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Anne Schrager July 23, 2021Updated: July 23, 2021, 2:30 pm
A bounce slide at the 2019 kids concert series at Courthouse Square in Redwood City. Fun activities for children are finally starting to spring up again as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. Photo: Joel Wade/courtesy of Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services
After rolling through the first half of summer, dipping our toes in the social waters and, for some, even venturing out of town, it feels like the right time to get back in step with local community offerings. Relish the re-emergence of live arts and performances, offered both indoors and outside; especially those tailor-made to entertain the little ones in the family.
Anne Schrager May 23, 2021
NASA special projects manager and retired Army Sgt. James Schwab lays a wreath at last year’s Memorial Day ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery. Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle 2020
Celebrated on the last Monday in May (this year, May 31) Memorial Day arrives with outdoor services and presentations to honor American soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. To mark the occasion, Bay Area organizations plan to host wreath-laying ceremonies, cemetery-side memorial services and more events to attend in person or to view online.
Along with the solemnity of the federal holiday, the three-day weekend in late spring is also full of opportunities to relax and enjoy as summer approaches.
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Anne Schrager February 26, 2021Updated: March 18, 2021, 7:17 am
Cynthia Ling Lee in “Blood Run” as part of the Deborah Slater Dance Theater Studio 210 Residency Performance. Photo: Diana Chen, Deborah Slater Dance Theater
The month of March is typically dedicated to honoring mighty women and shining a light on the impactful ways they have brought change and contributed to the improvement of equal rights through the ages.
Women’s History Month is celebrated across the U.S. and around the world and corresponds with International Women’s Day (March 8). Bay Area organizations plan to recognize the celebration with a variety of virtual performances, activities and lectures aimed at highlighting women’s and girls’ power all month long.