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Arts Conference for Educators on November 19

Cynthia Cheng

November 2, 2011

Remember the days when finger painting, play rehearsals, and sing-along activities filled our classroom time? Unfortunately, because of budget cuts,…

Dave Delozier’s Three Decades of Community Honored by Mission City Community Fund

Dave Delozier’s Three Decades of Community Honored by Mission City Community Fund

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November 2, 2011

Life-long Santa Clara resident and local businessman Dave Delozier is the 2011 recipient of the Mission City Community Fund’s (MCCF)…

“Feel The Music”

Suzy Paluzzi

November 2, 2011

If you have been having difficulty finding a classical music station on the radio lately, you should be happy to…

Ghouls and Smurfs Come Out for Annual Halloween Fun at Santa Clara’s YAC

Ghouls and Smurfs Come Out for Annual Halloween Fun at Santa Clara’s YAC

Larry Sacks

November 2, 2011

You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey into a…

Halloween Saints, Sinners, and Spooks Haunt Senior Center

Halloween Saints, Sinners, and Spooks Haunt Senior Center

Diane Andrews

November 2, 2011

“I’ve never grown up. I still like to dress up and play. I’ll never get old,” says Jolene Millette, peaking…

CrossFit Takes Fitness Back to Basics

CrossFit Takes Fitness Back to Basics

Larry Sacks

October 26, 2011

When the topic of gym – excuse me, fitness center – membership comes up, most people think of a high-tech…

Don’t Expect the Placebo Effect

Don’t Expect the Placebo Effect

Melissa McKenzie

October 26, 2011

Amy Doan looks like a typical club kid. She has bright blue hair, crazy makeup and a curved bar through…

HSSV Breaks Records at Walk &lsquon Wag

HSSV Breaks Records at Walk &lsquon Wag

Melissa McKenzie

October 26, 2011

On a sunny, warm Saturday morning, over 800 people and 300 dogs wagged and walked their way through History San…

Halloween (In)Justice

Daris Howard

October 26, 2011

As a  faculty member at a local university I sometimes have students ask me where I live.  I am leery…

Recycled Sculptures Land at City Hall

Recycled Sculptures Land at City Hall

Melissa McKenzie

October 26, 2011

“When is City Hall not City Hall,” began Vice Mayor Patricia Mahan in her address to those in attendance at…

Santa Clara Billiards – Fun for the Whole Family

Santa Clara Billiards – Fun for the Whole Family

Melissa McKenzie

October 26, 2011

There are many ways people entertain themselves on Friday and Saturday nights. Some choose to go to concerts, bars, bowling…

Santa Clara City Library Foundation Thriving after Ten Years

Santa Clara City Library Foundation Thriving after Ten Years

Diane Andrews

October 26, 2011

“It’s an incredible thing when a nonprofit organization founded by volunteers is still thriving after ten years, doing nothing but…

“Stand up, Don’t Stand By” to Cyberbullying

kathieka

October 26, 2011

More and more of our kids’ lives are taking place online and on their phones. It’s crucial that they understand…

Surrounded by Spirits

Surrounded by Spirits

Melissa McKenzie

October 26, 2011

As Halloween approaches, people are becoming engrossed with things that go bump in the night. Many see Halloween as a…

The Big Year / Rated PG for naked birds everywhere.

Karl Scott

October 26, 2011

Every now and then filmmakers find themselves in a dilemma about marketing their films, especially those with an arcane subject….

Millionaire 101

Bob Goldman

October 26, 2011

I don’t want to be a millionaire. I was looking forward to trips in my private jet, which would take…

Briarwood Teacher Honored With Award and $1,000 in School Supplies

Briarwood Teacher Honored With Award and $1,000 in School Supplies

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October 26, 2011

Having served as a dedicated teacher in the Santa Clara Unified School District for many years, Karen Kanani, a Briarwood…

California Women’s Suffrage Movement Comes to Life in Drama Commissioned by Library

California Women’s Suffrage Movement Comes to Life in Drama Commissioned by Library

Diane Andrews

October 26, 2011

The women of California got the vote 100 years ago this October, nine years before the 19th amendment to the…

Actor Frank Ferrante Transports Packed Santa Clara University Theater to Irreverent World of Groucho Marx

Actor Frank Ferrante Transports Packed Santa Clara University Theater to Irreverent World of Groucho Marx

Diane Andrews

October 19, 2011

Award-winning actor Frank Ferrante is tireless in his energetic, quick-witted portrayal of Groucho Marx, the legendary American comedian he has…

Car Control Clinic Comes to Santa Clara

Car Control Clinic Comes to Santa Clara

Larry Sacks

October 19, 2011

Teaching teenagers the importance of driving safely is something that everyone seems to agree on. But, teaching how to react…