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- Women of Windemere (WOW)Posted on: 2005-03-21Women of Windemere is a group formed by women new to the neighborhood wanting to meet other women in a social setting. This group is by membership only. If you are interested in finding more information about the group or joining please e-mail the membership coordinator at windemerewomen@yahoo.com
Bunco is generally the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Website:www.womenofwindemere.com -
Farmers Market - May to OctoberPosted on: 2009-10-23farmers market - open 9am to 1pm every saturday
GO GREEN and SHOP LOCAL at Forest Home Farms Farmer's Market. fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, cheese, fresh fish and other food items. Enjoy live entertainment while you shop. Tours of the farm at 11am. Call (925) 973-3280 for more information. Visit the market website at www.sanramonfarmersmarket.org
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San Ramon Farmers MarketPosted on: 2010-08-09SAN RAMON FARMERS MARKET
at Forest Home Farms Historic Park
May 15, through October 30, 2010
9am - 1pm
San Ramon Farmers Market Mission and Goals
Welcome to the new San Ramon Farmers’ Market! The San Ramon Certified Farmers’ Market is certified by the Contra Costa County Agricultural Commissioner as a direct marketing outlet to sell certifiable agricultural products and non-certifiable agricultural products.
The market is managed and operated by the City of San Ramon/Forest Home Farms Historic Park. The mission of the San Ramon Farmers Market is to provide:
•Small farmers with a direct outlet where they can sell the fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, flowers, etc that they themselves produce;
•Consumers with an opportunity to buy fresh quality products at reasonable prices directly from producers;
•The community with a festive gathering place honoring Forest Home Farm as a historical agricultural destination for people to appreciate and enjoy;
•Consumers with access to nutrition education, healthy choices, sustainable agriculture and knowledge of community resources;
•A higher quality of life for San Ramon residents and neighboring communities.
MARKET HOURS & LOCATION
The market will run every Saturday from May to October from 9am to 1pm.
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Windemere Fall Community Garage SalePosted on: 2010-08-09Saturday, October 9th from 8AM to 2PM
RAIN OR SHINE! -
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAYPosted on: 2010-08-18Make a Diff erence Day at Forest
Home Farms Historic Park
Sunday, October 10, 9:00am-12:00pm Act #69937
Forest Home Farms Historic Park
All Ages FREE
Get an early start on national Make-a-
Diff erence-Day in San Ramon. Volunteers of
all ages are needed to help spruce up Forest
Home Farms Historic Park, home to the
Boone Farm and the Glass House Museum.
Bring your gloves and garden tools and
wear closed toed shoes. Refreshments are
provided. Perfect for service clubs, families
and Scout groups. -
GLASS HOUSE MUSEUMPosted on: 2010-08-18Tuesday, September 14, 6:30pm
Forest Home Farms Historic Park
19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
Are you interested in the exciting new
volunteer opportunities at the David Glass
House at Forest Home Farms Historic Park?
Built in 1877, the Italianate style Victorian
home is open for tours and a school age
education program. Volunteers will be
trained to lead a variety of tours, provide
educational programs, participate in
special events and assist with historic
preservation. Find out how you can be a
part of this unique program.
R.S.V.P. to Mary Ann Wilkman at (925) 973-
3287 or mwilkman@sanramon.ca.gov. -
Forest Home ParkPosted on: 2010-08-18Forest Home Farms Historic Park
Open the Second Saturday of Each Month • 10AM to 2PM
Glass House Tour • 10AM, 11AM, 12NOON or 1PM;
All About the Farm Tour • 10:30AM & 12:30PM
Enjoy tours of the Glass House Museum, the farm and its history, interactive exhibits,
including the tractor museum, and the beautiful grounds. Visit the Welcome Center and
purchase old-fashioned toys and gifts at the Gift Shoppe. Tours are $5 per person, or $8
for both tours on the same day.
To book a tour, please call (925) 973-3284
Forest Home Farms Historic Park • 19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
All About the Farm
This tour provides the background and
history of Forest Home Farms Historic
Park. Learn about the Boone Family that
purchased the farm in 1899 and see all
the buildings and exhibits including the
Tractor Museum with over 30 restored
antique tractors. By appointment only. For
families and groups of 5 or more.
Price: $5 per person
Fun with Farm Animals
Forest Home Farms has sheep, horses
and chickens. On this 45 minute tour you
can learn what animals eat, how they are
cleaned, sheep herding, and more! We
work with scout groups to fulfi ll animal
care badge requirements. By appointment
only. For children’s groups of 5 or more,
ages 5 and up.
Price: $5 per child
Dig in and Grow
Have an adventure in our organic garden!
During this 45-minute tour children will
learn about the principles of organic
gardening, composting, recycling and
the role of bees in the garden. This tour
will include hands on activities and fresh
garden tastings, when available. By
appointment only. For children’s groups
of 5 or more, ages 5 and up.
Price: $5 per child
Behind-the-Scenes with Tractors
Learn all about tractors! Take a behindthe-
scenes look at the tractor restoration
process. Includes a tour of the Tractor
Museum with over 30 restored tractors.
Look inside the machine shop, hands-on
interactive displays and a video showing
tractor restoration. Tours are available on
Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment
only. For groups of 5 or more, ages 8 and
up (great for Car Clubs, Scout groups and
tractor enthusiasts).
Price: $5 per person
Preschool Fun at the Farm
There’s lots of fun waiting for you at the
farm! Visit the chickens and sheep and
see all the tractors! Enjoy singing farm
songs and hearing stories. For preschool
groups ages 3 to 5 years of age and their
chaperones. For groups of 10 or more only.
Price: $5 per child
Glass House Museum
Built in 1877, the Glass House has been
restored to its original beauty and fully
furnished. Step back in time to the Victorian
era to see what life might have been like in
San Ramon for a middle class farm family
in the late 19th century. For groups of 10 or
more only.
Price: $5 per person. Ages 2 and under free -
5K RUN/WALKPosted on: 2010-08-18Bah Humbug! 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, December 4, 9:00am
Bishop Ranch #2
$35 Pre-registered Act# 70085; $40 Day of Race
Start the Holiday Season off with a healthy
fun run or walk through San Ramon.
Participants will receive a holiday long
sleeved t-shirt and plenty of goodies
provided by local sponsors. Medals will be
awarded for the top fi nishers in each age
category.
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PUMPKIN PATCHPosted on: 2010-08-18MOORE’S PUMPKIN PATCH
at Forest Home Farms Historic Park to Open October 2
Bring your school group, family and/or friends to the Moore’s Pumpkin Patch at Forest Home Farms, 19953
San Ramon Valley Boulevard in San Ramon. Moore’s Pumpkin Patch & Tree Lots are a family operated
business that has been serving the Bay Area since 1984 and providing lots of family fun over the years.
Come pick a pumpkin and enjoy some fun on the farm. There’ll be a hay tunnel, bounce house, infl atable
slide, train, hay rides and more. Be sure to bring your camera for all the great photo opportunities. The
Pumpkin Patch will be open October 2 through October 31, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more info or to make a
reservation for a fi eld trip, call (510) 886-6015. Visit the website at www.moorespumpkinpatch.com.
Free admission and free parking!
BRING THIS COUPON FOR $1.00 OFF THE COST OF A LARGE PUMPKIN!
Forest Home Farms Historic Park
19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
San Ramon, CA 94583 -
HOLIDAY CONCERTPosted on: 2010-08-18PERFORMING ARTS
Save the Date!
Symphonic Band Holiday Concert
December 17
The San Ramon Arts Foundation
Presents: Sing-Along Messiah
December 19
www.sanramonarts.org
Youth Symphony Concert
February 14, 2011
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
A Night at the “Cinema” Pops
Concert Featuring the Symphonic
Band
Friday, October 29 at 7:30pm
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
All Ages
Tickets: Adults $6/Kids & Teens with student ID FREE
The San Ramon Symphonic band is made
up of 60 musicians under the direction of
Larry B. Colon, Conductor. Children are
welcome. Tickets can be purchased at
www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com. -
NIGHT AT THE IMPROVPosted on: 2010-08-18Night at the Improv
Friday, November 19 at 8pm
Saturday, November 20 at 8pm
Front Row Theater, Dougherty Station Community
Center
Ages 18+
Tickets: $10
Join San Ramon Improv U for an interactive
evening of improvisational comedy. The
show is created on the spot with the help
of audience participation and suggestions.
Not suitable for children under the age
of 18. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com or at
the door. -
HOLIDAY CONCERTPosted on: 2010-08-18San Ramon Community Chorus
Holiday Concert
Friday, December 17 at 7pm
San Ramon Community Center at Central Park
All Ages
FREE Admission
Bring the entire family to this delightful
holiday concert featuring holiday music and
dance. This charming program is certain
to entertain one and all. The evening will
culminate with a special visit from Santa
Claus himself. -
CHRISTMAS CAROLPosted on: 2010-08-18Bah Hum Bug! Scrooge’s
Christmas Carol
Presented by San Ramon Community Theater
December 3-5 & 10-12
Friday 7:30; Saturday 3pm & 7:30; Sunday 3pm
Front Row Theater, Dougherty Station Community
Center
Tickets: Evenings $16 adults/$13 for kids & seniors;
Matinees $11 General Admission
Share in the magic of SRCT’s wonderful
musical adaptation of everyone’s favorite
Christmas classic! Songs like Bah Humbug!,
One Last Christmas, God, Bless Us, Everyone
and He’s Dead and Buried! show Ebenezer
that Life Was Meant to Live and brings a
heart-warming conclusion to Dickens’
beloved tale. Book adapted by Rebecca
Ryland, music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.
Directed by Terry Cunningham, Colleen
Vitalis and Nick Vitalis. -
CITYREADPosted on: 2010-08-18“Two Cities, One Tale” Danville &
San Ramon Joint CityRead 2010
September 13th through October 18th
Flight 1549 and its dramatic landing on the
Hudson River caught the world’s attention
on January 15, 2009. Learn more about the
man behind ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ with this
year’s CityRead Selection by Captain “Sully”
Sullenberger.
Join residents of Danville and San Ramon for
a five-week, book-sharing event to read one
book together from September 13 through
October 18. Pick up a free paperback copy
of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s
engaging and inspiring memoir, Highest
Duty, at the Danville or San Ramon Libraries
or at participating local businesses to read,
discuss, and then pass on to friends, family,
co-workers, or neighbors.
**CityRead Closing Event with
Captain “Sully” Sullenberger**
Wednesday, October 20, 7:00pm
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
CityRead concludes with a special
presentation featuring Captain Chesley
“Sully” Sullenberger. Reserve your
seat at (925) 973-ARTS (2787) or www.
sanramonperformingarts.com beginning
on September 14 only. Tickets are free,
but must be reserved prior to the event.
Two tickets per person and you must
arrive at least 10 minutes before. Contact
the Danville or San Ramon Libraries for
more information or visit ccclib.org. -
LibraryPosted on: 2010-08-18Storytimes
Fall Session: Monday, Sept 13- Thursday, Nov 18
Lapsit (Ages 6 months – 2 ½)
Mondays at 10:15am at DSL & Tuesdays at 11:15am
at SRL
Toddler Time (Ages 2 ½- 3 ½)
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:15am at SRL
and Mondays at 11:15am at DSL
Preschool Time (Ages 3 ½ - 5)
Thursdays at 11:15am at SRL & Thursdays at 1:15pm
at DSL
Family Storytime (All Ages)
1st Saturday of every month at 11:15am at SRL and
Tuesdays at 6:30pm at DSL
Family Storytime Specials
Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30pm, DSL: Backto-
School with children’s author Deborah
Lee Rose
Tuesday, September 28 at 6:30pm, DSL:
Campfire Sing-along
Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30pm, DSL: Teen Read
Week with guest teen readers
Tuesday, October 19 at 6:30pm, DSL: Dr. Recycle
Tuesday, October 26 at 6:30pm, DSL: Halloween
– wear your costumes
Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30pm, DSL: Holiday
Sing-Along
Fratello Marionette’s Perform the
Carnival of Animals
Tuesday, September 21, 4:00pm, SRL
Enjoy three favorite fairytales told using
marionette puppets. Fratello has performed
for many years and if you’ve never seen
them you are in for a treat!
All Ears Reading
Mondays, Oct 4, Nov 1 & Dec 6, 4:00pm, DSL
Dog’s are great listeners! Practice your
reading skills with a four-legged friend.
For kids in first through fifth grades.
Registration recommended.
Mixing in Math
Tuesdays, October 5 & November 9, 4:00pm, DSL
Math is FUN! Enjoy math activities and
sharpen your skills. For kids going in third to
fi fth grades. Space is limited—registration recommended. -
Performing ArtsPosted on: 2010-08-18SAN RAMON
PERFORMING ARTS
Dougherty Valley
Performing Arts Center
10550 Albion Road
Regular Box Offi ce Hours:
Tuesday–Friday 10:00am–6:00pm
The new Dougherty Valley Performing
Arts Center is a 600 seat state-of-the-art
venue. Home to both local performance
groups as well as a destination for major
entertainers. Find out more and buy tickets
at www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com
or (925)973-ARTS.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 - JIM BRICKMAN
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - MOTHER LOAD
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011 - AL JARREAU
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 - AMERICA
SATURDAY, MARCH 19,2011 - THE NATIONAL TOUR OF MUSIC MAN
(ALL STARTING AT 8PM) -
PRIMO'S RUN FOR EDUCATIONPosted on: 2010-08-18SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10TH AT PRIMO'S PIZZA IN DOWNTOWN DANVILLE
1/2 mile starts at 7:15AM
5K starts at 8:15AM
To purchase tickets of for more information go to:
www.primo'srun.com -
CARBO LOADPosted on: 2010-08-18SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT TOYOTA WAREHOUSE FACILITY IN SAN RAMON FROM 5 TO 10PM
TO PURCHASE TICKETS GO TO WWW.PRIMOSRUN.COM/CARBOLOAD
