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Grab a date or a few friends and head to San Francisco for a fun and unique event at the California Academy of Science! Every Thursday night from 6-10p, join the California Academy of Science for multi room dance floors, live music, creatures, craft projects, cocktails, shows and exhibits all together at one place. Experience the Academy with out the fuss of children with this adult only (21+) event. Each week features a live band or DJ, and a unique theme – from salsa dancing to sustainable seafood and beyond.

In honor of the 52nd anniversary of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, explore the dark and mysterious abyss of space with a cocktail in your hand as the California Academy of Science offers Cosmic Night.

Join Astronomer George Davidson and his astronomical instruments in a rare Galileo and Frances Bacon books presentation form 6:30-9:00pm. Dance the night away in the Coral Reef & Piazza music hall with the Space Cowboys from 6:00-10:00pm. Experience the feel the rumble of the earth in the Academy’s own Earthquake show. Former Space Shuttle/ISS/Soyuz Astronaut plus Rusty Schweickart, Chairman Emeritus of the B612 Foundation, and Lunar Module Pilot, Apollo 9 will offering the Planetarium experience at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 to watch the Cosmic Collisions. See the amazing Rainforest exhibit before it closes at 7:30pm. The Academy offers more cosmic talks, living roof, eco system green house, and aquarium club room with amazing music.

For information of directions and parking click here. Admission is $12 per person ($10 per member). To buy tickets, click here.

INSIDER INFO: So the word on the street is this a great date night idea and good for smaller groups. Bring a jacket and show up early (6:00pm). Parking is $15 and it’s recommended to pay for parking when entering so you can avoid the line when leaving. This place has multiple bars ($10-12 for cocktails, $6-7 for beer) that only takes cash. Also the Rainforest exhibit closes first at 7:30pm so if you want to see it, see it first. Secondly the planetarium fills up fast and its first come first serve. It’s recommended that you have a plan of what you want to do and when to do it before arriving. It does get quite crowded so getting there early is a must. For more information visit the California Academy of Science website  or see the flyer below:

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UPDATE 11:52pm: Cal Fire reported Road Closure for Marsh Creek Road at Regency Drive & Deer Valley Road. Fire crews are reporting that winds are picking up and fire is coming over the ridge towards the Clayton valley.

Mandatory Evacuation still in effect for residents of Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon Road and Curry Point have been ordered to evacuate to Clayton Community Library.

Click here for listen live to Cal Fire Police Scanner!

For more information about the fire, click here.

Credit for photo Zhou’s Digital Den

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Full credit & copyright goes to 90degreesphotography for image above.

UPDATE 10:25pm: Channel 2 News reported that the blaze has grown to “over 1,000 acres and is possibly closer to 3,000 acres”. They also stated that approximately 75 homes have been evacuated and more to come throughout the night.

UPDATE 8:48pm: There is now approximately 175+ personnel fighting the fire including 25 fire engines, 6 fire crews, 4 air tankers, 3 helicopters, 4 dozers and 2 water tenders.

UPDATE 7:00pm: The blazed has reached over 800 acres on the Mt Diablo Morgan Territory area. There is over 175 fire personnel working on containing the fire. Mandatory evacuations are still in place for Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon and Curry Point. An evacuation center has been set up at the Clayton Community Library at 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton, California. (925) 673-0659.  

Residents of Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon Road and Curry Point have been ordered to evacuate to Clayton Community Library. At 6:15 p.m, the fire is at 400 acres and 10 % contained, according to Cal Fire.

Here’s the official evacuation order from the Contra Costa Sheriff:

**NEW: Please evacuate to the Clayton Community Library at 6125 Clayton Road in Clayton.***

Due to a fire hazard, an immediate evacuation has been ordered for all residents and people on Oak Hill Lane, Curry Canyon Road and the Curry Point area.

Leave now by car. Go by way of Morgan Territory Road. Take only those essential items you have ready and can carry with you. Pets must be in a carrier or on a leash. Lock your windows and doors as you leave. Stay off the phone unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency at your location. However, if you are physically unable to leave your home unassisted, call 9-1-1 for help.

Click here for listen live to Cal Fire Police Scanner!

The above picture shows flames and smoke on the ridge of Mt. Diablo.

Thanks to Kristin for the pic below, click to enlarge.

Imagine a viral outbreak has occurred wiping out a large majority of the local population and other major cities throughout the globe. The fatal virus is considered highly contagious and dangerous. Nicknamed the “Zombie Disease,” because those killed by the disease seem to be returning to life and prey upon the living. We are now facing a full-fledged attack. Those of us left alive must now ask ourselves, “Where do we go from here? How will we survive and support the existence of the human race?” 

Zombie Apocalypse is often used as metaphor for any major disaster or event. If you’re ready for a zombie apocalypse, chances are you are ready for anything!

REI would like to invite you to attend the Zombie Preparedness Class, where you will learn valuable survival techniques that could save your life. These same techniques could be invaluable in any natural disaster in an urban environment. The survival of humanity may depend on you. Be prepared!

Zombie Preparedness Class will be held Wednesday Oct, 23, 2013 from 7:00 – 8:30pm at the Concord REI store.

The class is FREE and size is limited. There’s only 36 spots left! So if your interested, you may want to register early! For more information on class and register, click here.

Just for fun here are some interesting zombie flyers:

*Note: These flyers are for entertainment purposes only & is not professional advice.

Could you survive a week-long natural disaster? Is there any zombie hunters out there that are up to the challenge? What do you think about the zombie attraction sweeping the nation? Are you ready for new episodes of The Walking Dead? Zombies – Love em or hate em?

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Come out and enjoy almost-monthly free sail boat rides with Cal Sailing Club – a non-profit, volunteer-run sailing club on the Berkeley Marina.

At this Open House get a free introductory sail and get a fun first-hand experience on a sailboat in the San Francisco Bay. Open House will be held Sunday, September 8th, 2013

• Sign up in front of the clubhouse between 1 – 4 pm.
• Bring a strap for eyeglasses or sunglasses, and a change of clothes in case you get soaked.
• The Cal Sailing Club is located in the Berkeley Marina between Cal Adventures and Adventure Playground.

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The cost is FREE. For more information visit http://www.cal-sailing.org (the California Sailing Club website).

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