The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation Presents the 15th Annual "Bowl Across the Bay"....
Published: November, 2005
The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation Presents the 15th Annual Bowl Across the Bay
Quite literally, it’s bowling for dollars. On the first two Saturdays in Nov., teams of volunteers, families and local businesses will bowl to raise money for kids fighting life-threatening illnesses. Nov. 5 at Seabowl Astrobowl, 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica and Nov. 12 at Danville Bowl, 200 Bone Court, Danville 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info, please visit: www.bowlacrossthebay.org (800) 464-9474 or Make-A-Wish Foundation’s website www.makewish.org
The Port of San Francisco presented its first-ever Cruise Ship Environmental Award to the "Crystal Harmony "
at Pier 35. The award was developed this year by the Port’s Cruise Terminal Environmental Advisory Committee (CTEAC) to acknowledge cruise ships for reducing air and water pollution while operating in San Francisco Bay.
Warden Johnston for Sale! $175,000 or Best Offer
Located in San Rafael, California at Lowrie Yacht Harbor. This boat is named for the first and founding warden of Alcatatraz, James A. Johnston. All inmates from 1945 to 1961 were transported on and off the island via the Warden Johnston, including such prisoners as Machine Gun Kelly and Robert Stroud (aka The Birdman). Serious and qualified buyers only send contact info to: warden@wardenjohnston.com. Visit: http://www.wardenjohnston.com
The Port of San Francisco presented its first-ever Cruise Ship Environmental Award to the Crystal Harmony
at Pier 35. The award was developed this year by the Port’s Cruise Terminal Environmental Advisory Committee (CTEAC) to acknowledge cruise ships for reducing air and water pollution while operating in San Francisco Bay.
Alameda Literati Book Faire 2005
A slate of local and celebrity authors and writers, panels of editors, songwriters, freelancers, agents and poets laureate, free writing workshops and a chance to meet and greet all the featured authors are just part of the day’s activities. All activities are free. Sat., Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Albert H. DeWitt O Club, 641 West Red Line Ave. Alameda Point (former Naval Base). www.alamedaliterati.org.
ART MATTERS series presents The Art of the Wine Label
Bob Nugent noted abstract artist and professor at Sonoma State University will lecture. Bob is the author of Imagery: Art for Wine, profiling a collection of over 150 labels compiled for the Benzinger family, Imagery Estates, Sonoma County. Nov. 10, 7-9 p.m. at Alameda Art Center 1701 Webster Street, Alameda.
Reservations recommended. Tickets: $8 members, $10 non-members. Please call (510) 748-7888 or e-mail muse@alamedaartcenter.org.
The new de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is open Tue.-Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Fri. until 8:45 p.m. Admission is $6-$10, free on the first Tue. each month; always free for children under 13. Parking available at The Music Concourse Garage seven days, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., and the UCSF Parking Garage. More info: (415) 863-3330, deyoungmuseum.org.
12th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
is being held November 6-10, 2005 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center and SBC Park. The 2005 theme is Enabling Choices in Transportation. For more information go to: www.itsworldcongress.org.
Rock n’ Roll by Ferry or Train to the Rolling Stones Concert
If you’ve got tickets to the Rolling Stones concert, Sun., Nov. 13 or Tue., Nov. 15, leave your car at home and cruise on one of the Ferries, or ride the Caltrain, to SBC Park. The ferries drop you right outside the door, and Caltrain is only a block away. Here’s how to ride:
Larkspur Ferry - Departs 4 p.m. and returns 30 minutes after the concert. Fare is $7 each way (no discounts). Children, five and under, ride free. Advance tickets at the Larkspur or San Francisco Ferry Terminals, or www.tickets.com. More info at www.goldengate.org, or (415) 923-2000.
Alameda/Oakland Ferry - Departs Oakland at 4:30 p.m. and Alameda at 4:50 p.m. Returns 30 minutes after the concert. Fare is $20 round trip (no discounts). Advance tickets at www.blueandgoldfleet.com or call (415) 705-5555. More info at www.eastbayferry.com or call (510) 522-3300.
Vallejo Bay Link Ferry - Departs 4:30 p.m. and returns 30 minutes after the concert. Fare is $20 round trip (no discounts). Advance tickets at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal or www.blueandgoldfleet.com. More info at (877) 64ferry.
Caltrain - Extra service times. Visit www.Caltrain.com, or call (800) 660-4287.
