Point Richmond Fall Fest
Fall Fest will feature live music, an arts fair, beer garden, chili cook-off and fall-inspired activities for people of all ages and interests.
Oct 10, 10am-8pm
Washington Ave and Park Pl in downtown Point Richmond

Oaktoberfest in the Dimond
Enjoy German and local craft beers, Kid's Rootbier Garten, Gourmet German Food, Entertainment and Raffle, Sausal Creek Eco Fair, and new this year, Homebrew Competition.
Oct 10, 11am-6pm
MacArthur Blvd at Fruitvale Ave

The Vegetable Garden
Join Stefani and Zac to celebrate The Vegetable Garden. Tips for what to plant now, preserving the last of this year's crops and planning for next year. There will also be tasting of tomato varieties from Baia Nicchia.
Oct 10, 10-11am
Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Ave, Berkeley

California Native Plant Society Sale
Naive plants, books posters and gift items for sales. Vendors showcasing photography, seeds and bulbs, crafts. Exhibits about invasive plants, native bees, CNPS membership. Guest Speaker each day at 1pm.
Oct 10, 10am-3pm
Oct 11, Noon-3pm
Native Here Nursery, 101 Golf Course Dr, Tilden Park, Berkeley

Sundays in the Redwoods 2009
Mark your calendars now for Neo Soul with Ledisi at the free concert held at Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park. All concerts are great family events, even for toddlers, who can run around in the back. To reserve a picnic table, contact Renee Tucker at 238-4720.
Oct 11, 2-5pm
Woodminster Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park, 3594 Sanborn Dr, Oakland

Taste of Temescal
Come to Temescal for a culinary crawl to scintillate your palates. Enjoy an evening of drink, live music, fabulous prizes and food, including Aunt Mary's Cafe. Cost is $25, proceeds benefit local schools and organizations.
Oct 13, 6-8:30pm
Telegraph Ave between 40th and 51st, Oakland

Cycling Solo Across America: A Fundraising Ride
This last May, cyclist Shawne Camp set out on a dream adventure. He pedaled his bike solo from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. to raise funds for the American Lung Association. Join Shawne for slides and highlights of his self-supported cycling and camping journey, on which he rode 3,630 miles in all, covering an average of 96 miles each day. Learn what it takes to successfully complete a self-supported ride of this magnitude, including planning, gear, mental training, and physical fitness.
Oct 14, 7-8:30pm
REI, 1338 San Pablo Avenue, in Berkeley