New! Forest Home Farms Expanded Hours

Make plans to stop by the Farm and enjoy the beautiful setting and natural environment.
March through October - Open Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 11am – 5pm (Closed Sun through Tues*)
November through February - Open Fri & Sat 11am – 4pm (Closed Sun through Thurs*, Closed December 20 -January 2)
* Tours and programs may be scheduled by appointment during closed hours

Bring a picnic and take advantage of one of the many picnic tables. Plan extra time to:

• Take the Self-Guided Tour and learn about the history of the site
  
• Enjoy themed presentations and hands on activities between 11am-2pm on Saturdays
  
• Take a Glass House Museum tour with one of our docents at 2pm every Saturday ($5 fee, credit card only) No tour 12/5
  
• Visit the Tractor Barn and see restored antique tractors and engines.
  
• Visit the Gift Shoppe on Saturdays between 12-4pm (closed 12/19)

FREE Fun on the Farm Activities - Every Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm

October

October 17 – Oktoberfest
Join the San Ramon Historic Foundation for Oktoberfest! (Fee) Visit www.srhf.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

October 24 – Vintage Vehicles
The 1900's brought a switch from animal power to gasoline power. Trace the changes in automobiles and engines from the early days through the 1950's as you view hit-and-miss engines and antique cars and buses. There will also be tractor rides and a car-themed craft.

October 31 – Acorn Adventures Visit the oak trees of Forest Home Farms to see how big this year's acorn crop is, and discover clues at each stop that tell the story of acorns and all the animals that depend on them.

November

November 7 - Keeping Time
What time is it? Come see what is inside that keeps old-fashioned clocks and watches ticking. Collectors will be here to show off a variety of timepieces, and you can make your own paper sun dial.

November 14 – Horseshoes
Some old games were played with items found around the farm. Come see some real horseshoes and play the game of horseshoes. November 21 - Weaving and Wool What do you wear that is woven? Find out how a loom transforms yarn into fabric and see some wonderful woven creations. You can also take a look at the Farm's sheep with their thick wooly fleeces, hear some stories about wool and weaving, and make a craft.

November 28 – Beautiful Kernels of Corn
See the rainbow of colors in our bucket of shelled Indian corn and use some of it to create a colorful corn craft.

NEW! California Woman Suffrage 1870-1911 Exhibition at the Glass House Museum

September 21 - November 21
FREE* as part of a Glass House Museum Tour
The "California Woman Suffrage" exhibition was created to celebrate the success of women gaining full voting rights in California. Today many of us take voting for granted though women's right to vote in the United States came out of a long and often bitter battle. The first state-wide vote for women's suffrage in California came in 1896 when the women of the state asked Susan B. Anthony to organize their campaign. Despite their efforts, the amendment failed. However, by 1911 California suffragists finally succeeded in getting the Progressive Republicans to place suffrage on the October ballot. The "California Woman Suffrage" exhibition captures and celebrates the fight for the enfranchisement of women and their banding together for a common cause.
Sponsored by the San Ramon Historic Foundation
*The exhibition is included FREE as part of a Glass House Museum Tour. Glass House Museum Tours are $5 per person (age 3-up). Credit Card only.

Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery

(inside the San Ramon Community Center)
Open Studio Print Makers- Print Exhibit
October 1 – 29
You do not have to travel far to see wonderful works of art on a regular basis! Stop by the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Art Gallery located inside the San Ramon Community Center and enjoy a different gallery exhibit each month. The gallery is open regularly Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5pm. Call 973-3200 for evening & weekend hours. Artists' receptions are free and open to the public.

Bah Humbug! 5K Run & Walk

Saturday, December 5, 9:00am
San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon CA
Start the holiday season off with a healthy fun run or walk through San Ramon. Participants will receive a holiday long sleeved t-shirt and back by popular demand the famous 2015 Bah Humbug! ornament. This year's Bah Humbug! will be a chip timed race.

Costume Contest: Make sure to come dressed in costume and in the spirit of the run. Costume awards will be given for most Grinch-Like, Best Holiday Spirit, and Best Group Theme.

Spread Holiday Cheer: Runners are requested to bring a can of food to be donated to the Contra Costa County Food Bank to assist those in need during the holidays. Canned food donations will be collected near the registration table.

Awards: Medals are given to the first three finishers in each age division. The Mayor's Crown, which will award the lowest combined times of the 2015 Bah Humbug and 2016 Run San Ramon pre-registered 5k runner. The Mayor's Crown winner will be
recognized at the 2016 Run San Ramon.

Registration: $35 for online and postmarked registration by Saturday, November 29. Registration fees increase to $40 starting November 30th through race day. Preregistration family rate for 3 or more is $30 per person before November 30th. Must be immediate family only, and all entry forms must be submitted at the same time. Race day registration tables open 7:30am to 8:45am. Registration details will be available online at www.active.com search Bah Humbug! or on the City of San Ramon website. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.

Bedtime Theater - Featuring Daffy Dave & the Goofy-Spooky Halloween Magic Show

Friday, October 23 at 6:30pm
San Ramon Community Center
Tickets: $7 per person
Bedtime Theater is back! Bring your little one age 2-7 to a special concert planned just for them. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Milk and cookies will be served following the performance.   
The Daffy Dave Halloween Magic Show features spooky tricks that are performed with Daffy Dave's hilarious physical comedy and jokes for the whole family.  Whether it's an 18 inch needle magically going through a "ghost balloon" without it popping, a witch's magic wand appearing out of a flame or Daffy Dave juggling mini pumpkins, the audience will alternate from laughter to spooky wonder. Dave will be assisted by "magical helpers" which end up doing the magic much to chagrin of Daffy Dave and the outright belly laughs of the helpers and the entire audience. Each person must purchase a ticket. Purchase tickets online at www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com, or call the box office at 973-3343.

Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered Featuring Lady K & the Kings of Swing

Saturday, October 24th at 8:00pm
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center - 10550 Albion Road

Get your BOO on and shake your BOOty with Lady K and the Kings of Swing and Grammy-nominated vocalist Carla Helmbrecht, as you discover spooky Halloween Jazz music like you've never heard before! Whether you want to BOOgie on the dance floor or simply like to listen, this will be a frightful and funny evening of haunting love songs and music that will leave you smiling. A wonderful family-friendly event where children can discover the magic of live music! Come celebrate Halloween early. All Ages.

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Little Performers: Selections from A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids

Participants learn basic performance techniques with an emphasis on theatre games and specific songs and dances for the show. Then join the Young Performers on stage for final performances!
Classes start the week of 10/26 for this popular program. Reserve your space today- Monday (waitlist only), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes available.

Youth Hoops League

Grades: 1-12, Boys & Girls Divisions
Practices Begin: 11/30, Games: 1/9-2/27
League Fees:$159 (R/GO) / $199 (NR) – Includes Jersey

Youth Hoops Kindergarten League

Grade: K
Games/Practices: Sat 10/24 - 12/5 (No games 11/28)
Game Start Times: 8:00am-12:00pm
League Fee: $70(R/GO)/$88(N) – Includes Uniform
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Little Dribblers

The Little Dribblers classes are designed to introduce the sport of basketball and develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination through fun drills and games. These classes develop a youngster's knowledge and ability to participate in an age appropriate game of basketball! Classes start the week of September 14th. Ages 3-8

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To register online visit: www.SanRamonRecGuide.com

For questions and more information call: (925) 973-3200 or email parks@sanramon.ca.gov

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