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Azteca Mexica: New Year Ceremony & Celebration
While standing in line to see “La MISSION” I found out about an event that will be held at The National Hispanic University in San Jose. Calpulli Tonalehqueh hosts the largest Azteca Mexica New Year Ceremony & Celebration in the nation. Everyone is invited to attend on the weekend of March 13-14, 2010 in San... »
Gardening: Saving Water and Bees in San Jose
For many reasons plants native to California are quickly disappearing, urban development being just one. Citizen groups are encouraging homeowners to use native plants in their landscaping. Not only do these plants look natural and save water, they may be beneficial to birds, butterflies, and play a role in saving the bee population. “If the... »
Today at The Tech: Casting Call Video Workshop
Here is something of interest for kids from 8 to 18 years-old. The Tech is having a Casting Call. The Tech Challenge Video Workshop and Gallery is a place for kids to learn about a scientific concept. They will star in their own video demonstrating what they’ve learned. Their video may even become part... »
SMUM Thanks Volunteers
For over 25 years, Santa Maria Urban Ministry or SMUM has been a safe place of welcome, service and positive transformation. SMUM is at 778 South Almaden in San Jose, CA. SMUM works with Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute food to the hungry, offers educational program that include ABC Playtime for... »
Let’s (Vegan Food) Party!
Bay Area Vegetarians are having a party for vegans. It will be a community event, rather like a potluck. Where: Pacifica When: Sun. 2/28 @ 12noon Location: Sharp Park Library, 104 Hilton Way at Palmetto, Pacifica (15 minutes south of SF) Parking: Free Lot and Ample Free street parking. Cost: A vegan dish to share. (a real dish... »
Hit the Road for a Free Jack
Jack sent me an e-mail. He said that he likes the new Grilled Sandwiches so much he can’t decide which one he likes better. There’s the Grilled Turkey, Bacon & Cheddar and the Grilled Deli Trio. Both served on grilled artisan bread. He figures if he is perplexed we should be just as perplexed,... »
Hit the Road for a Free Jack
Jack sent me an email. He said that he likes the new Grilled Sandwiches so much he can’t decide which one he likes better. There’s the Grilled Turkey, Bacon & Cheddar and the Grilled Deli Trio. Both served on grilled artisan bread. He figures if he is perplexed we should be just as perplexed,... »
The Going Native Garden Tour 2010
This free tour features plants native to California which can flourish with as little water, chemical, and pesticide use as possible. Registration for the April 18, 2010 Going Native Garden Tour is now open. It (Registration) will close on Sun, April 18, 2010 @ 3:00pm or when the tour reaches capacity, whichever comes first. Each... »
Dr. Donald Shoup: The High Cost of Free Parking
Parking Cash Out (AB2109) – State law requiring employers of fifty or more employees, who lease their parking and subsidize any part of their employee parking, to offer their employees the opportunity to give up their parking space. In return for giving up their parking space, the employer pays the employee the cost of... »
Mavericks Surf Contest
After much waiting it looks as though the waves are finally cooking! The “24″ (finest surfers on the planet) should all be in town this morning for the Mavericks Surf Contest 2010. The action happens off of Pillar Point. It is an ordeal to get a spot to see much, but to hang... »
Cinequest Phone Flick Contest & Voter Sweepstakes
Using video-capable mobile phones, SanDisk memory cards and imagination, 20 filmmakers from Cinequest 20 were chosen to compete and create 60-second films for a Grand Prize of $5,000. We are asked to vote for our favorite film to help narrow down the finalists. All we need to do is go to SanDisk’s YouTube page and... »
Silicon Valley Reads In Defense of Food
The book selection for the annual “Silicon Valley Reads” program is Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. Silicon Valley Reads selects a book for local readers to read and discuss every February. This year’s program begins with a live interview of author Michael Pollan by Mercury News columnist Mike Cassidy,... »
Buscando la Luz in Palo Alto
San Jose resident Robertino Ragazza has an extraordinary solo photographic exhibition titled Buscando La Luz (Searching for Light) in the Gallery Room of Keeble & Shucat Photography. You may have seen Mr. Ragazza before. His was the smiling face behind the front desk at the Hotel Montgomery for a few years. He is... »
New Year’s Eve at California Billiard Club
Wondering what we could do for New Year’s Eve I suggested that we spend it at California Billiard Club. My husband, Ken, (The Bear in pool nickname) didn’t hesitate to sign us up. I play so badly I don’t have a nickname – Mrs. Bear doesn’t really count, but I have a lot of fun... »
Second Harvest Donation in Willow Glen
Mr. Ray and a colleague are hosting a one-night event to gather food for Second Harvest. The event will be held at the Grapevine in Willow Glen. Bring at least 4 food items and receive a complimentary glass of wine!! Tuesday, December 15th from 6-8PM 1389 Lincoln Ave Most needed items are: Meals in a can – stew, chili, or... »