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ur fascination with dinosaurs will never end. Strange, birdlike, massive or small, their mysterious exit from the planet will forever intrigue those who study their fossil remains or let imagination run wild in a backyard fantasy. Dinosaurs continue to appear in the news too, with the discovery last year of the “dinosaur mummy” in Alberta, Canada, which has skin and guts intact. The new Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom movie renews interest, too, as does Universal Studio’s rehab of its ride to a scarier version opening next year.

exhibit and lots of make-pretend areas.

The museum doesn’t have dinosaurs per se, but budding paleontologists can learn more about their future career in the Mammoth Discovery area. Here, fossils and full-sized replicas let you do your own investigation as you learn about Lupe, the mammoth who once lived in Silicon Valley (she wishes she had invested in Apple). It’s a great story: a man was walking his dog near the airport and found a Columbian mammoth skull— soon, paleontologists from UC Berkeley’s Museum of Paleontology (see above) located more parts of her and named her Lupe. Visitors can dig in a riverbank exhibit with chisels, safety goggles and brushes, just as real paleontologists do. https://www.cdm.org/visit/exhibits/ mammoth-discovery/

So where can Bay Area kids get a taste of true dinosaur grit? Here’s a roundup of a few places.

Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley.

Right on the UC Berkeley campus, this museum is only open to the public one day a year. So why is it listed here? You can walk through the lobby in the Valley Life Sciences Building (free entrance), where an enormous mounted T-Rex replica prowls near the staircase. Also on display are replicas of a horned triceratops skull, a pterodactyl “flying” above the T-Rex, as well as other fossils. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/about/ publicexhibits.php Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley.

With a great display on the Mesozoic Era, this fun science center offers a T-Rex fossil skull cast from one found at the Hell Creek Formation in Montana. There’s also a model paleontology dig with a triceratops head not quite “excavated” yet. Worth

seeing, but not an official dinosaur, is the mounted mastodon cast. It’s even local, made from a mastodon found on Mt. Diablo. https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/ visit/exhibits/animal_investigations/ story_in_bones California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.

You can spend all day here, with the planetarium, rainforest display, aquarium, taxidermy dioramas (a 1934 holdover), an albino alligator, and even an earthquake

simulator. But you’re here for the dinosaurs: a T-Rex gives an open-mouth roar as you enter the Kimball Natural History Museum area. There’s also an 87-foot-long blue whale skeleton for those who love large-sized beasts. https://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/ kimball-natural-history-museum Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose.

This fantastic facility is another where you will want to spend the bulk of a day, with much to explore, including a waterworks

Petaluma Wildlife Museum, Petaluma.

The staff here are high school students who undergo thorough training in wildlife and museum management. The collections were originally housed in a portable classroom but have considerably expanded and now include live animals, mineral exhibits, habitat dioramas and poaching artifacts. Best of all for the dinosaur-obsessed, the fossil room includes a T-Rex skull.

Note: only open first and third Saturdays. http://www.petalumawildlifemuseum.org/ about.html Erika Mailman is a Northern California freelance writer. Reach her at Erikaeditor@cs.com.

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By Haley Reen

Adult Swim It’s Beer Thirty Somewhere!

One thing many parents miss about their pre-kid lives is the ability to just go have a beer.

Sitting with other adults and chatting over brews and bar snacks on a sunny weekend afternoon seems like a faraway pipe dream with toddlers and kids in tow. It’s a good thing then that so many breweries in the Bay Area are open to families, and many have made a point to make them welcoming for all ages. This roundup is by no means the end of the list; it turns out that upon researching options, this writer found more than she imagined. Parents, pack some goldfish crackers and some crayons and go get your beer on!

East Brother Beer Co. Richmond This one is a favorite. Many cool weekend events take place here. The open space is nice to see. Outside there is bocce ball and often, food trucks! Indoors there are some “old timey” arcade games and a machine to make change. Bathrooms are clean, the place is easily accessible for disabilities, and the beer is good. I’m a fan of the stout, but there isn’t a bad beer there, and the staff are friendly.

This is a great place for families with big kids, tweens and teens.

Temescal Brewery, 4115 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.

510-899-5628, www. temescalbrewing.com Drake’s Dealership - Oakland This place has been described as “the perfect urban beer garden” and it’s not hard to see why. There is a ton of indoor and outdoor seating. There’s always something fun and interesting going on when I pass by. Parking is tricky though, so walk or BART if possible. Beers are fancy here, but not expensive!

East Brother Beer Co., 1001 Canal Blvd., Richmond. 510-2304081, www.eastbrotherbeer.com

Drake’s Dealership, 2325 Broadway, Oakland. 510-5682739, www.drinkdrakes.com

Temescal Brewery - Oakland If you have a dog or a kid, you will fit in just fine here.

It’s a hip place, definitely part of the whole Temescal vibe.

There’s a large garden wrapped in beautiful murals, and free popcorn!!

Calicraft Brewing Company Walnut Creek This spot welcomes “Well behaved adults, children and dogs” according to its website.

The beers are innovative and unique, and the menu is more than just peanuts and pretzels.

Calicraft Taproom, 2700 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek. 925478-8103, www.calicraft.com Fieldwork Brewing Co. Berkeley This place is super chill, and close to lots of other things to see and do, like the 4th Street Promenade and the shops there.

There are table games like Jenga to keep older kids from moaning of boredom. Follow Fieldwork on Instagram to keep abreast of its frequent fun events.

Fieldwork Brewing Co., 1160 Sixth St., Berkeley. 510-8981203, www.fieldworkbrewing. com Sunset Reservoir - San Francisco The owner of this brewery has four kids herself and has made this a great place for San Francisco families.

There’s a kids’ menu with the typical kids’ fare, spaghetti, hamburgers, chicken strips, and of course crayons to color with.

Lunch or early dinner is the best time to go with kids who

like to get up from the table a lot.

Sunset Reservoir Brewery, 1735 Noriega St., San Francisco. 415-571-8452, www. sunsetbeersf.com Eight Bridges Brewing Inc. Livermore Eight Bridges doesn’t look like a brewery from the outside, but don’t worry, it is. Lots of open space for toddlers, kids, and dogs. There is a resident “shopdog” who might come visit the table and the kids, but don’t worry, it’s super cool. Staff is friendly and not just tolerant but welcoming of families.

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Enchanting Fantasy Worlds

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Perhaps it’s the joy of the Nutcracker, and Clara’s magical journey to the Land of Sweets. Or perhaps is the dark cold nights, reading in bed with a flashlight. Enjoy these stories and their enchanting

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Shah lights the cursed Lamp of Bharata in her mother’s museum, she is thrown into the world of Hindu gods and mythical characters. Aru discovers she has been born with the soul of a Pandava brother, and she must use her powers to defeat the Lord of Darkness. Chokshi draws readers into an immersive world intertwining Hindu folklore, feminist outlook and action-packed thrills.

a young dairne (imagine a human/ dog mix), must survive alone after her entire clan is murdered by the powerhungry humans. With the help of two new friends, she seeks answers and the mythic Dairneholm in this epic fantasy novel.

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“Aru Shah and the End of Time” (Pandava Quartet #1)

By Roshani Chokshi (Rick Riordan Presents / Disney Hyperion; ages 9-14; $16.99; 368 pp.). When 7th grader Aru

“Chasma Knights”

By Boya Sun and Kate Reed Petty (First Second; ages 6-10; $17.99; 128 pp.). In this delightful graphic novel, Knights can “catalyze” with their toys, merging and mind-melding their powers. Young readers will empathize with outcast Beryl, who yearns to catalyze with toys, and imagine ways their toys can come to life in this inventive story.

“Endling: The Last”

By Katherine Applegate (HarperCollins; ages 8-12; $17.99; 400 pp.). Perfect for fans of Erin Hunter’s Warriors series, Endling layers excitement, fantasy and probing questions about survival. Byx,

“Princeless #1: Save Yourself”

By Jeremy Whitley, illustrated by M. Goodwin (Action Lab; ages 9-12; $11.99; 128 pp.). When Princess Adrienne’s parents lock her away in a castle guarded by a dragon to await rescue by a prince, she decides to take matters into her own hands. I love this feisty heroine-we have so few stories with characters of color, where race isn’t an issue.

Readers are able to enjoy classic fairy tale setting in this graphic novel, while turning so many stereotypes and tropes on their heads.

“Journey”

By Aaron Becker (Candlewick; ages 4-8; $15.99; 40 pp.). In this sweeping wordless picture book, a lonely girl escapes to a magical world with the help of a red crayon. She travels through several worlds, friendly and hostile, discovering her inner strength as she escapes an army of warlords. Lush illustrations bring these imaginative worlds vividly to life.

“Princess in Black”

By Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham (Candlewick; $6.99; ages 4-8; 96 pp.). Who says princesses can’t wear black and fight the bad guys?! This illustrated book for beginning readers is terrific fun, as Princess Marigold, prim and proper in her regular life, battles creatures big and small as soon as the monster alarm sounds.

“The Man in the Moon”

By William Joyce (Atheneum / Simon & Schuster; ages 5-9; $17.99; 56 pp.).

This gorgeous, imaginative picture book opens the series for the Guardians of Childhood, introducing readers to the fantastical legend of the Man in the Moon (MiM). When the wicked Pitch, the King of Nightmares, kills MiM’s parents in an epic battle, the baby MiM is whisked to safety by his guardian Nightlight. As MiM grows up, he is determined to watch over the children of Earth, like Nightlight watched over him.

“Where the Mountain Meets the Moon”

“Ocean Meets Sky”

By Terry Fan and Eric Fan (Simon & Schuster; ages 4-8; $17.99; 48 pp.).

In honor of his grandfather who has passed away, young Finn builds a boat for the journey they always wanted to take. Finn then crawls inside to sleep and dreams of a massive golden fish who takes him on a journey, in search of the magical land of his grandfather’s stories. Filled with atmospheric blend of Asian imagery and dreamlike fantasy worlds, this beautiful, magical picture book immerses readers into a young boy’s search for healing.

by Grace Lin (Little, Brown; $10.99; ages 8-12; 320 pp.). Grace Lin blends Chinese folktales with an epic quest in this enchanting novel. Like her father, Minli is a dreamer and loves stories. Hoping to bring her family good fortune, she seeks the Old Man of the Moon, for he might be able to share his secrets with her. Lovely illustrations intersperse the main action and folktales, all influenced by traditional Chinese stories and art.

Readers will be inspired by Minli’s courage, loyalty and quick thinking.

“The Wonderling”

By Mira Bartók (Candlewick; $21.99; ages 8-12; 464 pp.). Lonely, shy, scared.

The orphaned groundling Number 13 doesn’t have a name until he finds a friend in Trinket, a small wingless bird with a big heart. Can they escape evil Miss Carbunkle’s orphanage? Will they find their families? A delightful fantasy full of adventure.

Mary Ann Scheuer is a teacher librarian at Albany High School.

Read the extended version of this conversation on her blog, Great Kid Books, http://greatkidbooks.blogspot. com.

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MARK FOEHRINGER’S NUTCRACKER SWEETS

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Berkeley Ballet Theater Presents: The Nutcracker PERFORMED IN OAKLAND For more than thirty years, BBT’s The Nutcracker has been a community favorite. Called “More touching than San Francisco Ballet’s performance” by New York Times dance critic Alastair MacCaulay, BBT’s version of the ballet’s storyline is an extension of the school’s commitment to bringing good things to those less fortunate.

Tickets $35 Friday, December 14 – 7PM Saturday, December 15 – 11AM*, 3PM, 7PM Sunday , December 16 – 11AM*, 3PM *Performances include post-show Sugar Plum Fairy Parties where audience members are welcomed onstage to meet the dancers (separate admission required; $10 per child).

Regents’ Theater at Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Blvd., Oakland.

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Every year the Berkeley City Ballet stages an elaborate production of the Nutcracker. The BCB Nutcracker features a cast of over 40 dancers with elegant costumes and sets. Dancers from November 2017 area professional companies augment the cast. Berkeley City Amy Neiman Design Amy Neiman Ballets Nutcracker has an outstanding reputation as one of the 1820 Tenth Street, Berkeleyfew 94710traditional, full-length, productions of the holiday favorite in (510) 649-7787 the East Bay. Berkeley City Ballet $30 for Adults, $22 Seniors/Students/Staff, $17 Children 12 and under.

Elizabeth Godfrey December 15-16, 1pm & 5pm. Smith Center Ohlone College, 43600 Mission (510) 841-8913 Blvd. Fremont 510-659-6031, www.berkeleycityballet.org Parent's Press — 2.333" x 7.75"

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This 50-minute condensed version of the classic ballet is perfect for tiny and squirmy ballet lovers. The cast and crew will meet, greet and pose for pictures after the show, so bring a camera!

Tickets from $20.50. Show from Dec. 8-23. Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center. www.nutcrackersweets.org

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Oakland Ballet Company’s spritely and colorful version of this holiday classic is a holiday tradition that is fun for then entire family. Brimming with holiday magic, this is the Nutcracker to see!. With live music by the Oakland Symphony and Mt. Eden High School Womens’ Ensemble. $27-$100 for adults with discounts for Seniors, children, and groups.

Showings Saturday December 22 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm; December 23 at 1:00 pm. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland. 510-893-3132, www.oaklandballet.org

Dance-Along Nutcracker®: Clara Potter SAN FRANCISCO

Each year, the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band blends Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker Suite with a fun theme. The result: a fun-filled musical production brimming with wit, artistry and ingenuity. The talented cast sings and dances their way through a parody version of the Nutcracker. And when the “Dance-Along” sign flashes, the audience is invited to tug on their tutus and sashay along with the cast. Even audience members who don’t want to dance have a blast!

$20 for children, students & seniors. $35 for adults. Saturday, December 8th 3pm and 7pm; Sunday, December 9th at 11am and 3pm. Yerba Buena Center For The Arts Forum, 701 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-978-2787, sflgfb.townalive.com

San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker SAN FRANCISCO This is the classic, real-deal. Dress up and arrive an hour prior to curtain for photo ops with the cast.

Show from Dec. 12-29. Ages 5 and up. Please check the website for times and tickets prices. War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. 415-865-2000, www.sfballet.org

Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker SAN RAFAEL This is a pretty epic performance with 175 super-talented dancers shipped in from all over the state and country. There’s a special Candy Cane party after the 1p.m. Saturday and Sunday shows.

Dec. 8 and 9. Showtimes at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $45 for adults, $27 for seniors and youth. All ages. Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue Of The Flags, San Rafael. 415-453-6705, www.marinballet.org

Stapleton Ballet Nutcracker SAN RAFAEL The vibrant Stapleton Ballet Nutcracker provides a magical start to the holiday season! Now in its 30th year, this production features inspired dancing, exquisite costumes and lavish sets. The Victorian-era tale opens with a joyful party, featuring exquisite period-authentic costumes. The mysterious Drosselmeyer makes a grand entrance, weaving magic into the festivities and giving Clara a Nutcracker. Complimentary meet and greet with costumed characters after 1:00 p.m. matinees.

1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2. Marin Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415-454-5759 (Box Office: 415-473-6800). www.stapletonschool.org

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The 32st Annual Christmas Revels: A Revels Christmas In Andulusia OAKLAND The Revels story begins in 1600 in that part of Spain called Andalusia. Three individuals - a young Moorish woman, a Sephardic Jew, and an elderly Castilian - happen to meet, each armed with a mysterious clue that is guiding them on a quest.

They are all hoping to find their way back through time to the era of La Convivencia , a time when, as they understand it, all three cultures - Muslim, Jewish, and Christian - lived in a spirit of tolerance and peace.

Tickets priced $14-$45 with discounts for patrons under 25. December 8-9 & 14-16 Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays & Sundays 1pm & 5pm. Scottish Rite Theater 1547 Lakeside Dr, Oakland; californiarevels.org

Enchanted Winter Faire BERKELEY Enchanted Winter Faire presented by Berkeley Rose School. Join in for a magical afternoon of storytelling, crafts, children’s games, holiday shopping, and live music! Appropriate for children of all ages.

See website for ticketing info. Dec. 8 12pm - 4pm. Berkeley Rose School 2515 Hillegass Ave Berkeley; berkeleyrose.org

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios BERKELEY Over 100 handpicked artists and craftspeople at studios, workshops and galleries in Berkeley, California will open their doors to the public during the 27th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios.

Free. Saturdays and Sundays 11-6 p.m. Weekends, Nov. 24-25 & Dec.1-2,

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10-11, 15-16 (plus weekdays, Dec. 22-23. Various locations in Berkeley; www. berkeleyartisans.com

We Are One - Oakland Youth Chorus’s 43nd Annual Holiday Concert OAKLAND Join the award-winning singers of the Oakland Youth Chorus in a celebration of the songs, traditions, and diverse cultures that honor and create community. Sing with us as we raise our voices together to empower others and create harmony.

December 15 @ 6:00 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Oakland 2619 Broadway Oakland; oaklandyouthchorus.org

Craneway Crafts Fair Benefit for KPFA Public Radio RICHMOND Celebrate creativity and community at the Craneway Crafts Fair…a benefit for KPFA Public Radio on December 17th & 18th at the Craneway Pavilion. The Fair showcases affordable contemporary art and original crafts exhibited by 200 artists, and presents handmade Fair Trade goods from indigenous communities around the world.

December 22-23. Admission is $12 (ages 18-64) Senior and Disabled $8, Youth are Free. Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way S Richmond; cranewaycraftsfair.com

The Velveteen Rabbit:Beloved Holiday Tradition SAN FRANCISCO Marin Dance Theatre brightens the holiday season once again with its magical holiday performance, “Sophie & the Enchanted Toyshop.” Returning by popular demand for the 20th year, the beloved ballet has been seen by thousands of children and families who have made it a cherished holiday tradition. Over 100 children ages 4-pre-professional perform in the wonderful ballet.

November 24th - December 8th at 1pm and 4pm. Yerba Buena Center For The Arts Forum, 701 Mission St., San Francisco; www.odc.dance

By Tony Hicks

Raising Dad Strong Role Models November is the time to be thankful (because of NFL football), which is also the time for those lucky enough to get devoted publication space to do their legally mandated due diligence and write about the things for which they’re thankful.

Got that?

Good. As a dad of anywhere from 2 to 4 daughters (depending on whom you ask), I have something for which I’m very grateful this year: the renewed energy behind the women’s movement.

I don’t have sons. I don’t have brothers, or a husband (well, I don’t have a wife anymore, either, but that’s something we’re not talking about here). I have independent, occasionally wonderfully brash and outspoken daughters, three equally strong, kind-of-crazy sisters, and a tough mom to boot, as well as assorted aunts with whom no one generally wants to tangle.

The question of women’s place in the hierarchical order has never been a question in my life.

They run the show – at the very least, as co-conspirators. That’s how I like it, and, for a million reasons, that’s how it should be.

At the very least, there should be no question about their equality.

It always amazes me there still is.

Fathers of daughters should be grateful it’s being talked about as much now as it ever has been. For as much stereotypical emphasis as has always been placed on a son going out, while carrying the family name, and establishing his lineage’s foothold on the world, the same should be said of daughters.

Or, even better, establish their own.

That’s what I love about this new push. Girls like mine see strong women in politics, media, the corporate world, sports … you name it, establish their own territory, without needing much help from a male-dominated hierarchy – often despite it.

I want my 10-year-old to know who Ruth Bader Ginsburg is – I’m thankful there is one. Politics aside, I want her to see women being elected in Congress. I want her to see democratically elected women calling men of power to the carpet. I want her to see women succeeding in business. I want her to see women keeping pace with men in sports. I want her to

see women around her – and there are – succeeding at life and showing as well or better than men.

It simply boils down to: Why not?

Why wouldn’t we want every man’s daughter to succeed? Why wouldn’t we want those who take advantage of women held accountable? Why support people with patterns of anti-female behavior?

What are men afraid of?

I hope they’re afraid of my daughters. OK, maybe not afraid (then again …). But, as a father, I feel responsible for helping my daughters become worthy of getting the respect they deserve,

not just as women, but as good people. I want them afforded every right and opportunity as the men next to them.

If the conversation is distasteful, ask yourself why before launching into it. If you think this movement doesn’t involve the same issues as those of race, religion and/or color, you’re probably not a woman. And if you’re the father of a woman, or a girl, you have no excuse.

I’m thankful it’s out there. And I’ll remain thankful until it’s no longer necessary. .

Tony Hicks is a newswpaper columnist and the father of four daughters.

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Family Cents Credit Cards with Great Perks!

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s a frugal parent, I’m always looking for free or cheap ways to keep my kid entertained.

From matinee prices at our local movie theater to free admission days at museums, there are plenty of activities to do that don’t cost much.

Credit cards can fill some of that need, offering perks that can be used by families that go beyond the basic credit card benefits of lost luggage protection, extended warranties and no foreign transaction fees.

First, know that “free” comes with a caveat — you may be paying these benefits in other ways: An annual fee, late fee if you don’t pay your credit card bill on time, interest charges on revolving credit, and possibly unnecessary spending so you can earn reward points. That free admission to the museum with your credit card

may not be so free if it and other perks aren’t worth more than you’re spending on credit card fees.

While not all perks are from rewards points earned for using a credit card, it’s worth knowing that rewards expire, redemption requirements change and some dates you want may be blacked out.

An annual fee will eat up some reward points. The average rewards point is worth 1 cent. If your credit card has an annual fee of $95, you’d need to spend $9,500 annually to get back that annual fee before the rewards are profitable for you. That equates to spending $791 per month — just to cover the annual fee.

Here are some perks to keep a family entertained, starting with probably the most obvious one. If you’re unsure what perks your card offers,

check online, call the 800 number on the back of the card, or read the many mailings you get from them.

A free vacation This may be one of the main ways to use rewards points. A 50,000-point signup bonus can go a long way toward free flights or hotel stays, and you may have enough annual spending on the card to pay for most of a family vacation.

My family earns a week or more in free hotel nights each year by using one credit card, and discounted airfares with another.

Credit cards also typically offer free lost luggage protection, car rental insurance, no foreign transaction fee, airport lounge access and upgrades.

Free museum admission

With a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a picture ID, you can get one free general admission ticket on the first full weekend of the month at museums around the country through the “Museums on Us” program. Only the cardholder gets free admission.

In California, these include the San Jose Museum of Art and The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, the Legion of Honor and the de Young Museum in San Francisco, Crocker Art Museum and The California Museum in Sacramento, and the Oakland Museum of California.

Super Bowl tickets Cards with annual fees usually have better rewards than those without, though you have to weigh the fee against the benefits.

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Points credit card requires a lot of spending to collect the 175,000 points needed to get two upper-level tickets to the Super Bowl. The 10,000 bonus points after qualifying purchases is a low signup bonus that won’t get you close to the free tickets.

Free tickets to see your favorite team in a regular-season game are easier to get, requiring just 25,000 points.

If you buy a lot of NFL tickets, this card may be worthwhile.

Concert tickets Of the many unique experiences cardholders can get, concert tickets seem to be the most common offered. Through Ticketmaster, American Express members can use rewards points toward a portion or all of a ticket purchase to a concert, with 750 concert dates to choose from.

Other unique events Another American Express credit card, the Starwood Preferred Guest card, or SPG, lets rewards points be redeemed for unique events such as the U.S. Open tennis tournament, a luxury suite at a Los Angeles Lakers game and NBA All-Star game tickets.

Events can be purchased outright with a set amount of points, or you can bid on an event.

For 70,000 points, for example, you can buy two nights at a hotel in Dubai and take a masterclass and have lunch with Michelin Star chef Gary Rhodes. For 45,000 points you can either buy a luxury box at Wrigley Field to see the Chicago Cubs play or walk the red carpet and get seats at the 2018 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. You may want to skip taking your kid to the after party for the music awards,

however.

Cell phone protection If VIP access isn’t your thing, or isn’t suitable for your children, then maybe use a free perk such as $600 worth of cell phone damage protection from Chase and Wells Fargo credit cards. To get it, you must pay your cell phone bill with the card offering this service.

It’s sort of like having a free extend-

ed warranty, which could come in handy with a teen who drops things often. It doesn’t cover lost phones.

Aaron Crowe is a freelance journalist in the Bay Area who has worked at newspapers and now writes for online publications about personal finance. Follow him on Twitter @AaronCrowe or read about his family finances at his website, CashSmarter.com

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3 | Saturday Bay Area Science Festival Discovery Day at AT&T Park- San Francisco

Nov. 10, Kids Lantern Festival — Albany

the Dead Celebration — Oakland A family-friendly celebration of the Mexican Day of the Dead, with dancing, costumes, live music and holiday treats. A cast of ten dancers tells the story of a young woman whose departed loved ones joyously dance back to life on the Dia de los Muertos.

Audience members of all ages are encouraged to attend in Day of the Dead costume, and prizes will be awarded for the most impressive outfits.

4p.m. Adults $20 and up, $5-10 for 18 and under. All ages. Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway Oakland, 510-893-3132. oaklandballet.org

Asian Cultural Center First Fridays: Art, Performance & Games — Oakland Come out for a night of fun and creativity as the Oakland Asian Cultural Center hosts First Fridays, an evening of art, performance, workshops and games every first Friday of the month.

6 p.m.- 8p.m. Free. All Ages Oakland Asian Culteral Center 5388 9th St. Oakland , oacc.cc

Friday Nights @ Oakland Museum of California — Oakland Join OMCA and Off the Grid in August for DJs, live bands,

dancing, gourmet food trucks, and more. There will be a family Dropin activity related to one of the exhibits. This event repeats each Friday night.

5 p.m.-9 p.m. Members and ages 18 and under free, $7.50 adults.

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Temescal Alley First Friday Block Party — Oakland Every first Friday of the month join the block party with live music, shops open late, monthly art exhibits and more.

6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free. All ages. Temescal Alley, 49th St. at Telegraph and

Unleash your inner scientist!

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11 a.m. -3 p.m. Free. AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, www. bayareasciencefestival.org

Kids Night Out- Berkeley Brushstrokes studio invites busy parents to drop off their kids for paint and pizza while they go enjoy a date night. The $32 fee includes a meal and drink as well as a $16 piece of pottery to paint and take

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES ALAMEDA SAINT PHILIP NERI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Come Play in TK and K November 14, 2018 @ 8:30 am TK and Kindergarten Information Night December 5, 2018 @ 7:00 pm 1335 High St. 510-521-0787 spnalameda.org

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Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival— Oakland This fabulous free and family friendly event showcases local emerging artists, crafters and designers alongside artisan food, DIY craft workshops, gourmet food trucks and music. Featuring clothing, accessories, jewelry, garden finds, home goods, pet gear, and more!

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. All ages. Jack London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland. 510-645-9292, www. jacklondonsquare.com

Oakland Zoo - Bison Appreciation Day — Oakland On November 4th join us in celebrating this amazing national

Nov. 2, $5 First Friday at Chabot—Oakland

mammal! There will be exciting opportunities to learn more about this iconic species at interactive stations throughout zoo including art, face painting, a photo station and more. Learn about the significance of bison for the Blackfeet nation and the Iinii Initiative through storytelling and

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4 | Sunday Pawtrero’s 12th Annual Dog Day Afternoon and Adoption Event—San Francisco Largest Pet Street Fair in San Francisco. Grab a free Pawtrero bag and Trick or Treat for your dog

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11a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Pawtrero Bathhouse and Feed Company 199 Brannan St., San Francisco, www.pawtrero.com

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6 | Tuesday Election Day Monthly Model Build — Pleasanton The Stoneridge Mall LEGO store hosts this free build day. First come, first served. Each child gets a LEGO mini kit to take home.

5 p.m. Free. Ages 6-14. Stoneridge Shopping Center Lego Store, 1444 Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton. 925737-0704 www.stores.lego.com

7 | Wednesday Free First Wednesdays — Berkeley

Nov., 13 Walnut Creek On Ice — Walnut Creek

in warm-up activities and games, while doing acrobatic yoga dancing. Super fun fitness for everyone.

4:30p.m.-6 p.m. $20 adults, kids free. Ages 4 and up with adult.

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5 | Monday Munchkin Mondays — Concord Energetic toddlers can jump for one hour or longer. Sky High Sports features dozens of large trampolines for hours of indoor

bouncing fun. For kids walking up to 6 years. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $6 per child, per hour. Not valid on holidays.

Sky High Sports, 1631 Challenge Dr., Concord. 925-682-5867, www. con.jumpskyhigh.com

Enjoy free admission to the UC Botanical Garden on the first Wednesday of every month month from 9 am to 5 pm year round.

Established in 1890, the Garden, which is open to the public year round, has over 13,000 different kinds of plants from around the world, cultivated by region in naturalistic landscapes over its 34 acres.admission.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free All Ages. UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley. 510643-2755 www.botanicalgarden. berkeley.edu

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Toddler Kindergym — Oakland Kids who are walking to age 3 can come and enjoy tumbling, climbing, parachute play, bubbles and the ball pit. Baby siblings are welcome. This event repeats several times a week, check the website for details. 10-11 a.m. $12 first visit, $132 for program sign up. Ages 1-3.

Temple Beth Abraham Social Hall, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland. 510832-0936, www.tbaoakland.org

8 | Thursday Nov. 4, Oakland Zoo - Bison Appreciation Day — Oakland

Open Bounce Family Night — Martinez

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Family night at Bouncefarm means two kids and two adults can spend $30 and get two hours of bouncing and a pizza! Reservations are suggested. There is a separate area for small toddlers. Bouncefarm also hosts several open bounce times throughout the week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Socks required!

3 p.m.-7 p.m. $30 for pizza and bounce for 4. $10 each child for two-hour bounce only. All ages.

Bouncefarm, 280 Arthur Rd., Ste. A, Martinez. 925-228-2028 www. bouncefarmfun.com

9 | Friday Walnut Creek On Ice — Walnut Creek From now until Jan. 15, 2019, there will be a real ice skating rink in Civic Park! Anyone able to skate is welcome. Admission includes skate rental.

12 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri. $12 per person. Fridays 5 p.m.-Sundays 8 p.m. $15/person. Children under 3 skate free. All ages. Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www. walnutcreekonice.com

A journey beyond the expected The Renaissance International School French-Spanish Immersion • Visual Art • Music Challenging Academics • Engaging Environment OPEN HOUSE

All Levels (Ages 2 - Middle School) Childcare Provided

Saturday, November 10, 2018 starts at Oakland Campus 9:30am-11:30am Elementary/Middle School Childcare Provided

Thursday, November 29, 2018 Piedmont Campus 6:30pm-8:30pm

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Pre-Primary/Primary Adults Only

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Oakland Campus 9:30am-11:30am Kindergarten/Elementary Adults Only

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 starts at Oakland Campus 9:30am-11:30am

lic# 010214382 www.TheRenaissanceSchool.org Oakland Campus: 3650 Dimond Ave. / Piedmont Campus: 5201 Park Blvd.

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Kids of all ages can rock out in several different languages and with a variety of instruments. Songs kids will love include learning about colors, shapes, and more. This is part of a five weekly session activity, but drop-ins are okay.

10:30 -11:30 a.m. $10-20 per family.

All ages. La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 510849-2568, www.rockinkidssingalong. com

Salute To Veteran’s Day — Richmond

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OPEN HOUSE

Ages 2 ~ Middle School

Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long — Berkeley

Celebrate Salute to Veteran’s Day — a free, entertaining and patriotic event that will provide veterans’ supporters from Richmond and the surrounding Bay Area the opportunity to honor those who have served our country and risked their lives for the freedom we all enjoy and cherish.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. All Ages.

Craneway Pavilion 1414 Harbour Way South Richmond

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11 | SundayVeteran’s Day

Kids Lantern Festival — Albany

Fees for veterans are waived at National Park Service parks and parks in the East Bay Regional Park District.

Celebrate Martinmas with Kinderstube. Children will perform on stage and all are encouraged to do the lantern walk. Lanterns available for purchase, or bring one from home. Mulled wine, beer and sausages will be for sale, and raffle tickets for great prizes are available too.

4:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. $2 family donation. All ages. Bay Area Kinderstube, 842 Key Route, Albany. 510-990-1609, www. kinderstube.org

Second Saturdays — Oakland Think of this as sort of a miniTreasure Island Flea Market. This free event combines kinetic art, workshops and live performances with fun and food.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. All ages. Jack London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland. 510-645-9292, www. jacklondonsquare.com

Once Upon a Mind — Oakland Once Upon Your Mind is interactive theater that creates an original fairy tale using your suggestions and participation. The actors may even ask you to get on stage to be a character to help the story come alive.

11 a.m. $1. All ages. All Out Comedy Theater 2525 Telegraph Avenue, Suite B, Oakland. 510-7617279, www.onceuponyourmind. com

Trees and Tones Wooden Instrument Traditions: Sitars and Tamburas — Berkeley Learn all about sitars and tamburas with instrument maker J. Scott Hackleman. For over 40 years Scott has been studying sitar, travelling to India, and making and repairing hundreds of Indian instruments for artists such as Ravi Shankar and institutions such

as Cal Arts 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $20 and up. All Ages. UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley. 510- 643-2755 www. botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu

13 | Tuesday Walnut Creek On Ice — Walnut Creek From now until Jan. 15, 2019, there will be a real ice skating rink in Civic Park! Anyone able to skate is welcome. Admission includes skate rental.

12 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri. $12 per person. Fridays 5 p.m.-Sundays 8 p.m. $15/person. Children under 3 skate free. All ages. Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.walnutcreekonice.com

14 | Wednesday Dance With Me — Berkeley Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Dance with Me class is for walkers through age 4 and their caretakers.

Children and adults will dance, sing, play movement games and enjoy props for this fun-filled 45 minute class. This class repeats every Wednesday.

9 a.m.-10 a.m. $16 per child.

Ages walking to 4 years. ShawlAnderson Dance Center, 2704

Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-6545921, www.shawl-anderson.org

16 | Friday Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long — Berkeley Kids of all ages can rock out in several different languages and with a variety of instruments.

Songs kids will love include learning about colors, shapes, and more. This is part of a five weekly session activity, but drop-ins are okay.

10:30 -11:30 a.m. $10-20 per family. All ages. La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 510-849-2568, www. rockinkidssingalong.com

Friday Nights @ Oakland Museum of California — Oakland Join OMCA and Off the Grid in November for DJs, live bands, dancing, gourmet food trucks, and more. There will be a family Dropin activity related to one of the exhibits. This event repeats each Friday night.

5.-9 p.m. Members and ages 18 and under free, $7.50 adults.

Oakland Museum of California, 50 10th St., Oakland. 510-3188400, www.museumca.org

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EXCELLENCE “At SHC I learned that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. I am lucky to have had a community of peers and teachers that were always willing to support me.”

“What you put in is what you get out.

SHC’s resources are boundless, and I made sure to take advantage of them.”

Katherine Pan ’18 UC Berkeley

Kristin Faith Avenis ’18, Valedictorian American University

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22 | Thursday — Thanksgiving

Free Friday Lindsay Wildlife —Walnut Creek Every third Friday of each month at Lindsay Wildlife Museum is free to all. All ages will get a chance to get up close to the exhibits and activities at no cost.

10 a.m-5 p.m. Free. All ages.

Lindsay Wildlife Experience, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. 925-9351978, www.lindsaywildlife.org

Walnut Creek On Ice — Walnut Creek From now until Jan. 15, 2019, there will be a real ice skating rink in Civic Park! Anyone able to skate is welcome. Admission includes skate rental.

12 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri. $12 per person. Fridays 5 p.m.-Sundays 8 p.m. $15/person. Children under 3 skate free. All ages. Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.walnutcreekonice.com

17 | Saturday Arroyo Viejo Creek Clean Up — Oakland Volunteers work on a variety of outdoor tasks that may include: picking up garbage, pulling invasive species, spreading mulch, moving materials, cleaning signage or planting native plants. After your volunteer assignment is completed, you will receive free admission to explore the Zoo for the remainder of the day!

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Free. All ages.

Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland. 510-632-9525, www. oaklandzoo.org

Great Dickens Christmas Faire — San Francisco It’s opening day of the 2018 Charles Dickens Christmas Faire. Held at the Cow Palace, this event features crafts, music, bawdy adult shows, kids art projects and shows, Santa, Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge,

Nov., 18, Zoovie Night—Oakland

23 | Friday Holiday in The Park — Vallejo and Victorian parlour dancing at Fezziwig’s. Food and drink galore, too! Repeats weekends thru Dec. 23rd.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City $14 and up. Kids under 5 are free. 800-510-1558, www. dickensfaire.com

18 | Sunday Once Upon a Mind — Oakland Once Upon Your Mind is interactive theater that creates an original fairy tale using your suggestions and participation. The actors may even ask you to get on stage to be a character to help the story come alive.

11 a.m. $1. All ages. All Out Comedy Theater 2525 Telegraph Avenue, Suite B, Oakland. 510-761-7279, www. onceuponyourmind.com

MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL

Educating young people in Berkeley for 46 years Fall Open House:

November 3 10:30am

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2727 College Avenue www.maybeckhs.org

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Nov., 18, Zoovie Night—Oakland Nov., 6 Lego Model Build — Pleasanton

20 | Tuesday Children’s Yoga— Berkeley Join Prana for tiny yoga with tiny yogis. This is an ongoing class that meets each Tuesday. Drop in or sign up for a block of classes.

4-5 p.m. $9 per student. Ages 3-5.

Prana Yoga Center, 1723 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-655-3664, www.yogalayam.org

21 | Wednesday Toddler Kindergym — Oakland Kids who are walking to age 3 can come and enjoy tumbling, climbing, parachute play, bubbles and the ball pit. Baby siblings are welcome.

This event repeats several times a week, check the website for details.

10-11 a.m. $12 first visit, $132 for program sign up. Ages 1-3.

Temple Beth Abraham Social Hall, 327 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland.

510-832-0936, www.tbaoakland. org

Beginning this weekend and continuing until Jan. 3, Six Flags will celebrate the holidays with snow and sledding, Santa, and special holiday-themed shows.

12 p.m.-9 p.m. Tickets start at $53.99. All ages. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo. 707-6444000, www.sixflags.com

Candle Lit Labyrinth Walk & Live Music — Berkeley Walk the free labyrinth at Grace North Church in Berkeley with 97 candles lighting the path, while listening to music. The Winding Way musicians, an acoustic musical group will play songs from many world religions that inspire inner peace and hope while guests sit and listen, or walk.

6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Free All ages. Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley

24 | Saturday Open Studios — Berkeley A unique array of fine art and artisan craft will be shown,. All work is handcrafted, and many pieces are one-of-a-kind. This self-guided tour presents a unique opportunity to meet the artists, to buy original & creative gifts, and to see working craft studios. The art walk gives viewers a glimpse into the creative process, and the opportunity to sign up for classes and workshops.Repeats Sunday.

Free. All Agres. Go to website download maps of studios, www. berkeleyartisans.com

TreasureFest — Treasure Island The Treasure Island Flea Market is at it again! This monthly collection of artists, collectors and designers, is the largest in northern California. Enjoy food trucks, local musicians, and a full bar. All weekend long.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3 per person, kids 12 and under free. All ages.

Treasure Island, Ave. Of the Palms, San Francisco. www. treasureislandflea.com

25 | Sunday Great Dickens Christmas Faire — San Francisco It’s opening day of the 2018 Charles Dickens Christmas Faire.

Held at the Cow Palace, this event features crafts, music, bawdy adult shows, kids art projects and shows, Santa, Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, and Victorian

parlour dancing at Fezziwig’s. Food and drink galore, too! Repeats weekends thru Dec. 18th.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City. $14 and up, Kids under 5 are free. 800-510-1558, www. dickensfaire.com

26 | Monday Walnut Creek On Ice — Walnut Creek From now until Jan. 15, 2019, there will be a real ice skating rink in Civic Park! Anyone able to skate is welcome. Admission includes skate rental.

12 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri. $12 per person. Fridays 5 p.m.-Sundays 8 p.m. $15/person. Children under 3 skate free. All ages. Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.walnutcreekonice.com

Drop-in Open Play — Alameda Run, jump, bounce, dance, play and more in any sort of weather in this indoor play space for the littlest of littles. Each Monday and Friday.

12-2 p.m. $5 per child. Ages 6 mos.-2years. Terra Tech Fitness, 2203 Mariner Square Loop, Alameda. www.terratechfitness. com

28 | Wednesday Walnut Creek On Ice — Walnut Creek From now until Jan. 15, 2019, there will be a real ice skating rink in Civic Park! Anyone able to skate is welcome. Admission includes skate rental.

12 p.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Fri. $12 per person. Fridays 5 p.m.-Sundays 8

p.m. $15/person. Children under 3 skate free. All ages. Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.walnutcreekonice.com

Light up the Night in Downtown Pleasant Hill —Pleasant Hill Join Santa and others in lighting up Downtown Pleasant Hill for the holiday season. Holiday Crafts Fair, Carriage Rides, Caroling & Studio A Dancers on the Plaza Stage, free hot chocolate & cookies, merchant giveaways and lots more fun for all the family.

5-8 p.m. Crescent Drive. www. ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us

29 | Thursday Holiday Parade of Lights, Open House & Tree Lighting — Walnut Creek Music and festivity will fill Broadway Plaza with the return of a holiday tradition - The Parade of Lights, Retailer Open House & Community Tree Lighting!

Plus, following the parade down Broadway Plaza Street, Santa Claus will light the center’s promenade Christmas Tree!

6-9 p.m. All Ages. 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. www. broadwayplaza.com

35th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony —Dublin

seasonal entertainment along with cookies and hot cocoa after the performance. Also, be on the lookout for a surprise appearance by a very special visitor from the North Pole!

7 p.m. Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza www.ci.pleasant-hill. ca.us

30 | Friday Rockin’ Kids Sing-a-long — Berkeley Kids of all ages can rock out in several different languages and with a variety of instruments.

Songs kids will love include learning about colors, shapes, and more. This is part of a five weekly session activity, but drop-ins are okay.

10:30 -11:30 a.m. $10-20 per family. All ages. La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 510-849-2568, www. rockinkidssingalong.com

Great Dickens Christmas Faire — San Francisco Held at the Cow Palace, this event features crafts, music, bawdy adult shows, kids art projects and shows, Santa, Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, and Victorian parlour dancing at Fezziwig’s. Food and drink galore, too! Repeats weekends thru Dec. 18th.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City. $14 and up, Kids under 5 are free. 800-510-1558, www. dickensfaire.com

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the traditional lighting of the tree at the Dublin Civic Center. Enjoy lively

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ith the average person consuming over 4,000 calories on Thanksgiving Day make a part of your holiday tradition a nice little run to start the day. More running races are held on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. So lace up and start a new family tradition with our rundown of Bay Area Turkey Trots. Please check websites for registration and current pricing information.

Pinole Nitro Turkey Thanksgiving 5K, 10K Run • brazenracing.com

Entry Fee: 5K & 10K $48and up.

Choose between a 5K and 10K, as well as the Little Turkeys Race: a run for the kids (roughly 100 yards) against the Nitro Turkey. Children (10 and under) attending with 5K/10K runners will receive free entry into Little Turkeys and receive special medals and a goodie bag.

Piedmont Piedmont Turkey Trot 5K Raceroster.com

Entry Fee: 5K Adult (13+) $30 and up 5K Youth (12 and under) $25-$35 The fun begins at 8:30 a.m.at the Piedmont

Exedra located at Highland and Magnolia Avenues. Over the past 15 years, the Piedmont Turkey Trot has grown to be a treasured event for many families, friends and neighbors. Run to win or walk to enjoy the brisk morning air and good cheer. And all those finishing the 5K course will have bragging rights at their Thanksgiving table that evening! The Piedmont Turkey Trot is a nonprofit organization supporting local charities and organizations.

Walnut Creek Forma Gym Turkey Trot, 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Runs • Formaturkeytrot.com

Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, why not get in a little exercise with a few thousand neighbors? It’s an event the whole family will enjoy! Many have made the “run” or “walk” a Thanksgiving Day tradition.

There are several events to choose from within the 5K and 10K runs and walks, along with a kid’s fun run. Elite runners, joggers, and walkers will enjoy the downtown San Jose course, which is flat, fast and flows through downtown neighborhoods and business areas.

Almaden Valley’s Run Turkey Run, 5K, 10K; marathons.ahotu.com

Entry Fee: Kids Run 12 and under $20, 5K/10K Entry Fee: Kids 12 and under $22+, Adults for 17 and under, $31; 5K/10K for 18 and over, $27+ Participate in the Bret Harte Booster Club’s Run $50.

Turkey Run 5K/10K and start your Thanksgiving The Forma Gym Turkey Trot is an event the off on the right foot! This fun family run starts entire family can enjoy. There are several races and ends at Leland High School in scenic to choose from including Kids Fun Runs, 10K Almaden Valley, San Jose. Both the 5K and 10K and 5K runs, and festival areas with costume courses are run on level terrain on the paved contest. The event takes place in beautiful Downtown Walnut Creek and goes through a flat trails along the Alamitos Creek and the Open Space area. terrain of neighborhoods, businesses, and part of the Iron Horse Trail.

Novato

San Jose

The Marin Turkey Trot 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Gobble Wobble www.marinturkeytrot.com

Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Runs, 10K Wheelchair, 5K Elite svturkeytrot.com

Entry Fee: All adult races: $47 and up; Kids Fun Run: $12 Adult $49 Start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot at the Applied Materials “Silicon Valley Turkey Trot”.

are run cross-country style on the trails of Marin’s Open Space. The Pilgrim 10K is a road out and back through the beautiful IVC campus and along Ignacio Blvd.

Napa Napa Valley Turkey Chase, 5K, 10K, Kids 100m Dash • www. napaturkeychase.com

Entry Fee: Youth, 17 and under: $35, Adults $40.

Napa’s only Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K with more than 1,300 participants who work up an appetite for Thanksgiving Dinner.

San Francisco San Francisco Turkey Trot, 3 miles, 5 miles, 100m dash sanfranciscoturkeytrot.com/2017

Entry Fee: $41 Come kick off a great Thanksgiving with an Invigorating fun run or walk in the park-before the parades, football games, and feasting commence!

Mountain View Spartan Turkey Trot, 5K, Kids Run, 1 Mile • Mvhsturkeytrot.shutterfly. com

Entry Fee: Youth $28+, Adult $50+ Allow yourself some guilt-free indulgence this Thanksgiving Day by spending the morning burning off the calories you will replace later with pumpkin pie!

The Youth Gobbler 1 Mile and Turkey Trot 5K

Entry Fee: Adults $30, Youth, 5-17, $20, Children under 5 $15 Welcome to the 9th Annual Mountain View High School Spartan Turkey Trot. Proceeds to benefit MVHS Sports Boosters to support student Athletes

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wWw.GrandLakemOntessoRi.coM Kindergarten Information Night 11.15.2018 6:30–8 pm Information Meeting for Grades 1 - 3 Spanish, Art, Music and P.E. Multimedia Computer Lab • Event Center/ Gym • Science Lab • Music Room

11.16.2018 9–10:30 am

St. Paul’s is an independent K-8 day school steps north of Lake Merritt.

Tour sign ups and applications available at Information Meetings

Tours weekly

Childcare provided for children 2 and over.

Please rsvp to k_raven@sttheresaschool.org

Open House November 10

Saint Theresa School

4850 Clarewood Drive • Oakland 510-547-3146

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