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Spoken Word with Daniel Beaty - Community Event and Product Tasting

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

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Brown Girl Bakery

http://danielbeaty.com/wordpress/

Admission: $20

408-531-1432

baker@browngirlbakery.com

http://www.browngirlbakery.com/

Start Time(s): 12:30pm-3pm

Come to a special spoken word presentation by award-winning actor, singer, writer, and composer Daniel Beaty  As an actor, singer, and poet, Daniel has worked throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa performing on television, acting in theatrical productions, singing leading roles in operas, and giving solo concerts of his own work He has performed at The White House and has graced the stage of The Kennedy Center in tribute to Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Daniel is the 2004 Grand Slam Champion at the world famous Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe and The Fox Networks National Redemption Slam Champion He has performed on programs with artists such as Jill Scott, Sonia Sanchez, MC Lyte, Mos Def, Tracy Chapman, Deepak Chopra, and Phylicia Rashad Enjoy the presentation, and taste some baked goods offered by the Brown Girl Bakery, too!]]>

San Mateo County Commission on Aging General Meeting

02-13-2012 - 02-13-2012

1

Little House

http://www.penvol.org

Admission: Free

650-326-2025

Start Time(s): 10am-11:30am

San Mateo County Commission on Aging General Public Meeting Open to All Held at Little House Activity Center]]>

Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Forum

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Technology and Society Committee

http://tian.greens.org/TASC.shtml

Admission: Free Admission $12  Lunch (optional)

650-969-7215

Start Time(s): 11:45am-1pm

Robert Vamosi is a longtime security analyst, blogger, and award winning journalist, now a Senior Analyst for Mocana, a start up focusing on the security of non-PC devices He has been covering digital security issues as a contributing editor at PCWorld, a blogger at Forbescom, and for many years a senior editor at ZDNet/CNET, and is the author of the recently published book, When Gadgets Betray Us: The Dark Side of our Infatuation With New Technologies Using real world examples, Robert will discuss the premise of his book: that technology is evolving faster than we are, and as our mobile phones, mp3 players, cars, and digital cameras become more and more complex, we understand less and less about how they actually work and what personal details these gadgets might reveal about us, which prevents us from striking the correct balance between convenience and security]]>

Creating a Cohesive Silicon Valley - Community Dinner and Dialogue Event

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Asian Americans for Community Involvevment

http://bit.ly/VoicesSantaClara-RSVP

Benson Memorial Center - Santa Clara University - 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA 95053

Admission: Free

408-975-2730 x462

voices@aaci.org

Start Time(s): 5:30pm-8:30pm

Join the Santa Clara community for the award-winning film, "Welcome to Shelbyville," plus dinner, speakers, and small-group dialogue! - Event is free and open to the public - Free dinner! (Provided on a first-come, first-served basis) - Please RSVP at Official Site, or by contacting Beverly Wong at (408) 975-2730 x462 or voices@aaciorg Program will include: - Film Screening of “Welcome to Shelbyville” - A new one-hour documentary about a small Tennessee town in the midst of dramatic demographic change, and its journey toward becoming a more welcoming community - Small-Group Dialogue - Facilitated sharing and exploration of perspectives from both immigrant newcomers and long-time residents - Community Speakers - Personal stories from individuals who have helped new immigrants settle into our community - Action Opportunities and Resources - Ways you can take part in making Silicon Valley a more welcoming place for all! Presented by AACI Silicon Valley Asian American Voices and Silicon Valley Alliance for Immigration Reform Co-sponsored by the Santa Clara University Law Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Made possible in part by a grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:00-8:30 pm (Dinner starts 5:30 pm) Santa Clara University, Benson Memorial Center (Parlors BC) 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053]]>

Fly Fishing Film Tour

02-28-2012 - 02-28-2012

2

Fox Theatre

http://flyfilmtour.com/

Fox Theatre - 2215 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $17

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 7pm-9:30pm 6:30pm  Doors

Fly fishing's most celebrated annual event--the Fly Fishing Film Tour, the original and largest event of its kind--begins its continent-wide trek this winter The traveling spectacle serves as a stage for the best filmmakers in the industry, an avenue for supporting critical conservation groups, an expo for local retailers and outfitters, and one heck of a party for aspiring outdoor enthusiasts and avid anglers alike With never-seen footage from across the globe, a party atmosphere, audience giveaways and valuable coupons, the annual high-energy spectacle is the sport's most anticipated live-event This year's tour will make stops in over 125 cities across the US and Canada Along the way local businesses, conservation groups, filmmakers and fans all stand to benefit from each screening This year's spectacle promises a greater sense of adventure and diversity of content than any prior tour or other touring show "We've got incredible footage from our favorite backyard locales like Montana, Florida, Idaho, and the Gulf, and we've got some amazing segments from destinations like the Bahamas, Belize, Alaska, New Zealand, and Canada," says Fly Fishing Film Tour's Filmmaker and Road Manager Thad Robison "But on top of that is the unique stories that are told along the way We've got a punk rock band fishing in Wisconsin, a surgeon with Parkinson's getting after it at Hemingway's favorite old spots, a touching father-son story from Scotland, even this amazingly shot piece about nothing but insects We believe adventure is what you make it, and regardless of where you are, it's all about doing what you love" For a tour schedule, film trailers, tickets, photos, info on hosting your own show, and much more visit the Official Site]]>

A Brief History of Inequality

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Peninsula Peace and Justice Center

http://www.peaceandjustice.org/programs/History_Of_Inequality/

Admission: Free and open to all

650-326-8837

ppjc@peaceandjustice.org

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

plutonomy: an economy powered solely by and solely for the wealthy In this talk, Paul George, Director of Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, will examine how this concentration of wealth and power came to be, what it means to a democratic society, how it may be reversed - see Official Site for location -]]>

Copacabana - Gala 2012

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

http://www.arts4all.org/gala

Admission: Individual Tickets $275 Please contact us about available sponsorships

650-917-6800 x341

ggioia@arts4all.org

https://s07.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=1534114182300&P=15341141911423962300&Info

Start Time(s): 5:30pm

Please join us for a gala evening honoring Roy and Ruth Rogers for their 32 years as extraordinary arts education advocates, leadership volunteers and dedicated supporters Enjoy elegant dining, intriguing auctions and stellar performances! Dance the night away with Oz Ramsey's Bay Area Big Band Gala proceeds support arts education that instills and nurtures creativity in students of all ages Sponsorships & tickets now available]]>

SiliconValleyConnects - 2nd Tuesdays

04-12-2011 - 01-01-2037

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Silicon Valley Connects

http://www.kristyrogersconnects.com

Admission: $35

408-288-8484

kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com

http://www.kristyrogersconnects.com

Start Time(s): 2nd Tues of month: 4pm-7pm

These networking meetings include a wine and cheese reception Attendees: • Participate in “The Easy-to-Meet-People” networking process • Introduce themselves and meet several business professionals • Interact with a diverse group from a wide-range of companies • Engage in a positive, mutually supportive environment]]>