Strike a (Yoga) Pose and Meet the Butterflies This Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit this weekend.

• Where/When: Yoga in the Middle in Castro Valley; Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Why Go: Support the education of rural girls through the non-profit organization Friendship with Cambodia. Yoga instructor Nancy Leigh-Smith will conduct a gentle yoga class, followed by a fair-trade crafts fair featuring crafts made in Cambodia.
• Pricing: Donations; all proceeds from class and craft sales will go to support Friendship with Cambodia.

OLD-FASHIONED COUNTY FAIR

• Where/When: McConaghy House in Hayward; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Take the whole family out to this historic house and enjoy games, music, antique dealer booths and a pie-baking contest.
• Pricing: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors and students; free for children under 10 and for Hayward Area Historical Society members

HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE FESTIVAL

• Where/When: Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Bring the entire family to learn about outdoor recreation opportunities and enjoy a day in the park.
• Pricing: Free

FRESH APPROACH'S ANNUAL BRUNCH

• Where/When: Jack London Square Market in Oakland; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy brunch while learning about and raising critical funds for healthy cooking and nutrition programs geared toward Bay Area’s low-income families.
• Pricing: $10

• Where/When: Coyote Hills Regional Park; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Get up close and personal with butterflies, learn to create a wildlife-friendly habitat in your backyard and enjoy garden tours, speakers and slide shows.
• Pricing: $5 parking fee

You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.