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For The Chronicle’s complete guide to Easter events, along with roundups of Easter egg hunts and Passover celebratio­ns, go to datebook.sf chronicle.com. informatio­n are available online.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Check-in/bib pick up 7-8:15 a.m.; 8 a.m. 30k start; 8:15 a.m. half marathon start; 8:30 a.m. 8k start. $25-$70, registrati­on required. Rodeo Beach Coastal Trailhead, Mitchell Road, Mill Valley. 415-380-1785. urbancoyot­eracing.com

Half-Day Meditation Retreat at the Botanical Garden:

An extended meditation practice with Charity Kahn is scheduled to take place in the garden. It will include sitting, walking and gentle moving meditation as well as qigong instructio­n. Bring your lunch and enjoy with fellow attendees in the garden after.

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16. $60, reservatio­ns required. San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, 1199 Ninth Ave., S.F. 415-6611316. sfbg.org

Family Program: Naturally Dyed Eggs at the Garden:

A hands-on workshop introduces children to natural dyes and pattern-making techniques on eggs using bright, plant-based colors. Each class tuition includes four eggs and supplies needed per participan­t.

9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 16. $16-$20, reservatio­ns required. UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. 510-664-7606. botanicalg­arden.berkeley.edu Bunny Weekend at Children’s Fairyland:

Enjoy the holiday weekend with familyfrie­ndly games and activities, arts and crafts, live music and theatrical performanc­es, and an instrument petting zoo in addition to the amusement park’s regular offerings.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. SaturdaySu­nday, April 16-17. Included with park admission. Reservatio­ns required. Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland. 510-452-2259. fairyland. org

Native Plant Sale at Sutro Nursery:

Join Sutro Stewards at their native plant nursery to purchase local plants for your garden. All proceeds from the sale help support their nursery operations and mission to increase biodiversi­ty on Mount Sutro. Parking available in spaces

 ?? Deborah Svoboda / The Chronicle 2014 ?? “Twerk It Jesus” accepts the award after winning the 2014 Hunky Jesus contest at the 35th annual Easter celebratio­n put on by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Golden Gate Park.
Deborah Svoboda / The Chronicle 2014 “Twerk It Jesus” accepts the award after winning the 2014 Hunky Jesus contest at the 35th annual Easter celebratio­n put on by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in Golden Gate Park.

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