Arts & Entertainment
Grab and Go Kids Planner
Here's to the power of banana bread, spring lambs, young auteurs, Astro & "The Thistle Lady"— pick and choose from this week's array of events.
In this week's edition of our kid-friendly planner, we've picked five great family activities or events for the week.
Look for the Grab and Go Kids Planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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MARIN COUNTY BAKE SALE FOR JAPAN
Where/When: Marin County Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur, Saturday, 10-2 p.m.
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Why Go: Because your kids want to be involved and that’s a good thing. Help by making some yummy baked goods to sell at the Mart. Or if you don’t feel like baking, why not go over and buy something delicious. All proceeds go to Peace, Winds, Japan (you can drop off the goodies after 8 a.m.).
Pricing: Depends on whether you’re baking or buying. Either way it’s a win-win. For more information email marinb4j@gmail.com.
SPRING FARM TOUR - WOOLLY EGG RANCH
Where/When: No parking at the ranch. Instead, park at Tamalpais Valley Community Center, 203 Marin Ave. at Tennessee Valley Rd., Mill Valley, Saturday, tours at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Why Go: Because this ranch is the only working sustainable farm in Tamalpais Valley. Take a tour with the kids; they’ll love seeing the chickens and sheep and there might just be a spring lamb. Wouldn’t that be great?
Pricing: $5 (the fields can get muddy so dress appropriately) 415-388-6393.
6TH ANNUAL YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
Where/When: Lark Theater, 549 Magnolia, Larkpsur, Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Because these young auteurs have real talent. 29 short films (11 minutes or under) have been accepted for this this year’s festival. Check out what the future looks like.
Pricing: $10.00. (Advanced tickets recommended.)
Where/When: Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr.,Corte Madera, Tuesday, 3:30-4 p.m.
Why Go: Take the kids to the library and meet the author of the book Astro the Steller Sea Lion. Jeanne Walker will read this sweet story about an orphaned pup who preferred humans to sea life. Did you know that Astro was fed a whipped cream and herring smoothie? Who’d want to leave?
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: King Mountain Preserve, Cedar Ave., Marin County Parks and Open Space Entrance Gate, Corte Madera, Saturday, 9-1 p.m.
Why Go: The kids want to take care of the land too. The “Thistle Lady” will be on hand to show you and the kids what fifteen years of volunteer labor has done. Then it’s time to get their hands dirty (but their hearts will be warm). Volunteers 6+.
Pricing: Free. Rain may cancel. Call (415) 499-3778 after 7am on the morning of the event to listen to a recorded message.
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