I attended a We Are One event in Redwood City, California, at "Courthouse Square." The early-evening event was well-attended with maybe 250 people and a number of speakers.

Most local media ignored the event. The San Francisco Chronicle had a story, We Are One rallies protest anti-labor moves, that mentioned Redwood City at the very end.

While not covering this event, Redwood City's Patch.com did cover 5 anti-abortion protesters picketing a Planned Parenthood office, in Pacificans Picket Planned Parenthood in Redwood City.

Here are some photos from the Redwood City event:

This looks interesting, over in Pescadero: September 17th Work Day and Barn Dance - Pie Ranch

On the third Saturday of each month, Pie Ranch hosts a Community Work Day, potluck dinner, and rollicking barn dance in the roadside barn. All are welcome; come lend a hand in the fields while you work alongside other volunteers and farmers. Celebrate the spirit of community at this monthly ritual of working together on the ranch, sharing locally grown food, and then spinning, laughing and dosey-doing together into the night.

The work party starts at 2pm.

We offer an optional farm tour at 4pm that begins at the upper slice toolshed ($5/person).

Then join in the potluck at 6pm

and dancing at 7pm until about 10pm.

The dance is $7-20 (sliding scale) to compensate Pie Ranch, the County Line Pickers (featuring Jim Davies, bass; Joni Davies, guitar; Josh Lane, mandolin; Ken Clarkson, banjo; Jon Young & Nancy Vail, fiddles) and caller, Andy Wilson.

Children under 12 free accompanied by their parents; if you bring a large group of youngsters (7 or more) we request prior notification and a sliding fee of $5-10 per child. Workday participants pay a discounted rate of $5-15, so come on down and hoe before you hoe down! If your group consists of more than 7, please let us know in advance so that we can be sure of ample space in the barn!

Here are some videos of the dance from the Andy Wilson Caller site:

Pie Ranch Barn Dance, July 2011:

Pie Ranch Barn Dance, June 2010:

Oh My God! Bay Area Roller Derby!

ARDL: East Bay Lady Killers - Roller Bitches on a Killing Spree

Bay Area Derby Girls

Occupy Together Meetup - Redwood City, CA | Oct 28, 2011 - Meetup

ARABIAN NIGHTS: PRINCE ALI GETS MARRIED!

This is a belly dance, comedy, theater performance, Saturday, March 3rd, 2012- 8:00 pm - Bell Theatre at Angelica's on Main Street, Redwood City.

Belly Dance & Comedy Show Plus Birthday Celebration
Pre-Show of Live Music by Meridian

The wildly popular Prince Ali returns to Angelica’ s stage. Sometimes called a 'modern fairy tale', this spirited production written and directed by Sudeep Johnson stars the members of Troupe Zambalita, Swirl, Meridian Middle Eastern Band and other dancers. Meet the cast!

Who will the Prince marry?
What will happen to his harem of 8 wives?
Who is the Mysterious Woman in Black?

JOIN US ON MARCH 3, 2012 AND FIND OUT!

Prince Ali came to the stage in 2010 with Arabian Nights: An Evening In The Palace of Prince Ali. Two shows of this produciton SOLD OUT so make sure to buy tickets ahead of time!

"Prince Ali Gets Married" includes many never before seen ethnic dances, comedy and a live music introduction with special belly dancers and a chance to dance if you want to. The performance is also a birthday celebration for Sudeep Johnson.

Dinner Show 8:00 pm • Dinner seating and Music by Meridian Band begins 7:00 pm
Online Tickets $10.00 • $15.00 at the door plus dinner or 2 drink/appetizer minimum • Table reservations required • Call (650) 365-3226 for more information

Click here for more information and to order tickets, etc.