The Voice of East Bay Living

This 10,000 sq ft. Gallery opened to the public on 1/31/16. http://bampfa.org/ It has a small amphitheater built with re-claimed pine trees made into seats,four study centers, a drop-in art center with free materials for all age groups 6-80, an outdoor viewing screen, a permanent collection of world culture objects dating back to 3,000 B.C. and on going lectures and movies. It is truly a treasure  for all the world to see. Sheila Sabine Senior Sales Associate, The Grubb Company ssabine@grubbco.com 

This festive event occurs the first Saturday of December every year. Public viewing areas for the lighted display are located at Jack London Square and Wind River Park in Alameda. This year, I watching this gala parade from the Alameda ferry. The ferry ride was free for anyone who also brought a donation for Toys for Tots. This is a wonderful, family friendly event. Make sure to check it out! Want to know more about Oakland, Alameda, or other neighborhoods in the Bay Area? Email me at ssabine@grubbco.com

This past Friday, I attended Friday Nights at OMCA and stopped by the Oakland Museum's Pan for Gold! exhibit that is currently open to the public. Great educational activity for the entire family!