Neighborhood Events

Dec

Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Posted In: Alameda, Alameda County, Albany, Arts and Entertainment, Berkeley, Community, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito, Emeryville, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Kensington, Neighborhood Events, Neighborhoods, Oakland, Photos, Places, Richmond, Rockridge, Temescal, Uncategorized

Do you make it a tradition to go to tree lighting ceremonies each year? If not – no better time than now! Berkeley has their tree lighting ceremony this Friday at 5:30pm. Jack London Square will also have their tree lighting ceremony on Friday at 5:00pm. There are quite a few options to go see a tree lighting or Menorah [...]

Nov

America’s First Cat Cafe

Posted In: Alameda County, Arts and Entertainment, Community, Food and Dining, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Businesses, Neighborhood Events, Oakland, Photos, Places, Uncategorized

America’s first cat cafe has opened in Oakland! Cat Town Cafe is an awesome cafe that helps the cats least likely to be adopted from Oakland’s municipal shelter. It is getting a lot of press and doing some great work in the community! If you love cats you should definitely check it out! You can make a reservation here to guarantee a [...]

Oct

Albany Haunt Raises Fear and Money!

Posted In: Alameda County, Albany, Arts and Entertainment, Community, For the Heck of It, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Events, Neighborhoods, Photos, Places, Uncategorized

Albany Haunt not only raises your fear level but also raises money for Alameda County Community Food Bank. Krista and her family went to Albany Haunt this past weekend. It is the brainchild of Sam DuBois, a creative teenager who decided that, in exchange for $2 and a donation to the local food bank, he would do his best to scare the bejeebers [...]

Jun

Soft opening at the Westbrae Biergarten

Posted In: Berkeley, Food and Dining, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Good Eats, Neighborhood Events

I couldn’t make it to the soft opening at the Westbrae Biergarten so I sent my accomplices in crime: my husband and 2 daughters. First mistake my honey made: went too late. Lines were very long, as expected. (Although I guess he didn’t expect them to be) Food took over an hour to get. There were people everywhere. Long [...]

Mar

Off the Grid North Berkeley is rockin’ the neighborhood

Posted In: Berkeley, Good Eats, Neighborhood Events

It has now been, what, 3 or 4 weeks since Off the Grid North Berkeley made its debut at the North Berkeley Bart station? I think so! A couple of weeks ago we did the evening walk to check it out. It was a beautiful night, the air was crisp and clear. As soon as we arrived we heard the [...]

Aug

National Night Out 2013

Posted In: Albany, Community, Fun for Grown Ups, Fun for Kids, Neighborhood Events

I love that National Night Out exists. National Night whut?? Yes, National Night Out. Each August, on the first Tuesday of the month, neighbors across the country get together to meet, mingle, and talk about crime and city issues. So why do I love that it exists? It is the only time of year where city officials, such as the [...]

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.

Apr

The Knoll Spring House Tour and Reception

Posted In: Berkeley, Neighborhood Events

The Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association announces its 37th annyal Spring House Tour and Reception. THE KNOLL, Where Claremont and Elmwood meet. Featuring houses by Henry H. Gutterson, Edward Seely, George T. Plowman & John Hudson Thomas, Williams & Wastell, Joseph Coward, F.E. Allen, and Louis Engler. Sunday May 6th from 1pm – 5pm. Call 510-841-2242 or visit www.berkeleyheritage.com.

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

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