gavin newsom Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students? By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | March 29, 2022 California needs thousands of teaching staff to expand public school to all 4-year-olds.
Arts & Entertainment REMINDER: PHS Acting presents ‘Lord of the Flies’ March 31 – April 3 By Exedra Staff | March 26, 2022 At the Piedmont Center for the Arts. Limited seating -- reserve tickets in advance.
Around Town Mother-Daughter ‘Tea and Paint’ afternoon on April 24 By Buffy Yeh | Reader Submission | March 25, 2022 After a two-year hiatus, Girl Scout Troop 31765 hosts the return of this event for girls and women of all ages.
Around Town Piedmont Food Fest is coming to town By Roger Tsai | Piedmont Food Fest | March 25, 2022 The April 24 family-friendly event features food plus multicultural stage performances, locally-sourced beer and wine, kids' activities and more.
Around Town Girl Scouts lead recycling re-education push at Wildwood By Ben Worthen | Reader Submission | March 24, 2022 With research, games, and song, Troop 33587 worked to change lunchtime waste and recycling behavior.
Around Town REMINDER: LWV | Can American democracy survive? An international perspective with Fiona Hill By Piedmont League of Women Voters | March 24, 2022 Join the 4 p.m. virtual event on March 30 as part of the League's 2022 Defending Democracy Series.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Pocket Opera’s ‘Merry Widow,’ a jazzy vision of the ‘Future’ and ‘Vietgone’ at City Lights By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | March 23, 2022 The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers, and musicians from around the globe to live, work, and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
Around Town March Bag Sale at DBFL By Linda Smith Munyan, Dress Best for Less | March 22, 2022 Fill a paper grocery bag on March 26 and pay just $10/bag -- get there early for the best selection!
Around Town Families helping families: school bake sale and fundraising for Ukrainian refugees By Susy Struble | Reader Submission | March 22, 2022 Event and donation drive is this Sat, March 26 from 4:00 - 5:30 at the Exedra plaza.
California Cal State board officially eliminates SAT/ACT for admissions By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 22, 2022 CSU joins UC and other campuses in eliminating the admissions exam requirement.