese New Year celebration this Saturday, February 4th, from 12-4. Participating merchants will be handing out candy for the kids, and there will be martial arts demonstrations and dances throughout the afternoon. For a schedule of events click here: http://www.fourthstreet.com/loft26.html