With the troubling Jaycee Dugard case in the news over the past several weeks, I began wondering what sex offenders might be living in my own neighborhood. Thankfully, there are tools online that can help you find the information. My… Continue Reading
This Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the Richmond District Neighborhood Center will host a Multicultural Children’s Art Program Open House to kick off registration for their Fall classes. The theme for their next session is “The Arts of Egypt.” MCAP… Continue Reading
The Ms. Homa, of Yoga with Miss Homa, got in touch to tell me about the children’s yoga classes that she offers here in the Richmond District. Homa, a certified children’s yoga instructor, offers group classes for kids age 2.5… Continue Reading
Stop by Frankenart Mart gallery on Sunday from 1 to 6pm for a free hot dog (veggie or beef) to celebrate the announcement of the winning Hot Dog drawing. If you were reading the blog a couple months back, you’ll… Continue Reading
Randi Merzon, a “mom of a theatrical first grader at Lafayette Elementary”, got in touch with me about a new drama class she is starting up for kids here in the Richmond District. If you’ve got a little one with… Continue Reading
The three scariest letters in a the vocabulary of a high school junior: SAT. I still get stomach cramps just thinking about that test. If you have a high schooler at home or know one who is getting ready for… Continue Reading
A well-known, local children’s author and his wife invite you to enjoy their favorite family movie on Sunday, September 13 at The Balboa Theater: Young Frankenstein. Daniel Handler, a.k.a Lemony Snicket, and his wife, Lisa Brown, are co-hosting a benefit… Continue Reading
The Richmond District is often referred to as a sleepy neighborhood. Nothing is more true when you visit the Neighborhood School between 1pm and 3pm on a weekday. You’ll find about a dozen kids napping peacefully in the school’s cozy… Continue Reading