VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academi

VoicED Academy

VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academic strategy organization founded by Ava Gencheva. With over 20 years of experience in elite education, the academy provides comprehensive support for high school students navigating the competitive admissions process to selective universities worldwide. The organization is grounded in a strategic, thinking-driven philosophy that prioritizes long-term development over simple checklists. Services include personalized college strategy and admissions planning, expert academic writing and essay coaching, and structured group programs. Founder Ava Gencheva, a former school director and UCLA admissions reader, brings a unique dual perspective to her consulting, having supported thousands of students in achieving their academic goals. Her expertise extends to helping students build authentic voices and clear direction, with a track record that includes guiding more high school students to the TED stage than any other educator in Silicon Valley. Families can expect an integrated, high-touch experience that covers everything from initial planning to final application submission. By focusing on fit, purpose, and original thinking, VoicED Academy helps students stand out with confidence and clarity throughout their educational journey.

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VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academic strategy organization founded by Ava Gencheva. With over 20 years of experience in...

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Motherhealth LLC

Motherhealth is license and bonded home care organization in the greater bay area, caring caregivers Consistent home care 4088541883 Clubalthea.com

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Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

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All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

<a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/News-Articles/City-Manager/Phased-Expanded-Hours-and-Services" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the City of Palo Alto:</a> July 01, 2021 The City of Palo Alto announced today their expanded hours and services for summer, with more details to come later this month. Read the press release <a href="https://mailchi.mp/cityofpaloalto.org/cityannouncesexpandedsummerhourandservices" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">here</a>.  <hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the City of Palo Alto</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

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July 01, 2021 The City of Palo Alto announced today their expanded hours and services for summer, with more details to come later this month. Read the press release <a href="https://mailchi.mp/cityofpaloalto.org/cityannouncesexpandedsummerhourandservices" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">here</a>.

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TD;DR: Experience three days of epic foam-blaster fun at this giant Bay Area event featuring battles, missions, costumes, and creators. The weekend includes an all-ages blaster expo, immersive teen and adult games with live scoring, and both competitive and casual nerf battles.
This event only happens once a year! Don’t miss it! 
For more info and to sign up, visit Ragnarocktoberfest.com! 
Nonprofit, volunteer-run FoamWar, Inc., puts on an epic, 3-day Nerf event every year called Ragnarocktoberfest. This year it's the first weekend of October with a SPY v SPY theme at Independence High School in San Jose.
FREE! ALL AGES Friday afternoon/evening, (3pm - 8pm) is a blaster expo with vendors, mini games, and panels (including a rules briefing for Saturday's game and an opportunity to get your blaster checked and approved ahead of the weekend's games).
AGES 13+, $25 Saturday (10am - 9pm) is a long-form, team-based game where players on three competing teams aim at each other and also try to avoid the undead (players trying to tag and "turn" them) while playing mini games, solving puzzles, and going on missions.&nbsp;Because the rule set for The Stalking Dead is complicated, it is for ages 13+.&nbsp;
3-minute video explainer for The Stalking Dead game.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://youtu.be/45PAv9r4dZo
Sunday is a 5v5 King of the Hill elimination competition in the football stadium, 9am - 8pm, AGES 15+, team slots sold out, that's really fun to watch, and across campus is AGES 6+, $20, Superstock (9:45am - 4pm), a game for ages 6+ that is perfect for families, birthday parties, and groups. Play together or against each other in short games with the weekend's theme, SPY VS SPY. 
Costumes are encouraged! See the website for all the info you need plus an FAQ.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

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Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

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Los Altos Community Center

Don’t miss this eco-friendly artisan event: Nearly 40 local makers! Uniquely beautiful, sustainably-handcrafted fine art, fashion, home decor items, jewelry, toys, gifts, holiday items and pet accessories. All artisan items will be crafted from the 70+ tons of textiles and other discarded designer materials the non-profit FabMo diverts from Bay Area landfills each year. Sunday, October 4, 11am-4pm at the Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue. In addition to the artisanal wares, a curated collection of vintage linens and other curios will be sold, along with $5 Mystery Gift Boxes containing a variety of small but unique handmade items. Proceeds from the above will go to support FabMo’s mission to inspire creative reuse.

Local Event: FabMo Artisans Market

FabMo Artisans Market

Don’t miss this eco-friendly artisan event: Nearly 40 local makers!  Uniquely beautiful, sustainably-handcrafted fine art,...

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A showcase of environmentally-friendly homes in San Mateo and Santa Clara County renovated with sustainability in mind.
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Acterra is proud to present the 2026 Peninsula and South Bay Green@Home Tour! This is a free, community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. On Saturday, October 10th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, explore homes throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo County, ranging from new construction to those transitioning away from gas. Gain valuable insights from tour hosts on appliance selection, contractor decisions, installation processes, tax credits, and incentives, making your transition to electric living informed and cost-effective.
Attendees will have the chance to see firsthand a wide variety of electric appliances and environmentally-conscious home upgrades, including energy-efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, rainwater catchments, compost bins, electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, battery storage systems, and more. Attendees will also be able to engage with tour hosts to learn about their choices, including financial considerations, rebate programs, contractors, and appliance models.
The free Tour is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors. 
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Este verano, Acterra se enorgullece de presentar el Peninsula y South Bay Green@Home Tours 2026. Este evento gratuito, impulsado por la comunidad, invita al público a explorar viviendas electrificadas innovadoras. El sábado 10 de octubre, de 11 AM a 3 PM, explore viviendas en los condados de San Mateo y Santa Clara, desde nuevas construcciones hasta aquellas que están dejando de usar gas. Obtenga valiosa información de los guías sobre la selección de electrodomésticos, las decisiones de los contratistas, los procesos de instalación e incentivos y créditos, para que su transición a una vida eléctrica sea informada y asequible.
Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de ver de primera mano una amplia variedad de electrodomésticos y mejoras ecológicas para el hogar, como bombas de calor de bajo consumo para calefacción y refrigeración, calentadores de agua con bomba de calor, placas de inducción, sistemas de recolección de agua de lluvia, composteras, vehículos eléctricos (VE), paneles solares, sistemas de almacenamiento de baterías y más. Los asistentes también podrán interactuar con los guías del tour para conocer sus opciones, incluyendo consideraciones financieras, programas de reembolso, contratistas y modelos de electrodomésticos.
El tour gratuito es posible gracias a la generosidad de nuestros patrocinadores.

Local Event: Peninsula and South Bay Green@Home Tour 2026

Peninsula and South Bay Green@Home Tour 2026

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2 Dead After 7-Vehicle Crash In SMC: Police

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