Upcoming Activities/Events - 2009 September

Disclaimer: The information provided here is to the best of my knowledge (based on when I came to know about it) and for reference only. Even though I will try to keep the latest information posted here, but Changes/Cancellations/etc. may happen without notice to the information provided here. I can not be held liable for any kind of loss/injury caused by using this information or for any changes in the pricing/details/schedules or any kind of misinterpretation of the information here or for any thing. I am in no way involved in organizing these activities - I am merely providing the information as I know purely from the point of view of spreading the information and probably having a good time in case some of us happen to be at any of these events at the same time.

2009

September
(Special month - Our anniversary + my brother's B'day)

• 19: Tenth Annual Community Fest - San Jose District 2:
  Venue: George Page Park, Santa Teresa Blvd. at Miyuki Dr., south of Cottle Road
  When: Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Cost: Admission Free
  LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
  Sword Fighting, Acrobatics, Multicultural Music & Dancers, Crafts, Freebies,
  Mounted Police, Community Info,
  Resources for Families, Kids, Teens, Adults, and Seniors
  Food, Games, Dancing, Bounce House
  Multicultural Entertainers and much more!
  Entertainment Schedule
  11:00 a.m. Bernal Jazz Band
  12:00 p.m. Hawaiian Hula Halau O Kanela No Eau
  12:30 p.m. Sandoshin Taiko Drummers
  1:00 p.m. Bharatnatyam, Classical Dance of India
  1:15 p.m. Highlander Warriors, Kingdom of the Gael
  2:00 p.m. Aerial Tumbling & Acrobatics
  2:30 p.m. Brenda Lopez Folklorico
  3:00 p.m. Free Spirit band
  3:30 p.m. Setareh, Middle Eastern Dance
  4:00 p.m. Not 4 Sale band
  ~ Schedule subject to change ~




• 19: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center
  Singers: Dimple Patel and Troupe
  Time: 7 PM - 12: 30 AM
  Cost: $13 per person / Kids under 5 - Free / parking free
  www.giftofvision.org/events/Events.htm
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.




• 19 & 20: Art & Wine Festival - Santa Clar:
  Venue: Central Park (near Kiely Blvd. & HomeStead), Santa Clara
  When: Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2009 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
  Cost: Admission Free
  Live Entertainment, Kids Kingdom, Activities for parents, Petting Zoo, Food stalls for kids and parents & much more.




• 25: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Cubberley Auditorium, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
  Singers: Sharvari Dixit and Troupe (afaik)
  Time: 7.00 PM to 11.30 PM
  Cost: $15 per person / Kids under 10 - Free
  Palo Alto www.vibhadandia.org
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.




• 26: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic:
  Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
  Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
  Cost: Not sure (Free for first 50 kids ?)
  https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
  On this date, kids make a Fire Truck. I did a quick check, the closest Lowe participating on this date is in Gilroy for my zip code - you can check for yours.




• 26: Dandia - Stick-Dance:
  
  Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center
  Singers: PreetySha and Troupe
  Time: 7 PM - 12: 30 AM
  Cost: $13 per person / Kids under 5 - Free / parking free
  www.giftofvision.org/events/Events.htm
  Dandia events are always fun for the whole family & kids as well as singles. I have taken my girl friends to such events, been there with other friends, taken my wife, taken my kid to such events - and every time - it was a fun time of varying intensity. Though I would still say that the most memorable ones was the one held in Cal-State, Hayward few years back.




• 26 & 27: Autumn Festival, Milpitas:
  Venue: 279 S. Main St., Milpitas , CA 95035 (between Abel and Main Street)
  Time: SAT-26th (11 AM - 10 PM); SUN-27th (11 AM - 6 PM)
  Cost: Not Known
  Lots of games and rides for kids & Chicken BBQ lunch & live entertainment.




• 26 & 27: Spiderman's coming to SF Zoo:
  
  Venue: SF Zoo
  Time: 10 AM - 4 PM on SAT & SUN (26 & 27)
  Cost: Normal SF Zoo entry fee
  On the occasion of the anniversary of the "insect zoo" section, SF Zoo is celebrating by having Spiderman at the SF Zoo on this weekend. Kids can come & meet and get pictures taken with Spiderman.




• 26 & 27: KidsFaire in Pleasanton:
  Venue: Alameda County Fairground, Pleasanton
  Time: 10 AM - 5 PM on SAT & SUN (26 & 27)
  Cost: Under 2 (Free); 2-12 ($5); 12 & up ($8) (discount tickets online @ http://www.thekidsfaire.com/pub/pleasanton_tickets.htm
  What to expect at the fair (afaik): Dorothy the Dinosaur, Barney, Spongebob, and Dora, wild west show, princess pavillion, camel rides, pirates treasure hunt, etc.




• Gymboree - Free Class Pass:
  Venue: Participating Gymboree Locations
  Cost: Says FREE (check-out to confirm)
  

  I have heard from some friends that these classes are fun - but never had any experience so far - plan to take my son to one of these one of these days.
  Link to the pass is:
  http://www.gymboreeclasses.com/b2c/customer/findLocation.jsp?action=PRVW
  




• Thomas & Friends "Hero of the Rails" DVD give-away:
  Venue: Website Giveaway
  

  Guys!!! Thomas time again....This time a free DVD!!! - Check out on:
  http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-post.html#comment-form