Alameda County Fair is open from June 17th to July 5th this year, 2015!

This year we almost visited the Alameda County Fair over 4th of July weekend.  There are rides, animals, concerts, etc.  My favorite time to be at the Fair is in the evening when it is cooler!  Today, the weather should be about 89 degrees and tomorrow it will be about 86 degrees.

Alameda County Fair
 Pleasanton, CA

4th of July in Twaine Harte, CA- parade

I visited Twaine Harte with my family one year over New Year's Eve.  We stayed in town, then in the evening on the way to a New Year's eve. party, we got lost!  The host ended up having to rescue us in a huge white SUV, and we followed it back to the house.  Last night the movie, McFarland USA was playing in the park.  Today, there was a pancake breakfast at 8:00AM and a  4th of July parade in town on Meadow Lane.

Resources for 4th of July in Twaine Harte, CA
http://www.twainhartecc.com/

There is a really cute lake community called Twain Harte Lake.  Last summer it was closed because of a crack in the connecting dam.  From looking at the website, the lake is full again and people are enjoying the summer there.

Resources for Twaine Harte Lake:
http://thlake.org

Vacation Rentals with access to Twaine Harte Lake:
Shadow Ridge Vacation Rentals

4th of July fireworks in Shaver Lake, CA on July 5, 2015. Annual Shaver Lake Boat Parade at dusk

I would like to visit Shaver Lake one summer over 4th of July!  Beginning at dusk, local boat owners will begin their trek from the Sierra Marina during the Annual Shaver Lake Boat Parade.  Then, immediately following the boat parade, the fireworks will be launched from the island.

Shaver Lake Information:
www.shaverlake.com

Private Campground at Shaver Lake
Camp Edison
(559) 841-3134 x6

Guerneville, CA- fireworks tonight over the Russian River, crowds gather along Main Street

Tonight, there will be fireworks at dusk over the Russian river in Guerneville, CA.  The crowds gather along Main Street in town to view the fireworks.  Last night, on July 3rd, there were fireworks over the bridge in Monte Rio, CA.

Guerneville, CA
Fireworks
Phone (707) 869-9000 for more information.


Pet Friendly Accommodations in Guerneville, CA:
http://www.russianriver.com/pet-friendly/pdf

Most accommodations and campgrounds in Guerneville are probably sold out if you are looking for accommodations now, but try the simple accommodations at the  Holiday Inn in Windsor, CA.
Holiday Inn Express
8865 Conde Lane
Windsor, CA
(707) 837-0808
No dogs are allowed at this hotel

Folsom Pro Rodeo-4th of July, 2015- Folsom, CA

A family friend told me about 4th of July in Folsom, CA.  The town is filled with families enjoying the rodeo and 4th of July festivities.

My son and I have stayed at the Lake Natoma Inn in Folsom, CA.  It is walking distance to town, and there is also bike rentals and a path in walking distance from the hotel.

Resources:

Folsom Pro Rodeo
www.folsomrodeo.com
403 Stafford Street
Folsom, CA  95630
(916) 985-5555
www.folsomrodeo.com/schedule.html

Lake Natoma Inn
702 Gold Lake Drive
Folsom, CA
(916) 351-1500
(over the 4th of July rooms will be $114.00 or $189.00 over July 3rd-July 5th.

THe Berkeley Math Circle

The Berkeley Math Circle is a weekly program for over 400 San Francisco Bay Area elementary, junior high, and high school students.

http://mathcircle.berkeley.edu

4th of July fun in the San Francisco Bay Area- Patriotic fun, Pardee Home in Oakland, cA

Each year the Pardee Home in Oakland, CA has a patriotic picnic from 12-4 on 4th of July!

More details to follow!