Community Corner
Freebies for the Family in the New Year
From Home Depot to the library, there are plenty of free activities for the family in the new year.
It’s a new year and new activities await families in the Tri-Valley. Check out some of the free and fun activities around town over the next few weeks.
As always, offers a free carpentry workshop the first Saturday of each month, which falls on Jan. 7. Kids between 5-12 can come in between 9 a.m. and noon and make a project, earn a pin, and get a free apron. Get there early, as sometimes Boy Scouts or other groups come in for group projects and materials go quickly.
Bring your singing voice to the on Saturday, Jan. 7 for “Music Dan’s Sing Along”. Join Dan, librarians, and other families in the library reading room from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. for sing along fun.
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The hosts family storytime the first Saturday of each month, as well. From 11:15-12:00, you and your child can hear a selection of stories, sing songs, and even make a craft to take home.
Each Wednesday in January, your middle schooler can head to the San Ramon library right after school, at 2:20 p.m., for a free movie. Is Thursday better for your middle schooler? If so, then head to the at 3:15 p.m. for their middle school movie time. Movies are chosen weekly and range from G to PG-13.
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Lakeshore Learning Store in Walnut Creek continues to host free crafts each Saturday for kids from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Jan. 7, your child can make a 2012 calendar. On Jan. 14, your child can learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. by creating a multi-cultural flower pot. They are located at 1929 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Walnut Creek.
Willing to head to Berkeley? Check out the Berkeley Rep’s Sunday Sampler on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. After a brief introduction, participants can sample four different classes from 1 p.m to 2:30 p.m. Go here to learn more about this free family event.
On Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m., in Dublin offers a woodworking project. Kids can make a castle, complete with stickers and paperboard cutouts. Plus, participants also receive an apron and goggles, while supplies last. Visit their web site here to learn more.
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