tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30307153718585075322024-03-12T20:09:58.654-07:00Children's Day in Bernal Heights2009 Children's Day | Sunday, July 19 | 10a-2p | 500 MoultrieBHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030715371858507532.post-91751340241791125762009-07-05T23:05:00.000-07:002009-07-05T23:34:44.719-07:002009 Children's Day: The BasicsGet ready for our third annual Bernal Heights Children's Day! This year, the Bernal Heights Parents Club has teamed up with Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to co-sponsor the event. Thanks to our generous sponsors admission is FREE, but we will gladly accept donations toward the renovation of<a href="http://bernalheightsbranchlibrary.blogspot.com"> our neighborhood branch library</a>.<div><br /></div><div>The final schedule of performers will be posted next week. In the mean time, here's the answers to some FAQs:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">When and where is it?</span></span></div><div>Sunday, July 19, from 10a-2p, at the Bernal Heights recreation center (500 Moultrie). Fog or shine, the party will happen.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap; "><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=500+moultrie+94110&ie=UTF8&ll=37.747033,-122.411642&spn=0.016799,0.031714&z=14&iwloc=A&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=500+moultrie+94110&ie=UTF8&ll=37.747033,-122.411642&spn=0.016799,0.031714&z=14&iwloc=A&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small></span><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What's there to do?</span></span></div><div>The event is geared towards young children and their families, so we've focused on activities for kids ages 1-7 or so. We'll have awesome musical entertainment and storytelling at the main stage, and a quiet area with tumbling mats and tubes for the pre-walking set. There will be two jumpy houses, one for the bigger kids and one for toddlers. This year, we'll also feature movement activities and an animal show. You can also check out a book at the Bookmobile, say hi to our neighborhood police officers and fire fighters, get your face painted, or go fishing. Come find a costume in our dress-up area and learn more about the Bernal Heights Branch Library campaign. Sample some of the recipes in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Bernal Eats</span>. Check out the balloon art by Stephen Hollis, or make a masterpiece in sidewalk chalk. Or, just say hi to your neighbors and other parents in the Bernal Heights community.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're joining us for the first time with an infant, we will have a changing table and a quiet, private area for nursing.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What if I'm hungry?</span></span></div><div>We'll have <a href="http://www.topdoghotdogs.com/">TopDog of Berkele</a>y grilling up hot dogs (and veggie dogs too). Chips, juice, and coffee will also be available; food and drink will be priced from $1-$4. If that doesn't whet your palate, Good Life Grocery and the many tasty restaurants on Cortland Avenue are just steps away.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">How much does it cost?</span></span></div><div>Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, admission is free this year. We will be accepting donations towards the Bernal Heights Branch Library Neighborhood Campaign. Jumpy house rides are $2, or $5 for an unlimited ride wrist band. Our musicians and balloon artist appreciate any tips that come their way, too.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What are the rules?</span></span></div><div>No alcohol or glass bottles (except infant bottles) on site, please. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, without exception. No tantrums.</div>BHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030715371858507532.post-37294012655054836652009-06-30T11:02:00.000-07:002009-06-30T11:03:20.941-07:002009 Children's Day, Sunday July 19, 10-2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9a5Kvx0c4j5A5QwQ_TJPEGMv0Sg5EVerOf0yzalrZUhKAzMxWaDYHPxJtESUFcsnvfpjggT0vL38EEGBJzjo0TlSr6_NfRhEXp9WTUUe_yxO-Vboxt9F7vqUUQ8WNbO7DUwD06fIsBRp/s1600-h/BHCDposter-FIN.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9a5Kvx0c4j5A5QwQ_TJPEGMv0Sg5EVerOf0yzalrZUhKAzMxWaDYHPxJtESUFcsnvfpjggT0vL38EEGBJzjo0TlSr6_NfRhEXp9WTUUe_yxO-Vboxt9F7vqUUQ8WNbO7DUwD06fIsBRp/s400/BHCDposter-FIN.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353182663135578018" border="0" /></a>BHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030715371858507532.post-18373631039838993652008-04-20T23:30:00.000-07:002008-04-20T23:34:24.943-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg21okaQYz2JSoo_g31K80NgbrXMxYW7CnjSzmA_mGYM13MLkINwd8NBArnd5_aLFLHowEgXf96iuPLQxwNohfZUu2iwqq1m-myRvQPX-Z1Mxbtks7GuPhQjBS_-iakwx1KS6LjhV8Tnn_E/s1600-h/PetContest2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191583151411495810" style="FLOAT: left; 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If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up at: <a href="mailto:bhpchildrensday@gmail.com">bhpchildrensday@gmail.com</a>. If you have questions or suggestions, please email us there too.</div><br /><div></div><div>Finally, we'd like to sincerely thank the many local businesses that signed up as early event sponsors/ volunteers; without their generosity, it wouldn't happen. Please join us in thanking and patronizing:</div><br /><div>@Signs & Graphics</div><div>Architect Mason Kirby</div><div>Barefoot Books</div><div>Bernal Beast</div><div>Bernal Hill Realty</div><div>Bernal Yoga</div><div>Beth Zonderman Design</div><div>Chloe's Closet</div><div>Chuck's</div><div>Cole Hardware</div><div>Dan's Cleaners</div><div>Discount Club Liquors</div><div>Floorcraft</div><div>The Good Life Grocery</div><div>Heartfelt</div><div>Home Realty</div><div>It's Yoga Kids</div><div>James Maxwell@Coldwell Banker</div><div>Jessica Branson@Pacific Union</div><div>Leslie Bauer@Paragon Realty</div><div>Little Green Star</div><div>Maggie Mudd</div><div>Mark Garrison Construction</div><div>Mark Lindsell Architecture</div><div>Moonlight Cafe</div><div>MyGym</div><div>Nilda's Filipino Catering @Bernal Heights Produce</div><div>Progressive Grounds</div><div>Red Hill Books</div><div>Safeway</div><div>The Shagley Team</div><div>Stray Bar</div><div>Sundius Family</div><div>Sunset Scavenger</div><div>Tinderbox</div><div>Visual Presentation</div>BHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030715371858507532.post-61416198690304493332008-03-25T22:59:00.000-07:002008-04-05T16:31:34.146-07:00Save the Date!Sunday, May 4 <div>10am-2pm</div><div>Bernal Heights Recreation Center</div><div>500 Moultrie</div><div><br /></div><div>We are busy coordinating this year's event, open to suggestions and donations, and looking for volunteers!</div><div><br /></div><div>We were pleasantly surprised by the success of our first Children's Day last summer that included approximately 200 families and more than $700 raised for the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center's youth programs. This year, we anticipate even greater attendance and plan to again have musical entertainment, arts & crafts, games tables, a couple of jumpy houses, and local Cortland Street merchant participation. New this year, we'll have food vendor Top Dog, a dress up corner, and a pet photo contest. We plan to have a number of vehicles for the kids to check out, e.g. fire truck, police cruiser, digger, forklift as well as the Bernal Dads "Race Car". Lastly, proceeds from the event will be donated to the Bernal Heights Library restoration via Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. </div><div><br /></div><div>We hope that you will join us!</div>BHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030715371858507532.post-32521896310197006902007-06-02T08:56:00.000-07:002007-06-02T09:21:42.002-07:00Announcing Our Fabulous Lineup!Without any further ado, here's our final entertainment lineup for tomorrow's big event!<br /><br />ON THE BIG STAGE:<br />10 am - Musician Jim<br />10:15 - <a href="http://www.jonathanbayer.com/">Jonathan Bayer</a><br />10:55 - <a href="http://www.jamjamjam.com/">Charity Kahn</a>, Jam!Jam!Jam!<br />11:35 - <a href="http://www.elephantred.com/orange.html">Orange Sherbet</a><br />12:15 - Back 40 Bluegrass Band<br /><br />IN THE QUIET NOOK:<br />10:15 - <a href="http://www.dogearedbooks.com/redhill/index.htm">Red Hill Books</a> lapsit reading<br />11:15 - <a href="http://www.bernalyoga.com/">Bernal Yoga </a>sponsors Julie Russell, yoga for children<br />12:30 - <a href="http://www.ellenklages.com/">Ellen Klages</a>, local author<br /><br />OUT AND ABOUT:<br />2!2!2! Jumpy houses, one for little ones and one for bigger kids<br />Grow-a-Garden table, sponsored by <a href="http://www.flowercraftgc.com/">Flowercraft</a><br />Body Art table, sponsored by <a href="http://www.heartfeltsf.com/">Heartfelt</a><br />Crafts table, sponsored by <a href="http://www.precitaeyes.org/">Precita Eyes</a><br />Face Painting table, sponsored by <a href="http://www.plumorganics.com/">Plum Organics </a>and <a href="http://www.heatherforbes.com/">Heather Forbes</a><br />Giant Bubbles<br />Beanbag Toss with art by David House<br />Silly faces photo stand with art by David House<br />Balloon Art by Stephen Hollis<br /><a href="http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp">SFPD Squad Car</a><br /><a href="http://www.sfgov.org/site/fire_index.asp">SFFD Fire Truck</a><br />Child safety ID kits by the <a href="http://www.freemason.org/">Masons</a><br /><a href="http://www.friendsandfoundation.org/">Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center</a><a href="http://www.friendsandfoundation.org/"><br />Friends of the Public Library</a><br /><br />TO FILL THE BELLY<br />Potluck! With compostable flatware and plated sponsored by <a href="www.chloescloset.com/">Chloe's Closet</a><br />Donation Barrels for the <a href="http://www.sffoodbank.org/">SF Food Bank</a><br /><br />We can't wait to see you there! Remember, admission is $5 for the family, jumpy rides are $2, bring a dish to share and some food to donate, and something to drin k. No glass or booze -- this is a family-safe event! Any questions or are you dying to volunteer? email us at bhppchildrensday(at)gmail(dot)com.BHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030715371858507532.post-35010068838775360272007-05-22T22:20:00.000-07:002007-05-22T22:41:28.830-07:00Your kid oughta be in pictures!Today, we'd like to highlight a few sponsors who are helping out in creative ways, centered around food.<br /><br />Our face-painting booth will be sponsored and staffed by <a href="http://www.plumorganics.com">Plum Organics</a>, a mom-created company that sells frozen organic baby food (<a href="http://www.plumorganics.com/products_red_lentil_veggie.php">red lentil veggie</a>, anyone?). They'll be painting little fruits and veggies (and perhaps a tiger or two), and local photographer extraordinaire <a href="http://www.heatherforbes.com/">Heather Forbes</a> will be on hand to document the spectacle. This is an amazing opportunity to have a portrait by a noted photographer, so we hope you'll stop by the face-painting table for a closer look.<br /><br />Speaking of food, one of our favorite merchants on Cortland Street, <a href="http://www.chloescloset.com/">Chloe's Closet</a>, will be supporting our potluck by providing compostable GMO-free corn based utensils and biodegradable plates! We'll collect compost on site as a way of ensuring that our gathering has a minimal environmental impact. We're also minimizing waste by <span style="font-weight: bold;">not selling drinks</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">recycling</span> drink containers. Please remember to bring drinks in plastic or metal bottles (<span style="font-weight: bold;">no glass</span>), and remember that <span style="font-weight: bold;">alcohol is not welcome at this event,</span> no matter how badly you need that Bloody Mary 'cause your kid was teething all night long. <br /><br />In case your urban baby wonders where food comes from, the amazing staff at <a href="http://www.flowercraftgc.com/">Flowercraft </a>on Bayshore are donating seeds and planting supplies for a grow-a-seed table. It's a mess-free way to experience the textures, colors, and wonder of gardening.<br /><br />As you can see, we've gathered together a group of fabulous businesses to help this event happen. Please keep them in mind the next time you're buying baby food, or kid's books/clothes, or garden supplies, or professional photography services.<br /><br />Check this space often to find out about the neighbors and businesses working together to make Children's Day a success.BHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030715371858507532.post-21219380610100913012007-05-15T23:53:00.000-07:002007-05-16T00:06:58.002-07:00Join us for BHP Children's Day!<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Welcome to the BHP Children's Day blog! <br /><br />A group of neighborhood parents has been busy pulling together a great series of performers and volunteers for our celebration.<br /><br /></span></span><img src="http://www.evite.com/gtimages/E/Z/Q/EZQWSAWUAZUQJPSAAOFE.jpg" height="432" width="275" /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br />First, mark your calendars:<br />- Sunday, June 3<br />- 10 am until 2 pm<br />- at the Rec Center behind the library<br /><br />Next, plan on bringing the following:<br />- $5 for the whole family. Profits are being donated to the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, to benefit their youth programs.<br />- $2 per jumpy ride<br />- a nonperishable food item for the SF Food Bank<br />- a potluck item, according to your last name. A-F brings salads, G-L brings mains, M-S brings sides, and T-Z brings desserts.<br />- nonalcoholic drinks, no glass containers<br /><br />And finally, get ready to enjoy an amazing slate of performers and activities, including:<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;font-family:verdana,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;">o Charity Kahn, JAMBand leader<br />o Orange Sherbet, local musicians<br />o Jonathan Bayer, local children's educator and musician<br />o Jim the Musician<br />o Back 40 blue grass band<br />o Face painting and tattoos sponsored by Heartfelt<br />o Toddler yoga class by Bernal Yoga<br />o Make-a-Garden table sponsored by Flowercraft<br />o Ellen Klages, local author<br />o A fire truck, police cruiser and child safety ID kits<br />o Jumpy houses (that's right, plural!)<br />and more TBA ...<br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black;"><a href="mailto:bhpchildrensday@gmail.com"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></a><br />If you can volunteer, please email bhpchildrensday(at)gmail(dot)com -- we definitely need assistance before, during, and after the event!<br /><br />Many thanks to <span style="color:#007300;"><a href="http://www.bethzonderman.com/">www.bethzonderman.com</a> <span style="color:#000000;">for the event poster design!</span></span></span></span>BHP Children's Day Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06015227316681422142noreply@blogger.com0