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STEM FUNdamentals with LEGO Materials – Spring Break Camp Start Date: Monday 3/18/2019 — End Date: Friday 3/22/2019 Admission:$179 (S.R. Residents $169) Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as hot air balloons, space stations, tugboats and the Eiffel Tower. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. Ages: 5 – 10 Price: $179 (S.R. Residents $169) Location: 2060 West College Avenue Santa Rosa Contact: Kristi Buffo kbuffo@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/859/Spring-Camps

Wa-Tam Spring Camp Start Date: Monday 3/18/2019 — End Date: Friday 3/22/2019 Admission:$185 – $195, Extended hours $50 Come join the Wa-Tam bunch for a week at Spring Camp! This special week of old fashioned fun in the great outdoors will include favorite Wa-Tam traditions like canoeing on Lake Ralphine, archery, crafts, nature projects, a field trip, and special guests. 3/18-3/22, 8am-3pm, extended hours 3-5:15pm Howarth Park (630 Summerfield Rd.) Ages: 6 – 12 Price: $195 (S.R. Residents $185), Extended hours $50 Location: 630 Summerfield Road Santa Rosa Contact: Kristi Buffo kbuffo@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/859/Spring-Camps

Kids to Parks Day Scavenger Hunt Start Date: Saturday 5/18/2019 — End Date: Saturday 5/18/2019 Admission:Free Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide day of outdoor exploration and play, organized by the National Parks Trust. Celebrate locally with us at Howarth Park! Take a self-directed Scavenger Hunt through the park to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities along the way! Event is FREE! HOW TO PARTICIPATE 1) Pick up Scavenger Hunt instructions near the Howarth Park Snack Bar on Saturday, May 18th between 11am & 3pm. 2) Complete the Scavenger Hunt to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities along the way! All ages are welcome to participate, but the Scavenger Hunt was created with the intention of being age-appropriate for kids ages 6-12. Younger children will need extra adult help with the scavenger hunt. Location: 630 Summerfield Road Santa Rosa Contact: Kristi Buffo kbuffo@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=640&month=5&year=2019&day=26&calType=0

Senior Expo of Santa Rosa Start Date: Saturday 4/27/2019 — End Date: Saturday 4/27/2019 Admission:Free Join Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks for a day of health and wellness at our 20th annual Senior Expo of Santa Rosa. Explore 80+ interesting and informational exhibitors to learn about travel opportunities, benefit opportunities, recreation and fitness programs, and more! Cost FREE! Where Person Senior Wing 2060 West College Santa Rosa, CA 95401 For more information call (707) 543-3730. Location: 2060 West College Avenue Santa Rosa Contact: Al Pritchard apritchard@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/2173/Senior-Expo

From the Tower: Andy Warhol Start Date: Friday 2/22/2019 — End Date: Sunday 3/24/2019 Admission:0 From the Tower is an exhibition series that explores artworks, images, objects, and stories living within the archives of the San Francisco Art Institute. For its inaugural exhibition, SFAI is proud to exhibit a series of polaroids, black and white photographs, and screenprints generously donated by the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. This exhibition will showcase a range of work from different series, exploring well known themes such as Americana and celebrity to intimate and personal moments with friends and lovers. Location: 2 Marina Blvd Marina District San Francisco Contact: Kat Trataris ktrataris@sfai.edu URL: https://sfai.edu/exhibitions-public-events/detail/from-the-tower-andy-warhol

Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Figure Skating Championships Start Date: Friday 3/8/2019 — End Date: Sunday 3/10/2019 Admission:Friday March 8: $5/person; Saturday and Sunday Mar Figure skating isn’t just for kids. Come watch 200+ adults compete in the U.S. Figure Skating Pacific Coast Adult Sectional Figure Skating Championships. Hosted by the St. Moritz Ice Skating Club, the event will take place over three days at the Oakland Ice Center. This competition will host championship events which qualify competitors to the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships, held this year in Salt Lake City. There will also be many non-qualifying events, including the entertainment categories of light entertainment and dramatic entertainment, which allow the use of props and more dramatic costumes. The competition begins on Friday, March 8 at 12noon to 5pm and continues all day on Saturday, March 9 from 9am to 10pm and on Sunday, March 10 from 9am to 5pm. Special exhibition on Saturday from 1pm to 2pm; see an award winning Adult Synchronized Skating team and the newest U.S. Ladies Figure Skating Champion, Alysa Liu. Location: 519 18th St Downtown Oakland Oakland Contact: St. Moritz Ice Skating Club, Inc. silvrtango@comcast.net URL: www.pacificcoastadultsectionals.com

Apron Strings and Vintage Things– lecture by Bonnie Stone Start Date: Saturday 3/16/2019 — End Date: Saturday 3/16/2019 Admission:free Apron Strings and Vintage Things—Lecture by Bonnie Stone Artist, Curator Bonnie Stone will give a short presentation on aprons “she has known and loved” on March 16 at l:00 PM at the Saratoga History Museum in Saratoga. Her presentation launches the exhibit, “Apron Strings and Vintage Things” which contains many aprons from her collection. The exhibit runs through April 28. The exhibit features over 60 colorful aprons dating from 1870 to the present. Aprons have been around for hundreds of years—worn by both men and women and in many professions. Enjoy light refreshments and come wearing your favorite apron. If you don’t have an apron—choose one of the many available to purchase only on March 16 as a fundraiser for the museum. Stop by the museum at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road to see the display and hear the presentation. The museum is open from 1-4 PM Friday, 10-4 PM on Saturday and 1-4 PM on Sunday. Admission is free. For more information: www.saratogahistory.com or call 408-867-4311. Location: 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Saratoga Contact: Annette Stransky annette022003@yahoo.com URL: http://www.saratogahistory.com

Writers With Drinks featuring Josiah Luis Alderete! Start Date: Saturday 3/9/2019 — End Date: Saturday 3/9/2019 Admission:$5 to $20 Acclaimed poets Josiah Luis Alderete (The Spanglish Power Hour) and SevanKeelee Boult (Chile! Hood Stories: A Fairy’s Tale) are joined by award-winning gay memoirist/novelist Kyle Thomas Smith (Cockloft: Scenes From a Gay Marriage). Plus science fiction author Isaac R. Fellman (The Breath of the Sun) and ‘Musings of a Black Man in Tech’ blogger Leslie Miley. Hosted by Elena Rose. All proceeds benefit the Trans Life Line. Location: 3225 22nd Street San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com

Spring Mixer for Singles Start Date: Thursday 3/21/2019 — End Date: Thursday 3/21/2019 Admission:10 Spring has sprung! Meet new friends at this fun party, with spectacular views of SF, The Bay, and the GG Bridge! Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Thursday, March 21, 2019, 7-9pm. Only $10 at the door includes all this: •Fun Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends •Appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last •Prizes LOCATION: The Spinnaker, 100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito CA 94965. From San Francisco take Golden Gate Bridge, first Sausalito exit (Alexander, which becomes Bridgeway); right on Anchor Dr. (Bank of America at corner). From North Bay take Hwy 101 south, Sausalito/Marin City exit; go under freeway; right on Bridgeway; left on Anchor Dr. From East Bay take Richmond-San Rafael Bridge; south on 101. Free valet parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by several singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Oscars Party, Feb 24, Emeryville •SF Peninsula Single Mingle, March 3, San Carlos •The Winter Ball at The Fairmont, March 9, San Francisco •St Patrick’s Eve Dance, March 16, San Jose •Wildside South Africa Safari, May 1-9 Location: 100 Spinnaker Drive Sausalito Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

St. Patrick’s Eve Singles Dance Start Date: Saturday 3/16/2019 — End Date: Saturday 3/16/2019 Admission:15-20 Meet new friends at a fun party at a large upscale restaurant! Everyone is Irish on St Paddy’s Day, so be sure to wear some green. $15/advance (by March 15) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits. Adults of all ages welcome. Saturday, March 16, 2019, 8-11:30pm. LOCATION: The Blue Door, 1502 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose CA. Free parking. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many singles meetups. DISCOUNTS & more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Silicon Valley Party with Icebreakers, Feb 16 •Hidden Boulder Falls Adventure & Wine Tasting, Feb 16, St Helena •Presidents Holiday Weekend Party, Feb 17, Castro Valley •Oscars Party, Feb 24, Emeryville •SF Peninsula Single Mingle, March 3, San Carlos •The Winter Ball at The Fairmont, March 9, San Francisco •Wildside South Africa Safari, May 1-9 Location: 1502 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose CA 95129 San Jose Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com