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Move over kids – it’s the adults’ turn to sleepover at the Academy of Sciences

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Sarah B.

Last summer I covered the California Academy of Science’s first Penguins+Pajamas sleepovers, which they offer regularly for kids age 6 up to 17. It’s a unique way to experience the Academy in that it’s much less crowded (limit 300 people),… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park
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Video: Whales and dolphins at Ocean Beach

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Sarah B.

Surfer/videographer colinbogart captured this video of some aquatic friends that joined him on his outing at Ocean Beach this morning around 7:30am. You can see some dolphins and a whale blowing off some steam around the :40 mark. The porpoises… Continue Reading →

Events, Ocean Beach, Video

Richmond District artist will immortalize you in mustard & ketchup this Friday

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Sarah B.

Leslie Henslee, the owner and creative brainchild behind Frankenart Mart on Balboa, has teamed up with a downtown hot dog restaurant for a unique form of artistic expression. Zog’s Dogs, located at Post and Montgomery Streets, recently ran a contest… Continue Reading →

Art
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Poster revealed for Rip Curl surf competition at Ocean Beach, November 1-11

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Sarah B.

I found this over at Stokereport.com – it’s the official poster for the Rip Curl Pro Search professional surfing competition that will take place at Ocean Beach from November 1-11, 2011. A little more about the competition from the Association… Continue Reading →

Events, Ocean Beach

Argonne Mayfair this Saturday – special appearance by The Taco Guys

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Sarah B.

This Saturday from 10am until 3pm, Argonne Elementary is hosting their annual Mayfair festival fundraiser. The event includes lots of fun games and activities for all ages including bouncy houses, science projects, a dunk tank, fresh popped popcorn, crafts, face… Continue Reading →

Events, Kids, Schools

Richmond District Family Fun Fest this Saturday

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sarah B.

This Saturday, the Richmond Village Beacon is hosting the 3rd annual Family Fun Fest at Presidio Middle School from 12noon until 3pm. Stop by to enjoy a free family carnival complete with games, snacks. giveaways and other fun for all… Continue Reading →

Events, Kids

Shop Books Inc. on Thursday night & donate to Lafayette Elementary

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Sarah B.

RichmondSFBlog reader Cath wrote in to tell us that Books Inc. will be holding a shopping fundraiser for Lafayette Elementary School (Anza & 37th Avenue) this week. Stop by the store this Thursday night, May 5, and shop between 6pm… Continue Reading →

Events, Schools

The shortest route to Playland, Cliff House, Seal Rocks

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sarah B.

Another great photo from the SFMTA Photo Archives, this time of a station sign being stenciled at the Municipal Railway Elkton Shop. No date given.

History, Muni, Photos

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