Movies in the Park: ‘The Sandlot’ is next up on August 15 By Piedmont Recreation Department | August 5, 2025 Gather with family, neighbors, or friends at Piedmont Park to enjoy a movie under the stars.
Around Town PRD’s Annual Bunny Blast returns on April 13 By Piedmont Recreation Department | March 21, 2025 Get egg-cited -- spring is here, and that means it's egg hunt time!
animals Beloved chimpanzee who called San Francisco Zoo home since 1970 dies at 55 By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | March 21, 2025 The death comes about six weeks after the death of another of the zoo’s great apes, a mountain gorilla named Oscar Jonesy.
nature UC Berkeley’s good newts: ‘Newtapalooza’ at Botanical Garden celebrates winter migration By Janis Mara, Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Now through early March is peak viewing time.
Around Town Piedmont Council Scouting America is re-launching Sea Scouts By Piedmont Council | January 17, 2025 Info session on February 6.
holiday Slip into fun: Sock-skating extended until Feb. 1 at the Chabot Space & Science Center By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 4, 2025 If the weather is good, Chabot’s three historic telescopes perched 1,500 feet above the Bay are also open every Friday and Saturday night.
events Sock-skating, snow-making, hot cocoa at Chabot Space & Science Center’s Winterfest By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 17, 2024 Keep your kids busy the weekend before Christmas and Hanukkah at this fun event in the Oakland hills.
animals African red-crested turaco chick is newest addition to Steinhart Aquarium baby boom By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | December 11, 2024 This holiday season, the Academy’s lineup of baby animals continues.
Around Town Second annual Snow Day comes to Piedmont Community Church By Michael Barber | Piedmont Community Church | December 3, 2024 Fun for families on December 20.
Around Town Grupo Latino de Piedmont hosts Dia de Muertos event Nov. 1 By Reader submission | Shannon Fierro | October 18, 2024 Bring friends and family to this festive gathering at Piedmont Park, featuring tamales, drinks, crafts and altar.
Education Q&A: A conversation with free-range parenting pioneer Lenore Skenazy By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | September 23, 2024 Cultivating a sense of independence, some experts say, is the key to developing happy, well-adjusted children who are less prone to anxiety.