4th of July

Although the Marin County Fair isn't until around the 4th of July (July 2–6, 2008), now is the time to submit your entry for the many competitions that will be held. Children ages 5–18 can enter any number of Junior Division competitions, including arts and crafts, creatures and models, cartoon art, performing arts, photography, and creative writing, not to mention traditional preserved food, horticulture, and floral categories. Don't have a prize-winning cow or rooster in the backyard? Don't worry—kids can enter their furry friends in the Guinea Pigs and Pocket Pets (which include mice, rats, hamsters, and turtles) competition.

The deadline for entry to all competitions is May 15, 2008. Visit www.marinfair.org for more information and downloadable applications.

Marin Mommies wishes you and your family a safe and happy 4th of July!

Celebrate Independence Day the Marin way! Communities across the county observe the 4th of July in their own unique ways. Here’s what’s going on in Marin next Wednesday:

Corte Madera-Larkspur

Don’t miss this year’s 42nd Annual Corte Madera - Larkspur Chambers of Commerce 4th of July Parade! This year’s theme is Old Fashioned Fourth, with elaborate floats, precision drill teams, and the classic cars and the Corte Madera Town Band. Post-parade festivities at Corte Madera's Town Park include arts and crafts, food and drink, carnival games, children's activities and live entertainment. The parade leaves Redwood High School in Larkspur at 10:30 am, moves down Magnolia into Corte Madera and continues down Tamalpais Ave. to the Town Center. Free. Info: (415) 924-0441.

Marinwood Fire Department’s 48th Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

Join the Marinwood Firefighters for pancakes from 8:30-11:30 am at the Marinwood Community Center at 775 Miller Creek Road, San Rafael. For more info, call  (415) 979-0775.

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With the 4th nearing and the kids out of school and at home, the age-old question of “What to do?” gets asked more frequently. FamilyFun.com, the website for Family Fun magazine, has a wealth of great ideas for seasonal family activities. Among their offerings for the 4th of July are craft ideas, including festive fans, Fouth of July twirlers and liberty shakers; patriotic games including the egg and spoon race and popcorn relay; 4th of July parade-wear suggestions; and picnic recipe ideas. Some of the recipes include are frozen yogurt pops, frozen Uncle Sams, pineapple coconut sherbet, and kids' strawberry daiquiris to name a few. Check it out at www.familyfun.com.

It’s that time again for the Marin County Fair at the Marin County Fair Grounds in San Rafael (off of highway 101). Children’s Day is Monday, July 2nd, so kids 12 and under are free. The dates and times of the fair are:

Dates: June 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4

Times: 11 am to 11 pm daily

Prices of a single day ticket are:

Adults $13
Senior Citizens 65 and older $11
Children Ages 4 to 12 $11
Children under 4 Free

All admission prices include the exhibits, entertainment, fireworks and rides. They accept Visa & Mastercard for admission. They will also have a Westamerica Bank ATM machine inside the fair’s main gate.

Special Admission Days:

•  Saturday, June 30 is Marin Independent Journal Day. Look for a $2 off coupon in your Marin IJ.
  

•  Monday, July 2 is Children’s Day. Children 12 and under are free.

•  Tuesday, July 3 is Comcast Day. A $2 coupon will be sent to Comcast members in June.

Concerts Schedule:

Saturday, June 30
The Sippy Cups  @ 2:00 pm
Salvador Santana Band @ 5:00 pm
The Wailers @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, July 1
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