Name: Tree Lighting Celebration
Start: 2026-11-20T18:00:00-08:00
Location: Hillsdale Shopping Center

Hillsdale Shopping Center

On Friday, November 20 join Hillsdale Shopping Center for a whimsical evening full of holiday magic!
The North Block will be host to musical and aerial performances, strolling entertainers, the arrival of Santa Claus, lighting of the Christmas tree, and a few surprises. Guests of all ages will enjoy this complimentary event.
Following the Tree Lighting Celebration, Santa will be available for photos until 9pm in Macy’s Center Court.

Local Event: Tree Lighting Celebration

San Mateo County

Albert Gregory

Bay Area

San Mateo

California

Tree Lighting Celebration

On Friday, November 20 join Hillsdale Shopping Center for a whimsical evening full of holiday magic!
The North Block will be...

Join us for our final happy hour of 2026 in the Auto Vino Wine Garden, with live music, wood-fired food, and Woodside Vineyards wines. Catch up with friends over a glass of wine and let Friday’s happy hour become dinner outdoors.
🎸 LIVE MUSIC BY THE MILK CHASERS 🎶
The Milk Chasers join us for an evening of live music as we celebrate our last happy hour of the year. Settle in with a glass of wine, share something delicious, and enjoy the music and company around your table.
🍷 WOODSIDE VINEYARDS WINES 🍇
We’ll be pouring four Woodside Vineyards wines, each made from grapes grown locally in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation:
<ul><li>Chardonnay — Bright and refreshing, with crisp fruit flavors and a smooth finish.</li><li>Pinot Noir — Light and elegant, with soft red-fruit flavors and a silky texture.</li><li>Zinfandel — Rich and full-flavored, with ripe berry notes and a touch of spice.</li><li>Kings Mountain Cabernet — Bold and structured, with dark-fruit flavors and a classic Cabernet finish.</li></ul>
🍕 ON THE MENU 🔥
<ul><li>Neapolitan-Style Pizzas — 12-inch pizzas made with 48-hour fermented dough and wood-fired at 900°F for a light, blistered crust.</li><li>Fire-Roasted Chicken Wings — Crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and cooked in our wood-fired oven.</li><li>Inge’s Signature Charcuterie Boards — Prosciutto, manchego, Marcona almonds, and more, prepared for sharing with a glass or bottle of wine.</li></ul>
✅ NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED ✅
As the days grow shorter and daylight fades earlier, we’re bringing our 2026 happy hour season to a close. Bring your family and friends and join us in the Wine Garden this Friday from 4:30 PM for one more evening together.
Thank you for making our Fridays so much fun. We’ll be back in 2027 with a new lineup of musical acts and more good times in the Wine Garden!
AUTO VINO | 380 INDUSTRIAL ROAD | SAN CARLOS

Local Event: 🎶 Live Music, Pizza & Wine at Auto Vino’s Final Happy Hour of 2026 🍷

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🎶 Live Music, Pizza & Wine at Auto Vino’s Final...

Join us for our final happy hour of 2026 in the Auto Vino Wine Garden, with live music, wood-fired food, and Woodside Vineyards...

🎶 Live Music, Pizza & Wine at Auto Vino’s Final Happy Hour of 2026 🍷

Auto Vino

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Local Event: AutoVino Final Happy Hour of 2026

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This Halloween we’re excited to host a Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot! 🎃 Oct 31 @ 4-5:30pm
It’ll be a fun afternoon for kids and families to come together, enjoy some treats, and connect with our community.
Bring your trick-or-treat bags and come ready for lots of Halloween fun. We’d love to see you there! There will also be pumpkin carving!
Go to burlpres.church/events if you want to sign up to decorate your trunk and help us create a safe, fun, and memorable Halloween celebration for everyone. The best Trunk gets a prize!
We can’t wait to see your creativity!
🎃 Address: 1500 Easton Dr, Burlingame, CA

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Trunk or Treat!

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California’s Second Rattlesnake Season Is UnderwaySecond Rattlesnake Season in California? When most people think of rattlesnake season, they think of spring and the heat of midsummer. But California experiences a second period of increased rattlesnake activity in late summer and early fall, as newborn snakes begin dispersing and adult snakes remain active during fluctuating temperatures. “Fall is an important time to remain alert,” said David Allen, founder of Got Snakes? Snake Removal. Allen has worked in real-world snake removal and prevention since 2001 and is frequently called upon when rattlesnakes are found near homes, businesses, garages and outdoor living areas.￼ Why activity increases Rattlesnakes are generally active in California from spring through fall. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, female rattlesnakes give birth to live young—sometimes as many as 25—and the babies may remain with their mother for one to two weeks before dispersing.￼ As summer transitions into fall, warm afternoons and cool nights create changing conditions that can keep snakes moving. Young rattlesnakes may turn up in garages, gardens, crawl spaces, woodpiles and other areas that provide shelter. Adult snakes may also be searching for food or protected locations as colder weather approaches. “People often think the season is over when summer ends,” Allen said. “In reality, fall can bring a noticeable increase in encounters because newborn snakes are dispersing while adult snakes are still active.” Newborn rattlesnakes are venomous and should never be handled. Their small size and undeveloped rattles can make them difficult to detect. A snake that does not produce a loud rattle should not automatically be considered harmless. Reducing the risk Homeowners can reduce potential encounters by: •	Removing brush piles, loose lumber and unused materials. •	Keeping grass and dense vegetation trimmed near structures. •	Sealing gaps beneath garage doors and around foundations. •	Reducing rodents by securing garbage, pet food and birdseed. •	Using a flashlight outdoors at night. •	Keeping children and pets away from any snake. Anyone who encounters a rattlesnake should move away and keep others away from the area. Do not attempt to capture, kill or relocate the animal. Contact a qualified wildlife professional for removal and prevention advice. Got Snakes? provides humane snake removal, inspections and prevention services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and California.&nbsp; A suspected rattlesnake bite requires immediate medical attention. Call 911, keep the victim calm and still, and do not apply ice, cut the wound, suck out venom or use a tourniquet. California Poison Control can be reached at 1-800-222-1222.￼ Fall may bring cooler weather, but it does not immediately end rattlesnake season. As temperatures continue to fluctuate, residents should remain aware around homes, trails and other areas where snakes may seek food or shelter. Media Contact: David Allen Got Snakes? Snake Removal Call or text: (925) 997-3730 Website: Got Snakes? Humane Snake Removal&nbsp;&nbsp;www.gotsnakes.org

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Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

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Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition....

Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
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