(10-03) 10:28 PDT SAN FRANCISCO --
City 5k and 10k Running Tours
Daily group running events through various neighborhoods including Pier 39, Ballpark/Waterfront, Union Square/Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge and more. See website for schedule. 7 and 9 a.m. daily. $25-$40. Ferry Building, S.F. www.cityrunningtours.com/sanfrancisco.html[1] .
Depression Across the Lifespan
Actor and playwright Brian Copeland[2] shares his personal experience with depression followed by a panel discussion by UCSF faculty on identifying and treating depression across the life span. 6:30-9:15 p.m. Oct. 10. Free. UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall Building, 600 16th St., S.F. (415) 476-7755. psych.ucsf.edu/events/depression2013.
Eating for Optimum Health
Dr. Daphne Miller[3] discusses her travels visiting traditional cooks and farmers worldwide to gain a unique perspective on how food and culture impact health and wellness. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free. S.F. Public Library West Portal Branch, 190 Lenox Way, S.F. (415) 355-2886. www.sfpl.org[4] .
Taste for the Cure: A Taste of Science
Lectures, panel discussions and demonstrations about breast cancer screening, prevention, and treatment and how a healthy diet can contribute to recovery.10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Free. (415) 476-6004. RSVP to www.tasteforthecure.eventbrite.com[5] .
Healthy Parks, Healthy People Stow Lake Trail Walk 10-12:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. Stow Lake, 50 Stow Lake Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F.(415) 831-2700. www.sfrecpark.org[6] .
Hike the Hills Hike the hills between Fairfield, Benicia, and Vallejo (known as the King-Swett Ranches) with naturalist Jim Walsh[7] . Take advantage of this opportunity as the King-Swett Ranches are otherwise closed to the public. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Free. Meet at the Park and Ride lot where McGary Road, Hiddenbrooke Pkwy. and American Canyon Road intersection, off Interstate 80, Vallejo. www.solanolandtrust.org[8] .
Hiking the Pacific Coast Trails with an Unlikely Pair
As they celebrate their new book "I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail," join Gail and Porter Storey of Boulder, Colo., as they share stories, photos and helpful tips (such as gear demos and food logistics) to inspire and inform your own big adventure. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. REI 213, Corte Madera Town Center[9] , Corte Madera. (415) 927-1938. www.rei.com/stores/corte-madera.html[10] .
Learn to Kayak
The class will introduce students to the basics of paddling a kayak in a mild setting and at a relaxed pace. Students will be taught about kayaks, paddles, gear and clothing before turning to launching and introduction to the basic paddle strokes. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. $70-$90. Pre-registration required. Richmond Marina near boat ramp, Richmond. www.rei.com/stores/concord.html[11] .
North Richmond Shoreline Festival
Live music, fishing hikes, bird watching, nature walks, pony rides. 11 a.m. Saturday. Free. Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond. (510) 562-7275. http://tinyurl.com/kj9udfe.[12]
Omies Fest
Yoga Festival with Jai Uttal, Cheb I Sabbah[13] , Kaminanda, Rising Appalachia and others; live music; art installation; Yoga instruction led by Stephanie Snyder[14] , Mark Morford[15] , Dina Amsterdam, Pradeep Teotia and many others. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.$30-$75. Treasure Island, 1 Avenue of the Palms, S.F. (415) 274-0660. www.omiesfest.com[16] .
Action Speaks Louder than Pink: Food for Thought
A healthy and delicious four-course meal prepared by Bay Area chefs Eric Tucker[17] of Millennium, Sascha Weiss[18] and Susanne Stampke of The Plant Café Organic, Chris Johnson[19] from Haven, and Charlie Ayers[20] from Calafia. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Action. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 10. $125; $1000 for a table of 8. SF80, 80 Missouri St., S.F. (415) 243-9301 Ext. 15. www.bcaction.org[21] .
Sleep Tight, All Night: An Integrative Approach to Better Sleep
A lecture and discussion with Dr. Bradley Jacobs[22] . 6:30 p.m. Tuesday . Free. Healing Arts Center[23] and Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito. (415) 339-2692. www.caallopoint.com/drbrad[24] .
Wine Country Rowing Classic
The eighth annual event with roughly 500 rowers in the Petaluma Marina. Spectators can watch at Shollenberger Park. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free for public viewing. petalumasmallcraftcenter.org/8th-annual-wine-country-rowing-classic-2013.
Yoga in the Redwoods
Hike the ancient redwood forest with a half-mile, leisurely, ranger-guided nature walk followed a yoga class led by Ann Agbayani[25] . Bring your mat and water. Dress in comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Entrance fee applies but yoga and guided nature walk are free. Meet at the Muir Woods Visitor Center.9:30-11:30 a.m. Wed. Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley. (415) 388-2596. www.parksconservancy.org[26] .
References
- ^ www.cityrunningtours.com/sanfrancisco.html (www.cityrunningtours.com)
- ^ Brian Copeland (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ Daphne Miller (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ www.sfpl.org (www.sfpl.org)
- ^ www.tasteforthecure.eventbrite.com (www.tasteforthecure.eventbrite.com)
- ^ www.sfrecpark.org (www.sfrecpark.org)
- ^ Jim Walsh (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ www.solanolandtrust.org (www.solanolandtrust.org)
- ^ Corte Madera Town Center (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ www.rei.com/stores/corte-madera.html (www.rei.com)
- ^ www.rei.com/stores/concord.html (www.rei.com)
- ^ http://tinyurl.com/kj9udfe. (tinyurl.com)
- ^ Cheb I Sabbah (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ Stephanie Snyder (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ Mark Morford (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ www.omiesfest.com (www.omiesfest.com)
- ^ Eric Tucker (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ Sascha Weiss (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ Chris Johnson (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ Charlie Ayers (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ www.bcaction.org (www.bcaction.org)
- ^ Bradley Jacobs (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ Arts Center (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ www.caallopoint.com/drbrad (www.caallopoint.com)
- ^ Ann Agbayani (www.sfgate.com)
- ^ www.parksconservancy.org (www.parksconservancy.org)
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