around town Nature journaling makes way for attention, creativity and curiosity By Lou Fancher | November 3, 2020 The Education Speaker Series hosted John Muir Laws who entertained and educated kids and parents about how to make the most of a pencil, paper and the outdoors.
Around Town Fundraiser for the schools, PiedmontBOO! keeps Halloween sweet By Emily Harrold | October 30, 2020 With trick-or-treating cancelled, one mom devised an alternative -- and supported the schools at the same time.
Around Town Rec Department hosts virtual Halloween treasure hunt By Piedmont Recreation Department | October 9, 2020 Participants will have a week to join explorer Henry Cavendish in his quest to find Dr. Blackwood’s hidden Halloween treasure!
Featured in Category Not even the pandemic can stop girls from crushing it By Amelia Williams | Local News Matters | September 8, 2020 Girls Crushing It, aka GCI, offers entrepreneurially minded girls a platform to nurture ideas into viable businesses.
Around Town Upcoming Rec Dept offerings to include more Smart Start sessions, and new “Play Pods” By Exedra Staff | September 4, 2020 More info coming on Tues, Sept 8 and registration opens on Wed, Sept 9.
Around Town Local ‘boys team charity’ league doubles down on volunteerism during pandemic By Kim Barsi | August 28, 2020 'btc' Oaks League has openings -- but hurry -- the current membership drive for Piedmont/Oakland boys ends on Sept 12.
Around Town Calling all gardeners: Harvest Festival is going virtual By Susan Hill | August 21, 2020 C'mon -- grow for it -- email photos of your homegrown edibles, preserves, and cooking to enter the contest. Deadline is Sept 18.
Around Town Openings for outdoor preschool program at Piedmont Play School By Piedmont Play School | August 10, 2020 There are still some openings at this centrally located, small cooperative preschool.
Around Town Piedmont Rec Dept is hiring By Piedmont Recreation Department | July 28, 2020 PRD is looking for responsible, energetic, creative leaders to join the Schoolmates team.
Around Town The magic of Children’s Fairyland goes on By Eliana Bloomfield, Exedra Intern | July 17, 2020 Hoping to reopen in August, the 70-year-old Oakland institution and play-based learning space/park adjusts to a coronavirus world.