Friday, September 10

10:00 am

Hike

Hike: MacDonald Staging Area, Chabot Park, Oakland

This is a moderately difficult 3.5 mile hike with a long, gradual climb. Directions: From Hwy. 13, take the Redwood Rd. exit and go east (uphill) on Redwood Rd. 1.7 miles past Skyline Blvd. to the MacDonald Staging Area on the right. Wear hiking boots and bring a picnic lunch.

Tuesday, September 14

9:30-11:30am

Children’s Support League Introductory Meeting

Children’s Support League Introductory Meeting

Piedmont Community Center

Longing for more adult interaction? Want to give back to your community? The Children’s Support League of the East Bay (CSL) is for you! CSL is an all-volunteer organization of dedicated women who raise money to benefit local organizations that serve at-risk children. In April, CSL will hold its 23rd annual Heart of the Home Tour featuring five recently remodeled Piedmont and Oakland Homes. At this meeting, you’ll find out more about CSL and decide if you’d like to join this dynamic group of women.

Directions: Take Hwy. 13 to the Moraga Ave./Thornhill Dr. exit and travel north on Moraga Ave. 1.2 miles to Highland Ave. and turn left. Proceed 1/2 mile to the Piedmont Community Center at 711 Highland Ave. Park in the lot or on the street. RSVP to Membership Chair Denise Van Beek at dvbx2@yahoo.com or 925-980-1200.

Wednesday, September 15

6:30pm

Stroller Walk

Stroller Walk: Montclair Hills, Oakland

This is a flat, paved trail above Montclair Village.

Directions: From Hwy. 13, take the Thornhill Dr. exit and go south on Moraga Ave. to the light at Medau Pl. and turn left. Go two blocks to the dead end. Park on the street (meters until 8pm!) or in the garage at the top of LaSalle Ave. (one block south). and meet at the Medau Pl. dead end. Note: This walk will begin promptly at 6:30pm so we will be finished by dark.

Thursday, September 16

11:15am-12:00pm

Kindergym

Kindergym with Dawn Margolin, Oakland

Come play in a big space filled with slides, climbers, a large ball pit, boats, cars, music and more. The 45 minute class for children under 3 includes a structured 15 minute active circle time with songs, parachute play and bubbles.

Directions: From Berkeley, take Hwy. 80 to Hwy. 580 east to the Harrison/Oakland Ave. exit. Follow the “Oakland” sign, then get in the right lane. At the bottom of the exit, go straight through the intersection, which is Perry St. and quickly becomes MacArthur. Kindergym is in Temple Beth Abraham at 327 MacArthur. Walk up the driveway to the left of the stairs and enter the first door on the right at the top, with the baby gate across the doorway. Admission: $7/family/EBM members; $8/family/non-members. For more information, call 510-547-7726 or visit www.tbaoakland.org/kingergym .

Friday, September 17

10:00 am

Stroller Walk

Stroller Walk: Lafayette Reservoir

This is a fairly easy, 2.8 mile paved loop around the reservoir.

Directions: From Hwy. 24 in Lafayette, take the Acalanes Rd./Mt. Diablo Blvd. exit and go east 0.8 miles on Mt. Diablo Blvd. to the entrance of EBMUD’s Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area. Turn right and go 0,2 miles uphill and turn left to park. Bring lots of quarters for metered (2 hour maximum) parking or pay $6 (exact change only) for unlimited day parking. Meet at the west end of the parking lot by the restrooms. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a great playground after the walk.

Note: This walk will be led by EBM Kendra Yee, who can be reached at 925-336-0150.

Saturday, September 18

10:00am-2:00pm

Tracks to Trails

Tracks to Trails, Iron Horse Trail

Bring the family and join the East Bay Regional Park District and its partners on the Iron Horse Trail for “Walk, Run, Roll or Ride”. Energy stations will be available at a variety of spots on the Trail.

For complete details, visit www.ebparks.org or call 1- 888-EBPARKS.

Friday, September 24

10:00 am

Hike

Hike: Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland

We’ll hike a moderately difficult 4 mile loop with one steep climb.

Directions: From Hwy. 13, take the Joaquin Miller Rd./Lincoln Ave. exit and go east (uphill) on Joaquin Miller Rd. 0.8 miles to the second Sanborn Dr. at the Woodminster Amphitheater entrance. Park on Joaquin Miller Rd. and meet at the yellow gate by the Woodminster sign. Wear hiking boots and bring a picnic lunch.

Sunday, September 26

1:30pm

Moms Day Out

Moms Day Out: CAbi Fashion Shopping Party, Oakland

Have a glass of wine and some appetizers while you enjoy the convenience of shopping (without pressure or obligation to buy) in Lee Eisman’s home. CAbi consultant (and former EBM) Alex Murphy will present a style show featuring CAbi’s great new spring/summer wardrobe.

RSVP to 510-653-7867 or eastbaymom@aol.com by September 20th.

Monday, September 27

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Gymboree

Gymboree in El Cerrito Plaza

Enjoy 90 minutes of open play followed by songs and bubbles.

Directions: From Hwy. 80 eastbound, bear left on 80 at the 80/580 split and exit at Central Ave. Turn right at he end of the exit ramp, stay in the right lane and turn right onto Carlson. Follow Carlson into El Cerrito Plaza. Turn right at Longs and left at the end of the buildings. To the right of Trader Joe's, take the elevator to the 2nd floor of the mezzanine offices and proceed around the right to Suite 704. Admission is $4/child EBM members; $6/child non-members; free/adults.

Thursday, September 30

6:30-9:30pm

Infant & Child CPR Class

Infant & Child CPR Class, Oakland

Piedmont Gardens, 8th Floor, 110 41st St. at Piedmont Ave. Oakland

Do you know what to do if your child stops breathing or chokes on a piece of food? Has it been more than a year since you've taken a CPR class? Don't miss this opportunity to learn or refresh your skills! This private class for East Bay Moms will be taught by American Heart Association certified and licensed Emergency Medical Technician instructor Anna Griffin. The class includes demonstration and manikin practice in CPR, rescue breathing and the choking rescue for infants and children.

Class fee is $35/East Bay Moms members and $40 non-members PER PERSON. Spouses & caregivers are welcome; no children, please. Space is limited to 20 participants.

To register, mail a check (no credit cards) payable to: East Bay Moms, 6000 Contra Costa Road, Oakland, CA 94618. Please include your name(s), telephone number and email address.

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