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Lifehouse Holiday Fun, Camera Skills and BYOBag Day

From holiday parties with a fiesta flare to sing-alongs and BYOBag days, this is what you need to know for the week.

Fiesta Fun for the Holidays

Join nonprofit organization for it’s annual holiday party tonight. This year is a fiesta theme so mix up the holiday decor and don a sombrero. Lifehouse assists developmentally disabled people living in Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco counties. 5p.m.-7p.m.

Sing-along Concert for the Kiddos

presents It’s a Holiday! with Dream Circle on Tuesday, Dec 13. Local children’s recording artists Tim Cain, Miss Kitty, Cindy Cohen-Levy, Christopher Smith and Peter Penhallow unite once again for the annual winter holidays sing-along, featuring songs for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and more. Be sure to buy tickets now, as the show usually sells out. 9:30a.m. and 11a.m. Buy tickets here.

Control the Camera

Learn basic shooting, audio recording and production skills to create
 quality programs during a three-day seminar from the Starting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, this program offers hands-on training with camcorders, microphones and tripods. In addition, completion of all three sessions certifies attendee the right to check out equipment for their own use. For more information visit here.

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BYOBag Day

Thursday, Dec. 15 is California BYOBag Day so don’t forget to gather all your totes when out shopping at any the shops in San Rafael, including , and .

Friday Fun For Just $4

Looking for a place to hang your hat on Friday night? Consider stopping by the for happy hour, 3:30p.m.-6:30p.m. All beers, well drinks and appetizers are $4. Include a little music and it’s a perfect way to unwind.

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