Community Corner
Get Out Weekend Planner: Scholarship Luncheon, Peace Festival, Earth Day
Get free Starbucks coffee, attend a scholarship luncheon, experience an Inner Peace Festival or try a new yoga practice this weekend.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit this weekend.
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Where/When: Starbucks locations; Friday all day
Why Go: In an effort to encourage everyone to switch from paper cups to reusable travel mugs on Earth Day, bring in your own travel mug and get free freshly brewed coffee at any Starbucks!
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Pricing: Free
Where/When: Crowne Plaza Hotel Oakland South-Union City; Friday at 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer will help present some 70 scholarships, worth approximately $55,000 to graduating seniors. Stanford University football coach David Shaw will be a special guest.
Pricing: $75, a portion of which is tax-deductible
Where/When: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center; Saturday April 23 and 30 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Come two Saturdays to learn about native plants and start your own seedlings to bring home. Adding California native plants in your yard will provide a habitat for native animals such as birds, lizards, and salamanders while reducing your water bill!
Pricing: $12
3RD ANNUAL INNER PEACE FESTIVAL
Where/When: The Pergola at Lake Merritt in Oakland; Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Don't miss out on your chance to contemplate the words of peace leaders, enjoy a walk in the labyrinth, meditate on the lakeside deck, enjoy a free bakery treat, contribute your prayers for peace or have your face painted!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Ayuh Yoga; Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Try a fun, active yoga practice with one of San Francisco's premiere yoga and fitness instructors.
Pricing: $40 for both days; $25 for one
You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.
