Fun for Kids

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Doof-a-Palooza

Doof-a-What??  Doof-a-Palooza, food spelled backwards, is why we live in such a cool place.   Doof-a-Palooza is why kids who grow up here never want to leave.  It’s probably why I won’t leave. DooF-a-Palooza, the crazy, food-backwards, table-to-source, food educational experience for kids and adults of all ages took place at Jack London Square yesterday.  It [...]

Richard Tuck, Creator of El Cerrito’s Playland-Not-At-The Beach, Dies at 63

Last week the famed creator of El Cerrito’s Playland-Not-At-The-Beach passed away in his home in El Cerrito.  Richard Tuck may not have been a legend but what he created was legendary. I remember when I first met Richard.  It was in 2000 and I had just received my MFA from the Academy of Art in [...]

FREE Car Seat Inspection @ Fruitvale BART 9/25/10

On Saturday, September 25th, from 10am – 12pm, there will be a free car seat inspection service event at the Fruitvale BART station. Fruitvale BART South Parking Lot 3401 East 12th St. Oakland, CA

Mr. Mopps, Beloved Berkeley Toy Store, Is Closing

This morning a friend gave me some disturbing news: after 40 years of community support and business, Mr. Mopps, the beloved community toy store, is closing.  I have dear memories of going into Mr. Mopps.  The staff there was always so friendly.  I specifically remember this one time when I went in with a 2 year old little boy, [...]

Fourth of July Happenings

EL CERRITO El Cerrito hosts the 11th Annual WorldOne Festival featuring live reggae, dub and world music. On Saturday from 10am to 6pm there is a family festival with games for children, food, arts and crafts as well as live entertainment on two stages, Circus Imagination will amaze young children with an interactive animal-free circus [...]

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