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ArchivesApril 2005 Stepping Softly on the Earth: Leave No TraceTraining ourselves in preventive measures More... 
OYSTERS
The story of the ‘O’ More... Earth Day Around the Bay: 2005Combine entertainment with environmentalism this April More... Farmers’ Market Round-upWhat’s ripe for the picking. More... At the ExploratoriumOctober Sky, Featuring Screenwriter Lewis Collick Sunday, April 17, McBean Theater at 1 p.m. Bottle Blaster Rocket Workshop Screening, Noon-1 p.m. More... From our Peninsula CorrespondentBair Island Blues By Sam Tolmasoff When you find yourself on the side of the majority, It is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain More... Pitfalls to Avoid from BoatU.S.The Internet can be a great tool to buy or sell a boat. However, sometimes its murky waters swirl with fraud, con artists, and scams. To help you avoid these unseen shoals, BoatU.S. Consumer Affairs has these tips to help online buyers and sellers protect themselves. More... Parisian and Colombo Breads Are Part of San Francisco’s HistoryMexican Riviera Cruise Sweepstakes is Offered Do you know what’s been around the Bay Area longer than the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, the Ferry Building, and Coit Tower? The answer is world-famous Colombo and Parisian sourdough French breads, both baked fresh daily in San Francisco and Oakland since the mid-1800s. More... Conversations with the Ferry BuildingThe Bay Crossings store in the Ferry Building sells ferry tickets and memorabilia and functions as the default information center. Those of us who work at the store have people come up all the time wanting to share feelings, stories, and reactions about the Ferry Building. More... Legends and LoreThe waterfront area of the Bay is filled with spots of interest…and infamy! Little wonder, as it was once known as the Barbary Coast, named after that nefarious North African coastline with a similar reputation of lawlessness and bawdy behavior around the turn of the century. More... 
No Squall for the Shipwright’s Ball
Hundreds braved the threat of storm to gather atop a 1948 Army Artillery Barge in the center of Sausalito’s waterfront Saturday night, March 21, and the clouds parted. The first annual Shipwright’s Ball, a benefit for a comrade in need, was attended by 250 people and raised enough money to help off-set the cost of the shipwright’s surgery. More... TRAVELER’S PASSAGESan Francisco is filled with such a teeming multitude of sights to see that it would truly take one years to explore every interesting nook and cranny. What Traveler’s Passage attempts to do is guide you to some not-to-be-missed experiences and show you ways to get a real taste of what makes the Bay Area so special. Here are hints on how to take a whirlwind tour of the highlights of San Francisco. More... April Specials at the Balboa TheaterOn February 27, Gary Meyer, impresario of San Francisco’s beloved Balboa Theater in San Francisco, outdid himself. He staged the theater’s 67th Birthday Bash in the afternoon, and had a first-ever Oscar telecast complete with costume contests in the evening. More... Horoscope: Romancing the BayAries Man: Your desire is an ultra feminine lady to balance out that uber masculinity of yours. Taurus, Pisces or Cancer women will do the trick Aries Woman:That men you’ve been seeking who is proud of your fiery, powerful, intelligent nature? It’s got to be Leo or Pisces, depending if you’re tired of being the one in control. More... 
Tick Tock on the Dock–Harnessing High Tech for Bay Area Ferry Customers
Pop artists Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers must have had public transit in mind when crooning, “The waiting is the hardest part.” Indeed, the experience of not knowing when your bus, train, or ferry will arrive can be quite stressful. But, ferry customers’ anxieties may soon be relieved thanks to new technology that the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority (WTA) plans to introduce with the help of other Bay Area ferry operators More... Dry Stack Marina Grand Opening Party April 23rdFinally! After six years in the making, Mariner Square Marina is opening the largest Dry Stack Facility in California. With a capacity of over 350 boats and 100 already signed up and awaiting the grand opening, we’re sure that this facility will fill up fast. More... Cruise Aboard a Tall ShipOpening Day on San Francisco Bay, April 24th, will feature a Bay Cruise aboard the Ka’iulani, an 85-foot wooden hull Schoone, offered by the Golden Gate Tall Ship Society. A light lunch and soft drinks will be served. More... 
Strictly Sail Pacific® 2005 Highlights
Wednesday, April 13, to Sunday, April 17, 2005, Jack London Square, Oakland More... Free Tours of St. Peter’s Chapel, Silent Auction, and Art Show on Mare Island’s Daffodil Tea WeekendSt. Peter’s Chapel will be open to the public free of charge 11:30am-12:30pm and 2:30-3:30pm Saturday, April 9, and Sunday, April 10. Since the U.S. Navy closed its naval shipyard in Vallejo in 1996, More... San Francisco Electric Tour First to Offer Guided Segway Tours of San FranciscoSan Francisco Electric Tour Company is the first and only company to offer tours of the San Francisco waterfront on the world’s first and only self-balancing electric transport mechanism, the Segway More... Hotel Vitale Opens to Applause and AcclaimThe foot of Market just got buffed even brighter. More... Pacific Powerboat Expo Offers Best Chance for Yacht Viewing!Every April, Jack London Square is the scene for the latest in power yachts big and small and a host of trailer boats for fishing, skiing, or just hanging out on the water. This year is no exception and the list of debuting boats at this event is longer than usual! The new Beneteau cruising trawler will been seen here first in Northern California, the Riviera 47 Convertible Sportfish More... |
