San Francisco Bay Area golfers interested in hitting the links have an opportunity to tee it up and contribute to a great local children's cause.      The Marin Advocates for Children organization and the Marin Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) will be sponsoring their 3rd Annual Golf Tourament in Marin County which will help raise much needed funds for a fabulous cause which can make a significant difference in a child's life.

For more than 10 years, the not-for-profit Marin Advocates for Children Organization has helped provide a voice for kids who have experienced child neglect or abuse.     From prevention to intervention, the programs offered by the Marin Advocates for Children have helped countless kids find a safe and permanent home to… Read Full Post

Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual food and wine festival in San Rafael, California.   Celebrating the best of local restaurants, Bay Area wineries, and local artists, the San Rafael Food and Wine Festival is a family-friendly event open to the public and will feature:

• More than 25 local restaurants and boutique wineries,
• Over 25 Artists and Craftsmen from Art Works Downtown who will be showcasing their finished work and also providing a hands-on demonstration of their artistic process,
• Live Music from local musicians The Courtney Janes and the Sanford Barnett Trio,
• Cooking demonstration from top Bay Area Chefs,  

Admission to the San Rafael Food and Wine Festival is free however there is a nominal fee for attendees that wish…

Want free advice on making your home more energy efficient?  While searching online for ideas and tips can be a worthwhile endeavor, the California Youth Energy Service Program is providing residents of both Marin County and the San Francisco East Bay with an opportunity to schedule a FREE onsite energy audit for households in our area.

In addition to receiving advice on making your home more energy efficient and learning about renewable technology options, this wonderful program provides Bay Area youth with first-hand job development experience.       The program employs trained energy specialists ages 15 to 22 who can inspect your home and provide you with some great ideas on making your property more environmentally friendly and also reduce your…

We just listed an incredible midcentury modern home in the San Francisco East Bay that should not be missed by enthusiasts of modern or midcentury modern residential architecture.  This hip and sophisticated midcentury modern home in Fremont California features the best of indoor/outdoor living!

California Modern Home

Designed by architect J. Canavan and thoughtfully updated by its current owners, this 4 Bedroom / 2 Bath property features an open and airy floor plan with an abundance of natural light.  This property features numerous upgrades including a modernist kitchen with CeasarStone countertops and high-end appliances (Dacor, Zephyr range hood), updated bathrooms, and modern landscaping throughout the private central courtyard and spacious…

Devotees of the the mid-century modern design aestheic often refer to the publication Atomic Ranch as their bible for good, timeless design.   Published quarterly, the magazine serves as an inspirational guidebook for everything mid-century modern, from art to architecture.

Atomic Ranch, Summer 2008 Issue

In the most recent issue of Atomic Ranch Magazine (Summer 2008), there are feature stories on mid-century modern homes and select mid-century modern housing tracts in Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, as well as California.  The lead story is about an Eichler home in the San Francisco Bay Area that had been meticulously restored to it's original splendor by its design-concious owners.   

In the Summer 2008 issue, the editor gives us kudos for providing…

For the past 3 years, Build It Green has provided eco-minded homeowners, architects, and builders with ideas and inspiration for designing and building homes in a more environmentally friendly manner.   These green home tours provide attendees with an opportunity to see actual implementation of green building practices in single-family residences throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Following the overwhelming success of past Green Home Tours throught the San Francisco Bay Area, the Build it Green organization will once again host a series of house tours in the Bay Area in both the Spring and Fall of 2008.   These two shows will serve as a timely follow-up to one of the most recent events which featured eco-friendly homes in Marin, California.
 

Build…

"Quality of local schools and eduction" is often top of mind with young Bay Area families interested in purchasing a home.    In California, one common measuring stick for determining the general quality of education in a given geography (and even between schools) is the API score earned by individual schools and districts.

What is an API Score?

API stands for "Academic Performance Index" and California schools are assigned an API score based on the outcome of  academic proficiency exams which are administered to students each year.    API scores range from a low of 200 to a high of 1,000 points.    Scores in excess of 800 are considered excellent, and represent the state of California's standard for high academic achievement. 

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Mark your calendars for the Taste of Sausalito which will be held this upcoming weekend in Marin County, California.   This annual event showcases some of Sausalito's best restaurants, eateries, and wine from nearby Napa/Sonoma wineries.   Enjoy delectible bites and generous sips in the middle of the festive atmosphere of the Calendonia Street Fair which will be held May 25th.

Featured vendors for this year's Tase of Sausalito Event include Piatti, Sushi Ran, the Spinnaker, Postrio, Horizions, The Melting Pot, Milano's, Gaylord, Cavallopoint, Poggios, and Le Garage.   Participating local wineries include Amica Cellars, Bedarra, Bridgeway, Cline, Louis Latour, and Frey Vineyards.   

Memorial Day weekend in Marin County

One of the most popular…