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Volunteers wanted for bicycle repair clinic at Sunnyvale Public Library on October 26
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and the Sunnyvale Public Library will hold a bike repair clinic at the library on October 26 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Besides volunteers with mechanical skills, there is a need for volunteers to do general tasks. Those wishing to volunteer can register online.
Professor Po-Shen Loh to talk at Davis Senior High School about raising kids to thrive alongside AI
Carnegie Mellon Professor Po-Shen Loh will speak at Davis Senior High School on November 2 about raising children to thrive without being elbowed out of the way by automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event will begin at 6:30 pm. It is intended for parents of school children. Free tickets can be obtained online.
K-pop fans to gather at USC auditorium for day devoted to Korean music October 18
The University of Southern California will host an all-day meeting devoted to K-pop on October 18. Industry insiders will speak at Annenberg Auditorium on 3502 Watt Way. The event is open to the public but seating is limited. Free tickets can be ordered online.
Volunteers needed for removal of invasive plants from Ballona Wetlands
Volunteers are needed for the removal of invasive vegetation from the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve where it is crowding out weaker native plants. Volunteers can register online to work with Friends of Ballona Wetlands on October 18 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. They can also register to work on October 26 from 9:30 am to noon.
Free flu shots to be given at West Sacramento City Hall on October 17
Free flu vaccinations will be offered at the West Sacramento City Hall on October 17 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The city hall is located on 1110 West Capitol Avenue. "Despite the many benefits offered by flu vaccination, only about half of Americans get an annual flu vaccine," warns the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "During an average flu season, flu can cause millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths."
Festival of light defeating darkness, Diwali to be celebrated in Memorial Park on October 12
The Bay Area Diwali Festival will be held in Cupertino's Memorial Park on October 12 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tickets to the free event can be reserved online. The park is located on 10185 North Stelling Road.
Black Comics Festival to be held at California African American Museum on October 27
The California African American Museum will host the Black Comics Festival on October 27 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free admission tickets are available online. The museum is located on 600 State Drive in Los Angeles' Exposition Park.
Spirituality in fight against racism to be discussed by Professor Tobin Shearer at Palo Alto church
History Professor Tobin Miller Shearer will explain his ideas about antirascist spirituality at the Palo Alto Christian Reformed Church on October 27 at 6:00 pm. Free tickets to the event can be ordered online. The church is located on 687 Arastradero Road, near Alta Mesa Memorial Park.
Volunteer singer needed for Veterans Day ceremonies at hospice facilities
VNA Health, a nonprofit healthcare organization in Santa Barbara, is in need of a volunteer singer to perform at Veterans Day ceremonies for hospice patients. The volunteer will sing the national anthem and “America the Beautiful” at four Veteran Pinning Ceremonies to be held between November 4 and 11.
Volunteers wanted for food pantry in Garden Grove on October 12
Uplift Charity is looking for volunteers to work at its monthly food pantry in Garden Grove on October 12. The volunteer activity will take place on 9752 13th Street from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Those wishing to participate must register online.
California's pumpkin country to celebrate its spooky fruit October 5-6
The Manteca Pumpkin Fair will be held in downtown Manteca on October 5 and 6 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission and parking are free. A pumpkin growing contest, a pumpkin carving contest and a car show will be included in the fair, which is sponsored by the Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis Club. There will also be a paint & sip party and a kids zone. Proceeds from the annual event have benefited numerous local charities.
Hamas attack against Israel to be remembered by journalist Trey Yingst at Reagan Library
Trey Yingst was at Israel's border with Gaza hours after Hamas launched its attack against the Jewish state on October 7, 2023. The Fox News correpondent's direct observations of what occurred are being published on October 1.
Fentanyl crisis town hall meeting at Laguna Beach on October 2
The fentanyl crisis will be the subject of a town hall meeting at the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center on October 2 at 4:00 pm. The event is being hosted by Assemblymember Diane Dixon. Those planning to attend are asked to notify her office online.
Jewish, Muslim and Christian volunteers unite to help neighbors in need
Abrahamic Alliance International brings Jewish, Muslim and Christian volunteers together to help neighbors in need. The San Jose-based charitable organization "envisions a world where all Jews, Christians and Muslims co-exist peacefully, uniting to save lives and alleviate poverty together." The organization has a number of activities scheduled for October. New volunteers are welcome.
Concordia Symphony Orchestra to give free concert honoring pianist Roger Williams at Nixon Library on September 28
The Concordia Symphony Orchestra will give a concert commemorating the centenary of the birth of pianist Roger Williams at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda on September 28. The concert by the Concordia University orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jeff Held, will begin at 10:00 am. A panel discussion will follow at noon.
Congressman John Duarte to hold town hall meeting in Livingston on October 9
Congressman John Duarte will hold a town hall meeting at the Livingston City Hall on October 9 at 6:00 pm. Agriculture, immigration, veteran benefits and water are among the topics to be discussed, according to a newsletter from Duarte's office. The city hall is located on 1416 C Street in Livingston.
Long overshadowed by Mexican rivals, California's avocados to take center stage in Carpinteria
Normally overshadowed in the marketplace by Mexican imports, California's homegrown avocados will be celebrated during a three-day event in Carpinteria beginning on October 4 at 1:00 pm. Admission to the California Avocado Festival is free.
Bookstore to host forum for Elk Grove school board candidates on September 22
Candidates for the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education will meet the public at a forum hosted by A Seat at the Table Books on September 22 at 2:00 pm. Free tickets to the event can be ordered online. The bookstore is located on 9257 Laguna Springs Drive.
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