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Thursday’s free Pez Museum in Burlingame

Ever wonder what happened to the Pez dispenser—that clever candy dispenser of yesteryear? The Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia will take...
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San Jose Museums 101: What is the Rosicrucian and why bother?

Do you want to see the King Tut Exhibit, now at the S.F. de Young Museum, but feel a bit deterred by the steep price of admission? I can honestly say...
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: free admission!

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The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is reminiscent of another era. Most of us today can’t imagine what a seaside theme park meant to the local...
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Festivals 101: Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 24 - 26

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Festival lovers, garlic lovers -- and food lovers alike -- visit the Silicon Valley each year to enjoy the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Will you too?...
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Canada sees huge decline in U.S. travelers: This just in!

The recession has hit most of us right where it hurts – in our creative summer vacation planning. Millions of U.S. folks have annually taken a...
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Festivals 101: 2nd Annual Petaluma Art and Equestrian Festival -- July 19th

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Petaluma, a thriving town just 45 minutes north of San Francisco along Highway 101, was once renowned for its reputation as the "Chicken Capital...
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Fun (free) things to do today: Sunday July 12

We are in the heart of the summer season, and the San Francisco Bay Area is buzzing with diverse and fun-filled...
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King Tut at San Francisco's de Young Museum: How to get discounted tickets

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Recently, I spoke to a friend who asked me, "How can I get a discount on King Tut tickets at the de Young?" I couldn't resist the challenge...
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Live country music in Elk Grove

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Just south of Sacramento is the fast-growing community of Elk Grove where "Old Town" keeps the "old...
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Segway your way: San Francisco Bay Area family adventure

Just what in the world is a Segway®? And why in the world is this popular new mode of transportation sweeping the Bay Area and beyond? It’s...
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