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Northern California Pirate Festival
Saturday, June 15, Sunday, June 1610am to 6pm
NorCalPirateFestival.com
Vallejo Waterfront
298 Mare Island Way (map)
North Bay
Featuring over 1200 costumed actors from British Naval officers to swimming mermaids, the annual Fathers Day Weekend event appeals to children and adults alike with four stages of continuous live music from acoustic maritime classics to pirate rock, rows of nautically inspired handcrafts, gourmet foods, micro brewed beers, a dedicated Children's Area, and a 360 degree pirate battle featuring tall ships, black powder cannons and invading sword fighters.
Adults: $10
Children under 12 FREE.
www.norcalpiratefestival.com
Writing and the Inner Life: Language as a Divining Rod
Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9California Institute of Integral Studies
1453 Mission St. (map)
San Francisco
$130/Weekend Day
$15/Friday Lecture
Most writers experience arid patches, when the well runs dry. Those are the times we need to go inside, find, and reconnect with what truly engages us. The aim of this conference is to support that process.
• Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D. discusses From Conception to Delivery: Giving Birth to a New Book from a Jungian analyst’s point of view. (Friday eve lecture.)
• Charlie Varon shares thoughts and techniques for writers to complete their deepest work with Say What You Mean Before You Die. (Saturday)
• Susan Griffin will speak about discovering, cultivating and refining authentic suspense with What Happens Next? The Inner Life of Suspense. (Saturday)
• Polly Campbell will look at incorporating big ideas like faith and compassion into a blog with Writing the Spiritual Blog. (Sunday)
• Amy Rennert will demystify the publishing process with Secrets of Getting Published Successfully. (Sunday)
• Lynne Kaufman, M.A. created and hosts the conference.
Click here to learn more!
Goodwill - Memorial Day Sale!
Monday, May 27Proceeds from our stores support local job training and placement programs.
Find a Goodwill store near you at
eastbaygoodwill.org
JFKU Summer Enrichment Series: Enrich Your Summer. Enrich Your Mind
June 24, 2013 to July 14, 2013800-696-5358
John F. Kennedy University
2956 San Pablo Ave. (map)
Berkeley-West
The Summer Enrichment series will be offered June 24 - July 14, 2013, and includes courses for academic or continuing education credit as well as workshops designed just for personal growth and enjoyment. Register by June 1 to receive an early registration discount on non-credit courses. Multi-workshop discounts also available.
Visit www.jfku.edu/summer for complete listings and registration details.
Leap into Summer by Learning Dance at the YWCA Berkeley!
Ongoingwww.ywca-berkeley.org
Enjoy learning dance and body conditioning at our YWCA's beautiful, spacious facility across from the UC Berkeley campus. Great stress relief and fun! Membership ($20/year) is optional. For beginners! No experience needed.
Affordable Classes! Additional $10 OFF for all class series if you are a member! EVERYONE WELCOME!
For more information, visit www.ywca-berkeley.org
7th Annual Oakland Indie Awards 2013
May 30, 6:30pm -10:30 pmKaiser Center Rooftop Garden
300 Lakeside Dr. (map)
Oakland-Downtown
Want To Get Involved?
Volunteer the day of, help out in the weeks ahead!
Click Here for Volunteer Form
Get your tickets! Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now for $10 each (includes all food and entertainment)
