8 Tips and Tricks To Winning The Point Reyes Sand Sculpture Contest

8 Tips and Tricks To Winning The Point Reyes Sand Sculpture Contest

The Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes is this Sunday, August 27 from 9am–3:30pm. I'm not a master sculptor but I have won an number of contests and have some tips and tricks to share that could help you get placed in the top rankings.

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Skateboard Shenanigans In Marin

Skateboard Shenanigans In Marin

There will be a skate contest on a random obstacle in the skatepark. Food and music throughout the day, prizes for skaters in the competition and a game of skate. Sponsors include: Shenanigan Boards, Proof Lab Skate Shop, Vans, Good Do Up Skateboards, Collegiate Skate Tour, Monster Energy, Triple Eight, Bulls Wax, AWSM Clothing, Toy Machine and many more!

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All For Fun, Fun For All with the Marin Shakespeare Company

All For Fun, Fun For All with the Marin Shakespeare Company

Despite their namesake, the Marin Shakespeare Company continues this years season with the legendary story, The Three Musketeers, by Alexandre Dumas. With sword fighting, dancing, witty dialogue and physical comedy, The Three Musketeers is sure to delight.

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Get Your Rosie On

Get Your Rosie On

Thousands will gather at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park for the 3rd annual Home Front Festival and Rosie Rally. Participants come dressed as the iconic Rosie the Riveter, a character from a Westinghouse poster recruiting women into the war effort during WWII.  Help defend (and break!) the Guinness World Record for "The Largest Gathering of People Dressed as a Rosie the Riveter” to honor real WWII "Rosies" and make history (again!)

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Top Tips For Observing The Best Meteor Shower Of The Year

Top Tips For Observing The Best Meteor Shower Of The Year

It's still summer, so why not let the kids stay up late to watch the night sky on August 12-13 for the Perseids Meteor Shower. This is one of the best annual meteor showers to observe in the northern hemisphere, producing up to 100 large, bright meteors per hour with spectacular streaks of light that illuminate the night sky.

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5 Bay Area Ways to Celebrate the Rare Solar Eclipse

5 Bay Area Ways to Celebrate the Rare Solar Eclipse

Only those in the the narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will witness the total eclipse. Most of the United States will see a partial eclipse. The Bay Area will enjoy more than 75% of the Sun covered by the Moon. If you're not planning to head to the path of totality, here are five local ways to celebrate the Great American Solar Eclipse a la Bay Area style.

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The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Fused Glass

The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Fused Glass

I Made It! Glass Creations is celebrating 50 Years of the Summer of Love! So let your hair down and get creative with all the colors of the rainbow. We have activities for everyone from your wild child to your funky mama. Bring the whole gang of groupies for birthdays in our private party room or hang loose with the girls for a Gal's Night Out. But we're not just about that party life! If you're more laid back, walk-ins are always welcome, no reservations required.

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August 1 is National Night Out! 

August 1 is National Night Out! 

Join 38 million neighbors in over 16,000 communities celebrating the 34th National Night Out from all fifty states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August. This annual community-building campaign promotes safer neighborhoods and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together. Families are welcome to enjoy block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

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