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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... »
César Chávez Day: March 31, 2010 – Let The Eagle Fly
César Chávez was born in Arizona March 31, 1927. In June of 1939 his family moved to San Jose California. They lived at 53 Scharff Ave. in the barrio called Sal Si Puedes “Get Out If You Can.” César Chávez Day is a state holiday in California. Government offices, educational institutions and many businesses are... »
San Francisco Airline Memorabilia Show
The 12th semiannual “San Francisco Airline Memorabilia Show and Sale” will be held at the Grosvenor Best Western. Aviation aficionados will be hoping to find advertising paraphernalia, posters, playing cards, timetables, pamphlets, postcards, pins, china, flatware, and glass. Grosvenor Best Western 380 S. Airport Blvd. South San Francisco. March 13, 2010 Hours: 9am to 3pm Admission: $5. Details: 650-281-4486. Elsie said that... »
San Francisco Airline Memorabilia Show
The 12th semiannual San Francisco Airline Memorabilia Show and Sale will be held at the Grosvenor Best Western. Aviation aficionados will be hoping to find advertising paraphernalia, posters, playing cards, timetables, pamphlets, postcards, pins, china, flatware, and glass. Grosvenor Best Western 380 S. Airport Blvd. South San Francisco. March 13, 2010 Hours: 9am to 3pm Admission: $5. Details: 650-281-4486. Elsie said that... »
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... »
Charisma: A Mike Gold Mystery
We were first introduced to Mike Gold, a successful Silicon Valley software entrepreneur in Opium, a Phil Bookman novel. Charisma: A Mike Gold Mystery finds Mike working on his latest challenge. As the newly hired CEO of a biotech company he must first tackle the technology, and then take the company public. After the... »
Two Auctions
Every year, I attend two charity fund raising auctions: the Via Ball which benefits Via Services, and the SAMA Middle Eastern Feast and Auction, sponsored by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Saratoga, benefiting medical relief programs in Haiti, the Holy Land, and Africa. Via is most famous for the year-round Camp Costanoan, a residential, outdoor... »
Benjamin Bratt the Maverick Spirit Award
“La MISSION” observes a father’s unwillingness to accept his son’s choices, and how the importance of ‘La Familia’ ultimately keeps them together. The audience’s reaction to “La MISSION” indicated that the film would do well in distribution. “La MISSION” will be shown locally in San Jose and San Francisco in mid-April. I commend Cinequest for presenting... »
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... »
Education rallies planned today
This morning, I was greeted by news cameras at my kid’s school. There was a podium set up near the drop off location with people giving speeches about the $18 billion cut in education funding by Sacramento. This was all a lead-in for today’s planned statewide rallies protesting these cuts. There are many rallies happening... »
Boo to the City of Orange!
For actually taking to court a couple who is trying to reduce their water consumption. They tore out their lawn and replaced it with fencing and drought-tolerant plants, but that didn’t appease the city. Who (because I can’t believe it and I have to repeat it to myself) is now prosecuting them for not... »
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... »
Tsunami May Reach the Santa Cruz Harbor
The weather service is warning that a Tsunami, caused by the 8.8 earthquake in Chile, may reach the California coast Special Weather Statement The Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol has put up notices advising boat owners of the high tide. People are asked to stay away from beaches and shorelines. Surfing is not advised. The advisory includes the Bay Area... »
Nancy Kwan to Attend Cinequest 20!
On hearing the name Nancy Kwan the adjectives to follow will include sexy, beautiful and graceful. Miss Kwan’s debut in “The World of Suzie Wong” (1960) caught moviegoers’ attention, and “Flower Drum Song” (1961) made her a Hollywood darling. “To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen’s Journey” will explore why her next films would... »