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Start: 2026-12-13T15:00:00-08:00
Location: The Back Room

The Back Room

A Tribute to Fred Astaire. Two-acts, twenty songs. All songs written for and introduced by Fred Astaire. Songs from the Great American Songbook and the Golden Age of Hollywood. Classics by Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, George &amp; Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter. Robert Strom (vocals), Victor Alvarado (piano), Logan Rasmusson (bass) and JR Rosales (drums).

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Join the Association of Indo Americans (AIA) and Bolly 92.3 FM for one of the Bay Area's largest multinational India Day parades, featuring Honorable Guest and Grand Marshal Taapsee Pannu.
This FREE community celebration includes a spectacular India Day Parade with 75+ cultural floats and marching groups, a Day &amp; Night Mela, live cultural performances, Vijay Bharat – Dances of India, a Food Festival, Shopping &amp; Exhibition, Fashion Show, Kids Zone, and the Historic Flag Walk &amp; Tiranga Walk.
Bring your family, wear your tricolor, and join thousands of community members as we celebrate India's 80th Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 
Parade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
Mela: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
Location: Plaza de César Chávez, Downtown San Jose 
Admission: FREE (Register for your free Mela ticket at AIAEvents.org)

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The In’s and Outs of IEP’s
With Dr. Rebecca Hawley, Special Ed Law Advocate&amp; Child Development Specialist

This event is a must for parents of teens and young adults who have IEP’s (Individual Education Programs) or for those who are hoping to get one for their struggling child.

In conversation with Family Sanity Founder Lisa Scimens, Dr. Hawley will discuss: &nbsp;Is it ever too late to get an IEP?

How do I get a neuropsych evaluation?&nbsp; What if I can’t pay for it?
How do I get my school district to pay for a special school or a therapeutic program or an RTC?
Does my child’s IEP continue when they go to college?
What are my rights as a parent?

(This event will be recorded and can be replayed as a Family Sanity Podcast in the near future.)Tickets: www.familysanity.org

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Book Society

<h2>About the event</h2>
Join us for our monthly Journaling Club&nbsp;— a welcoming space to cultivate creativity, reflection, and connection through the practice of journaling. Each month we’ll gather for a guided 90-minute session designed to inspire your writing, nurture mindfulness, and build community among fellow journalers.

Tickets include:
<ul><li>A guided journaling session</li><li>Mimosas or NA bubbly</li><li>Light morning treats</li></ul>Find your ticket here! <a href="https://www.booksociety.social/event-details/journaling-club-a-reflective-morning-inspired-by-the-book-of-alchemy-7" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">booksociety.social/event-details/journaling-club-a-reflective-morning-inspired-by-the-book-of-alchemy-7</a>

Whether you’re a lifelong writer or simply looking for a creative outlet, our Journaling Club offers a moment to pause, connect, and explore your inner world — one page at a time.

No need to have read The Book of Alchemy&nbsp;(the book that inspired this gathering) to participate! If you’d like to explore it, you can still support Book Society by purchasing a copy:
<ul><li>In-Store:&nbsp;We have copies available in store. Email us at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:hello@booksociety.social">hello@booksociety.social</a> if you would like us to set a copy aside for you.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/shop/BookSociety" rel="nofollow noopener">Bookshop.org</a>:&nbsp;Order online, and have it shipped to you.</li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781666671285-i-who-have-never-known-men" rel="nofollow noopener">Libro.fm:</a>&nbsp;A great option for audiobook listeners!</li></ul>

PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp;Book Society Journaling Club tickets are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person by giving Book Society written notice at least 24 hours before the event.

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Join Lynmar Estate Proprietors Lynn and Anisya Fritz at their home at Quail Hill Ranch, perched just above the winery and overlooking expansive views of the estate vineyards, for a memorable alfresco gathering on the eve of harvest. This special evening captures the electric anticipation of the most exciting moment in the winery calendar, when months of careful farming and stewardship culminate in the promise of the vintage to come.
Begin with a relaxing glass of Lynmar wine by the pool, surrounded by vineyard views at their summer peak, as Lynn and Anisya share insights into the growing season and the conditions shaping the upcoming harvest. As the sun lowers over the vines, guests gather for an early, buffet-style dinner designed for lingering conversation and connection.
Set to live music and framed by golden light across the vineyard, this intimate experience at Quail Hill Ranch offers a rare glimpse into life at Lynmar just before harvest – celebrating community, seasonality, and the shared excitement of the vintage ahead.

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We live in a world that rewards certainty—the confident answer, the five-year plan, the decisive take. But what if our discomfort with not knowing is costing us something essential?

In How to Not Know: The Value of Uncertainty in a World that Demands Answers, journalist and author Simone Stolzoff makes the case that uncertainty isn't a problem to be solved but a skill to be practiced—one tied to creativity, open-mindedness, and a kind of wonder that certainty tends to flatten. Drawing on psychology, history, Zen philosophy, and conversations with people who've made peace with the unknown—including an economist who founded a "Department of Doubt" and a death doula who sits with families in life's most uncertain moments—Stolzoff offers a way of thinking about ambiguity that feels less like a burden and more like an invitation.

Stolzoff will be in conversation with Dr. Emily Anhalt, clinical psychologist, cofounder of Coa (the gym for mental health), and author of Flex Your Feelings, a data-driven, step-by-step plan for building the seven essential traits of emotional fitness—often described as Atomic Habits&nbsp;for your mental health. Together they'll dig into why professional life pressures us to project certainty we don't actually feel, what it costs us individually and collectively, and what it might look like to build the emotional flexibility to live with not having all the answers—especially in a moment defined by change.

Your ticket includes:
<ul><li>A moderated conversation between Simone Stolzoff and Dr. Emily Anhalt</li><li>Book signing and Q&amp;A</li><li>A glass of wine and good company, Book Society–style</li></ul>

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Cinema as Prayer: A Night of Queer South Asian Films&nbsp;Director Q&amp;ATwo poetic films that move through longing, belonging and spiritual transformation.
PARAMITA, by Kirthi Nath, bears witness to Prajna Choudhury’s 25-year coming out process with her traditional Bangladeshi mother. Told with intimacy and tenderness, PARAMITA invites us into a meditative experience as Prajna connects with Buddhist practices and nature as gateways for intergenerational healing.
Longing Suite, by Lata Mani and Nicolás Grandi, is a lyrical exploration of awakening to the feminine Divine. Building on a cycle of poems written by Mani in the 1990s, Longing Suite traces the arc of a heart-mind-body awakening and the sacred woven through all that exists. Together, these intimate, spiritual films invite audiences into cinema as prayer — where image, memory, longing and spirit open a space for reflection, healing and transformation.

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Find your Asian treasures, including dishes, kimono, dolls, crafts &amp;&nbsp;MORE!

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SIGN UP HERE!!!:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/FLIPPER15" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/FLIPPER15</a>Join us for a fun-filled day touring fixer upper properties and learn tips and tricks for renovating your dream home!
Find great opportunities here in the San Francisco Bay Area and make a huge profit! We will tour properties&nbsp;no more than 70% of a property's estimated value after repairs (ARV). These are great opportunities to make hundreds of thousands of dollars! I have been in Real Estate for over 25 years and I have helped many buyers and have flipped a few homes myself!
<ul><li>We will tour a minimum of 4-5 properties primarily in San Francisco.</li></ul>
<ul><li>We will learn about the strategies on how to find them and to maximize your investment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>We will talk about ways that we can fund the loan. Have several sources.</li></ul>
<ul><li>We will look at properties that are under 1.5 million dollars.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Example A: Purchase property at $750,000. $130,000 for remodeling, commissions, and closing. Sell at $980,000. Profit $100,000.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Example B: Purchase property at $1,000,000. $200,000 cost for remodeling, commissions, and closing. Sell at $1,400,000. Profit $200,000.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Example C: Purchase property at $1,400,000. $300,000 cost for remodeling, commissions, and closing. Sell at $2,000,000. Profit $300,000.</li></ul>
We will meet first at my office at 1653 Irving Street at 10am. Tour should be done by 12pm. We could do Q&amp;As for another hour after talking about the houses.
Please note that you show up on time. We will provide you the list of homes the day of the tour.
About me:
Sevan Kevorkian
(415) 412-4716
I'm Broker/Owner of Remax Prestigious Properties with 25 years of experience, I have sold over 350 homes. I know the neighborhoods and the market trends. I am a great negotiator, let me help you flip a home!

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Are there hidden accessibility barriers on your website?

Accessibility in Practice

Does your website look great but people still drop off before buying, booking, or signing up? Most small business owners don’t realize accessibility might be the reason. Your site might “pass” an automated scan or look fine visually, but still be impossible to use for people navigating by keyboard, screen reader, or other assistive tech. Automated tools don’t test whether someone can actually fill out a form, complete a purchase, book a service, or make a donation. That’s where accessibility issues tend to hide. In fact, WebAIM’s 2025 Million report found that 94.8% of the top 1,000,000 home pages had detectable Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) failures. That’s where I come in. I run hands-on accessibility reviews that go beyond automated tools. I test your site like a real user would and translate the findings into clear, prioritized fixes you can implement or hand to your developer or designer. Ways to work together: 1. Full Website Accessibility Audit (deep review across your site) 2. Homepage-Only Mini Audit (fast check of your most-visited page) 3. PDF Accessibility Conversion (make PDFs usable with screen readers) 4. Alt Text Writing Packages (product photos, homepage images, posts) 5. Email Signature Accessibility Review (fix a common, overlooked barrier) 6. Social Media Accessibility Quick Review (graphics, captions, links, video basics) and more! What you’ll get (always): 1. Plain-language results 2. A prioritized fix list 3. Practical guidance you can use right away Our approach Transparent pricing • Fast turnaround • WCAG-aligned • ADA/Section 508–informed • Bay Area + remote clients If your site is hard to use, it’s hard to grow. Prioritizing accessibility helps more people access your content, services, and opportunities. contact@accessibilityinpractice.com

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Free 20-Minute Photo Coaching Session with Camera or Lens

Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters

Here in Berkeley, Looking Glass Photo is where gear, guidance, and community come together—since 1971. We’re a boutique-style camera shop that outfits photographers with exactly what they need and nothing they don’t. That means real conversations, hands-on help, and curated solutions across top brands like Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony and more. We carry new gear, offer a thoughtful selection of preowned and consignment cameras and lenses, and place special orders when the perfect fit isn’t on the shelf. Learning is at the heart of what we do. Join our small-group classes and workshops, sign up for photo adventures in the wild (from tide pools to elk rut season), or dig into image reviews and practical technique sessions. Our Rentals program makes it easy to test drive the latest bodies, lenses, lighting and accessories—perfect for a weekend project or a big assignment—while our “Try Before You Buy” and paid Gear Outfitting service help you make confident choices. What makes us unique? Personalized coaching before and after a purchase, community-driven events (including our Photo Friends network), and a values-driven approach that puts longevity and stewardship first. We stand behind the gear we sell, keep darkroom and printing essentials flowing, and cheer on your growth every step of the way. Whether you’re brand-new to photography or a seasoned pro, Looking Glass is your trusted partner for classes, adventures, rentals, consignment and used gear, and a welcoming community that lifts each other up.

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Cahoots Digital : SEO. & Web Design for the East Bay

Cahoots Digital

Cahoots Digital: Your Bay Area Digital Marketing Partners Mission Statement: At Cahoots Digital, we craft digital experiences that connect, inspire, and uplift. Rooted in the spirit of a “cahoots” — a gathering place for community, vision, and shared purpose — we design exceptional websites, deliver transformative SEO, and achieve unparalleled marketing results for our clients. With a heart for humanity and reverence for our planet, we champion businesses that align with the greater good, fostering authentic connections and driving impact that resonates far beyond the screen. Together, we build a digital world that honors life, community, and purpose. Ready to RISE in search results and captivate your customers online? Cahoots Digital transforms Bay Area businesses into digital powerhouses through expert SEO strategies and stunning website design. Why Choose Cahoots Digital? We understand the unique pulse of the Bay Area market—from San Francisco’s innovation culture to Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem, Oakland’s entrepreneurial spirit to Marin’s premium markets. Our local expertise means we craft digital solutions that resonate with your community while reaching customers nationwide. Our Services: • SEO Mastery - Climb Google rankings with data-driven strategies that deliver measurable results • Website Design &amp; Development - Custom sites that convert visitors into loyal customers • Regional Market Expertise - Deep understanding of Bay Area business landscape and consumer behavior The Cahoots Advantage: Partnership, not just service. We work in cahoots with you to understand your goals, challenges, and vision. Our collaborative approach ensures every pixel, keyword, and line of code serves your business objectives. Ready to grow together? Let’s join forces and turn your digital presence into your biggest competitive advantage.

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