Special Olympic Torch Makes History in Novato

Special Olympic Torch Makes History in Novato

The City of Novato is thrilled to have been selected as one of the Flame of Hope stops on its way to the World Games. The Flame will be accompanied by 42 international athletes and law enforcement officers, and the City of Novato is hosting a community celebration for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Everyone is invited to join us and be a part of this worldwide historical event, happening right here in Marin County!

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The Transformative Power of Tinkering With Gever Tulley

The Transformative Power of Tinkering With Gever Tulley

10 years of Tinkering experience has taught me that kids can build anything, and through building, learn anything.  But it can be hard to bring open-ended Tinkering into homes and classrooms.  I’m creating the Tinkering Labs Catalyst kits to give parents and teachers a convenient and affordable option, but there are many ways to integrate Tinkering into the activities you and your children are already doing.

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand - Support 5 Year Old Ezequiel “EZ” Powell & His Family

Alex’s Lemonade Stand - Support 5 Year Old Ezequiel “EZ” Powell & His Family

In an effort to strengthen the battle against childhood cancer and celebrate his end-of-treatment, five-year-old Ezequiel “EZ” Powell and his family will host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Sunday, June 14 at the Little Yellow House in downtown Point Reyes Station. The family’s event will be part of Alex’s Lemonade Days, a three-day national event held annually bringing together dedicated volunteers to host thousands of Alex's Lemonade Stands across the country, raising over $1 million for childhood cancer research. The Porrata-Powell family have been named as the California Hero Family State Representatives for Alex’s Lemonade Days.

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