Published: June, 2005 There were some spectacular floral events in San Francisco that really got our attention this Spring: The Pacific Orchid Exposition; Bouquets to Art; and the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. At the Orchid Show in February, we were absolutely delighted with the bonus of a special wine-tasting happening right along with […]
Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT
Berkeley and Albany Residents Support Bringing Back Ferries by a 3-1 Margin
Published: June, 2005 On May 12, at a community workshop on ferries co-hosted by the Berkeley Waterfront and Transportation Commissions, the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority (WTA) announced the results of a recent public opinion survey. Favoring ferries by 76%, those surveyed in Berkeley and Albany said that they think the ferry is […]
Exploring in June
Published: June, 2005 World Environment Day June 4 & 5 World Environment Day in San Francisco is actually for five days, June 1-5, with city-wide festivities that include special events focusing on urban environmental issues. The Exploratorium gets into the act on June 4 and 5, with films on water (a pure element) and hands-on […]
Book Passage: Events, Classes and Activities
Published: May, 2005 Adam Fawer Sat., May 7, 2:00 pm Adam Fawer talks about his novel Improbable ($24.95). A compulsive gambler plagued by crippling epileptic seizures, David Caine is able to calculate the odds of any hand in the blink of an eye. Caine wins more than he loses, until the night he makes a […]
Master Mariners Benevolent Association Upcoming Events
Published: May, 2005 May 20th Sponsors Lunch St. Francis YC May 28th Annual Regatta Encinal YC June 25th Annual Meeting Corinthian YC June 26th Wooden Boat Show Tiburon July TBD River Rat Cruise Delta For more information call (415)364-1656 email mastermariners@yahoo.com or visit www.mastermariners.org
KFOG KABOOM! Fireworks Display San Francisco Bay
Published: May, 2005 Come join the Golden Gate Tall Ship Society for a romantic evening aboard the scow schooner Gaslight to view the spectacular KFOG Kaboom! Fireworks display. The KFOG Kaboom! Fireworks display is an annual San Francisco favorite event put on by radio station KGOG (104.5). The weather always cooperates and the desserts are […]
LEGENDS AND LORE
By Lisa Klassen Published: May, 2005 At the turn of the century, a ship’s crew didn’t have access to radar, radio, or any of the technology used today to safely navigate the course of a ship, map out coast lines, or determine obstacles in its path. Now, the Bay Area has one of the lowest […]
QUICK FACTS
Published: June, 2005 Courtesy of John Frawley, Aquarium of the bay The San Francisco Bay watershed constitutes an area that includes over 40 percent of California and extends into Oregon. Nearly 400 billion gallons of water flows through the Golden Gate Strait each day, due to the Pacific’s strong rising and falling tides. Great White […]
LUNCHTIME ADVENTURES
By Nancy Salcedo Published: May, 2005 The sun is shining, the brisk sea air is blowing, and you are feeling invigorated and filled with energy. Sitting inside to eat sounds like a waste of a beautiful day, doesn’t it? Why not pack a picnic lunch instead and go on a quick lunch-hour adventure? There’s a […]
LOCAL’S LOUNGE
Published: May, 2005 You’ve lived here for years and years, and still you come across little spots, streets, and sights you never knew existed. The Bay Area is amazingly abundant in captivating places of interest, which is partly what makes us love living here so much. The Local’s Lounge will be featuring spots each month […]