An EVENTS Calendar, listing and linking to events throughout San Mateo County and the Bay Area. Many are designed specifically for with people who have special needs.
6th Annual San Mateo County
Disaster Preparedness Day
Saturday, September 18, 2010 · 10:00am - 2:00pm
US Geological Survey Campus, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
FREE Admission, FREE Hot Dogs & Soda
FREE Gift guaranteed for the first 500 Families!
For more information, contact Office of Emergency Services at (650) 363-4790 or the Office of Supervisor Adrienne J. Tissier (650) 363-4572
San Mateo County Resources for Those in Need
Food Resources in San Mateo County
Second Harvest Foodbank of Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties
Need Food? We Can Help
Individuals and Families: Call 1-800-984-3663.
The call is free. The food is free.
http://www.shfb.org/
Belmont
http://www.belmont.gov/html/calEvent/index.asp
ONGOING:
Farmer's Market
Sundays, 9AM-1PM
South end CalTrain Parking lot El Camino & O'Neill
http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=2
Burlingame
http://www.burlingame.org/Index.aspx?page=73
Movie in the Park - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs FREE
Friday, September 17, 2010 · 8pm - 10pm
Washington Park, Burlingame
Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed? Bill Hader and Anna Faris lend their vocal talents to this Golden Globe-nominated animated adventure.
Bring your blankets, picnic baskets, and warm clothes as it get a bit chilly in the evening. There will be a concession stand with popcorn, movie candy, and hot drinks available for purchase. Come early to grab a good spot on the lawn. Movies show on the batting cages located in Washington Park at 850 Burlingame Ave. For more information call 650 558-7300.
ONGOING:
Drop in for Active Adults
Fridays 9AM-3 PM
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Ave. FREE!
Active Adults will be able to play bridge, card games, checkers, etc. Bring your own partner or come by yourself. The Recreation Center will have all the necessary items: cards, board games, free coffee and refreshments. There is no fee for this, so come down and have some fun!!!!!
Bridge & Games: 9:00am-12:00noon
Movies: 1:00pm Free Popcorn
(Movies are scheduled 1 month in advance. Contact the Recreation Office at 558-7300 for titles.) If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Castro, Mature Adult Coordinator, at 558-7316.
Blood Pressure Screening
Thursdays 9:45-10:45 AM
Burlingame Recreation Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue FREE!
The blood pressure screening is held every Thursday from 9:45-10:15am.
This program is free and cosponsored by the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Dept. and the College of San Mateo’s Nursing Program.
Coastside/Half Moon Bay
http://www.coastsidelive.com/ACTIV/annual.html
ONGOING
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Third Saturday of every month, except October · 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
For more info call: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Saturdays, May through November, except Pumpkin Festival weekend · 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
For more info call Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4802
Foster City
http://www.fostercity.org/news/calendar/
2010 Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday December 1, 2010 · 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
William Walker Recreation Center at 650 Shell Blvd.
The evening will start with joyful music and light refreshments, followed by a countdown to light the tree on the lagoon. Coloring activities will be available for the children while we wait for that “Special Visitor” in a red suit to arrive. Admission is FREE!
In the spirit of giving, please bring a canned good or non-perishable item to donate to the Shelter Network, helping families in need.
This event is co-sponsored by Foster City Parks and Recreation and the Rotary Club of Foster City. For more information please call the Recreation Center at (650) 286-3380
Millbrae
http://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/index.aspx?page=23
Millbrae Recreation Activities Guide
http://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/index.aspx?page=106
40th Annual Millbrae Art and Wine Festival
Sponsored by the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, September 4, 2010 - Sunday, September 5, 2010 · 10am - 5pm
Downtown Millbrae along Broadway
Open to the public - for information call 650-697-7324
Pacifica
http://www.cityofpacifica.org/about/calendar.asp
Pacifica Library Foundation
http://www.greatlibrary4pacifica.org/Home.html
Fog Jog (5-Mile Race) and Fog Stride (3-Mile Walk)
Sunday, September 26, 2010 · 9 -11am
Stride starts at City Hall
Fog Jog and Stride will be run in fog, rain or shine! Free t-shirts to the first 75 to register. Sign up online at http://activenet.active.com/pacifica
ONGOING:
Evening Fitness Club
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: Wellness Center, 711 Nevada Street, RWC 183 · Adaptive PE Room
To Register: Contact Christina Canessa, ARAP Coordinator for more information about this class and to enroll.
(650) 780-7344. Have fun while exercising in our evening Fitness Classes. Every Tuesday & Thursday night from 7:00PM -8:00PM. Membership cost is $5 per class. Scott Lohmann, a certified personal fitness instructor will lead participants in safe, individually tailored work-outs. Everyone is welcome.
Music Therapy Classes
Program is specialized for children and teens with special needs! Music Therapy groups feature small sessions based on age and ability, supportive social and emotional experience and a variety of activities including singing, dong writing, drumming, piano, movement and music improvisation. Cost & times may vary per month. Class is instructed by Beth Robinson, a Board Certified Music Therapist. For more information about Music Therapy, please contact Beth directly at (415) 637-7281 or bethr2@hotmail.com.
ARAP EVENTS & TRIPS
Call Christina or Michele at (650) 780-7344 to RSVP. If you have any questions about ARAP, please call Stephanie Douglas, ARAP Coordinator at (650) 780-7313.
Cooking
Thursdays 6:00-8:00PM
This program is design for those who love to cook and to expand their knowledge of cooking. Every Thursday night for six week sessions we will
cook a three course meal including a delicious side, main course and a fabulous desert. Cost is $100. Call 650.780.7344 for more information.
Inclusion Buddy Program
Redwood City is committed to insuring that people of all abilities has access to our programs. If you are in need of assistance with any program listed in the Redwood City Recreation Guide, please contact Stephanie Douglas at (650) 780-7313. Reasonable accommodations including specialized equipment or a buddy assistant may be provided depending on circumstances and availability.
San Bruno
http://sanbruno.mhsoftware.com/
Movies in City Park - Back to the Future
Friday, September 3, 2010 · 8 - 10pm
near the tennis courts. Movies begin at dusk.
Movies in City Park - Finding Nemo
Friday, September 10, 2010 · 8 - 10pm
near the tennis courts. Movies begin at dusk.
Family Overnight in the Park!
Friday, September 10, 2010 · 6pm to Saturday, September 11, · 9am
Bring your family out to San Bruno City Park and enjoy a night under the stars in our very own park! A hot dog BBQ, games, a movie in the park and breakfast are all included. Each family should bring a tent to sleep in, sleeping bags, flashlights, and warm clothes. All children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is only $12 per person. Minimum of 50 participants must be registered by Friday, September 3, so register online or at the Recreation Center soon!
Call Jennie at (650) 616-7184 for more information.
Movies in City Park - The Karate Kid
Friday, September 17, 2010 · 8 - 10pm
near the tennis courts. Movies begin at dusk.
Movies in City Park - Up
Friday, September 24, 2010 · 8 - 10pm
near the tennis courts. Movies begin at dusk.
Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest
Sunday, October 17, 2010 · 2 - 3pm
Join us for the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's production of The Tempest. The magician Prospero, the sprite Ariel, the slave Caliban, the lovers Ferdinand and Miranda, and the clowns Stephano and Trinculo all help bring to life the humor, romance, and adventure of this enchanting tale. To be held in San Bruno City Park.
Contact: John Alita jalita@sanbruno.ca.gov
19th Annual Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 27, 2010 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road
ONGOING
San Bruno Farmer's Market
Sundays · 10 am - 2 pm
Every Sunday, Farmers’ Market will be held on San Mateo Ave. between Jenevein Ave. and Sylvan Ave. from 10 am to 2 pm. The Market is brought to you by the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce and Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association.
San Carlos
http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/default.asp
http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/acc/accc.asp
Hot Harvest Nights Farmer's Market - Thursday Nights This Summer
https://www.sancarloschamber.org/textpages/farmers_market.aspx
Thursday, September 2, 2010 · 4 - 8pm
Hot Harvest Nights features certified produce and specialty foods, musical entertainment and walk-away food. Stores throughout San Carlos' acclaimed downtown will be open for your exploration and enjoyment. Bring the entire family to enjoy this popular annual event.
Hot Harvest Nights Farmer's Market - Thursday Nights This Summer
https://www.sancarloschamber.org/textpages/farmers_market.aspx
Thursday, September 9, 2010 · 4 - 8pm
Hot Harvest Nights features certified produce and specialty foods, musical entertainment and walk-away food. Stores throughout San Carlos' acclaimed downtown will be open for your exploration and enjoyment. Bring the entire family to enjoy this popular annual event.
2010 City Wide Garage Sale
Saturday, October 2 and/or Sunday, October 3, 2010 · 9-4pm
San Carlos Together is proud to to coordinate the Annual City Wide Garage Sale.
Register online here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGtzdFVZdVNXdFRpSHlZQWFxdmFLdkE6MQ
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire 20th Anniversary https://www.sancarloschamber.org/textpages/art_wine.aspx
Saturday, October 9 & Sunday, Ocotber 10, 2010 · 10 am - 5:30 pm (both days)
San Mateo
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.html
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/calendar/
San Mateo Public Library
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?nid=507
ONGOING:
San Mateo Farmers Market
http://www.pcfma.com/markethome.php?market_id=15
Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9AM-1PM
College of San Mateo
South San Francisco
http://www.ci.ssf.ca.us/CurrentEvents.aspx
South San Francisco Library
http://www.ssf.net/index.aspx?NID=521
South San Francisco Farmers Market
http://www.ci.ssf.ca.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1394
Saturdays · May 8th - October 30th · 9AM -1PM
Orange Memorial Park
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Fall 2010 Classes:
Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27, & November 3, from 6 - 9 pm
Saturdays, November 13 & 20, from 9 - 4 pm
480 North Canal St., South San Francisco, CA 94080
Pre-registration is required. $20 Residents $80 Non-Residents. Register in person at Fire Station Administration, 480 No. Canal St, South San Francisco. Cost cover class materials. Class size is limited to the first 25 people. For more information, please call (650) 829-3950
Project Read 18th Annual Trivia Challenge
http://www.ssf.net/index.aspx?NID=782
Friday, November 5 · 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
255 So. Airport Blvd.
$30 per person. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia while supporting adult and family literacy in your community.
2010 Photography Exhibit - Nov. 5
Friday, November 5 · 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 6 · 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Municipal Services Building · 33 Arroyo Dr., South San Francisco
An art gallery exhibit featuring photography. Admission is Free!
OTHER LINKS TO EVENTS/ACTIVITIES:
Kidscal
http://www.lpfch.org/cgi-bin/calendar/index.cgi
California Academy of Sciences
https://www.calacademy.org/tickets/index.php
Free Admission Days:
Free Wednesdays
Visit the Academy for free, every Third Wednesday of the month. Brought to you by The Bernard Osher Foundation.
Neighborhood Free Days
San Francisco residents in each zip code enjoy free general admission on select weekends, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Ticket Discounts:
Visitors can receive $3 off their general admissions tickets in one of two ways:
Take public transportation to the Academy
Bike to the Academy
San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
Listing of Adapted Sports Programs and Services offered by Therapeutic Services
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/therapeutic_services/adaptive_sports.asp
All Access Sports Therapeutic Services offer adapted sports programs for youth and adults with physical disabilities, with the exception of Adapted Bowling, which combines individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. If you have questions or want more information, contact us at 408-369-6438 or Dominique.pacolba@sanjoseca.gov.
All Access Sports Therapeutic Services
3369 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124
Phone: 408-369-6438 · Fax: 408-559-1203
San Francisco Chronicle/SF Gate
http://events.sfgate.com/
http://www.sfgate.com/thingstodo/
Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
http://www.baads.org
Pier 40 in San Francisco
Outdoors disabled sailing sports, cruising, racing, day sailing and Dog Days Regatta.
Bay Area Outreach & Recreational Program
http://www.borp.org
510-849-4663
Biking, adventure outings, and cutting edge programs for people with disabilities.
Accessible Events
http://www.accessibleevents.org
Create access to the outdoors, fitness and sports to people with disabilities including scuba diving, sled hockey and more!
Ride-A-Wave, Adventures Without Barriers
http://www.rideawave.org
Share Adventures
http://www.sharedadventures.org
Santa Cruz County organization that offers a year-round calendar of recreational events for the physically and developmentally challenged populations including kayaking, surfing, day at the beach and more.
The Square Peg Foundation
http://www.everyonefits.org/
Horsemanship program in Half Moon Bay
Phone: (650) 284-5064 · Program Director: Joell Dunlap
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