Community Corner
Grab & Go: Tri-Cities Railroads, Tweet All About It
Here's a leaf hunt, Twitter talk, a train museum and music and storytelling — pick and choose from this week's array of activities.
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Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm; Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to noon
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Why Go: Take your family to explore the foliage with informative staff at the farm and learn what leaf goes with which tree.
Pricing: $1-$5
Find out what's happening in Newarkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Where/When: Newark Library; Saturday, April 9 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Do you and your kids love to use social media websites? Then check out the library's demonstration of Twitter and keep your family informed or learn how to tweet if you haven't already! Also—feel free to check out Newark Patch on Twitter!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm; Sunday, April 10 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Take your children ages 1 to 6 to learn the six parts of a plant through song and dance, and let them turn into a plant for the day.
Pricing: $1-$5
Where/When: Niles Depot Museum in Fremont; Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: The museum focuses on early railroads of Fremont, Newark, and Union City and includes equipment and photographs from Niles Tower, operating railroad signals and passenger train uniforms and artifacts.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: MacGregor School Auditorium; Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy the Celtic harp and storytelling of Patrick Ball!
Pricing: Suggested donation of $2-$8
You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.