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11/20/2009 - 1:59pm RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES “McHAPPY DAY”
“McHAPPY DAY” IS BEING CELEBRATED NOW UNTIL NOV 20TH AROUND THE WORLD. McDONALD’S CUSTOMERS CAN DONATE $1 TO RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES - BY PURCHASING A “GIVE A HAND.” AND, ON NOV 20TH McDONALD’S WILL DONATE ONE DOLLAR FROM THE SALE OF SELECT MENU ITEMS. GIVE A HAND – HELP A CHILD IN NEED AT RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF THE BAY AREA.
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11/20/2009 - 3:23pm “It’s About Sea Life Benefit & Paddle-Out 2”
Benefit for Surfaid International, Save the Waves Coalition, Surfrider Foundation, and the Marine Mammal Center, on November 20th at the Aquarium of the Bay.
www.itsaboutsealife.org
www.brownpapertickets.com
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11/20/2009 - 3:26pm 55th Annual Mothers’ Guild Fashion Show
Hosted by Bellarmine College Preparatory on Nov 20th, with all proceeds benefiting the school’s Financial Aid programs. This year’s event, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles - Join the Journey”, will provide the assistance necessary for hundreds of boys to attend Bellarmine next year. A luncheon and a black tie dinner dance will each take place at The Fairmont San Jose. 408-294-9224, ext. 209,
www.bcp.org/fashionshow
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11/20/2009 - 4:38pm Shocktoberfest!! 2009 – The Torture Garden
The 10th Annual Pageant of Terror, Oct. 1 – Nov. 20, …and PEARLS OVER SHANGHAI – Extended thru Nov. 22, @Thrillpeddlers’ Hypnodrome Theatre in San Francisco.
www.thrillpeddlers.com
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11/20/2009 - 7:00pm Pema Osel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center Benefit Concert
Benefit for the Road to Stupa featuring San Francisco Opera’s Francine Lancaster on November 20th, 7pm, at the Unity Church of Berkeley. 831-425-3366, www.vajrayana.org
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11/20/2009 - 8:00pm Thrillpeddlers Theatre Company presents Shocktoberfest!! 2009
Featuring two one-act plays, THE TORTURE GARDEN and THE PHANTOM LIMB
running Thursdays & Fridays at 8pm from 10/1-11/20. The Oct 2 performance is a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thrillpeddlers’ Hypnodrome Theatre is located at 575 10th Street in San Francisco. For tickets call: 800/ 838- 3006, www.brownpapertickets.com
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11/21/2009 - 10:00am Real Estate Job Fairs
Exit Realty will sponsor 20 local job fairs to hire 1,000 people to work in their real estate offices in northern and central California. Register at www.ExitRealtyJobFair.com to be interviewed for one ofthe available positions. Nov 21, 10am-4pm at various locations. Contact John W Hertle (209) 595-3944
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11/21/2009 - 11:30am Disabled American Veterans
Presenting an informational seminar on veteran benefits, free to all veterans and their families, on Nov 21st at 11:30am at the War Memorial Building, Van Ness Ave in SF. 619-299-6916, www.dav.org
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11/21/2009 - 11:50am Bamboo Workshop
November 21-22 at the Solar Living Center - build an emergency shelter to explore the possibilities for aiding the millions of displaced individuals worldwide due to climate change and social injustice. 707-472-2467,
www.solarliving.org
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11/21/2009 - 3:30pm Green Career Conference
Presented by Solar Living Institute on November 21st on the UC Berkeley Campus.
www.solarliving.org
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11/21/2009 - 3:36pm 5th Annual Gala and fundraiser
Join the Tim Griffith Memorial Foundation for fundraiser ”Imagine” – Nov 21 at the Elks Lodge in San Mateo. Help this community-based organization and have a great time – dinner, live and silent auctions and evening program. www.remembertim.org
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11/21/2009 - 3:56pm LA BOHEME
Follow Puccini’s most beloved opera about six young bohemians living on the edge of Parisian Society. Performances through Nov. 21 at the Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd.
North, in Petaluma. 707-763-8920, www.cinnabartheater.org
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11/22/2009 - 2:32pm Performing Diaspora Festival
Presented by CounterPULSE featuring artists who are experimenting with their own traditional art forms, Thursday through Sunday the first three weekends of November.
www.counterpulse.org,
www.brownpapertickets.com
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11/22/2009 - 2:32pm Donate food
Donate food to Friends in Sonoma Helping and the Salvation Army Vallejo Food Pantry by dropping off non-perishable food items at Infineon Raceway’s front office between November 2nd and 22nd.
www.infineonraceway.com
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11/22/2009 - 2:34pm ON THE VERGE
6th Street Playhouse, Oct. 30 to Nov. 22, in its Studio Theatre in Santa Rosa. 707-523-4185, www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
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11/22/2009 - 2:36pm Eduardo Carrillo Within a Cultural Context
The Museum of Art and History in Downtown Santa Cruz presents the premiere exhibition on view through November 22nd. This Mexican American artist is celebrated for his skillfully executed oil paintings reflecting his life experiences. 831-429-1964, santacruzmah.org
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11/22/2009 - 3:00pm 3rd Annual Family First Turkey Drive at Oakland Tech High School
Family and friends of former Cal Berkeley running back and current Buffalo Bills NFL star, Marshawn Lynch, will be hosting Nov 22, 3pm. FREE turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis. For info or to make a donation, please contact Rebecca Otto at Rebecca.Otto@octagon.com.
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11/22/2009 - 3:16pm Donate Food
SHARE YOUR GIVING SPIRIT BY BRINGING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO AQUARIUM OF THE BAY, NOVEMBER NINTH THROUGH THE TWENTY-SECOND. ALL DONATIONS WILL SUPPORT NORTH BEACH CITIZENS, AND GUESTS WHO GIVE WILL RECEIVE FIFTY PERCENT OFF AQUARIUM ADMISSION.AQUARIUMOFTHEBAY.ORG
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11/22/2009 - 3:20pm The 8th Annual Int'l San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Congress
Nov. 18th - 22nd at the Oakland Marriot featuring over 50 Latin dance workshops of all levels from ChaChaCha to Salsa and more spread over 3 days. The event will feature 4 top level evening dance shows with ESPN World Champion performers from over 20 different countries. Not to mention there will be 5 live bands from Andy Montanez, straight from Puerto Rico to the L.A. popular Orquesta Tabaco y Ron.
sfcongress.com
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11/22/2009 - 3:20pm New Italian Cinema
The San Francisco Film Society presents New Italian Cinema, celebrating Italy’s rich film tradition November 15-22 at Landmark’s Embarcadero Center Cinema.
sffs.org
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11/22/2009 - 3:37pm 4TH ANNUAL MARE ISLAND 5K RUN & WALK
TOURO UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA INVITES ALL TO RUN OR WALK ON NOV 22ND. WHILE ENCOURAGING FITNESS AND HEALTH BY RACING OR WALKING THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC MARE ISLAND WILL BENEFIT THE FIGHTING BACK PARTNERSHIP OF VALLEJO AND THE GREATER VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT. 209-795-7832,
WWW.ONYOURMARKEVENTS.COM
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11/22/2009 - 3:56pm A Body of Water
Spare Stage presents the Bay Area premiere of Lee Blessing's suspenseful, chilling and comic exploration of identity and memory. Running November 6th through the 22nd at San Francisco's Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy Street. 800-838-3006
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11/22/2009 - 4:00pm An Evening in Pawris
A special fundraiser for Muttville, a senior dog rescue, takes place on November 22nd, 4-8 pm at the Hotel Biron in San Francisco.
www.muttville.org
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11/22/2009 - 4:17pm Romeo and Juliet
Presented by the Palo Alto Players at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto November 6th through the 22nd.
650-329-0891, www.paplayers.org
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11/22/2009 - 7:00pm OpryWest
Monthly Music Series Live From the Saddle Rack in Fremont featuring the best original artists from every genre (Country, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Contemporary Christian, Americana, Rockabilly) at The Saddle Rack, 42011 Boscell Rd, Fremont, on Nov 22nd, 7pm-10pm. 510-979-0477, www.oprywest.com
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11/23/2009 - 3:00pm Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Nov 23 the Alameda Firefighters Assoc. IAFF Local 689 will be giving away free Thanksgiving Turkeys to Alameda families in the West Marine parking lot along Concordia St. between Buena Vista Ave. and Pacific Ave. from 3pm until supplies run out. Open toall Alameda residents, 1 turkey per household, while supplies last. Please be prepared to show proof of residency.
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11/23/2009 - 7:30pm Thanksgiving Service
Tri-Cities Interfaith Council presents its annual Thanksgiving Service at St. Joseph Church in Fremont on November 23rd, 7:30pm…donations of canned food will go to Abode Services. 510-657-5284
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11/24/2009 - 5:00pm Blood Drive
Kentfield Fire Dept and Marin Art & Garden Center are co-sponsoring a blood drive through Blood Centers of the Pacific. Come and see Kentfield Fire’s newly-remodeled station! The drive will be at Kentfield Fire Dept, 1004 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield. Nov 24, 5pm-9pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but donors are strongly encouraged to make online appts: click here, sponsor code: Kentfield Fire. 415-453-7464.
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11/24/2009 - 7:30pm Improv Show
Lucky Dog Theatre performs Full Spectrum Improvisation directed by Joya Cory November 24 at 7:30 pm at The Marsh, 1062 Valencia Street (near 22nd St.) San Francisco.
www.themarsh.org
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11/25/2009 - 1:00pm Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence towards Women & Girls
Survivors Int'l, SF Bay Area Activist Coalition on Gender Violence, ABD Productions, The SF Bay Area Chapter of the US National Committee of UNIFEM, and the Women’s Spirituality Program at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology (ITP) will kick off 16 days of activism for the elimination of violence towards women and girls, globally. Noon press conference on the steps of SF’s City Hall, followed by a healing ceremony at 1p.
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11/26/2009 - 2:15pm APPLIED MATERIALS SILICON VALLEY TURKEY TROT
EARN THAT EXTRA PIECE OF THANKSGIVING DAY PIE BY PARTICIPATING IN THE 5K RUN OR WALK AND 10K RUN IN DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SANTA CLARA FAMILY HEALTH FOUNDATION, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK AND THE HOUSING TRUST OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY. THE EVENT ALSO INCLUDES A COSTUME CONTEST. SVTURKEYTROT.COM
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11/27/2009 - 4:05pm The Christmas Ballet, 2009 Edition
Presented by Smuin Ballet in Walnut Creek, Mountain View, and San Francisco, November 27th through December 27th.
www.smuinballet.org
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11/27/2009 - 4:07pm San Jose Harvest Festival
The largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West coast is coming Nov 27-29 to the San Jose Convention Center. The event benefits Humane Society Silicon Valley.
www.harvestfestival.com
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11/27/2009 - 4:10pm Plaid Friday
Wear plaid while you shop on November 27th to show you support for local and independent businesses. Look for the special plaid placards at your local shops. Each of the participating venues will be thanking their customers with treats, special event activities, and/or holiday specials!
For a complete list of participating businesses and additional info about special deals and offers on that day click here
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11/27/2009 - 4:38pm Brian Copeland’s Not a Genuine Black Man
Presented by The Tabard Theatre Company Nov 27-29 at Theatre on San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose. For tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go on line at tabardtheatre.org.
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11/28/2009 - 9:00am Cat Show - Puttin' On The Ritz
Nov 28-29, 9am-4pm at the Alameda Co. Fairgrounds, Hall of Commerce
Cat show, vendors, food drive. Plus, rescue cats and kittens will be available for adoption.
More Info
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11/28/2009 - 2:00pm “The Nutcracker”
The Peninsula Youth Ballet will be presenting the holiday classic, on Nov 28-29 and Dec 5-6 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. After the show, children can meet the characters and receive a special gift.
WWW.PYB.ORG
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11/28/2009 - 3:22pm “Always…Patsy Cline”
The musical tribute honoring the legendary country singer comes to the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa on November 28th.
www.wellsfargocenterarts.org
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11/28/2009 - 4:08pm San Jose Harvest Festival
The largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West coast is coming Nov 27-29 to the San Jose Convention Center. The event benefits Humane Society Silicon Valley.
www.harvestfestival.com
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11/28/2009 - 4:13pm 31st Annual Celebration of Craftswomen
November 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th, at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, featuring unique hand-made crafts and art pieces.
www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org
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11/29/2009 - 9:00am Cat Show - Puttin' On The Ritz
Nov 28-29, 9am-4pm at the Alameda Co. Fairgrounds, Hall of Commerce
Cat show, vendors, food drive. Plus, rescue cats and kittens will be available for adoption.
More Info
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11/29/2009 - 2:00pm “The Nutcracker”
The Peninsula Youth Ballet will be presenting the holiday classic, on Nov 28-29 and Dec 5-6 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. After the show, children can meet the characters and receive a special gift.
WWW.PYB.ORG
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11/29/2009 - 4:08pm San Jose Harvest Festival
The largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West coast is coming Nov 27-29 to the San Jose Convention Center. The event benefits Humane Society Silicon Valley.
www.harvestfestival.com
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11/29/2009 - 4:13pm 31st Annual Celebration of Craftswomen
November 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th, at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, featuring unique hand-made crafts and art pieces.
www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org
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11/29/2009 - 4:21pm Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,”
Opera San Jose presents the story of Cinderella with an Italian twist, November 14th through the 29th.
www.operasj.org
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11/29/2009 - 4:38pm Brian Copeland’s Not a Genuine Black Man
Presented by The Tabard Theatre Company Nov 27-29 at Theatre on San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose. For tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go on line at tabardtheatre.org.
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11/29/2009 - 4:43pm Tiny Kushner
The West Coast premiere of a series of short scripts by Tony Kushner.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Thrust Stage, 2025 Addison Street @ Shattuck, Berkeley, CA 94704
October 16 – November 29, www.berkeleyrep.org
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12/01/2009 - 12:00pm Observe World AIDS Day
Go to the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park at noon on Tuesday, December 1st to honor those who have been touched by AIDS.
415-765-0497, www.aidsmemorial.org
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12/01/2009 - 4:14pm Donate Toys
BRING A NEW, UNWRAPPED CHILDREN’S GIFT TO AQUARIUM OF THE BAY FROM DEC 1ST-13TH AND RECEIVE FIFTY PERCENT OFF AQUARIUM ADMISSION. ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT THE HOMELESS CHILDREN’S NETWORK, A LOCAL NONPROFIT.
AQUARIUMOFTHEBAY.ORG
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12/01/2009 - 4:15pm Valle Monte League Christmas Tree Elegance
December 1st through 4th, at the Doubletree Inn in San Jose, featuring several events that raise money for local mental health agencies.
408-278-8001, www.vallemonte.org
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12/03/2009 - 11:00am BayAreaHires Job Fair
Meet face-to-face with top employers! Attendance is free! Register now and you will receive the company list and online job fair guide. RESUME REVIEWS will be available. Dec 3, 11AM-2PM Holiday Inn San Francisco Golden Gateway 1500 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco 877-561-5627. For 18 and up.
www.BayAreahires.com
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12/03/2009 - 6:00pm 13th Annual Holiday Food and Winefest
Presented by Easter Seals Bay Area on Dec 3rd at the San Ramon Marriott from 6-9pm. Eat, drink, be merry and at the same time make a real difference in the lives of children and families affected by disabilities. Help ring in the holidays at this annual event benefiting Easter Seals Bay Area! Click the EVENTS link at bayarea.easterseals.com
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12/04/2009 - 4:15pm Valle Monte League Christmas Tree Elegance
December 1st through 4th, at the Doubletree Inn in San Jose, featuring several events that raise money for local mental health agencies.
408-278-8001, www.vallemonte.org
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12/04/2009 - 4:31pm 39th Annual Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair
December 4th through the 6th in Point Reyes Station.
www.dancepalace.org
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12/05/2009 - 7:30am Annual Bah Humbug! 5k Run/Walk
San Ramon Ushers in the Holidays
December 5. Race day registration begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 9am. Registration: 925.973.3200, www.SanRamon.ca.gov
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12/05/2009 - 10:00am Tree Treasures
San Mateo County History Museum is offering Tree Treasures where children make old-fashioned holiday ornaments on December 5th, 10am to 4pm.
www.historysmc.org
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12/05/2009 - 10:00am Finishing Touches: A Holiday Tour of Fine Homes
The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula will host a fundraiser featuring a tour of 4 elegantly embellished homes in the west Atherton area, a holiday marketplace, raffles, prizes and more. Parking and check-in is available at Sacred Heart School (50 Emilie Ave, Atherton). After check in, guests take shuttle busses to each home. Dec. 5, 10am–4pm and Dec. 6, 10am–3pm.
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12/05/2009 - 10:00am Heritage Holiday-Past and Present
Celebrate the holiday season at History San Jose’s annual event, Saturday, December 5th from 10 am to 4 pm. Call 408-287-2290 for more information or www.historysanjose.org
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12/05/2009 - 10:00am Berkeley Farmers’ Market Holiday Craft Fair
December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 10am to 4pm. 510-548-3333, www.ecologycenter.org
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12/05/2009 - 10:00am Humane Society Silicon Valley’s “Animal Arts” Craft Faire
Celebrate the Magic of the Human-Animal Bond on Dec 5, 10-5pm at their new Animal Community Center in Milpitas.
Bring your family, friends and pets to this FREE public event. Enjoy holiday treats and music and get your pet’s photo taken with "SantaPaws.” www.hssv.org
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12/05/2009 - 11:30am Chaat and Chats
Come to a holiday fair unlike any other! Autographed books and direct-from-the-artist gifts. Meet the authors and artists. Chaat and Chats will take place in Taste of the Himalayas restaurant at 1700 Shattuck Ave (at Virginia) in Berkeley, on Dec 5, 11:30am-4pm.
chaatandchats.com
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12/05/2009 - 2:00pm “The Nutcracker”
The Peninsula Youth Ballet will be presenting the holiday classic, on Nov 28-29 and Dec 5-6 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. After the show, children can meet the characters and receive a special gift.
WWW.PYB.ORG
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12/05/2009 - 3:00pm Fantasy of Lights Holiday celebration
On Dec 5, Union St kicks off celebrations where young and old alike can enjoy festivities to kick off the holiday season.
3–7PM - Festivities including jugglers, holiday characters, cupcake decorating, a visit from Santa and more. Free. Union St between Van Ness Ave & Steiner St. 800-310-6563, www.UnionStreetSF.com
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12/05/2009 - 4:00pm Heart Benefit
Gallery 444 on Union Square is hosting an art party for patrons and artists to benefit the SF General Hospital Foundation. Dec 5th, 4-7PM at 444 Post St. Enjoy art, wine, door prizes and more and admission is free. Help support S.F. General's cardiaccare unit. www.Gallery444.com
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12/05/2009 - 4:13pm 31st Annual Celebration of Craftswomen
November 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th, at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, featuring unique hand-made crafts and art pieces.
www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org
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12/05/2009 - 4:23pm "An Old Fashioned Christmas"
The award-winning Ragazzi Boys Chorus presents its enchanting holiday concert followed by an audience singalong in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and San Mateo December 5th, 6th, and 13th. www.Ragazzi.org
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12/05/2009 - 4:26pm Art Deco and Modernism "Deco the Halls"
December 5-6. Arts and crafts, vintage fashion show, swing dancing and more. The Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco,
www.artdecosale.com
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12/05/2009 - 4:38pm Peninsula Women’s Chorus
Performing December 5th, 6th and 12th at St. Mark’s Church in Palo Alto and December 13th at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park.
800-838-3006, www.pwchorus.org
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12/05/2009 - 5:00pm "Songs of Nativity"
Soli Deo Gloria with Orchestra Gloria conducted by Allen H Simon presents a holiday concert featuring Respighi's Laud to the Nativity and Christmas music by Swedish composer Anders Öhrwall. Dec 5th, 5pm at First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer, Palo Alto and Dec 6th, 3:30pm at Christ Episcopal Church 1700 Santa Clara, Alameda.
Students grades k-8 are free. 888/SDG-SONG,
www.sdgloria.org/tickets.php
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12/05/2009 - 5:30pm 33rd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade
Takes place along the Oakland/Alameda Estuary on December 5th, starting at 5:30pm.
www.lightedyachtparade.com
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12/05/2009 - 7:00pm 54th Green Room Party
City Youth Now bridges the gap for San Francisco youth in crisis. On Dec 5th, City Youth Now and MAX (Men’s Associated Exchange) will be hosting a party at the War Memorial Building at 401 Van Ness. Funds raised will provide over 2,000 wrapped holidaygifts to youth in San Francisco’s foster care and juvenile justice systems. Enjoy fine food by Delicious, Inc., dance to live music and enter to win several raffle prizes.
www.thegreenroomparty.org
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12/05/2009 - 7:00pm “Joy to the World”
The stunning Christmas Spectacular presented by the 100-voice adult choir and the orchestra of North Valley Baptist Church, Christmas carols by an elementary chorus, a high school ensemble, and a college choir and chorale is on Dec 5th, 7pm, and Dec 6th, 6:30pm at the North Valley Baptist Church, 3530 De La Cruz Boulevard, Santa Clara. 408-988-8881, www.nvbc.org
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12/05/2009 - 7:30pm San Francisco Girls Chorus’ Alumnae Chorus concert
Herald in the holiday season with the concert at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church, Saturday, December 5th at 7:30 p.m. sfgirlschorus.org
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12/05/2009 - 8:00pm San Francisco Choral Society
Performing Bach's Outstanding Magnificat and his brilliant Christmas Oratorio on Dec 5th at 8pm and Dec 6th at 7:30pm at St. Paul's Church, 221 Valley St in San Francisco. 415-392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com
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12/06/2009 - 8:30am San Jose holiday parade
Head downtown on December 6th at 8:30am. See fantastic floats, entertainment, and colorful balloons as this holiday tradition celebrates its 28th year. The Hulk, Charlie Brown, Kristi Yamaguchi and more are waiting for you at Adventures in Toyland.
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12/06/2009 - 10:00am Finishing Touches: A Holiday Tour of Fine Homes
The Junior League of Palo Alto•Mid Peninsula will host a fundraiser featuring a tour of 4 elegantly embellished homes in the west Atherton area, a holiday marketplace, raffles, prizes and more. Parking and check-in is available at Sacred Heart School (50 Emilie Ave, Atherton). After check in, guests take shuttle busses to each home. Dec. 5, 10am–4pm and Dec. 6, 10am–3pm.
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12/06/2009 - 12:00pm “HOLIDAY ON THE FARM”
Presented by the San Ramon Historic Foundation. Bring the whole family to Forest Home Farms on Dec 6th, 12pm-4pm for an old-fashioned street faire and children’s party! Forest Home Farms is located at 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd in San Ramon, just south of Pine Valley Rd. Please dress appropriately for the outdoors. For more information e-mail FHFHoliday@aol.com.
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12/06/2009 - 2:00pm “The Nutcracker”
The Peninsula Youth Ballet will be presenting the holiday classic, on Nov 28-29 and Dec 5-6 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. After the show, children can meet the characters and receive a special gift.
WWW.PYB.ORG
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12/06/2009 - 3:30pm "Songs of Nativity"
Soli Deo Gloria with Orchestra Gloria conducted by Allen H Simon presents a holiday concert featuring Respighi's Laud to the Nativity and Christmas music by Swedish composer Anders Öhrwall. Dec 5th, 5pm at First Lutheran Church, 600 Homer, Palo Alto and Dec 6th, 3:30pm at Christ Episcopal Church 1700 Santa Clara, Alameda.
Students grades k-8 are free. 888/SDG-SONG,
www.sdgloria.org/tickets.php
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12/06/2009 - 3:58pm "THE MIRACLE WORKER"
The Ross Valley Players presents the Tony Award-winning play, a beautiful, profoundly moving story based on the inspiring life of Helen Keller. Opening Nov. 6 with performances through Dec. 6 at the Barn Theatre at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. (415) 456-9555, www.rossvalleyplayers.com
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12/06/2009 - 3:59pm THE POSSESSION OF MRS. JONES
Follow a shiny, happy suburban fantasy that begins to unravel when God and Satan emerge from a washing machine. Through Dec. 6 at the 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street in Santa Rosa. 707-523-4185,
www.6thstreetplayhouse.com
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12/06/2009 - 4:13pm 31st Annual Celebration of Craftswomen
November 28th & 29th and December 5th & 6th, at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, featuring unique hand-made crafts and art pieces.
www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org
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12/06/2009 - 4:23pm "An Old Fashioned Christmas"
The award-winning Ragazzi Boys Chorus presents its enchanting holiday concert followed by an audience singalong in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and San Mateo December 5th, 6th, and 13th. www.Ragazzi.org
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12/06/2009 - 4:26pm Art Deco and Modernism "Deco the Halls"
December 5-6. Arts and crafts, vintage fashion show, swing dancing and more. The Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco,
www.artdecosale.com
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12/06/2009 - 4:30pm Star of the Sea School Centennial
This school in SF's inner Richmond district is turning 100! “An Evening of Stars”, a centennial fashion show modeled by Star of the Sea alumni and families, is on Dec 6, 4:30-5:30 at the school gym on 8th Ave between Geary and Clement in SF, followed by a boutique with proceeds benefiting the school.
More Info
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12/06/2009 - 4:31pm 39th Annual Dance Palace Holiday Crafts Fair
December 4th through the 6th in Point Reyes Station.
www.dancepalace.org
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12/06/2009 - 6:30pm “Joy to the World”
The stunning Christmas Spectacular presented by the 100-voice adult choir and the orchestra of North Valley Baptist Church, Christmas carols by an elementary chorus, a high school ensemble, and a college choir and chorale is on Dec 5th, 7pm, and Dec 6th, 6:30pm at the North Valley Baptist Church, 3530 De La Cruz Boulevard, Santa Clara. 408-988-8881, www.nvbc.org
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12/06/2009 - 7:30pm San Francisco Choral Society
Performing Bach's Outstanding Magnificat and his brilliant Christmas Oratorio on Dec 5th at 8pm and Dec 6th at 7:30pm at St. Paul's Church, 221 Valley St in San Francisco. 415-392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com
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12/07/2009 - 7:00pm MICHAEL CHABON AND AYELET WALDMAN
MICHAEL CHABON AND AYELET WALDMAN WILL JOIN COLUMNIST JON CARROLL IN CONVERSATION AT THE BERKELEY REP TO BENEFIT PARK DAY SCHOOL DEC 7, 7PM.
PARKDAYSCHOOL.ORG
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12/07/2009 - 7:30pm AIDS Benefit
Cast members from the touring cast of the hit Broadway musical WICKED, including TEAL WICKS and PATTY DUKE, are joining together with special guests LUCIE ARNAZ, RJ HELTON, CONNIE CHAMPAGNE , LEANNE BORGHESI and TOP SHELF and the cast of MOTOWN MADNESS to present a one-night only benefit to raise funds for The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation of San Francisco. Dec 7, 7:30pm 415/ 273-1620 or
www.helpisontheway.org
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12/08/2009 - 4:00pm "Peter and the Wolf"
Presented by The Fratello Marionettes December 8th, 4pm at the Children's Reading Room at Danville Library. 925-837-4889
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12/11/2009 - 2:47am Essay Contest for Kids!
Have your kids write to Olive Garden about a teacher who has inspired them in school and how that teacher has impacted their life. Submit an essay on this topic through Olive Garden's Pasta Tales essay writing contest and your child could win a trip to New York City, a $2500 savings bond and dinner at the Olive Garden in Times Square. Entry forms are available at local Olive Garden restaurants or by visiting www.OliveGarden.com. The deadline is December 11th.
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12/12/2009 - 10:00am Berkeley Farmers’ Market Holiday Craft Fair
December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 10am to 4pm. 510-548-3333, www.ecologycenter.org
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12/13/2009 - 3:24pm Sleep Train’s Secret Santa Toy Drive Now Through December 13th
To help make a foster kid's holiday wish come true, bring your gift of new, unwrapped toys and games to any Sleep Train location and it will be matched with a foster child in need! Remember, foster kids come in all sizes, so age-appropriate gifts for infants, toddlers, youths and teens are needed.
www.sleeptrain.com
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12/13/2009 - 4:14pm Donate Toys
BRING A NEW, UNWRAPPED CHILDREN’S GIFT TO AQUARIUM OF THE BAY FROM DEC 1ST-13TH AND RECEIVE FIFTY PERCENT OFF AQUARIUM ADMISSION. ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT THE HOMELESS CHILDREN’S NETWORK, A LOCAL NONPROFIT.
AQUARIUMOFTHEBAY.ORG
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12/13/2009 - 4:23pm "An Old Fashioned Christmas"
The award-winning Ragazzi Boys Chorus presents its enchanting holiday concert followed by an audience singalong in Palo Alto, San Francisco, and San Mateo December 5th, 6th, and 13th. www.Ragazzi.org
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12/19/2009 - 10:00pm Berkeley Farmers’ Market Holiday Craft Fair
December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 10am to 4pm. 510-548-3333, www.ecologycenter.org
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12/20/2009 - 4:04pm “The Seafarer”
San Jose Stage Company presents the powerful and introspective story Nov 18th through Dec 20th. 408 283 7142, www.thestage.org
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12/25/2009 - 3:22pm Food and Toy Donation
11/5-12/25 Union Street merchants will collect canned food to donate to the San Francisco Food Bank, the Firefighter’s Toy Program will have collection barrels onsite, and special events will be scheduled throughout the holiday season.
www.UnionStreetSF.com
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12/27/2009 - 4:05pm The Christmas Ballet, 2009 Edition
Presented by Smuin Ballet in Walnut Creek, Mountain View, and San Francisco, November 27th through December 27th.
www.smuinballet.org
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01/10/2010 - 4:54pm Chromatic Constructions: Contemporary Fiber Art
See the free exhibit by Dora Hsiung at San Francisco's Chinese Culture Center now through January 10th. Call 415-986-1822 or visit ccc.org
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01/19/2010 - 10:27am There's a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak
The Contemporary Jewish Museum is where the wild things are with the new exhibition, now through January 19th. 415-655-7800, www.thecjm.org
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01/19/2010 - 11:53am There’s a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak
It's all about Maurice Sendak at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco where they’re featuring a new exhibition, September 8th through January 19th. www.thecjm.org
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01/30/2010 - 4:41pm San Francisco's Chinese Cultural Center
A free exhibition of contemporary fiber art, now through January. 415-986-1822, www.ccc.org
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