Tyler Knowles Cycling Trip to Taiwan and the KOM

4 AMAZING CYCLING TOURS
Announcing 4 once-in-a-lifetime “Bike Taiwan” tour sport packages starting as low as $1,150 which includes airfare, 4 star accommodations, food, free bike shipping or free bike rental, and an English speaking guide. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau in conjunction with China Airways will be rolling out these special packages, suitable for all biking levels from a 4 day recreational sport package to a 13 day intensive around the Island tour for advanced sport cycling tour. All these tours are being spearheaded by two Bay Area Bicycle shops that carry and distribute the famous Taiwan bicycle Giant. Learn more about Taiwan’s new tour program, “Time for Wheels.” Go to Atombike@gmail.com and say Odyssey or mr.corrujo@gmail.com and say Freewheel and receive your special deal. Or you can call the tour operators and mention Odyssey or Freewheel: Ritz Tours: 650-259-9983 Shangri-La Express: 415-705-8888 Choicest Holiday: 650-589-9000 

Sidney's Travels in Taiwan

Sidney's Travels through Taiwan

Live from the Northern California Renaissance Faire with Sir Francis Drake!

September 28, 2013 marked the opening of Pirate Invasion Weekend at the Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta in Hollister. Listen as KSCO interviews Sir Francis Drake and tune in October 5, as they interview Stuart Abelman, World Famous Glassblower.

Northern California Renaissance Faire Sir Francis Drake Interview by Slidely - Slideshow maker

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Day School Unveils New Early Childhood Center

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and Day School unveiled the newly constructed Early Childhood Center on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:30 a.m.

St. Matthew’s Early Childhood Center at Charles House, located at the corner of El Camino and 2^nd Avenue, was designed to provide young children with a unique school experience to spark their growing imagination. Morning class schedules for preschool and prekindergarten are created to offer a hands-on play-based program to develop the minds of young children.

The Early Childhood Center at Charles House encourages children to celebrate nature with classroom gardens, outdoor playground with tricycle circle, and expansive windows that bring a beautiful natural setting into the classroom. This building will enable St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School to continue to increase enrollment to meet the growing demand of education.

Students and faculty attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and the school choir will sang in honor of this momentous occasion. 

St. Matthew's history began in 1864 when the village of San Mateo had a population of 150 people, 25 houses, a railway depot, Roman Catholic Church, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and a grocery store. To the north was San Francisco and Grace Church, now Grace Cathedral. There were several Episcopal families in the area, and the Reverend Giles Alexander Easton arrived from San Francisco to conduct the first Episcopal services in the local schoolhouse on April 24, 1864. 

St. Matthew's will celebrate 150 years of service to the San Mateo community in 2015. For more information on St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and Day School, please visit http://www.stmatthewsday.org/

The Larose Group receives 2013 California Excellence Award

- September 4th 2013 - The Larose Group has been selected for the 2013 California Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC). Each year the SBIEC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to their customers and community. Small businesses of this caliber enhance the consumer driven stature that California is renowned for. The Larose Group has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values which is a trait seldom found in its industry. This recognition by SBIEC marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow. As part of the industry research and business surveys, various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the selected companies in each category. This research is part of an exhaustive process that encapsulates a year long immersion in the business climate of California. About SBIEC The SBIEC is a leading authority on researching, evaluating and recognizing companies across a wide spectrum of industries that meet its stringent standards of excellence. It has spearheaded the idea of independent enterprise and entrepreneurial growth allowing businesses of all sizes to be recognized locally and encouraged globally. Particular emphasis is given to meeting and exceeding industry benchmarks for customer service, product quality and ethical practices. Industry leading standards and practices have been developed and implementation of the same has been pioneered by the dedicated efforts of the business community and commerce leadership. More information on SBIEC can be found at www.sbiec.org

2013 Pleasanton Harvest Festival Returns with Thousands of Arts and Crafts

The Pleasanton Harvest Festival® Original Art and Craft Show will transform the Alameda County Fairgrounds into a shopper's paradise on September 20-22, 2013, offering over 24,000 unique arts and crafts, delicious foods and exciting entertainment acts.

The Harvest Festival boasts thousands of handmade arts and crafts, including jewelry, glassware and ceramics, woodturnings, art and photography, specialty foods, clothing, and more. Attendees will enjoy strolling hundreds of booths, getting purchases personalized and interacting with the artists that created each item.

Headlining the outdoor entertainment stage this year is Captain Jack Spareribs, a performer new to the Harvest Festival circuit.  A spoof of the notorious Pirates of the Caribbean character, Captain Jack Spareribs puts on a zany pirate show that features magic and illusions, dangerous juggling and ventriloquism with his talking monkey Maynard.

The Pleasanton Harvest Festival is proud to support the Alameda County Community Food Bank by offering $2 off admission to anyone who brings a monetary donation or non-perishable food items to the show. The Alameda County Community Food Bank serves 1 in 6 residents living throughout Alameda County, including the Tri-Valley.

The event is also partnering with the Oakley Raiders as the official show charity and will offer the non-profit youth sports organization half of the proceeds from every shopping bag sold. The Oakley Raiders will also host the interactive KidZone, which is an area for children to participate in hands-on arts and crafts.

The Harvest Festivals are the largest indoor arts and craft shows on the West Coast, and all products offered are handmade in the United States.

What:           The Pleasanton Harvest Festival®

When:          September 20-22, 2013

Where:         Alameda County Fairgrounds 

Hours:           Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 6pm

                     Sunday: 10 am – 5pm

Tickets:         Adults: $9, Seniors (62+): $7, Youth (13-17): $4, Kids 12 and Under: Free

Info:              Call or visit www.harvestfestival.com or 800-346-1212

Press:            Contact the Larose Group at 650-548-6700 or email Lrosinski@prmagic.com