The book promises to be an interesting read. Each guest received an autographed copy. Guests included Merv and Roz Morris, Buffett’s grandson Alex Rozek, San Mateo History Association President Mitch Postel and ABC sportscaster Ted Robinson, who performed emcee duties. The evening raised $75,000 for the two organizations. “During these very difficult times for most nonprofit safety net services providers such as Caminar, it was timely the Buffett family stepped up to help us. By no means have our financial challenges subsided, but this reception certainly helps,” Huggins said.
Rosewood Sand Hill to Host Team USA: Jan, 8, 2825 Sand Hill Road, Meet the chefs representing Team USA at the international cooking competition, the ballet dancewear paris Bocuse d’Or, Enjoy a meet and greet reception with culinary personalities and chefs while they cook up small bites, $175, http://bit.ly/2R8YgXP, Raise the Bay: In Her Voice: 7-10 p.m, Jan, 10, UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 University Ave., Berkeley, Highlighting female-identifying singer/songwriters and spoken-word artists in the Bay Area, $10, http://www.theuctheatre.org..
DUBLIN — The city is ready to welcome a massive green crowd on March 15 and 16, revelers ready to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The celebration has become a trademark for Dublin because of the city’s Irish heritage and because it attracts tens of thousands of attendees each year. Last year’s festival set a new high for attendance when 73,000 people showed up, said Stephanie Mein, the city’s recreation coordinator. “It’s just a great way for the community to come out and celebrate our significant Irish history,” she said. “This is our big one, our number one celebration (of the year).”.
Rocket Launchers! 3:30-5:30 p.m, Feb, 10, Youths ages 8-14 are invited to come and try the library’s compressed air rocket launcher, Register by Feb, 9, Free Homework Help: 4-6 p.m, ballet dancewear paris Mondays and Wednesdays, Kids and teens can get homework help in all subjects from responsible teen volunteers, To become a tutor, call Lynne Noone at 925-646-5455, Chess Club: 1:30-4:30 p.m, Feb, 15, Kids can learn how to play chess or sharpen their skills, Materials are provided, but participants can bring their own, Beginning instruction during the first hour..
Clayton Library Book Club: 7-9 p.m. on the second Mondays is open to interested adults. Sunny Solomon leads the discussion. The library is at 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton. Call 925-673-0659. Hours: 1-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Preschool Story Time: 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 17 (no sessions Dec. 5, 12). It is for children 3½-5 and features stories and songs. Movie Monday: 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Kids ages 5-11 are invited to watch a G- or PG-rated movie at the library.
