OpenRoad with Doug McConnell

OpenRoad with Doug McConnell

We live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The options seem endless when thinking about where to take our children, visitors, or significant others. I couldn't wait to talk to local expert Doug McConnell about what his favorite Bay Area places are. Doug is host of Openroad with Doug McConnell which takes viewers on journeys to explore the natural, historical and cultural treasures of the Bay Area and Northern California. Catch Openroad on NBC Bay Area, Sundays at 6:30pm through August with periodic prime time broadcasts. 

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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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The Marin County Fair, it isn’t just about the rides, an Interview with Gabriella Calicchio

The Marin County Fair, it isn’t just about the rides, an Interview with Gabriella Calicchio

"On With The Show" is the theme to this years Marin County Fair and no one knows the in's and out's better then first time director, Gabriella Calicchio. I sat down with Gabriella to find out more about the 74th Marin County Fair, running from July 1-5 at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael. 

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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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