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There are many healthy, adventuresome, soulful activities taking place in San Francisco this weekend.

Here is a taste of the San Francisco scene, Rugged Elegant Living style, created to inspire you October 2-3, 2004.

HEALTHY LIVING

We have the Bay-to-Breakers in May. Join joggers and racers alike in a spirited 7K or 12K run and walk this Sunday, October 3rd.

The gun goes off at 9am.

The race begins at the Ferry Building along the Embarcadero. At Pier 39, the path veers onto Jefferson Street and continues through Fisherman's Wharf and around Aquatic Park.

The course goes from Aquatic Park to the foot of Van Ness Avenue at Municipal Pier. Here, runners and walkers turn up the McDowell Grade, a short but steep grade that takes you up to the Great Meadow and then down onto Marina Boulevard for the straight shot into the Presidio.

7K Runners & Walkers

At Mason and Halleck, the 7K participants turn left to the Presidio Parade Grounds. This is a two block stretch that has a slight incline taking you across Lincoln Blvd, and up Keyes Street to the finish line.

12K Participants

The 12K route goes through the new Wetlands area to the Golden Gate Promenade and then along San Francisco Bay and Marine Drive to Fort Point.

Los Angeles' Afro-Latin hip-hop, rock, jazz band, Ozomatli will be at the finish line to cheer you on.

For further details, go t: BridgetoBridge.com

ADVENTURESOME LIVING

Friends of the San Francisco Public Library invite you to Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion Center for The 40th Big Book Sale.

135,000 Books with over 50 categories will be sold. Available books include first editions and collectible books. All of the books -- from ordinary to prized -- with be in bookcases on the second floor of a former Army warehouse at Fort Mason.

Admission is free and open to the public through Sunday, October 3rd from 10am to 6pm each day.

For more details, go to: FriendsSFPL.com

At 6pm on October 2nd, Aron Ralston will speak at Book Passage and sign copies of his book, Between a Rock and Hard Place.

For a brief introduction to Ralston and/or to purchase his book, go to:

If you looking for a fun place to take your kids on Sunday, consider going to Book Passage in Corte Madera at 11am.

Acoustic musician Christopher Smith returns this Sunday and every Sunday except for Halloween.

For further details, go to: RuggedElegantLiving.com/SF

Christopher also does birthday gigs for kids. To make contact, go t:

ChristopherSmithMusic.com

Here in San Francisco, another a place to take your kids this weekend is Paul Nathan's show An Hour of Magic at the Climate Theater.

The theater is located at 285 9th Street.

This is looks like fun for the whole family.

Tickets: $15

For more information, call: 415.364.1411

Or go to: Climate Theater

Stanford's Alex Smith

On Saturday afternoon, look for us in Palo Alto at the Stanford game. The Cardinal plays Washington on Saturday afternoon at 2pm.

Last week, Buddy Teevens nearly coached his team to victory over the #1 team in the country, USC.

Stanford (2-1) will play Washington (0-3) for the first time since October 28, 2000.

The game will not be televised.

But you can listen to it on KNEW Radio (910 AM)

Go Stanford!

For further details go to: GoStanford.CollegeSports.com

Cal (2-0) will play Oregon State (1-3) in Oregon on Saturday at 1pm.

The game will be televised on FSNBA.

Or you can listen to it on KGO Radio (810 AM).

Go Bears!

The San Francisco Giants play the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland A's play the Anaheim Angels.

The Giants are locked in a playoff battle. If they beat the Dodgers in both of the remaining games this weekend, San Francisco will tie with LA for the NL West title.

In the meantime, the Giants and the Houston Astros are tied for the National League Wildcard.

This weekend, the Giants play in Los Angeles. The games against the Dodgers take place in Chavez Ravine.

You can TiVo the game and watch it at your leisure whenever it suits your schedule.

Or if you can't stand to wait to hear how this series ends up, watch it live on Channel 2 (FOX) on Saturday and on FOX Sports Network (FSN) on Sunday.

Both Saturday and Sunday's games begin at 1pm.

Via radio, KNBR, 680 AM will also broadcast the games.

A few other shows / events to consider TiVo'ing this weekend, if you don't have tickets to the newly named Monster Park (aka Candlestick).

On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers host the St. Louis Rams.

ESPN will televise the game. Kickoff is at 5:30pm PST.

For news, history, information on the team, etc. go to: SF49ers.com

As usual, Joe Starkey on KGO AM 810 will provide play-by-play of the game on radio while former player, Gary Plummer, provides commentary and game analysis.

Meanwhile, the Oakland Raiders play the Houston Texans in Houston. Set your TiVo to CBS.

NBC's Saturday Night Live on Saturday night at 11:30pm ET/PT.

Three-time host Ben Affleck (star of the upcoming Surviving Christmas) and musical guest, Nelly kick off the comedy series' 30th season.

Thirty seasons of Lorne Michaels productions!

Saturday night, check out: Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Will Forte, Darrell Hammond, Seth Meyers, Finesse Mitchell, Chris Parnell, Amy Poehler, Rob Riggle, Maya Rudolph, Horatio Sanz and Kenan Thompson in action!

You know the Presidential debates spoof is going to be good!!

AMC's Women in Hollywood Awards on Sunday night at 10pm ET/PT.

The Discovery Channel's Black Sky: The Race for Space on Sunday night at 9pm ET/PT.

The documentary is a profile of Burt Rutan and his SpaceShipOne, the world's first personal space vehicle. This vehicle is also the basis for Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic.

We recommend dining at Keith and Raney Luce's Merenda.

As we sat down for dinner, one of the waiters waves to a regular customer as they stroll by. Three couples dining separately greet each other as they walk in.

Located on the south side of Union Street near Octavia, this is one of Cow Hollow's more romantic restaurants. The red walls, open display of wines, and delicious food offer a sophisticated yet friendly experience.

The sense of community is strong here.

When you go, if they are still serving the warm fig and prosciutto appetizer and their grilled salmon entree, you will not be disappointed.

Lunch is served Tuesday - Saturday. Dinner is served seven nights a week.

For hours and a further profile go to: Merenda

SOULFUL LIVING

In San Francisco's Russian Center? Yes!

City Church, Sunday at 9am and 10:45am on Sutter between Divisadero and Broderick offers jazz music, singing and soulful messages.

To learn about the music, community and fellowship led by Reverand Fred Harrell, go to:

Before heading to your indoor and/or outdoor sanctuary on Sunday, turn your radio dial to 104.5/97.7 and tune into KFOG's Acoustic Sunrise while reading The Sunday Chronicle and New York Times.

Find a roof deck with a panoramic view of the city, or take your favorite people to Golden Gate park along with a blanket, the Sunday papers and a picnic brunch from any one of these delectable finds in San Francisco:

Groundbreaking. Breathtaking. The San Francisco Symphony presents a Special Event on Sunday, October 3rd.

Soprano, Kiri Te Kanawa will be in recital with Warren Jones on piano. Their program will include works by: Handel, R. Strauss, Berlioz, Puccini and more.

Tickets: $20-$25

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 9.

Tickets: $20 - $103

This is the last weekend, Mezzo-Soprano Frederica Von Stade will perform in Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte at the San Francisco Opera House.

The last performance is Saturday, October 2nd at 8pm.

Tickets range from $40 - $140.

11am-7pm Saturday and Sunday

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Steve Earle, Nick Lowe, the Waybacks with Darol Anger, Hot Rize, Kevin Welch & Kieran Kane perform at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park this weekend.

50 bands all total on 4 stages!

Take your pick: The Banjo Stage, Rooster, Arrow or Star Stage

Emmylou Harris will be playing on the Banjo Stage beginning at 5:45pm on Sunday.

Cost: It's free!

For further details, go to: StrictlyBluegrass Festival.com

Reggae in the Park, the Bay Area's largest Reggae and World-Beat Music Festival and the 15th Annual Benefit For Global Exchange, takes place in Sharon Meadow at Golden Gate Park October 2 & 3.

Reggae in the Park celebrates the music, food and culture of the Caribbean, Africa, and other parts of the world over the course of two full days.

The music begins at 11am both days.

Cost: $22 in advance
$27 on site
$40 in advance two day pass
$12 on site single day pass for juniors (ages 6-12)
$20 in advance two day pass for juniors (only ages 6-12)
$27 on site two day pass for juniors (ages 6-12)
Children under 5 are free

Car parking is nearby at St. Mary's Hospital (Fell and Stanyan St.) and at UCSF (Arguello and Irving St.). Bike parking is also available.

Saturday's entertainers:

12:00pm John Brown's Body
1:30pm Abijah with Boom Shaka
3pm Midnite
4:30pm Toots and the Maytals

Sunday's entertainers:

12:pm Sacred Journey
1:30pm Sister Carol
3:00pm Mikey Dread
4:30pm Culture

For further details go to: EventsWestCA.com

Norah Jones performs live on Friday and Saturday night with Amos Lee.

They will be at the Greek Theatre on the UC Berkeley campus.

Tickets are: $45.50 - $58.50, if you're lucky!

This Wednesday, October 5th, steel gallery celebrates their first year of success.

Congratulations Danielle and Dana DeKalb!

Don't go away next weekend. Fleet Week will be here - beginning on Friday, October 8th!

Here's to healthy, adventuresome, soulful San Francisco Bay Area living!

~ Jennifer King

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