Kids San Francisco - June 01, 2009

Side by Side

Cubes & Crayons Opens in Potrero Hill

Sung to the tune of Patsy Cline’s “Side by Side”

So you ain’t got a barrel of money.
Your nanny’s nose is too runny.
The pre-K is closed,
You’re on deadline (and hosed),
Feeling fried.

It’s a good thing you live near Potrero;
Your options are no longer zero.
Cubes & Crayons’s new spot
Helps you work with your tot
By your side.

With this kind of tether
What if the baby should bawl?
As long as you’re a member.
You can still take your call.

There’s a sitter for ev’ry three kids,
Co-work space for your new biz,
A conference room —
Working parents commune!
Side by side.

Cubes & Crayons, San Francisco Potrero Hill Campus, 555 De Haro Street, between 18th and Mariposa Streets, suite 424 (415-376-6337 or cubesandcrayons.com).

GO
Kops and Kids Family Day
What: Local firefighters and EMS officers kick off the Kids Bowl Free summer program with gear demos, a raffle, and gratis Ten Pin for kiddos aged 3-18.
Why: They’re uniformly admired.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Serra Bowl, 3301 Junipero Serra Blvd., near the Colma BART Station, Daly City (650-992-3444).

SHOP
Bluebird Kids Sale
What: A one-day clearance of past seasons’ vintage-inspired merch (dresses, velvet jackets, silk ruffle halters) all at $10 or less.
Why: You’ll tweet about it.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 214 Pierce St., b/t Haight & Page Sts. (415-999-6227).

PORE
The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife
What: Lush, large-format photo trove has the deets on exotic fauna like bearded dragons, golden monkeys, and giant mantas.
Why: It’s a creature feature.
When: Diego’s piqued their interest.
Where: Kepler’s Bookstore, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650-324-4321); Books Inc., 3515 California St., b/t Locust & Spruce Sts. (415-221-3666); online at ucpress.edu.