Playtime For Kids And Parents

Whether for business or for fun, it's all about connections. Just kidding ... and kids are what Saturday's Community Based Playgroup event is all about.

Meet other parents in the neighborhood, while the kids play together at Hal Brown Park on Bon Air Road, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is sponsored by the Ross Valley Mothers Club, which is dedicated to bringing children and families together, in a fun, friendly community based setting.

Each new member sign up will be given a RVMC tote bag and treats!

Sponsors Marin Coffee Roasters, Sugar Mama Cookies and Fat Angel Bakery have graciously provided snacks for the events.

It's going to be a great weekend, so here are a few other ideas to get you moving:

• See some of the greatest professional riders and some of the fastest motorcycles in the world at Sonoma's Infineon Raceway this weekend during the Great Clips AMA West Coast Moto Jam. Cheer on Bay Area favorite Ben Bostrom (Petaluma) as he tries to dethrone last year's race winner Tommy Hayden.

• Marin Open Studios kicks off this weekend, with artists From Novato to San Rafael and San Anselmo showing their crafts at their studios. If you need a map of the studios, or just want to get a sample of some of the art, drop by the Town Center and chekc out the gallery. Open Studios continues May 12-13 in Southern Marin, including artists from Corte Madera, Larkspur and Mill Valley.

• Check out the farmers market at Marin Country Mart in Larkspur every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are great farm-fresh foods available, as well as snacks, music, face painting and pony rides.

• Looking for a food adventure? Try the Off The Grid food trucks at Marin Country Mart every Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.