Community Corner
Weekend Things: Arbor Day, Tulip Festival, Egg Hunts, Mountain View Trees and a Sip of Pinot Noir
Welcome Spring with a weekend full of outdoor activities. Rain or shine, it's time to get out of the house!
April is definitely here with its sun and showers. See what you can do in Piedmont and around this weekend.
Friday
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Come meet Smokey the Bear, see an oak tree planted and check out some products by Clean Water and Republic Services (the recycling folks!). Arbor Day is a great way to celebrate spring.
Pricing: Free
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has regular wine tastings, and this Friday is no exception. Stop by between 5 and 7 p.m. to taste a great Pinot Noir from Tessier Winery. The winemaker herself will be there.
Pricing: Free
Saturday
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If you missed the opening, this is your chance to catch up on the fun. Piedmont Avenue will be celebrating with a couple of bands and lots of activities at stores and restaurants on the avenue, such as a kids' craft table, a neighborhood mixer and free yoga.
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If you'd like to learn more about the trees planted at (and there are lots!), Chris Patillo and Peg Stone are docents who will lead a tour starting at 10 a.m. Just meet at the offices and wear comfortable shoes.
Pricing: Free
Dunsmuir-Hellman Estate is holding an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt for kids of all ages. Bring your own basket and make sure to be there at the right time for your age group.
Pricing: $5 adults; $2 ages 5-10; free for kids under 5
Sunday
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Though Piedmont does not have its own egg hunt this year, Montclair is right over the hill. Bring your little ones and come at 9 a.m. sharp because it will be over before you know it. The event is divided into age groups so everybody has a chance.
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Ed Ivey is a regular at , and here's a chance to hear him have at it with his guitar.
Pricing: A meal, snack or drink at Cato's.
