Family Fun in the Bay Area Aug 24-Sep 1, 2019

CelebrateFamily.us Family Fun in the Bay Area

Last Updated on August 27, 2019 by marian@celebrate-family.com

My list of featured family and kids friendly fun in the Bay area for Aug 24 – Sep 1, 2019, plus
In This Issue
Top 10: Your Favorite Events for the Next Week
13 Tips to Keep Cool this Weekend
$500 Fundraiser for High School Clubs/Sports
Auditions for Stanford Jazz Workshop: Middle and High School
Job Fairs for Security Positions at Chase Center SF
Attendance Awareness Video Contest | $1500 Prize
Cardinal Kids Day: Free Football Tix for Kids for August 31, 2019
Disney Halloween on Amazon
Educator Appreciation Day: Free Football Tix for August 31, 2019
Featured Events Aug 24-Sep 1, 2019

Family Fun in the Bay Area | Aug 24-Sep 1, 2019

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Top 10: Your Favorite Events for this Weekend

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13 Tips to Keep Cool this Weekend

1) The Tech Interactive (used to be called The Tech):
Take advantage of Open Access to get free admission to the galleries.2) Visit a new library. Get a new card, check out the movies online.3) Bring A Friend Discounts at CA Great America and Gilroy Gardens. Buy a season pass now and it is good for 2019 and 2020!

4) Terminator VR at Spaces (outside Century Theaters Oakridge Mall). Summer special discount prices!

5) VR Escape Room adventures at Get Off the Couch Games in Santa Clara.

6) Free sparking apple juice tasting at Martinelli’s.

7) Grab some free passes on Discover and Go.

8) Check the temp! Happy Hollow Zoo offers discount admission on hot days. Call for more info.

9) Great time to visit VillaSport in San Jose.  4 pools including 2 indoors and 2 outdoors.

10) Visit the new aquatic and fitness Center at San Jose State.  $10 for adults, $7 for kids.

11) If you haven’t yet, visit John’s Incredible Pizza in Newark. Great indoor fun. Kids 3-12 are $2.99 in August with coupon.

12) Use Groupon for discount tickets events and locations in the Bay area.

13) Visit Big Sur, take a walk in the Redwoods, visit a state park!
$500 Fundraiser for High School Clubs/Sports

Saturday Fundraiser at Lexus of Stevens Creek
Reserve your sport or club’s spot for the Saturday Fundraiser at Lexus of Steven’s Creek.
This isn’t your traditional car wash fundraiser! Lexus of Stevens Creek coordinates a monthly fundraiser at our Service Center. High school students work at our car wash station for 4 hours and in exchange, receives $500 for a club/sport team.
Auditions for Stanford Jazz Workshop: Middle and High School

Auditions for Fall Giant Steps Big Band programs and Miles Ahead band programs!

If you know a young musician in middle school or high school who would like to play jazz and learn to improvise after-school with some of the best young musicians in the community, please let them know about these fantastic programs.

Auditions will be held at Braun Music Center at Stanford University on the following dates and times:

Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Job Fairs for Security Positions at Chase Center SF

Chase Center SF via Business Insider
Allied Universal will host a series of hiring events for security professionals for the CHASE Center in San Francisco.
Qualified candidates are asked to bring their government issued ID and resume and must meet the following minimum requirements:
* High school diploma or equivalency
* Be at least 21 years old with valid driver’s license
* Successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug/alcohol test
* Display exceptional customer service and communication skills
* Computer skills to use technology at client sites

The open house hiring events include:

* August 24 -San Jose Union Hall at 1010 Ruff Drive, San Jose from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* August 26 and August 30 – Goodwill Career Center at 99 Kissling Street, San Francisco from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* August 27 and August 28 -Alameda Union Hall at 1650 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite #200, Alameda from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
* August 27 and August 28 -Mission Hiring Hall at 3080 16th Street, San Francisco  from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* August 29 – Open House from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mission Hiring Hall at 3080 16th Street,   and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Alameda Union Hall at 1650 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite #200, Alameda,.
Company benefits include medical and dental coverage, life insurance, 401(k) and bonus plans, holidays and more. Allied Universal is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
Attendance Awareness Video Contest | $1500 Prize

$1500 1st Prize

The Santa Clara County Office of Education in partnership with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office is sponsoring a video contest.

Every school in Santa Clara County is invited to participate.

>>> Create a short video (less than 4 minutes) on why being in school, on time, every day, matters to them.
>>> Be creative, message to their peers and let their perspective shine. Tell us how going to school every day benefits you.

Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:

  • elementary category
  • middle school
  • high school
Questions? Contact Deputy District Attorney Alisha Schoen, (408) 808-3766 or aschoen@dao.sccgov.org

First prize = $1,500
Second prize = $1,000
Third prize = $500
Deadline to enter: October 31, 2019

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Cardinal Kids Day:  Free Football Tix for Kids for August 31, 2019

Bay Area families are invited to enjoy free youth tickets when the Cardinal hosts Northwestern in its season opener on Saturday, August 31 at 1 PM. Up to (4) free youth tickets can be claimed with the purchase of a paid adult ticket. (Free youth admission is restricted to 8th grade and below per NCAA regulations.)

Pre-game activities will include including a petting zoo with a mini pony, rock climbing wall, bounce house, and a football themed inflatable.  In addition to these experiences, Fan Fest includes a face painter, inflatable games, cornhole, spike ball and DJ – should be fun for all!

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Educator Appreciation Day:  Free Football Tix for August 31, 2019

All California K-12 educators and administrators are invited to register for up to 4 complimentary tickets for Stanford football vs. Northwestern on Saturday, Aug. 31 as part of Educator Appreciation Day.

Click on the Find Out More button below and complete the form.   Once the form is completed, additional instructions will be sent to the email on file.
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EVENTS BY DATE

KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019 | Shoreline  | Sep 8,
Nick Jr. Live | San Jose CPA | September 27, 2019
Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party |  Oct 12-27
Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live | Oakland | Oct 15,
Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Live | San Jose | Oct 16,
Baby Shark Live | San Jose CPA | October 20, 2019
Peppa Pig: Peppa Pig’s Adventure |  November 16, 2019
Cirque du Soleil Amaluna | Nov 19 , 2019 – Jan 12, 2020
Pac-12 Football Championship Game | December 6,
Cirque Dreams Holidaze | San Jose Civic | Dec 11-12,
USS Potomac Santa Cruise | December 15 & 21, 2019
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker | Dec 19,
 My Little Pony Live! | June 26, 2020
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker | California Theater

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5.5′ Wide Airblown Mickey and Minnie w/Pumpkins Disney Halloween Inflatable

 

Disney Mickey Mouse Sparkling Pumpkin

 

Featured Events Aug 24 – Sept 1,  2019
Family Fun in the Bay Area | Aug 24-Sep 1, 2019

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8/24 ~ 12:30 p FWA
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8/24 ~ 5 p FBRR
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8/24 ~ 7 p Free – $25
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8/24 ~ 8:45 p FBRR
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8/25 ~ All Day FWC
8/25 ~ All Day Free
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8/25 ~ 11 a Free
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~~~ NEXT WEEK and BEYOND ~~~
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COST
8/26 ~ 3 p Free
8/27 ~ All Day $5
8/28 ~ 10 a $1
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8/30 ~ 10 a Free
8/30 ~ 11 a Free
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8/31 ~ All Day Free
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8/31 ~ 10 a Free
8/31 ~ 10:30 a $15
8/31 ~ 11 a Free
8/31 ~ 12:30 p FWA
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8/31 ~ 4 p $50 – $70
8/31 ~ 5 p Varies
8/31 ~ 5 p Free
8/31 ~ 5:30 p Free
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9/1 ~ 8 a Varies
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