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• Peninsula Twitter Hunt

  • Start
    September 01, 2010
  • End
    September 30, 2010
  • Location
    #pshunt on #thePeninsula
  • Registered
    3 attendees

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  If you are not already a business member of Peninsula Shops and are looking to participate and create a giveaway, you can do so by registering your company for $80. We will help you create a unique online hunt that drives traffic and awareness about your business.
  
  
  Our next hunt will be during the month of September. Peninsula Shops will continue delivering a series of clues and store locations using hashtag #pshunt through our twitter page (and soon twitter app) www.twitter.com/peninsulashops, email communication and Facebook announcements. Included in the clues will be hints as to where our $100 cash grand prize can be found. So if you are looking to help our communities thrive and be rediscovered, we suggest you join Peninsula Shops Peninsula Twitter Hunt.
  
  Simple rules apply:
  In order to claim the grand prize you must either be a Facebook fan, or twitter follower, and a registered consumer or business member with Peninsula Shops.
  

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• The Kings Mountain Art Fair

  • Start
    September 04, 2010
  • End
    September 06, 2010
  • Location
    13889 Skyline Boulevard Woodside, CA

  The Kings Mountain Art Fair is an annual event, held every Labor Day weekend. The Art Fair benefits the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade and other community activities, including the Kings Mountain Elementary School, and is staffed completely by volunteers from the local community.
  
  Known for its stunning location among the redwoods and for its unique and varied artists (selected by jury), the Kings Mountain Art Fair celebrates over 40 years of art and ambiance. Come visit!
  
  Fair admission and parking are free.
  
  10 am - 5 pm
  

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• Love Song by: John Kolvenbach : @dragon_theatre

  • Start
    September 10, 2010
  • End
    October 03, 2010
  • Location
    Dragon Theatre 535 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

  Dragon Productions Theatre Company Presents
  

  Love Song  by:  John Kolvenbach
  

  Nominated for the 2007 Olivier Award for Best Comedy    

  Sept. 10^th – Oct. 3^rd 

  An off-beat romantic comedy that provides an examination of who is insane or what defines insanity.  The result is an enjoyable fantasy that dances along the perilous edge of whimsy.

  Executive Producer:  Meredith Hagedorn
  Directed by: Dave Sikula
  Stage Manager: Ashleigh Hill
  Set Designer: Ron Gasparinetti

  Set Construction:  Charles McKeithan
  Lighting Designer: Steve Shumway

  Sound Designer: James Kasyan

  Graphic Designer:  Steve Virga
  Costume Design:  Rosie Ricca
  Props Master:  Meredith Hagedorn

  Box Office Administrator:  Lonnique Genelle

  Featuring:

  Pidge Meade

  Dan Kapler

  Ron Talbot

  *Meredith Hagedorn

  *member of actors' equity association

  Thursday – Saturdays 8pm & Sundays at 2pm
  Pay-What-You-Can Preview, Thursday, Sept. 9th
  Talk-Back with cast, Sunday, Sept. 26th

  
  Free street parking after 3pm, free parking garage on the corner of Alma & University, plus a Cal-Train parking lot directly across the street from the theatre (free - not policed evenings & weekends).

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• Meet author William Gibson with his latest Zero History

  • Start
    September 10, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025

  The iconic visionary returns with his first new novel since the New York Times bestseller Spook Country.
  
  Hollis Henry worked for the global marketing magnate Hubertus Bigend once before. She never meant to repeat the experience. But she's broke, and Bigend never feels it's beneath him to use whatever power comes his way -- in this case, the power of money to bring Hollis onto his team again. Not that she knows what the "team" is up to, not at first.
  
  Milgrim is even more thoroughly owned by Bigend. He's worth owning for his useful gift of seeming to disappear in almost any setting, and his Russian is perfectly idiomatic - so much so that he spoke Russian with his therapist, in the secret Swiss clinic where Bigend paid for him to be cured of the addiction that would have killed him.
  
  Garreth has a passion for extreme sports. Most recently he jumped off the highest building in the world, opening his chute at the last moment, and he has a new thighbone made of rattan baked into bone, entirely experimental, to show for it. Garreth isn't owned by Bigend at all. Garreth has friends from whom he can call in the kinds of favors that a man like Bigend will find he needs, when things go unexpectedly sideways, in a world a man like Bigend is accustomed to controlling.
  
  As when a Department of Defense contract for combat-wear turns out to be the gateway drug for arms dealers so shadowy that even Bigend, whose subtlety and power in the private sector would be hard to overstate, finds himself outmaneuvered and adrift in a seriously dangerous world.
  
  William Gibson lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of Neuromancer, Count Zero, Mona Lisa Overdrive, Burning Chrome, Virtual Light, Idoru, All Tomorrow's Parties, and Pattern Recognition.
  
  At Kepler's on Friday, September 10, 7:00 p.m.

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• Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

  • Start
    September 11, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 12, 2010
  •  
    06:00 PM
  • Location
    Castro St. (Mountain View)

  Mountain View Celebrates
  39th Annual Art & Wine Festival

  A World-Class Art and Music Festival and Great Entertainment Value

  Summer vacation is over. The kids are back in school. Maybe you’re wrapping up a hectic work week. You could use a nice, relaxing yet fun-filled weekend that won’t break the bank. If a free admission, sun-splashed festival featuring world-class art by 600 of America’s top artists, two days of great music, fabulous food and drink, home and garden exhibits, health and wellness displays, an organic and green products showcase and tons of fun for kids sounds good to you, head to downtown Mountain View for the 39th Annual Art & Wine Festival, September 11-12

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• The Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance

  • Start
    September 12, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Location
    Crystal Springs Golf Course 6650 Golf Course Drive, Burlingame

  For 54 consecutive years, The Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance has built and maintained a proud tradition of honoring and celebrating excellence in automotive design and engineering. The passion of the Concours leadership and volunteers, pride of its entrants, and devotion of its attendees has earned Hillsborough the proud record as the longest continually running Concours in the world.
  
  The Hillsborough Concours offers a forum for passionate vintage car owners to showcase their prized vehicles, and to compete for respect and recognition for their commitment to preserving automotive authenticity. The Concours also aims to cultivate future generations of car enthusiasts by providing privileged access to some of the world’s most celebrated automobiles and by serving as a channel for inspiring and informative automotive knowledge and lore.
  
  While 2010 marks the centennial of the Town of Hillsborough, this year also serves as the debut of many “firsts” for the world’s longest continually running automotive showcase. This year, the Hillsborough Concours premieres at its new venue: the beautiful fairways of the Crystal Springs Golf Course. An exclusive group of 200 cars that meet the selection committee’s high standards of authenticity and excellence will be on display amidst a setting of lush green coastal foothills and the Crystal Springs Reservoir . The golf course is conveniently located immediately upon exiting the Black Mountain Road off-ramp of Highway 280 in Hillsborough.
  
  “100” is a significant and meaningful number for the Alfa Romeo marque, which also celebrates its centennial in 2010. Alfa Romeo will be one of this year’s two featured cars at the Concours and will be in good company with the North American iconic classic - The Ford Thunderbird. 2010 is the first year of the Hillsborough Concour’s unique dual-badge showcase, designed to present a broader array of exemplary vehicles varying in styles and eras.
  
  Taking advantage of the Bay Area’s record of near-perfect early fall weather, the 2010 Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance also marks another first with a shift in calendar from May to September. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 12, and the Tour d’Elegance, a road-rally for Concours participants and car enthusiasts, will be held on Saturday, September 11.
  
  Capping the list of firsts in 2010, the Hillsborough Concours Foundation was established to significantly extend the philanthropic reach and impact of the organization. In addition to the Hillsborough Schools Foundation, proceeds from the Event and its associated activities will benefit Autism Speaks, a national charity with the goal to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders, and the 49ers Foundation, which supports development programs for underserved youth that keep them ‘Safe, on Track and In School.’
  
  Whether a veteran Concours entrant or a first time attendee, all will marvel at the timeless automotive designs whose aesthetics, innovative engineering, character and attention to detail make them as relevant today as they were when first introduced decades ago.

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• Day in the Park

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Orange Memorial Park South San Francisco

  This will be South San Francisco's 14th AnnualDay in the Park. The event is made possible through the generous donations of local businesses. To be held at Orange Memorial Park, free parking with frequent shuttle service will be offered at South San Francisco High School. Food, friends, and fun for the entire family will fill the day! Come early and stay for lunch; local service clubs will be offering delicious sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.
  
  Beginning at 10:00 am, Day in the Park features loads of booths, occupied by non-profit clubs, service groups, staff from city and county agencies and departments, church groups, local businesses, and crafters, all representing a wide cross section of the community.
  
  Fun activities will be offered for children, including Cosmo-jumps, face painting, and a petting zoo. An outdoor stage will host colorful performances by talented young people that reflect the diversity of the community.
  
  Public safety demonstrations will be given by the Fire Department, including the Survive Alive House. Police demonstrations will include the K-9 dogs, and tips on safety and crime prevention.
  
  Car enthusiasts will enjoy the special interest car show on the west side of the park.
  
  The City of South San Francisco sponsors Day in the Park, with donations from a number of local businesses helping to fund the event.

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• San Mateo Rotary Fun Run

  • Start
    September 19, 2010
  •  
    09:00 AM
  • Location
    Seal Point Park

  Join us for the 2nd running of the San Mateo Rotary 5K / 10K/ Fun Run & Walk along the waterfront at beautiful Seal Point Park in San Mateo. Proceeds provide scholarships for local high school students.
  
  Awards for all age divisions, great goody bag and t-shirt, plus a fun run for the kids!

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• Swing in the Park : Atherton Dames

  • Start
    September 19, 2010
  •  
    02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Location
    Holbrook-Palmer Park, Atherton

  Swing in the Park is the annual fall fundraiser for Holbrook-Palmer Park in Atherton sponsored by the Atherton Dames. CLICK HERE for printable invitation 

  September 19  2pm - 6pm

  Elegant  Barbeque  Picnic Catered by Jesse Cool's CoolEatz. For the menu, CLICK HERE

  Live  Entertainment - The Unicorns, big band era swing band

  Live  Auction,  Silent Auction, Raffle Drawing

  $75 per adult  /  $700 table for 10  /  $15 Children 2 to 11

  For reservations or more information, call 650.234.8447

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• Taste of Woodside

  • Start
    September 19, 2010
  •  
    04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Location
    GRACE MEMORIAL COURTYARD - 3154 Woodside Rd, Woodside CA 94062

  Imagine a perfect Indian Summer afternoon and evening, tasting delicious wines and foods from local wineries and restaurants, under a canopy of oaks in Woodside—all for a good cause!
  
  Taste of Woodside 2010, put on by The Rotary Club of Woodside and Portola Valley, promises to be just that. Join us for ample tastings of wine and hors d’oeuvres while viewing and bidding on a multitude of silent auction items. Then we’ll sit down to a magnificent multi-course dinner—combining perfect food with perfect wine!
  
  Our Master of Ceremonies, the renowned Jack Stevens,will be on hand to lead us through the festivities including a live auction.
  
  And throughout the evening, a contribution table will be available where you can make donations to your favorite of our supported projects!

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• Green Dream Team Presents ERIC COREY FREED, San Francisco architect and author of Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies

  • Start
    September 21, 2010
  •  
    05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
  • Location
    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025

  At Kepler's Bookstore... Renewing Urban Areas with Green Building
  
  After a decade of talk about the need for green buildings, the question is no longer why we need to go green, the question is how. American cities are confronting serious sustainability issues and are in dire need of tangible, deployable & affordable solutions.
  
  (650) 324-4321

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• San Mateo County Business Mega Mixer & Expo

  • Start
    September 22, 2010
  •  
    04:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Location
    San Mateo County Event Center 1346 Saratoga Drive San Mateo, CA 94403

  
  

  
  The Peninsula’s Premier Event For Business Professionals
  
  Exhibitor Application Agreement can be found Here
  
  

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• Tinkering by Twilight

  • Start
    September 24, 2010
  •  
    06:00 PM
  • Location
    Hillsborough

  Please join us for Tinkering by Twilight on Friday, September 24, 2010.
  
  6pm Reception and Silent Auction
  7pm Dinner and Live Auction
  
  This event will be held under the stars at a beautiful private residence in Hillsborough.
  
  Enjoy exciting live and silent auctions, an organic catered menu and special two and four-legged guests from the Museum’s native wildlife center. The live and silent auctions will feature an exceptional catalog of distinctive travel excursions, one-of-a-kind experiences, and exclusive specialty packages. All proceeds will benefit Coyote Point Museum’s environmental science programs and exhibits.
  
  
  Ticket Information
  Individuals: $175 per person
  Couples: $300 per couple
  Table: $1,500 for a table of ten
  
  To receive an invitation or to reserve your table or tickets, please call 650.340.7571.

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• @paloaltoweekly : Moonlight Run

  • Start
    September 24, 2010
  •  
    08:15 PM
  • Location
    Baylands Athletic Center 1900 Geng Road, Palo Alto

  It’s that time of year again, Palo Alto’s ever popular 5k and 10k run under the full harvest moon at the Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center on Friday, September 24th. 5K walk starts at 7pm, 10K Run starts at 8:15pm and the 5K Run starts at 8:45pm. Pre-registration for run must be received by September 14th. A $25 fee includes a long-sleeve race shirt. Event day registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt only while supplies last. Family package: children under 12 with an adult run free if entered through registration process. Sports teams/clubs group rate available.
  
  This event is co-presented by the Recreation Division and the Palo Alto Weekly. For more information call 463-4920 or email MoonlightRun@paweekly.com. You can register at http://www.paloaltoonline.com/ starting Friday July 2; pre-registration deadline 9/19.

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• 26th Anniversary - Bayfront Cleanup!

  • Start
    September 25, 2010
  •  
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Ryder Park, 1801 J. Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, 94401

  26th Anniversary - Bayfront Cleanup! Save the Date!
  Volunteers will pick up debris and litter along the Bayfront Trail, Marina Lagoon, and Tidelands Park. “Volunteer Thank You” BBQ (along with entertainment and prizes!) will follow cleanup. Events like this demonstrate how serious our community is about keeping our Bay healthy.  
  
  

  Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
  Time:	Event runs from 8am - Noon with registration taking place from  7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (no advance registration required).
  Where?	Ryder Park, 1801 J. Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, 94401 (East 3rd Ave along the shoreline)
  What to Wear & Materials:	Wear old clothing and sturdy shoes. Bring gloves, if possible (gloves and trash bags will be provided if you cannot bring your own).

  
  Last Year's Photo Album
  See last year's photos for an idea of what the day will be like.
  
  Read About the State Results
  Log on to the Coastal Commission's Web site to read about the event throughout California!
  
  Attention High School-ers!
  If you care about the planet and you need service hours, this is the event for you! So, plan to earn some of your service hours at the September 2010 event.

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• Fog Fest

  • Start
    September 25, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 26, 2010
  •  
    06:00 PM
  • Location
    Palmetto in Pacifica between Shell Street and Montecito Streets.

  Celebrate the Coast!

  The Fog Fest is a celebration of sun, sand, and surf that defines life on the coast. The Fest was created in 1986 to promote Pacifica and to celebrate our marvelous coastal climate. The last full weekend of September was chosen because historically the weather is unbeatable.

  
  The Fog Fest kicks off Saturday morning at 10 am with the Discover Pacifica Parade and Marching Band Competition. Arts and Crafts booths, Food and Beverage booths and a variety of activities begin after the parade.

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• KaHulaHou

  • Start
    October 02, 2010
  • Location
    Ssan Mateo County Event Center

  KaHulaHou is back for another round of no-holds-barred hula. As a new showcase for competitive hula in an all male format, this innovative approach to hula competition celebrates the cultural richness of Hawaiian heritage. Time-honored traditions of hula and sport meet headlong on the center stage, where strength and precision collide with wit and skill. Experience this rich blend of traditional and contemporary hula, combined with the strategies of konane. This is Hawaiian entertainment that is exciting, spontaneous, and truly captivating...and where you get to be the judge!
  "Keep It Hawaiian ... Keep It Entertaining"

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• The Annual Arts & Olive Festival

  • Start
    October 03, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Location
    Cañada College 4200 Farm Hill Blvd. Redwood City, CA

  The Arts & Olive Festival at Cañada College began in 1998 as part of Cañada’s 30 year anniversary celebration to benefit student scholarships. The festival has since grown to be one of the largest scholarship fundraisers of the year providing much needed financial assistance to students. The celebration now brings together more than 70 vendors consisting of some of the olive industry’s top experts to provide the community with olive education, olive and olive oil tasting, olive related products, and an abundance of quality art works and gifts. This year’s festival will also serve as a kick-off to the Cañada College Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College, bringing some of the Bay Area’s most spectacular performers to the Peninsula.

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• 28th Annual Chocolate Fest

  • Start
    October 08, 2010
  • End
    October 10, 2010
  • Location
    Congregational Church of Belmont 751 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont, CA 94002

  28th Annual Chocolate Fest
  
  Twenty different vendors of chocolate wares (ice cream, gelato, brownies, cakes, cookies, truffles and candy of every sort, as well as chunks of pure chocolate) will offer samples for tasting for the 1,000 guests. Chocolate Fest will be organized in four sessions: Friday evening, 7:30-10 p.m.; Saturday afternoon, 1:30-4 p.m.; Saturday evening, 7:30-10 p.m.; and Sunday afternoon, 1:30-4 p.m.

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• 40th Annual Art & Pumpkin Festival

  • Start
    October 16, 2010
  •  
    09:00 AM
  • End
    October 17, 2010
  •  
    05:00 PM
  • Location
    On Main Street between Miramontes and Spruce Streets Half Moon Bay, California

  Get Your Orange On!

  40th Annual Art & Pumpkin Festival Runs October 16-17, 2010

  Art & Pumpkin Festival Celebrates Its 40th Year

  Every year when autumn rolls around, the picturesque seaside city of Half Moon Bay bursts into brilliant orange and buzzes with boisterous activity in celebration of its bountiful fall harvest. The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s big event, bringing throngs of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for a world-class festival on historic Main Street. This year’s 40th festival will be held on October 16-17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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• Peninsula Oktoberfest

  • Start
    October 23, 2010
  •  
    12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
  • Location
    Courthouse Square 2200 Broadway Street Redwood City, Ca 94063

  The first-ever Peninsula Oktoberfest is taking place on Saturday, October 23 2010!
  
  We're planning for over 20 local breweries to take part in a one-day brew festival at the Courthouse Square in Redwood City. With more than 10,000 people expected to be in attendance, we invite you to join beer lovers from around the SF Bay Area. Centrally located in Redwood City, and adjacent to public transportation, Courthouse Square is easily accessible to everyone from San Francisco, San Jose, the East Bay area and everywhere in between.
  
  For the non-beer lover or people not yet 21 -- we'll also have plenty of food and music!
  
  Attendees must be 21 or older to purchase a wristband. With each wristband purchase, attendees will receive a beer mug and two drink tickets.
  
  And even better - come to our event using public transportation and we'll take $5 off your wristband price when you show us your dated receipt!
  
  Follow @penoktoberfest and @bullfrogmedia for regular updates about this event and visit http://www.peninsulaoktoberfest.com/.

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• Hillsborough Antique Show

  • Start
    November 05, 2010
  • End
    November 07, 2010
  • Location
    San Mateo County Event Center

  Experience the Excellence that is Hillsborough
  
  | Click Here | for website.
  

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• Hometown Holidays

  • Start
    December 04, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Downtown Redwood City

  Hometown Holidays
  
  

  Each year on the first Saturday of December, Redwood City’s Downtown Business group throws a party in celebration of the Holiday Season! We have a parade, entertainment, SNOW, Santa Claus, and a grand finale with a FIREWORKS show and late night Holiday Movie!
  

  
  

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