What's Happening This Weekend (February 20-22)

What's Happening This Weekend (February 20-22)

The Year of the Ram officially begins on Thursday, February 19. Since it is right in the middle of winter break, the big Chinese New Year Parade in Chinatown is scheduled for March 7th. There are still tons of awesome events celebrating the Lunar New Year and more happening throughout the weekend.

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What's Happening This Weekend (February 13-15)

What's Happening This Weekend (February 13-15)

Starting this Saturday, February 14, public school students have the week off for midwinter recess. If you are in need of child care, there are lots of enriching school break camps in Marin and all over the Bay Area. But if you're lucky enough to have the time off, too, there's lots of fun to be had.

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Love Bugs at the Insect Discovery Lab

Love Bugs at the Insect Discovery Lab

My friend and I took our girls to attend the VIP behind the scenes adventure tour for the Insect Discovery Lab in San Francisco. I had no idea what to expect, but as I was driving to 699 Mississippi Street on Potrero Hill, all I kept wondering was, “Would a Marin family drive all the way out here?”

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What's Happening This Weekend (February 6-8)

What's Happening This Weekend (February 6-8)

Rain is in the forecast but that doesn't have to stop all of the fun. There's so much to do this weekend both in and outdoors. Some events are subject to change due to inclement weather so be sure to check with the event organizers. And when the rain stops you won't want to miss the Top 10 Marin County Waterfall Hikes.

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Win 6pc Box of Chocolate Truffles from SweetE Organic

Win 6pc Box of Chocolate Truffles from SweetE Organic

Win a 6 piece box of the most exquisite gourmet chocolate truffles from Coco Delice, courtesy of my favorite sweet shop, SweetE Organic in Strawberry Village, Mill Valley. Winners will be drawn from Ronnie's Awesome List website subscribers and notified by email. Enter by February 12th to win. Good luck!

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Kids' Valentine's Day Book Recommendations

Kids' Valentine's Day Book Recommendations

I LOVE reading! In the spirit of love, since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, consider these great holiday book recommendation from Susan Kunhardt, Children's Book Buyer at Book Passage for children ages 1-12 years old.

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Q & A with Mary Dore, Director of “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry"

Q & A with Mary Dore, Director of “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry"

“She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” is the first feature document telling the inspiring story of the birth of the Women’s Liberation Movement from 1966-1971. Director, Mary Dore, cleverly weaves together archival footage, photographs and rare interviews with the leaders who shaped this movement reflecting back on this time in history. Mary will be in attendance along with some of the women when it debuts in theaters around the Bay Area on February 6th. I spoke to Mary about her film.

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