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An Eichler home tour is an excellent opportunity for both owners and enthusiasts to see examples of different models, and the improvements and renovations made by the owners kind enough to let us view their homes. 

The San Mateo Highland Eichler ho

If you missed the debut of American Masters - Charles & Ray Eames: The Architect & The Painter on PBS tonight, you can look for the reruns (through Dec 27) on KQED on this page - or go see it in the cinema at The Balboa in the City this week for a

It's that time of year again...  the annual California Native Plant Sale is this Saturday in Tilden, just in time for Spring (isn't it amazing how they time that?).  Maps & details are at EBRPD's site here, but this is the scoop:

Saturday, April 16

CASTRO VALLEY BOULEVARD
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
Artists’ Proposals on Display for Community Feedback

Are you curious about the artwork associated with the Castro Valley Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project? Are you interested in giving feedback abo

The Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is introducing a supercool new program this summer, for children 6 years and older called "Penguins & Pajamas": an actual sleepover in the Academy! There are only 3 dates and I'm sure they will fill up fa

As you may have realized from the posters dotting shop windows down Castro Valley Boulevard, the annual Rowell Rodeo and its ancillary activities are around the corner!

A few of the events not to be missed:

* Chili Cookoff sponsored by the Rotary C

I'm not quite sure why I'm on the Design Within Reach email list for events when they neglect to send notification about the one we care about: the famed DWR warehouse sale! Just heard that it's happening this weekend, March 27 & 28, in the Potrero H

Enjoy a good cocktail? Have you been wanting to try out some new restaurants & bars in the East Bay? Now may very well be the time! Yelp is sponsoring an East Bay drinks week the week of March 15-March 21, with a selection of cocktails at a variety o