Free birthday activities - zip lines, cave rappels, climbing tower climbs, and guided cave tours- adventure!

On my next birthday, I want to experience an adventure at Cave and Mine Adventures in the California gold country.  Free activities are offered on your birthday, more information and details are on the website.  There are three caverns.   Black Chasm Cavern is in Volcano, CA, and is a National Natural Landmark.   California Cavern is a State Historic Landmark and is in Mountain Ranch, CA.  Moaning Cavern Park has a chamber large enough to hold the entire Statue of Liberty and is in Vallecito, CA.  When you bring in proof of your birthday on your actual birthday, you can participate in FREE birthday activities at each of the locations, including zip lines, cave rappels, climbing tower climbs, and guided cave tours.

Resources:

Cave & Mine Adventures

CaveAndMineAdventures.com

(866) 762-2837

4th of July at Costanoa Lodge, Pescadero, CA- concert and BBQ too!

The Costanoa Lodge in Pescadero, CA is an eco resort, and has "clamping" accommodations.  There is also a KOA resort on site.  Today, 4th of July, there is a Rock and Roo BBQ from 12 noon to 6 PM.

Resources:

Cotanoa Lodge
Pescadero, CA
1-877-262-7848
http://www.costanoa.com/

4th of July Rock & Roll BBQ from 12 noon to 6 PM

My husband's very favorite ice cream

My husband's current very favorite ice cream is Straus Family Creamery Super Premium Ice Cream Organic Mint Chocolate Chip or Cookies and Cream.  There really is a difference and it is worth the price difference.  Sometimes I also get the Straus Milk but it comes in glass containers and I dropped once once and it was quite a mess!

Resources:

Straus Family Creamery Organic Ice Cream

Lucille's Bar-B-Que, Smokehouse - Concord, CA

Lucille's is a  fun place to have have a meal or appetizers.  When you walk in there is jazz music playing, local southern art on the walls, comfortable furniture, and the staff are generally nice people.  If you don't have money or time for vacation, I recommend going to Lucille's, closing your eyes and imagining you are in the south at a local bar-b-que place.

Resources:

Lucille's Bar-B-Que
Smokehouse
www.lucillesbbq.com

Puerto Rican Restaurant in Marin, CA

Last night I was given a Puerto Rican Restourant to try called Sol Food.  It is in Marin and it is on the corner of 3rd and Lincoln in San Rafael.

KPFA Events with Writers - summer 2013

Last night I went to see the author of the book, Yes, Chef, A Memoir.

These are a few of the authors speaking this summer, hosted by the Public radio station, KPFA:

June 19th, Jonathon Alter, Wednesday, 7:30PM,  St. John's

July 25th, Rev. Byron Williams, 7:30 PM, Black Rep. Theatre

July 31st, Alice Walker,  7:30PM, 1st Congregational Church

August 19th, John Alter, 7:30PM, St. John's

September 28th, Diane Ravitch, 7:30PM, King Middle School

Tickets are available one month before the specific event through brown papertickets.com.

Resources:

KPFA Events with Writers
KPFA.org/events

USS Hornet History Mystery Tour - Alameda, CA - Tour the USS Hornet at Night! Hear stories of hauntings!

Tour the USS Hornet at night!  Is the USS Hornet really haunted?  Come and see for yourself!  Do you dare explore the USS Hornet and learn her history after hours.

This is a unique chance to tour the ship while she is illuminated in the red lights used for "night ops."  You'll go deep into the Hornet, where you'll also hear the stories behind the Hornet's legendary haunts.  Guests we'll receive a special tour of areas onboard the Hornet that have not yet been opened to the public or have been reported to host unseen visitors (ghosts!)

Resources:

USS Hornet
History Mystery Tours
$35. per person
Advance reservations required!
(510) 521- 8448 x 224
www.uss-hornet.org