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Weekend Planner: Hundreds of Artists, Book Sale, Festival to Help Sheriff's Youth Programs
Want something fun to do this weekend? Check out our calendar of local and regional events.
If you love books you'll want to check out The Burlingame Library Foundation's Patio Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 on the patio at the Main Library, 480 Primrose Road. For details, call 650-558-7400.
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Get exercise and fresh air while shopping outdoors for locally-grown veggies, fruits, flowers and more from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at The Fresh Market along Burlingame Avenue at Park Road, Burlingame. Admission is free.
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Just For Kicks will perform a program of classic rock tunes at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at San Bruno City Park Rotary Pavilion, 251 City Park Way. The San Bruno Chamber of Commerce will be selling wine at the event. Admission is free. For details, call 650-616-7180.
Stop by and shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked good, flowers and plants from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 in City of Millbrae Parking Lot on Broadway between La Cruz and Victoria avenues. Admission is free. For details, call 650-697-7324.
California State Senator Jim Beall is hosting a volunteer committee to help clean the banks of Los Gatos Creek through Campbell from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Volunteers should plan to arrive by 8:45 a.m. to register at Campbell Park between Gilman and Campbell avenues. For details, call Frances Herbert at 408-558-1295.
More than 300 artisans offering a multitude of crafts from jewelry, sculptures and paintings will highlight the 32nd Annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 along University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto. Other attractions include a Kids’ Art Studio, various street artists, and numerous gourmet food vendors. Admission is free. For details, call 650-324-3121.
The 12th Annual Sheriff’s Office of San Mateo North Fair Oaks Community Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 along Middlefield Road, between First and Fifth avenues, Redwood City. The free event will include live music and dance, a parade, children’s activities and food booths. Proceeds benefit San Mateo County Sheriff’s Youth Programs. For details, call 650-368-2497.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO FARMERS MARKET
Look for a wide selection of locally-grown fresh seasonal vegetables, eggs, baked goods and other foods at the South San Francisco Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Orange Memorial Park, on Orange Avenue at Tennis Drive. Admission is free.
Stop on by for fresh produce from local growers and while you’re there check out offerings from local craft vendors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 outdoors along Campbell Avenue in downtown Campbell. Admission is free. For details, call 408-745-7100.
Fresh seasonal vegetables, eggs, and other foods can be found at the San Bruno Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 on San Mateo Avenue between Jenevein and Sylvan avenues. Admission is free. For details call 650-588-0180 or visit the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce website.
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