Forest Home Farms Historic Park

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

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

January 9 – Calling Cards
Learn about the history of calling cards, what they were for, different signs and meanings, and make your own calling card to take home.

January 16 – Winter Game Day
Come by the farm to play some old fashioned games inside the walnut barn. Learn about and play some games that were popular with children over 100 years ago.

January 23 - Chicken Tales
Meet the chickens that live on the farm, learn how they provided for pioneer families and how people are bringing farming to their home with backyard chickens. Make a chicken craft to take home.

January 30 - Groundhog Day:
Is it Spring yet? Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom. Make a groundhog craft to take home.

March 12, 2016

Vicki Lawrence & Mama:

A Two Woman Show

Showtime: 8:00pm
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

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Vicki Lawrence, best known for her Emmy Award-winning work on the long-running "The Carol Burnett Show," will present her "two-woman" act entitled: Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show! Vicki Lawrence spent 11 years with Carol Burnett, earning one Emmy Award and five nominations. She received a gold record as a recording artist for her hit single, "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" and later went on to star in her own TV series, "Mama's Family." Lawrence's many stage credits include productions of Carousel; Send Me No Flowers; No, No, Nanette; My Fat Friend; Chapter Two; Twigs; Hello, Dolly!; Special Occasions; I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on The Road; and Annie Get Your Gun. Her autobiography is entitled "Vicki!: The True Life Adventures of Miss Fireball."

Limited VIP seating available for this show. Contact the Box Office for more information 925.973.3343.

January 8, 2016

Friday Foreign Film Series

The Bicycle Thief

Showtime: 7:00pm
Front Row Theater

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January 10, 2016

Monkey See Monkey Do...

Family Friendly Improv!

Showtime: 2:00pm
Front Row Theater

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January 15-17, 2016

A Year With Frog and Toad, Kids

Presented by: Bay Area Children's Theatre

Education Program

Showtimes:
Friday at 7:00pm
Saturday at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm
Sunday at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm

Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

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January 22-24, 2016

Tales of Olympus, Jr

Presented by: Bay Area Children's Theatre Education Program

Showtimes:
Friday at 7:00pm
Saturday at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

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January 25, 2016

San Ramon Youth Symphony Concerts

Showtime: 8:00pm
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

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January 29, 2016

Bedtime Theater

Outer Space Musical Adventure Show

Featuring: Peter Apel & Fred Pinsocket

Showtime: 6:30pm
San Ramon Community Center at Central Park

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Looking for a Part Time Job?

The Parks & Community Services Department is currently accepting applications for Recreation Leaders for Sports, Lifeguards, Asst. Pool Managers, Pool Managers, Swim Instructors.

>> Click Here for Current Opportunities

A perfect first dance class with mommy! Young dancers will learn how to use movement as self expression, while developing motor, social and coordination skills. This parent participation class includes: creative dance movement, memory games, scarf dancing, exploration with musical instruments and obstacle courses.

A variety of Preschool age enrichment classes are held throughout the week at multiple sites in San Ramon.  From KinderBOTS to Little Lits to Kindermusik and more, there is truly something for everyone!  For more information on the preschool programs, Click Here.

City Of San Ramon Winter  After School Enrichment Classes

Are you looking for something for your kids to do after school? San Ramon offers classes at all school locations right after school. Please select the school site you're interested in and see what is available.  Register today for a variety of classes!

Children who take after school programs over the course of their life time consistently improved test scores in school, have better than average social skills, and tend to participate in less mischievous activities. After School Enrichment programs have a proven benefit for your children, your family, and the community that we all live in.

Please select an elementary school to view available winter classes at your child's school site.
Bollinger Canyon
Country Club
Coyote Creek
Golden View
Hidden Hills
Live Oak
Montevideo
Neil Armstrong
Quail Run
Twin Creeks
Walt Disney
After School Website

Participating in the Daddy Daughter Dance is a special opportunity for Fathers and their daughters to spend quality time together while learning a dance to be performed on stage at Miss Christie's Annual Dance Recital at the Dougherty Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals are once a month, starting in January for one hour, plus a dress rehearsal on stage. Choreography will be simple so anyone can learn it and still have fun! Participants are required to be concurrently enrolled in one of Miss Christie's regular dance classes. Granddads, Uncles, Big Brothers, Cousins, or Guardians who are 18 or older are invited to perform. Recital is June 11th. Price listed is per daughter; only daughters need to get officially registered.

Do your kids love to move to the beat of the music? Participants will have fun while learning Bollywood dance styles, all while getting healthy and developing a lifelong habit of exercising. In addition to Bollywood Dance, we will also incorporate Classical Indian Dance steps. Be it staying in touch with your own culture or exploring a new culture, this class will give your kids plenty to learn and exhibit. Moves will be low impact, age appropriate, easy to learn and be filled with fun. Participant's confidence, stage presence and social skills will improve with class culminating with a small performance for friends and family.

Bring your dreams of being a pop star to life by learning songs and dance moves to the music of Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, One Direction, Ariana Grande and much more! Elements of Jazz and hip-hop dance will be taught along with an upbeat pop star dance routine. There will be a final performance for friends and family on the last day of class. Jazz shoes are required.

Learn drumming today! Instructor John Waller teaches hand drumming, drum basics, African drumming and more all over the Bay Area. He provides all the drums for class so participants do not need to purchase their own. Come feel the beat!

This popular style of drawing is very dramatic with lots of engaging characters involved in a variety of adventures. You will learn the basics, using existing characters and the techniques needed to create your own!

Learn to turn simple shapes into masterpieces! The basic principles of hand building, sculpting and glazing will be taught.New and unique creations will be explored in each class.

Join this fun-filled musical theatre class and learn singing, acting and dancing. Skill building, stage confidence, and focus on the ensemble will be emphasized. Final dress rehearsal and performances take place at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes available.

Designed to introduce the sport of basketball and develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination through fun drills and games. Young hoopsters will learn the fundamentals of bouncing, catching, and shooting. Low hoops and small basketballs will be used.

Designed to introduce the sport of basketball and develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination through fun drills and games. Young hoopsters will learn the fundamentals of bouncing, catching, and shooting. Low hoops and small basketballs will be used.

This class develops a youngster's knowledge and ability to participate in an age appropriate game of basketball! Building upon skills learned from Dribblers I, children will be introduced to Man to Man and Zone defense basics. With scrimmages held each class, this will be a great introduction to our Youth Hoops program and its rules.

This class develops a hoopster's knowledge and ability to participate in an age appropriate game of basketball! Children will be introduced to defensive and offensive skills and concepts. 3 on 3 and 5 on 5 scrimmages each class will introduce the flow and excitement of a real basketball game!

Youth FLAG football provides the opportunity for kids and families to become involved in football through participation early in life. It also helps develop the first phase of player and coach development by teaching football skills at the earliest age. The league uses volunteer coaches and encourages the involvement of parents. The emphasis of the league is on fundamental skill development, every player participating, and having FUN! Teams will have training camps the first two weeks; games will start on the third week of the league. Once games start, practices will be held for the first 45 minutes with the game following at the top of the hour. All participants will receive a reversible jersey. All participants must attend the mandatory skills clinic. This will help determine team placement. League packets will be emailed on March 23. Registration Deadline is Thursday, March 3. Last day to request a refund: Friday, February 26. More information can be found at http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/Parks/programs/sports/youthleagues.htm

A Flash Mob is a spontaneous public dance performance that appears seemingly out of nowhere! This class is open to all who want to dance and perform regardless of prior dance experience. Be a member of a great dance flash mob! You will learn fun, simple choreography and perform Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) at a San Ramon location (to be disclosed at first class). Join other members of the community and have a blast! No dance experience necessary. Children under 13 years old must sign up with an adult to participate. Fun Family participation is encouraged! Children, Adults and Seniors all welcome! Choose 4 rehearsals to attend based on your schedule - Fridays or Saturdays or a combination of both. 

Continue your journey into the Japanese art of anime/manga taking your characters and stories to the next level. This class will focus on element of graphic design, character and creature development & basic anatomy.

Learn the basic skills of improvisation in a fun and supportive environment. We will learn about timing, building character, story structure, and more improv games than you can shake a stick at!

Perform improv in a fun and imaginative space. You'll make improv 'movies' and form teams for competition play! Practice all of the things you learned at your school or wanted to learn.

NEW: Enhancing Financial Literacy for Youth

This financial education program is designed to help young people further develop their financial knowledge on age appropriate topics such as saving for short and long term goals, basic budgeting income and expenses, understanding credit and debt, earning and compound interest, and the ABC's of the stock market. By the end of the class students will have identified a financial goal and created a plan for achieving it. Parents can register and attend with their student at a special rate!
Grades: 6 - 9
1 Class   Student $25(R/GO)/$32(N) or Student with Parent $30(R/GO)/$38(N)
Dougherty Station Community Center
Wed 2/24 4pm-5:30pm Act# 98068
Community Center at Central Park
Thur 3/10 4pm-5:30pm Act# 98069

Babysitting for Beginners

The class you have been looking for to develop all the skills needed to be a trusted and responsible babysitter.  Learn about child development, meal and bedtime strategies, discipline, how to get jobs, and ways to make babysitting fun for you and the kids.  Basic first aid, general safety, and what to do in an emergency will also be covered. Students should bring a snack, lunch and water bottle to class.
Community Center at Central Park
Sat 1/23 9am-2:30pm $48 Act# 97566

Future Leaders & Recreation Leaders in Training Program

Put your free time to use this summer and learn the skills to work a summer job for San Ramon. Attend a six week training session and earn three weeks of valuable work experience in San Ramon camp programs. This program will allow participants hands on experience assisting Recreation Leaders in a summer camp program.  Participants will be responsible for meeting at designated sites and will be given a weekly schedule. Participants are required to attend all six classes to be eligible as a camp volunteer.  All eligible volunteers will be required to volunteer for three separate weeks of summer camps during the summer break in order to complete the program.  Participants will receive a work shirt upon completion of classes and recommendation for future employment based on performance at summer camps. Volunteer shifts will be available for sign up at the first class. Opportunities to assist with special needs participants at the camps will be available throughout summer if interested.
6 Classes $199(R/GO)/$249(N)
Community Center at Central Park
Wed 4/20 - 5/25 4:00pm- 5:30pm
Ages 13-16: Volunteer at Nature Camp and Camp Central Act #97571
Ages 16-18: Volunteer at Middle School Camps Act #97614

Middle School Spring Break Camps

Take both camps together for a full day of fun!

SAN RAMON COMMUNITY CENTER AT CENTRAL PARK

Let's Get Cooking Spring Break Camp

Instructor: Tess Reyes
In this class students will learn the importance of balanced meals and kitchen safety and clean up.  The class will feature different types of cuisine.  Explore and eat your way through the world with delicacies from Latin America, Italy, China, Greece (the country not greasy food) and Brazil.  We will learn their customs and cultures as we cook.  Campers will take home their own cook book at the end of the course. Campers should bring an apron and snack to camp.
Grades 6 - 8
5 Classes $245(R/GO)/$308(N)
Community Center at Central Park
Mon-Fri 4/4 - 4/8 9:00am-12:00pm Act #98067
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Robotics with NXT: SpaceBots

Instructor: Tiny Techs Staff
Construct and program different models inspired by space! Drive the Rover, build R2D2Bot and program WallEBot to move and pick up objects in its path, Learn all about the various sensors, how to program multiple motors and play around with gears in this fun beyond the millennium camp! No experience needed. Small groups, trained instructors and our own SpaceMats!
Grades 6 - 8
5 Classes $225(R/GO)/$282(N)
Community Center at Central Park
Mon-Fri 4/4 - 4/8 12:30pm- 4:00pm Act #98130
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Continue working on your improv skills with this class. More characters, more games, more stories and more fun! Get deeper into your improv journey and learn story structure and long form improv.

Register Now for Adult Winter Fitness and Dance Programs in San Ramon

Are you looking to get back in shape, learn how to dance, study a new art form? If you said yes, then San Ramon has a variety of programs and activities that can serve your needs at one of our conveniently located Community Centers. Look below and sign up for the program that you want to take!

San Ramon's Active Membership for Fitness and Dance Classes
The Parks and Community Services Department is excited to announce a new fitness drop-in payment system. The new system will allow you flexibility to take a variety of classes without having to register for a full session. Attend the class you want when you want!
*    Participants can register for the full session of a class or choose the drop-in membership option.
*    An Active Membership is ideal if your schedule fluctuates or you enjoy taking a variety of fitness classes.

Active Membership Passes may be used for all fitness classes in the drop-in category. Once you decide to use the drop-in option, load your membership card. The more passes you purchase the more you save! Visit our website www.SanRamon.ca.gov/parks for more information! Passes are valid for one year from date of purchase.

Benefits:
One Pass for Fitness classes • Flexible to your schedule • Load Your Pass Card Online in Advance for Convenience

Winter Fitness and Dance Classes

Restorative Yoga
Community Center at Central Park
6 Classes $72(R/GO)/$89(N)
Wed 1/13-2/17  7:00pm-8:00pm
Act #97551

Guided Meditation and Relaxation
Community Center at Central Park
6 Classes $72(R/GO)/$89(N)
Wed 1/13-2/17  5:45pm-6:45pm
Act #97558

Community Center at Central Park
5 Classes $60(R/GO)/$75(N)
Mon 1/11-2/22  5:45pm-6:45pm
Act #98107

T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Dougherty Station Community Center
9 Classes $108(R/GO)/$135(N)
Mondays 1/11- 3/21 7:30pm-8:45pm
Act #98017

Dance Fusion
Dougherty Valley Preforming Arts Center
5 Classes $60(R/GO)/$75(N) JATS Dance Company Member $30
Mon 1/4-2/8  7:30pm-8:30pm
Act #97464

Dougherty Valley Preforming Arts Center
6 Classes $72(R/GO)/$90(N) JATS Dance Company Member $36
Mon 1/7-2/11  7:30pm-8:30pm
Act #97466

Ballet-Beginning II
Dougherty Valley Preforming Arts Center
5 Classes $60(R/GO)/$75(N) JATS Dance Company Member $30
Mon 1/4-2/8  6:30pm-7:30pm
Act #97472

Dougherty Valley Preforming Arts Center
6 Classes $72(R/GO)/$90(N) JATS Dance Company Member $36
Thurs 1/7-2/11  6:30pm-7:30pm
Act #97474

Pilates Evenings
Community Center at Central Park
6 Classes $72(R/GO)/$90(N)
Tue 1/12-2/16  6:00pm-7:00pm
Act #97509

Pilates Morning
Community Center at Central Park
6 Classes $72(R/GO)/$90(N)
Wed 1/13-2/17  10:00am-11:00am
Act #97512

Pilates Barre Sculpt
Central Park Community Center
3 Classes $36(R/GO)/$45(N)
Mon 1/25-2/8 10:00am-11:00am
Act #97503

Alcosta Senior & Community Center
6 Classes $72(R/GO)/$90(N)
Mon 1/13-2/17 6:30pm-7:30pm
Act #97506

Zumba!® Join the Party!
Alcosta Senior & Community Center
7 Classes $84(R/GO)/$105(N)
Sat 1/9-2/20 9:15am-10:15am
Act #97516

Zumba
San Ramon Community Center
8 Classes $80(R/GO)/$99(N)
Tuesday  1/19-3/8 7:00pm-8:00pm
Act #97419

Bombay Jam
Dougherty Station Community Center
4 Classes $40(R/GO)/$50(N)
Tue 1/5-1/26  7:00pm-8:00pm
Act #97714

Dougherty Station Community Center
4 Classes $40(R/GO)/$50(N)
Sat 1/9-1/30  9:00am-10:00am
Act #97719

Zumba Gold
Alcosta Senior & Community Center
4 Classes $32(R/GO)/$39(N)
Wed 1/6-1/27  9:00am-10:00am
Act #97724

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