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id you know that during World War I block parties were held to honor residents of that particular street who had gone off to war? Neighbors would rope off the block and sing patriotic songs while holding a small parade. Today many block parties are held on either Independence Day or Memorial Day – an ideal way to observe two important national holidays.

Safety in Crowds Mary Nahorniak

RINGING YOUR KIDS TO EXCITING EVENTS OR NEW PLACES CREATES MEMORIES AND FAMILY FUN, YET CROWDS CAN BE OVERWHELMING FOR ANYONE, LET ALONE PARENTS TRYING TO KEEP EYES ON THEIR CHILDREN. Kids love to explore once something has caught their attention, especially without letting their parents know they are going to wander. It only takes a second for a child to separate from the group — causing panic in both children and adults. Even though busy places may make parents anxious, it shouldn’t stop you from enjoying new adventures as a family. The following tips will help your children stay safe and give you peace of mind. • Teach older children about safety in crowds. Once you arrive to the event/place, point out recognizable landmarks, such as an information desk, large statue, etc., to use as a meet up spot if you were to be separated. Come up with a plan about reaching the designated spot in the event of separation. • Bring a stroller or wagon for younger children. If you have young kids, keep them physically near you by containing their busy bodies in a stroller or wagon. If they ask to get out, make sure they know they must hold your hand until they get back in. • Make sure your kids have your phone number. With young children, you can put your name and contact information on a piece of paper in their pocket and let them know when they

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might need to use it. There are also safety items, like bracelets and temporary tattoos, available for sale to be used for identification purposes. With older children, practice reciting your phone number with them prior to the outing until they have it memorized. Dress to impress. Plan outfits for your kids that are easily visible and stand out in crowds. For a day time outing, pick bright colors or even matching colors/outfits. For night time, consider clothing articles that light up or buy glow-in-the-dark bracelets to easily spot your child. Take a photo before heading out. In the unlikely event your kids get separated, taking their picture will allow you to have the most recent photo of what they look like that day to show employees and police. In times of stress your own memory may get fuzzy, so this will even help you remember key identifiers on your child that day. Identify safe people at the event. Point out where employees may be stationed (ticket booth, restaurants, etc.) and show them what their uniform looks like in case they need to ask someone for help. Be mindful but relaxed. Being constantly worried about crowds will make the outing less fun for you and the whole family. The best thing you can do is always be prepared in crowds and remember these safety tips!

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Screen Free Summer

s a screen-free summer possible? Andy Crouch, author of The Tech-Wise Family, offers some tips for reducing the amount of time kids spend with their devices this summer: • Create a low-technology living space, whether at home or in a vacation dwelling: Fill it with things that reward creativity, skill, and active engagement: board games, books, journals, Legos and other building toys, art supplies, musical instruments, sports equipment and pool or beach toys. Push technology and cheap thrills to the edge. • Protect the rhythms of life: If an entirely screen-free summer seems daunting, commit to regular techfree times: one hour each day, one day each week. • Put devices to bed before you go, and don’t reach for them first thing in the morning. Your children—and you—will have a much more restorative night’s sleep.

Allow them time to use their imagination and creativity to explore the world around them, instead of filling all their times with screen-mediated entertainment. Crouch, a senior strategist at the John Templeton Foundation, wrote about his philosophy on technology and kids in his book, The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place.

Get Cuddly Fourth of July is very clearly the big winner in July in terms of holidays, but you won’t want to overlook another special occasion – Teddy Bear Picnic Day. The holiday occurs on July 10 and it’s the perfect time to pack up a basket and your child’s favorite stuffies, and head to the park for a little lunch al fresco.

• Sing. Crouch is a big advocate of learning to sing well—not in the sense of singing in perfect tune or like a professional, but in the sense of bringing heart, mind, soul, and strength to our singing. Get some songbooks or print out lyrics for family singa-longs. • Spend time outside, in nature, without phones or cameras to hand. If you need a picture, sketch it rather than shoot it. • Allow time for boredom. Don’t attempt to keep your kids entertained every second. The fact is, the more you entertain children, the more bored they will get!

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Best Independent Elementary School As Voted By Alameda County Parents

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As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• Black Pine Circle School THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

• Aurora School • Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • Berkwood Hedge School • Grand Lake Montessori

• Fentons Creamery

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER

THE TOP 5 • iScream • Lush Gelato • Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery • Tucker’s Super Creamed Ice Cream

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

• Prospect Sierra Elementary School THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

• Athenian School • Cornell Elementary School • Holbrook Elementary School • Montessori Family School

• Lottie’s Creamery

FOOD Best Family Friendly Coffee Shop As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Montclair Egg Shop THE TOP 5

THE TOP 5 • Baskin-Robbins • Ginger’s Gelato • iScream • San Francisco Creamery

Best Pizza Parlor As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Zachary’s Chicago Pizza THE TOP 5

• Cafe Jolie • Crepevine • Doyle Street Cafe • Wescafe July 2019 | ParentsPress.com

• Arizmendi Bakery • Gioia Pizzeria • The Cheeseboard Pizza • The Star on Grand

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Zachary’s Chicago Pizza THE TOP 10 • Cheese Board Pizza • Jules Thin Crust • Mary’s Pizza Shack • MOD Pizza • panCoast Pizza • Papi’s Pizza Roma • Pizza My Heart • Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria • Skipolini’s Pizza

Best Place to Buy a Birthday Cake

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

THE WINNER

• James & the Giant Cupcake

• Downtown Berkeley YMCA

THE TOP 3

THE TOP 5

• Feel Good Bakery • Love at First Bite Bakery

• Berkeley Ironworks • Bladium • Claremont • Equinox Berkeley

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

• SusieCakes

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

• Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek Fitness

• James & the Giant Cupcake • Kara’s Cupcakes Walnut Creek

FUN AND ATTRACTIONS

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

Best Amusement Park

THE WINNER

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• Masse’s Pastries THE TOP 5 • Batch Pastries • Crispian Bakery • Crixa Cakes • FournÌe Bakery

THE WINNER • Children’s Fairyland THE TOP 5

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

• Kids Gym Berkeley • Lost Worlds Adventures • Oakland Zoo • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

THE WINNER

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

• A Sweet Affair Bakery THE TOP 5 • Costco Wholesale • Happy Heart Bakery Walnut Creek • Katrina Rozelle Pastries and Desserts • Safeway Bakery

Best Place to Buy Cupcakes

THE WINNER • Pixieland Amusement Park THE TOP 5 • California’s Great America • Happy Hollow Park & Zoo • Marine World • Oakland Zoo

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THE TOP 5 • Club Sport • Fitness 19 • Lakeridge • YMCA Irvin Deucher

Best Bowling Alley As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Albany Bowl THE TOP 3 • Alameda bowling alley • Plank

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Albany Bowl THE TOP 3 • Clayton Valley Bowl • Danville Bowl

Best Indoor Play Place As Voted By Alameda County

Parents

• Oakland Museum of California

THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

• Plank

• Bay Area Discovery Museum • California Academy of Sciences • Exploratorium • Lawrence Hall of Science

THE TOP 3

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE WINNER

• Lawrence Hall of Science

• Walnut Creek Downtown

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 3

• California Academy of Science • Exploratorium • Lindsay Wildlife Experience • Rosie the Riveter Museum

• Round 1 • Sky High

• Sky High Sports - Concord • Studio Grow

Best Place for Ice Skating

Best Local Farm

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

THE WINNER • Lawrence Hall of Science THE TOP 5 • Kids Gym Berkeley • Lost Worlds Adventures • Plank • Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Diablo Rock Gym THE TOP 3

As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Tilden Farm

THE WINNER • Oakland Ice Center THE TOP 3

THE TOP 3

• Dublin Iceland • Little Ice Rink

• Ardenwood • Harley Farms Goat Dairy

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Tilden Little Farm THE TOP 3 • Clayton Valley Pumpkin Farm & Christmas Trees • Sienna Ranch

THE WINNER • Walnut Creek Downtown THE TOP 3 • City Of Martinez’s Ice Skating Pop-Up Rink • Dublin Iceland Ice Skating

Best Place to Entertain Your Teen

• Oakland Zoo • Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

Best Zoo or Aquarium

THE WINNER • Oakland Zoo THE TOP 3 • California Academy Of Science • Monterey Bay Aquarium

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Oakland Zoo THE TOP 3 • Lindsay Wildlife Museum • Monterey Bay Aquarium

Coolest Place to take a Tour As Voted By Alameda County Parents

Best Museum As Voted By Alameda County Parents

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

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THE WINNER • Jelly Belly Factory

Best Hospital/Medical Center

THE TOP 3

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• USS Hornet Museum • USS Potomac

THE WINNER

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

THE WINNER

• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Summit Campus • Family Paths Inc • John Muir Health/UCSF Health Berkeley Outpatient Center • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

• Alcatraz Island THE TOP 3 • Jelly Belly Factory • Vasco Caves Regional Park

HEALTH

THE TOP 5

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

Best Dentist For Kids

THE WINNER

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center THE TOP 5

THE WINNER • Aloha Pediatric Dentistry THE TOP 5 • Alameda Pediatric Dentistry • Children’s Dentistry - Nicholas Ching, D.D.S,Inc. • Tabor Richard DDS • Uptown Pediatric Dentistry

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Alta Bates Campus • Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center- Emergency Room • San Ramon Medical Center • UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

Best Optometrist As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER

THE WINNER • Aloha Pediatric Dentistry

• UC Berkeley School of Optometry Professional Program

THE TOP 5

• Chang Randall DDS • Contra Costa Dentistry • Danville Pediatric Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry San Ramon

• Harlan J. Wong, OD • Richard Marcus OD • Timothy Sanders, OD • Ursula Moonsamy, OD

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

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THE WINNER • Cushing & Gan Optometry THE TOP 3 • Gabe Resperio OD • Lamorinda Optometry: Orr Nathan S OD

Best Orthodontist As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Straty Righellis THE TOP 5 • Alameda Pediatric Dentistry • Berkeley Orthodontics • Dr Johnson alameda • Montclair Orthodontics: Dr. Bradley Irving

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Axelrode Orthodontics THE TOP 5 • Iris Erdell, DDS, MS, Orthodontist • San Ramon Orthodontics • Tanner & Reichhold Orthodontics • Timothy R. Pearson Orthodontics

Best Pediatrician As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Berkeley Pediatric Medical Group THE TOP 5

• Alameda Pediatric Associates • East Bay Pediatrics • Katya Gerwein, MD - Stanford Children’s Health • Primary Pediatric Medical Group

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Dr. Philip A. Rush, MD THE TOP 5 • Dr. Andrew L. Nash, M.D. • Dr. Ben Kurz • Dr. Lloyd H. Takao • Tri-valley pediatrics

Best Sports Medicine Practice As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER

THE TOP 5

• De La Salle High School

• Bayhill High School • Maybeck High School • Oakland School For the Arts • Valley Christian Schools

Best Independent High School

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE WINNER THE WINNER • Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 5 • El Cerrito High School • Horizons Center for Independent Study • Orinda Academy • Tilden Preparatory School

Best Boarding School in the Bay Area As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

• The Athenian School

• Christy Boyd, MD • Sports & Orthopedic Specialists

THE TOP 3

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital THE TOP 3 • Dr. Selina Shah, MD • Steven Isono

HIGH SCHOOLS

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• San Domenico • Squaw Valley Academy Bay Area

Best Faith-Based High School THE WINNER • Bishop O’Dowd High School THE TOP 5 • Holy Names High School • Saint Mary’s College High School • St. Joseph Notre Dame High School • Valley Christian Schools

• The College Preparatory School THE TOP 10 • Bentley School • Head Royce School • Maybeck High School • Millennium High School • Quarry Lane • The Athenian School • Tilden Preparatory School • Valley Christian Schools

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Salesian College Preparatory THE TOP 5 • Athenian School • Bentley School • Orinda Academy • Tilden Preparatory School

Best Special Needs Programs in a High School As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Tilden Preparatory School THE TOP 3

Best Alternative Learning Style High School

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

THE WINNER • Salesian College Preparatory

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Tilden Preparatory School

• Carondelet High School

• Orion Academy

• Bayhill High School • The Phillips Academy

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THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Halstrom Academy • Holden High School

• Black Pine Circle School

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Best Bilingual Middle School As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • The Renaissance International School THE TOP 5 • East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Escuela Bilingue Internacional • Shu Ren International School

Best Faith-Based Middle School THE WINNER • St Philip Neri School THE TOP 5 • Corpus Christi School • Oakland Hebrew Day School • St Theresa Catholic School • Valley Christian Schools

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • St. Isidore School THE TOP 5 • King’s Valley Christian School • St Mary School • St Paul School • St. Patrick School

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As Voted By Alameda County Parents

THE TOP 10

THE WINNER

• Bentley School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Pacific Boychoir Academy • Prospect Sierra School • St Paul’s Episcopal School • The Athenian School • The Crowden School • The Renaissance International School • Valley Christian Schools

• Black Pine Circle School

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE TOP 5 • Hickman Charter Homeschool • Oakland School For the Arts • Park Day School • Redwood Day School

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• Seven Hills School

• The Seven Hills School

THE TOP 5

• Athenian School • Montessori Family School • Prospect Sierra • Tilden Preparatory School

• Montessori Family School • Portola Junior High School • Prospect Sierra School • The Saklan School

Best Montessori Middle School As Voted By Alameda County Parents

Best Special Needs Programs in a Middle School As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER

THE WINNER

• Tilden Preparatory School

• The Renaissance International School

THE TOP 3

• Raskob Day School and Learning Institute • The Phillips Academy

• Montessori Family School • Valley Montessori School

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Montessori Family School THE TOP 3 • Eagle Peak Montessori School • Fountainhead

Best Progressive Middle School

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Tilden Preparatory School THE TOP 3 • Halstrom Academy • Hope Academy For Dyslexics

PRESCHOOLS

Best Bilingual Preschool As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • The Renaissance International School THE TOP 5 • East Bay German International School • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Escuela Bilingue Internacional • Shu Ren International School

• Clayton Valley Parent PreSchool THE TOP 10 • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Helping Hands Christian Preschool • King’s Valley Preschool, Concord • NorthCreek Academy & Preschool • St Isidore Catholic Church • St Mary School • St Paul School • St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School • Walnut Creek Presbyterian Preschool

Best Independent Preschool

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

THE WINNER

• El Cerrito Preschool Co-op

• Grand Lake Montessori

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 10

• La Casita Bilingue Montessori School • Nomura Preschool • Spanish 4 Children

• Children’s Community Center • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay • Montessori Family School: PreschoolKindergarten • Step One School • The Berkeley School - Early Childhood Center • The Child Unique • The Renaissance International School • Valley Christian Preschool

Best Faith-Based Preschool As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay THE TOP 5 • Cornerstone Children’s Center • Mustard Seed Pre-School • Temple Beth Abraham • Valley Christian Preschool

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Clayton Valley Parent Preschool THE TOP 10

More) As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Grand Lake Montessori THE TOP 10 • Aquatic Preschool Berkeley, Ca • Chatham Nursery School • Duck’s Nest Inc • Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay • Montessori School at Five Canyons • Step One School • Stratford School • The Berkeley School - Early Childhood Center • Valley Christian Preschool

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER • Creative Play Center THE TOP 10 • Clayton Children’s Center • Clayton Valley Parent Preschool • Concord Parks & Recreation • El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op • Forest Hills Preschool • Fountainhead Montessori School • La Casita Bilingue Montessori School • Larson’s Children’s Center • Nomura Preschool • Old Firehouse School

Best Montessori Preschool

• Creative Play Center • El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op • Forest Hills Preschool • Happy Days Learning Center • Nomura Preschool • Old Firehouse School • The Child Day School • The Saklan School

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

Best Large Preschool (Total Capacity 31 Children or

• Montessori School at Five Canyons • Nia House Learning Center

THE WINNER • Grand Lake Montessori THE TOP 5

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• Rockridge Montessori School • The Child Unique • The Renaissance International School

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE WINNER

• Kid Dynamo

• Ruby’s Garden

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3

• Choice in Learning Montessori

• Five Little Monkeys • GoldenBug Children’s Shoes

• Kid Dynamo • Lauren’s Closet

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE WINNER

• Nordstrom Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

• Janie and Jack

THE TOP 5 • Fountainhead Montessori School • La Casita Bilingue Montessori School • Montessori School of Concord • Springfield Montessori School

Best Small Preschool (Total Capacity 30 Children or Less)

THE TOP 3

As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Berkeley Rose Waldorf School THE TOP 5 • Duck Pond • East Bay Waldorf School • Montclair Community Play Center (MCPC) • Montessori School at Five Canyons

• Danville Stride Rite • Kohls

THE TOP 3 • Hanna Andersson • Nordstrom

Best Organic Food Market Best Neighborhood Shopping Area As Voted By Alameda County Parents As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER THE WINNER

• Berkeley Bowl

• Rockridge

THE TOP 5

THE TOP 3 • 4th Street, Berkeley • Solano Ave.

• Alameda Natural Grocery • Berkeley Natural Grocery Company • Monterey Market • Three Stone Hearth

• Clayton Valley Parent Preschool

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE TOP 5

THE WINNER

• Creative Play Center • East Bay Waldorf • El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative • St Paul School

• Walnut Creek Downtown

• El Cerrito Natural Foods

THE TOP 3

• Broadway Plaza • The Veranda

• Trader Joe’s • Whole Foods Market

Best New Childrens Clothing

Best Party Supply Store

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER

RETAIL Best Kids Shoe Store

Parents Press | July 2019

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

THE WINNER

• Paper Plus

• Mr. Mopps Children’s Books

• Toy Go Round

THE TOP 3

• Pippa & Co. • Sweet Dreams

• Five Little Monkeys • Toy Safari

• Chloe’s Closet • Toy Safari

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE WINNER

• Boswell’s Party Supplies - Danville

• Five Little Monkeys

• Growing Pains

THE TOP 3

• Party City • Sweet Dreams

• Jenny K • Sweet Dreams

• Plato’s Closet • Toy Go Round

Best Place to Buy Kids Furniture

Best Place to Buy or Sell Gently Used Childrens Clothing

Best Shopping Mall

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• Broadway Plaza

THE WINNER

• Stoneridge Shopping Center • The Veranda

As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER • Berkeley Kids Room THE TOP 3 • Kids N Cribs • Nest Bedding

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents THE WINNER

• Grove Street Kids THE TOP 5 • Chloe’s Closet • Lauren’s Closet • Ruby’s Garden • Silver Moon Kids

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE TOP 3

SERVICES Best Birthday Indoor Party Venue As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER

• Kids N Cribs THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Kids & Teen World • Pottery Barn Outlet

• Chloe’s Closet

Best Place to Buy New Toys

THE WINNER

THE TOP 3 • A Wee Change • Thrift Town

Best Place to Buy or Sell Gently Used Toys

• Kids Gym Berkeley THE TOP 5 • Berkeley Ironworks • Chabot Space & Science • KidTopia Indoor Play Center • The Crucible

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

July 2019 | ParentsPress.com

• Amy Perl Photography • Clayton J. Mitchell Photography

THE WINNER • Pump It Up

THE WINNER • Fabulous Frank of Playland-Not-at-theBeach

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE TOP 5 • Bounce Farm • Sky High Sports - Concord • The Ballet School Performing Arts • THE LOT City Center

THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Magician Mike Della Penna • The Ballet School Performing Arts

• Gretchen Adams Photography

Best Birthday Outdoor Party Venue As Voted By Alameda County Parents THE WINNER

Best Place for a Kids Haircut

THE TOP 3 • Hold Em’ photography • Jessica McCoy

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

Best Kids Party Entertainment

THE WINNER

As Voted By Alameda County Parents

• Roberts Regional Recreation Area THE TOP 3 • Children’s Fairyland • Oakland Zoo

Best Family Photographer

• Joy Coakley Photography / Weddings + Families THE TOP 3

THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Little Scissors - Kids Hair Salon • Snippety Crickets

• Faboulous Frank of Playland Not at the beach

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE TOP 3

THE WINNER

• Snips Children’s Hair Salon

• Magician Mike Della Penna • The Dilly Dallies

As Voted By Contra Costa County Parents

THE WINNER • Pony Tails THE TOP 3 • Cool Tops • Snip-its

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3 | Wednesday

Meet at Temescal Regional Recreation Area for a hike at a little one’s pace, to see all there is to see of the native plants and animals that live so close to our homes. Strollers are not recommended. Parents must come along.

WCD hosts Walnut Creek First Wednesdays Street Festivals each month for all ages! Festivities include live entertainment, arts & crafts, shopping, treats & more!

Hikes For Tykes — Oakland

10:30 a.m-11:45 a.m. Free. Ages 1 month and up. Temescal Regional Recreation Area, Oakland. (510) 544-3187, www. ebparks.org

First Wednesdays Street Festivals — Walnut Creek

5 p.m.-7 p.m. Free. All ages. Cypress Street, between Locust & N. Main Streets, www.walnutcreekdowntown.com

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4 | Thursday

Montessori Children’s Center An Authentic Montessori preschool and Kindergarten, serving children ages 2 - 6

Independence Day July 4th Festival of Family Fun — Oakland Throughout Jack London Square--Celebrate Independence Day with a festive afternoon at Jack London Square. Free to attend, everyone is invited to enjoy this day of red, white and blue fun that will fill the Oakland waterfront with live music, beer/ cider garden, tasty backyard BBQ, local shopping and a kids zone. 11a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Broadway and Embarcadero 510.645.9292, www.jacklondonsquare.com

4th of July Park Party & 4K Fun Run— Emeryville There will also be a 4K Fun Run held at the Emeryville Marina. Check in 7 am, Marina Site A. Race will start at 8 am. Join your fellow Emeryvillians for a special Fourth of July celebration at Marina Park. In addition to the spectacular views with some of the greatest vantage points for many of the surrounding firework shows, you’ll be treated to live music, and local food carts, selling their traditional 4th of July treats.

Full and half-day programs available • Before and after school care Open 7am - 6pm

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4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks — Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill hosts a full day of Fourth of July fun with events ranging from a traditional patriotic parade through the downtown Crescent Drive area, family fun and games in Pleasant Hill Park, and live music and fireworks in the evening at College Park High School. All Day. Free. Pleasant Hill Park 147 Gregory Lane. www. phjuly4.com

Alameda Mayor’s July 4th Race and Parade — Alameda The Alameda 4th of July Parade is the one of the longest Independence Day parades in the nation with over 170 floats and 2,500 participants that travel a three mile route. Race starts at 9 a.m. Parade at 10 a.m. Free. For parade route go to www.alamedaparade.com/route

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5 | Friday

Friday Nights @ OMCA Block Party — Oakland Join OMCA for DJs, live bands, dancing, gourmet food trucks, and more. There will be a family Drop-in activity related to one of the exhibits. 5-10 p.m. Members and ages 18 and under free, Adults 50% off admission. Oakland Museum of California, 50 10th St., Oakland. 510-318-8400, www.museumca.org

The Creative Play Center’s program provides a rich, nurturing environment in which creative play and learning takes place.

$5 First Fridays @Chabot Space & Science — Oakland

Preschool is 9 am until 1 pm - (extended hours available)

CPC is currently accepting applications for Fall, 2019

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An Exciting and Immersive Experience Every First Friday. Each $5 First Friday at Chabot is an exciting and immersive experience for all ages! Join us each month for hands-on activities and live demonstrations that are fun for the whole family. Each month there will be new things to explore! 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Admission $5. Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510-336- 7300, www. chabotspace.org

6 | Saturday

Music In The Park — Danville 18 moS. tHrough 6th grade multi-age classroOms educational exCellence since 1978

Danville’s Annual Music in the park celebration. Guests are invited to make themselves comfortable on the lawn with a picnic. 2019

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6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. All ages. Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Rd., Danville. www.danville.ca.gov

Minus Low Tide Walk — Alameda Take a walk on the mudflat and rocky shore searching for crabs, snails, barnacles and much more. Wear old shoes or rain boots for this hands-on exploration! 9:30 -11:00 a.m. Free. Crab Cove Visitors Center, 1231 McKay Ave., Alameda. (510) 544-3187; www. ebparks.org

7 | Sunday

Niles Canyon Railway — Sunol Known as the railway museum where the exhibits come to life, the Pacific Locomotive Association, Inc. operates the Niles Canyon Railway as a living history museum interpreting the importance of our heritage railroads in the development of California and the nation. The Pacific Locomotive Association also has railroad artifacts on display and interpretive educational exhibits at the Sunol Depot. Families can enjoy rides through the scenic east bay on a historical train. Diesel train departs Sunol Depot 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Free under 3. $9 ages 3-12, $12 Seniors, $15 ages 13-adult. All ages. Niles Canyon Railway, 6 Kilkare Rd. Sunol. 510-996-8420, www.ncry.org

occurs every Sunday through August. Please book a reservation online. 3 p.m. & 4;30 p.m. $20/adults, $15/kids 12 and under. All ages. Rockridge District, Oakland. 510-604-6546, www. localfoodadventures.com

9 | Tuesday

Toddler Time — Fremont Bring the tiny tots out for an exciting morning at the farm. Each day we’ll meet and learn all about a new animal friend through stories, chores and fun. We’ll meet rain or shine! (1-4 yrs.)

13 | Saturday

Live.Wild.Animal Exhibition:Destination South America! —Walnut Creek See an amazing array of animals native to South America including a Tamandua, or lesser anteater! 10:30 a.m. $15/person. Ages 3 and up. Lindsey Wildlife Experience, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. 925- 935-1978, www.lindsaywildlife.org

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Animal Feeding — Fremont Check for eggs and feed the livestock. Learn all the animals’ favorite foods as we help tuck them in for the evening. Meet at the Chicken Coop. 3 p.m. Free. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont 888-EBPARKS, www.ebparks.org

12 | Friday

Summer Outdoor Concert — Point Richmond Enjoy live music, dancing in the streets, local eateries, and face-painting for the kids in historic Point Richmond. 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. Free. All ages. Downtown Pt. Richmond, Park Pl. at Washington Ave., Richmond. www. pointrichmondmusic.org

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Concerts at the Cove — Alameda Start your weekend with free music and family fun as the sun sets over San Francisco Bay. The Visitor Center stays open until 8pm with activities on our deck starting at 4:30pm. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and a picnic dinner, or purchase local food and beverages here. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Crab Cove Visitors Center, 1231 McKay Ave., Alameda. (510) 544-3187; www. ebparks.org

Moonlight Movies — Danville Bring the gang down to the Town Green, for some fresh air and a great flick. Moonlight Movies offer family-friendly films in a picturesque outdoor setting under the stars. Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks to make it complete. There are the movie themed arts and craft for the kids and it’s sure to be a good time for all! 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. All ages. Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Rd., Danville. www.danville.ca.gov

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Rockin’ Tots at Rockin’ Jump — Fremont ROCKIN’ TOTS offers a dedicated time when parents can have fun with their smaller children while socializing with their friends in a comfortable, low-key, air conditioned environment. 8-10 a.m. $15 for 1st child, $3 for each additional. Ages up to 6. Rockin’ Jump, 39177 Farwell Drive. Fremont 510-2463098; rockinjump.com/fremont/

Family Sundown Safari — Oakland Grab your tent, sleeping bag, your family, and a few friends and get ready for an overnight adventure at Oakland Zoo. This unique program includes dinner, a nighttime and morning guided tour of the Zoo, a special behind the scenes, live animal presentations, interactive and educational activities, a Wildlife Theater show, a hot morning breakfast, and s’mores! Sells out early! 5 p.m. -10 a.m. Ages 4 and older. $90.00 per person for non-members / $80.00 per person for members. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland, 510-632-9525, www. oaklandzoo.org

Summer Sleepover — Oakland Sleep under the stars at Children’s Fairyland, and enjoy breakfast in the park upon waking. Ride the rides and see the shows at night! This event requires pre-registration, so book ahead of time. Dinner and breakfast will be served, included in the cost of admission. 5:45 p.m. check-in, 8:30 a.m. Sunday check-out. $45 per person. All ages. Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. 510-452-2259, www.fairyland.org

14 | Sunday

Ice Cream & Gelato Tours — Rockridge Rockridge Food Tours is celebrating one year of food tours with a new Ice Cream tour, featuring tastings at Cream, Powell’s Sweet Shoppe, and Dryers Ice Cream Parlor. This tour is a walking tour lasting approximately one hour, and occurs every Sunday through August. Please book a reservation online. 3 p.m. & 4;30 p.m. $20/adults, $15/kids 12 and under. All ages. Rockridge District, Oakland. 510-604-6546, www. localfoodadventures.com

Ride the Rails — Fremont Railroads once connected many of the farms with towns in the East Bay. Today they still run around the farm. Journey past rows of crops and through eucalyptus groves as you travel back in time. Check the daily schedule and meet the train at Arden Station or Deer Park. 10:15 a.m- 3:45 p.m. Free. All Ages. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont 888-EBPARKS, www.ebparks.org

15 | Monday

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21 | Sunday

4 p.m.-5 p.m. $9 per student. Ages 3-5. Prana Yoga Center, 1723 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-655-3664, www. yogalayam.org

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17 | Wednesday

11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. $15 adults, $10 for children under 13. Ages 4 and up. Rhythmix Cultural Works 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda, www.rhythmix.org

Shawl-Anderson Dance Center’s Dance with Me class is for walkers through age 4 and their caretakers. Children and adults will dance, sing, play movement games and enjoy props for this fun-filled 45 minute class. This class repeats every Wednesday.

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9-9:45 a.m. $16 per child. Ages walking to 4 years. ShawlAnderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-654-5921, www.shawl-anderson.org

9-11 a.m. $15 for 1st child, $3 for each additional. Ages up to 6. Rockin’ Jump, 39177 Farwell Drive. Fremont 510-2463098; rockinjump.com/fremont/

18 | Thursday

Niles Canyon Railway — Sunol

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19 | Friday

ROCKIN’ TOTS offers a dedicated time when parents can have fun with their smaller children while socializing with their friends in a comfortable, low-key, air conditioned environment.

Known as the railway museum where the exhibits come to life, the Pacific Locomotive Association, Inc. operates the Niles Canyon Railway as a living history museum interpreting the importance of our heritage railroads in the development of California and the nation. The Pacific Locomotive Association also has railroad artifacts on display and interpretive educational exhibits at the Sunol Depot. Families can enjoy rides through the scenic east bay on a historical train. Diesel train departs Sunol Depot 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Free under 3. $9 ages 3-12, $12 Seniors, $15 ages 13-adult. All ages. Niles Canyon Railway, 6 Kilkare Rd. Sunol. 510-996-8420, www.ncry.org

22 | Monday

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10:15 a.m- 3:45 p.m. Free. All Ages. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd. Fremont 888-EBPARKS, www.ebparks.org

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20 | Saturday

11a.m.-1p.m. $6 per child, per hour. Not valid on holidays. Sky High Sports, 1631 Challenge Dr., Concord. 925-6825867, www.con.jumpskyhigh.com

Arroyo Viejo Creek Clean Up— Oakland Volunteers work on a variety of outdoor tasks that may include: picking up garbage, pulling invasive species, spreading mulch, moving materials, cleaning signage or planting native plants. 9 a.m.-noon. Free admission to the zoo for the remainder of the day. All ages. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland. 510-632-9525, www.oaklandzoo.org

Music In The Park — Danville Danville’s Annual Music in the park celebration. Guests are invited to make themselves comfortable on the lawn with a picnic. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. All ages. Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone

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23 | Tuesday

Butterfly Walk — Berkeley Join Sally Levinson, docent and resident “caterpillar lady” as she takes guests on a walk around the grounds of the UC Botanical garden to see all the butterfly hot-spots. 3-4 p.m. Free with Admission. All ages. UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, 200 Centennial Dr., Berkeley. 510-6425045, botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu

Children’s Yoga — Berkeley Join Prana for tiny yoga with tiny yogis. This is an ongoing

class that meets each Tuesday. Drop in or sign up for a block of classes. 4 p.m.-5 p.m. $9 per student. Ages 3-5. Prana Yoga Center, 1723 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-655-3664, www. yogalayam.org

24 | Wednesday

Watch at the Alameda Point Multipurpose field under the stars. Pre-show activities include games and crafts for the children. All movies begin at dusk. Be sure to dress warm, bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at 8:15 p.m. Free. All ages. 1101 West Redline Ave, Alameda. 510-747-7400; alamedaca.gov

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Model Railroad Society Show —Walnut Creek

Come see the Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society’s large HO scale model with standard gauge, narrow gauge and overhead electric freight and trolley lines. This is a permanent 54 by 34-foot layout with 4,300 feet of track surrounded by mountainous scenery, towns and more.

9-9:45 a.m. $16 per child. Ages walking to 4 years. ShawlAnderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510654-5921, www.shawl-anderson.org

8 p.m.-10 p.m. $3/ages 13 and up. $2/ ages 6-12 and seniors, free/ under 6. All ages. Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society, 2751 Buena Vista Ave., Walnut Creek. 925-937-1888, www.wcmrs.org

25 | Thursday

Groove Doctors — Pleasant Hill Part of the Plaza Concert series, Grove Doctors plays music to dance to. Stroll the plaza and enjoy a meal at one of the plaza eateries, while enjoying uplifting tunes. 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free. All ages. Downtown Pleasant Hill on Crescent Dr. www.shopdowntownpleasanthill.com

25 | Thursday

Family Night — Dublin This farmers market has fresh produce and food vendors, but also has activities for the kids to enjoy. Get kids excited about fresh food. 4-8 p.m. Free. All ages. Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Pkwy., Dublin. www.ci.dublin.ca.us

26 | Friday

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27 | Saturday

Downtown Alameda Art & Wine Faire— Alameda Annual weekend event featuring craft vendors, live music, food and drink, a kids’ area, and more. Also Sun., July 28. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., free. Park Street, Alameda, downtownalameda.com

Feast for the Beasts— Oakland Your chance to go into our spacious, 6.5 acre elephant exhibit to lay out their breakfast treats. Then, watch as the elephants discover and devour your treasures! 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with admission All ages. Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland. 510-632-9525, www. oaklandzoo.org

Kite Festival — Berkeley Come to the Berkeley Marina’s Caesar Chavez Park for the annual kite festival. Bring a kite or just watch the skies and the many fantastic kites of all varieties soar in the bay breeze. There will be a candy drop and free kite making for kids. Continues Sunday, July 28. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. All ages. Caesar Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina, 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley. www. anotherbullwinkelshow.com

28 | Sunday

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The East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will partner with Jack London Square to find forever homes for furry friends. On this special day, the waterfront will welcome friendly dogs, adorable kittens, bunnies, guinea pigs, birds and reptiles from several East Bay pet adoption agencies. Potential pet owners are invited to meet these shelter animals seeking new homes from more than 50 pet adoption agencies. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. All ages. Jack London Square, 70 Washington St., Oakland. 510-645-9292, www. jacklondonsquare.com

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Join Prana for tiny yoga with tiny yogis. This is an ongoing class that meets each Tuesday. Drop in or sign up for a block of classes. 4 p.m.-5 p.m. $9 per student. Ages 3-5. Prana Yoga Center, 1723 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley. 510-655-3664, www. yogalayam.org

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