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Santa Clara Players Turn 50

Carolyn Schuk

October 19, 2011

The Santa Clara Players will celebrate its 50th season with an open house on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, from 11:00…

SVP MeterConnect Program on Track

Carolyn Schuk

October 19, 2011

Santa Clara’s city-owned electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP), is preparing to begin rollout of its smart meter program –…

Vanna White Look-alike Shares Wheel of Fortune Winnings with Hands of Hope

Vanna White Look-alike Shares Wheel of Fortune Winnings with Hands of Hope

Diane Andrews

October 19, 2011

When Karen Buchanan of Santa Clara signed up for a Vanna White look-alike contest 18 years ago, she never dreamed…

A Cup of Happiness, to Go

Bob Goldman

October 19, 2011

I never realized how ‘green’ my family had been. In the 1970s, we recycled and practiced many other environmentally sound…

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…

CLASS NOTES – Going Green for Halloween

Margaret Lavin

October 19, 2011

I never realized how ‘green’ my family had been. In the 1970s, we recycled and practiced many other environmentally sound…

George Rivera Shares “A Journey of Hope”

George Rivera Shares “A Journey of Hope”

Cynthia Cheng

October 19, 2011

Effective art should captivate, enlighten, and move its audience. George Rivera’s paintings do just that. Viewers of George Rivera’s art…

Kaiser Permanente Honors 3 Santa Clara Physicians for Teaching and Research Excellence

Admin

October 19, 2011

For the first time, Kaiser Permanente has honored three physicians at the same medical center, Santa Clara, with prestigious awards…

Ben Hur and The Magnificent 7 / Happy 50th Anniversary editions. Now on Blu Ray and loaded with great extras. Not rated but both films would be PG for violence and gore. But not Al.

Karl Scott

October 19, 2011

Ben Hur and The Magnificent 7 have turned 50. Both films are considered classics. BH was a groundbreaker, winning 11…

A Healthy Lifestyle Comes to Peterson

A Healthy Lifestyle Comes to Peterson

Larry Sacks

October 12, 2011

What do millet, quinoa, barley, brown rice, einkorn and sorghum all have in common? The immediate answer is they’re all…

Bikram Yoga Practitioners Sweat It Out in Santa Clara

Bikram Yoga Practitioners Sweat It Out in Santa Clara

Diane Andrews

October 12, 2011

“Sweat it out” takes on new meaning at the ten-year-old Bikram Yoga studio in Santa Clara, where about 140 yoga…

Film Festival Highlights Silicon Valley Role in Video Advances

Film Festival Highlights Silicon Valley Role in Video Advances

Christy Kinney

October 12, 2011

In video, digital technology is where it’s at. And while you won’t see their names on the outside of your…

Good Times at Millikin School’s Box Car Movie Night

Good Times at Millikin School’s Box Car Movie Night

Cynthia Cheng

October 12, 2011

Fold out chairs and colorful homemade box cars were parked in front of a projector screen on the playground of…

Dark and Stormy Night / Not rated but might be PG due to adult themes.

Karl Scott

October 12, 2011

Writer, producer, director Larry Blamire’s latest film (2009) is a low budget, black and white comedy thriller. LB makes movies…

Santa Clara Woman’s Club Played Key Role in Getting Vote for Women in 1911

Santa Clara Woman’s Club Played Key Role in Getting Vote for Women in 1911

Carolyn Schuk

October 12, 2011

Ladies, the next time you vote take a moment to thank the Santa Clara Woman’s Club. Tireless grassroots campaigning on…

The Lang/Hickethier Family Walks to Raise Money for Diabetes Research

The Lang/Hickethier Family Walks to Raise Money for Diabetes Research

Cynthia Cheng

October 12, 2011

Most people know Lisa Lang as a consultant for the San Francisco 49ers and one of the faces behind the…

Human Resources, You Serious?

Bob Goldman

October 12, 2011

What’s the easiest way to get fired? You could tell your managers what you really think of their policies and…

October 2011 Calendar

Admin

October 5, 2011

Ongoing – Farmers Market Every Saturday morning The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market continues its popular year-round engagement every Saturday…

Alphas of The World, Unite

Bob Goldman

October 5, 2011

Do you ever have doubts about your ability to deliver? Do you never give up until you reach your goal?…