Stories by Eline Leemans
1. The Academy of Sciences
Doris long wing butterflies flying, striped dart frogs hopping, and saplings surrounding us, we made our way through the rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences, an architectural feat nestled between the trees in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Kate Pickering and I began our journey to the highly acclaimed museum by hitching a ride from Kate’s father to the ...
2. Connect: Adopt-a-Family
The students in Ms. De Hart’s senior connect class are working quickly, much like Santa’s elves, to make a difference in the life of a seventeen year old, Andrea, and her six month old son, Jeremiah, who live together in Oakland. “We’re working with Brighter Beginnings in Oakland, an adopt-a-family program people in need can go on and solicit help ...
3. Slouching Toward Love
For weeks, months even, LovEvolution, formerly LoveFest, has been bubbling up in conversations. LovEvolution is a music parade and festival that occurs annually in San Francisco’s Civic Center. The music is all dance, techno, and electronic, played by famous DJs from around the world. LovEvolution is modeled after Germany’s LoveParade, which has been a huge success since the late eighties. ...
4. Worldly Adventures in our Backyard
Things to do over the four-day weekend: In an economic crisis, traveling far is often not an option. Instead of going around the world, enjoy the worldly offerings in your own backyard!
Japan: Japan Town in San Francisco is the prime location for some fresh made sushi and little trinkets. Highlights ...