Chinese Moon Festival, Overfelt Park San Jose Ca Sept 13, 2015

Chinese Moon Festival 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Free Admission and Parking

Overfelt Gardens
368 Educational Park Dr.
San José, CA
In the Chinese Cultural Garden ]

This is a tobacco/alcohol-free event

One of the stories told to children during Moon Festival is of the fairy living in a crystal palace. She comes out to dance on the shadowed surface of the moon. Legend says the "lady living in the moon" dates back to ancient times when ten suns appeared in the sky. The Emperor ordered a famous but mean archer to shoot down the nine extra suns. Once the task was accomplished, Goddess of Western Heaven rewarded the archer with a pill of immortality. But his wife, wishing to save people from his bad disposition, took the pill herself. She has been banished to the moon ever since. They say her beauty is greatest on the day of the Moon Festival.

The date of our Moon Festival was about a week after the real Moon Festival date. But because our student leaders need time to organize 200 school volunteers, it has become our tradition to select the third Sunday of every September to be this community's Chinese Moon Festival. We wish to acknowledge these young people for their spirit, hard work and dedication. Our event would not be as fun and wonderful without them, and we hope they come to fill their lives with the same joyfulness they present here today.

The Moon Festival is celebrated by billions of people. They celebrate it with dances, feasting and moon gazing. Delicious moon cakes are a traditional enjoyment. But on this day, we offer you the pleasure of sharing arts, crafts and creative activities in a Chinese garden setting. Culture is fun! Without art, music, poetry or dance - what would imagination do? We hope you enjoy what we've had fun planning for you. Have a Great Time!!!!!

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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival - October 18-19, 2014

World Pumpkin Capital Celebrates The Great Gourd
October 18–19, 2014 * 9am to 5pm
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California

Saturday, October 18
7 a.m.	Pancake Breakfast, Mac Dutra Park, Main St. @ Kelly Ave.
9 a.m.	Festival Opens
10 a.m.	Costume Contest, HMB Library Parking Lot, 620 Correas St.
12 noon	Great Pumpkin Parade
2 p.m.	Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot
2:15 p.m.	Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot
5 p.m.	Festival Closes
Sunday, October 19
7 a.m.	Pancake Breakfast, Mac Dutra Park, Main St. @ Kelly Ave.
8 a.m.	Pumpkin Run/Walk on Coastside Trail 5K Run + "Enhanced" 5K Run, 5K Walk, & Kids Fun Run Starts at Hatch School (Kelly Ave. @ Hwy. 1) Run Info-line: 650-712-7322 or www.seniorcoastsiders.org
9 a.m.	Festival Opens
10 a.m.	Pumpkin Carving for Fun (not a contest), Bank of America lot
2 p.m.	Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot
2:15 p.m.	Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot
5 p.m.	Festival Closes
Admission is free No Pets Please Info-Line: 650-726-9652 Facebook: www.facebook.com/HalfMoonBayPumpkinFestival Twitter: www.twitter.com/HMBPumpkinFest

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Rose, White & Blue Parade, San Jose CA, July 4, 2014

Parade begins at Lincoln High School parking lot at 555 Dana Avenue. Friday, July 4, 2014 |
 Parade: 10 am; Picnic: 11 am to 2 pm

Enjoy a family holiday filled with History, Patriotism and Roses! The Rose, White and Blue Parade and Festival held annually on 4th of July in San Jose, California is a revival of the historic Rose Carnival of 1896, later known as The Fiesta de Las Rosas Parade in the 1920's.

Enjoy an old fashioned family-style parade as it winds through the Rose Garden neighborhood ending on the grand avenue of the The Alameda. This homespun parade features live bands, dance groups, home-made floats, kids on bikes, antique cars, and more. Following the parade attendees will enjoy the picnic on The Alameda featuring food and drink from local restaurants under the shade of our trees on The Alameda together with live music.

2014 Rose, White & Blue Parade | San JoseFriday, July 4, 2014 | Parade: 10 am; Picnic: 11 am to 2 pm
The Alameda, San Jose
FREE
Parade Route: The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at Lincoln High School parking lot on Dana Avenue. The parade follows a path of turns through the Shasta/Hanchett Park and Rose Garden neighborhoods before finishing on The Alameda near the intersection of Pershing Avenue. This is a description of the routes specific streets. The parade heads north on Dana Avenue. From Dana Avenue it then turns right onto University Avenue. The parade follows University Avenue until it takes another right turn onto The Alameda. The total distance traveled is 1.7 miles.
Rose, White & Blue Parade
Picnic on The Alameda
Antique & Classic Cars
Live Music
Arts & Crafts Booths

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Filoli Center, Woodside Ca

86 Canada Road, Woodside. A 654-acre historic country estate that includes a 43-room mansion and 16 acres of European-inspired gardens. Filoli is open from early February through October, except for the annual week-long holiday event scheduled for the week following Thanksgiving. Hours: Docent-led tours Tue-Sun by advance reservation only. Self-guided tours, which do not require reservation, Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Guided nature hikes by reservation only. Call 650-364-8300. .

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Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden center, Palo Alto Ca

 

Gamble Garden is a non-profit community horticultural foundation. Located in Palo Alto, south of San Francisco, our 2.5 acre property includes an historic home, a carriage and tea house, and formal and demonstration gardens. We are open to the public every day of the year ~ for free!

 

Gamble Garden Mission Statement

The Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden is dedicated to preserving this 1902 Edwardian estate as an oasis of beauty and tranquility, providing a community resource for horticultural education, enjoyment and inspiration for people of all ages.
Core Values
The organization has core values and guiding principles that built it to this point and will lead it in the future.
Gamble Garden values the:

• Preservation and appreciation of our historical heritage with a sensitivity to our environment and natural resources
• Opportunity to learn and to educate by providing quality and relevant horticultural programs within a welcoming atmosphere
• Integrity, dedication, and enthusiasm of talented volunteers and staff
• Participation and support of people of all ages
• Adherence to a sound and disciplined financial model

In order to achieve its purpose:

• Offer the garden to the public at no charge every day of the year as an effective educational tool, an enjoyable aesthetic experience and as a place of historical significance.
• Offer educational programs targeted to meet the needs of a diverse group of constituents including: children, adults, individuals with disabilities or special needs, gardeners, college students and horticultural professionals. Whenever possible, we seek to extend the reach and impact of our programs by collaborating with partners whose strengths are complementary.
• Act as good stewards of the Gamble home and gardens, always seeking to implement best practices and to foster a climate of mutual trust and respect.

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Hours
Gardens: Open every day during daylight hours
Office: Open weekdays 9AM to noon
Admission: Free
Disabled access: Yes

Address and Contact Information
1431 Waverley Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tel: (650) 329-1356
Fax: (650) 329-1688
Email: admin@gamblegarden.org or to contact the Board President: President@gamblegarden.org

Allied Arts Guild, Menlo Park Ca

75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park. A favorite spot for visitors, Allied Arts has Spanish Colonial-style buildings in a garden setting with fountains and flower-lined walkways, studio artists, paintings, pottery, sculpture and woodwork, all in a beautiful garden setting. All profits donated to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Call 650-322-2405.


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Nola's Iris Garden, San Jose Ca

Located in the east foothills of San Jose, these gardens are open to the public in the Spring at no charge. MAP
Mother’s Day is Sunday.  Along with the traditional brunch, many Moms will receive flowers on Sunday.  If you’re looking for a different idea for Mother’s Day – check out Nola’s Iris Garden in San Jose.  After that great brunch -  meander over to Nola’s to see one of the largest Iris gardens around.
Situated in the east San Jose foothills, Nola’s garden spreads across 43 acres and features thousands of blooming bearded Iris flowers, along with views of Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay area – from San Jose to San Francisco.  The gardens are open on weekends through the blooming season – and you can purchase bearded iris bulbs to start your own iris garden for Mom.   Bulbs include Tall Bearded, Border Bearded, Intermediate Bearded, Dwarf Bearded and some of the best Reblooming Iris in the world.

ARIZONA CACTUS GARDEN, at the Stanford Arboretum

In the mid-1880s, when the Stanfords had plans for a home where the Mausoleum now stands, Mrs. Stanford had landscape architect, Rudolph Ulrich, design a cactus garden, known then as 'the Arizona Garden'. Upon the death of the Stanford's son, however, plans to build the home were abandoned. (See Mausoleum). Half a century later, during World War II, garden maintenance was discontinued, and up to 80 percent of the specimens were lost.

Stanford University Archives

Current Plans Ongoing garden restoration includes new plantings and some reduction in tree cover to allow the cacti and succulents needed sunlight.

Museum at Forbes Mill, Los Gatos, Ca

James Alexander Forbes, hoping to strike gold by piggybacking on the California Gold Rush, began building Forbes Mill along the banks of the Los Gatos Creek in 1853. His plan was to capitalize on the gold miners'' demand for bread by operating a flour mill. The mill was the first building and the first business in what eventually became Los Gatos.
He was plagued by financial problems, however, and by the time the mill was producing Santa Rosa Brand flour, eight other mills had sprung up. The competition proved too much for Forbes, and in
1857, the mill and the surrounding 2,000-acre Santa Rosa Ranch--comprising much of the area east of Los Gatos Creek-- were sold off in a bankruptcy auction.
The mill did have a profitable run following its purchase in 1869 when it became the Los Gatos Manufacturing Co. In 1881, an annex was built onto the mill.
Today, the the mill is gone, but the annex is the site of the Forbes Mill Museum, a small, regional history museum operated by the nonprofit Los Gatos Museum Association, which also operates an art and natural history museum in town.
For years, the Museum Association struggled with financial problems. Then, in the summer of 1996, the association board learned that a woman who had lived in Los Gatos as a child had died and left $600,000 to the two small museums.
James Alexander Forbes never did "strike gold" with his mill, but to the longtime volunteers who learned of the windfall during a meeting at the Forbes Mill Museum, it felt quite a bit like striking gold.

The museum promotes the understanding of the regions rich local history including stories from the gold rush, showcase of clothes worn, the legacy of the South Pacific Coast and Southern Pacific Railroads and the interurban trolleys, and the historic James Alexander Forbes Santa Rosa flour mill. Tours are available. There is convenient parking.

 

 

Operating Hours

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12:00 to 4:00 PM.

Schedule

http://www.museumsoflosgatos.org/Events.html

Disabled access

Yes

Website

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Address

75 Church Street Visit MapQuest for this Address

Contact Info

Phone: 408-395-7375

Deer Hollow Farm, Mountain View, Ca

Deer Hollow Farm is an educational center where the public, school classes, and community groups can observe and participate in a historic working farm. The 150 year-old Farm stands as a reminder of Santa Clara County's agricultural history.  In the tradition of a working homestead, Deer Hollow Farm continues to produce food on-site. Farm fresh eggs and seasonal orchard produce are for sale when available. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour and learn about the history of the Farm and purpose of livestock.  Our stock of chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, a cow, and a volunteer supported garden and orchard may be available for viewing.  Please note, the buildings and pens are closed to the general public. For information about events for the public, such and Spring Farm Tours, Ohlone Day, and Farm Merchandize Days, contact the Friends of Deer Hollow Farm via email (click here) or on their website at http://www.fodhf.org/. In addition, visitors can explore 24-miles of trails in the surrounding Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.

For general information about Deer Hollow Farm please call (650)-903-6430 or email dhfarms@mountainview.gov

 

Website

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Address

Rancho San Antonio Park, Cristo Rey Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014
Cristo Rey Dr & Hammond Way
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Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House

 

Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House

Beautifully restored in an enchanting park like setting, the English Tudor style architecture of the Ainsley House transports the visitor to the bygone era of the 1920s. Built in 1925 as the home for Campbell canning pioneer J.C. Ainsley and his wife Alcinda, the home was moved to its present location in 1990. The exquisitely restored and decorated 15 rooms are furnished with much of the original furniture of the era when it was one of the grand homes of the Santa Clara Valley. The surrounding English gardens are a refreshing respite for the visitor to this unique historic house. They offer 45 minute docent tours.

 

Operating Hours

Thursday through Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (last tour leaves at 3:30 pm).

Fees

Admission is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, $2.50 for youth (7 to 17) and under 7 years free.

Visit Website

 

300 Grant St

 

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Directions

http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/museum/MuseumDirections.pdf

Contact Info

Phone: (408) 866-2119

Japanese Friendship Gardens, San Jose, Ca

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112-2520
Contact: +1 408 277 2757
Open Hours: 10a-sunset
Located in Kelley Park , this garden is modeled after Korakuen Park in Okayama, Japan, which is one of San Jose’s sister cities. In a very peaceful, relaxing setting, enjoy the unique bridges, ponds and pathways that exquisitely demonstrate the fine art of classic Japanese landscape gardening. You can even feed the fish. You will always be immersed in a wide variety of colors, varying from wisteria lavenders to azalea pinks and depending on the season.

Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose, Ca

 

Lake Cunningham

2305 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148-1518
This spacious outdoor facility will please everyone, which explains the half a million visitors that come here every year. You can exercise, play horseshoes or volleyball, and even go sailing or fishing. Or just enjoy the fabulous sunshine in one of the few fog-free places in the Bay Area. There are a variety of picnic areas including a pavilion to hold your company meeting (call for reservation and fee information). It is a perfect retreat for the outdoorsman in us all. Check out the variety of wildlife that makes the park their home. Admission is free

Kelly Park, San Jose Ca

1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112-2520
Contact: +1 408 277 2757
Open Hours: 8am-one half-hour after sunset

Kelley Park

Kelley Park, covering 138 acres, is one of San Jose’s most diverse attractions. Visitors can enjoy a picnic or barbecue amid beautiful lawn areas and shade trees; a visit to Happy Hollow Park and Zoo; a walk through the tranquil Japanese Friendship Garden with beautiful koi-filled ponds; and step back in time to turn-of-the-century San Jose at the Historical Museum.
There are numerous picnic areas throughout the park which can accommodate small to very large groups. The Leininger Center provides a central location for making group picnic reservations for San Jose’s Regional Parks, Family Camp reservations, and application for special events.The Okayama Room and patio at the Center is a lovely place to hold a wedding reception for 175 people, or it can be rented for meetings.
A Greek-style amphitheater, located behind Leininger Center, can be reserved by groups for wedding ceremonies and other similar events. It can accommodate approximately 200 people. Musical and theatrical groups have been among those to use the amphitheater.

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, San Jose, Ca

Naglee Ave & Dana Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
 Contact: +1 408 277 2735
Open Hours: 8a-half-hour after sunset

San Jose’s rose garden was awarded “America’s Best Rose Garden” by The All-American Rose Selections, a nonprofit association of rose growers. Not only did San Jose beat out 130 rose gardens across the country, but it’s also being called a prime example of how to take care of a community garden in a time of declining park and government budgets.

Thousands visit this park each year to view the beautiful varieties of roses in a profusion of colors and types. A very colorful location, San Jose Municipal Rose Garden also includes a few fountains and a reflecting pool, making it a great spot for a quiet stroll—even if you aren’t a rose aficionado. Take a look at the map of the place, which lists the names of all the varieties of roses.

Emma Prusch Farm Park, San Jose, Ca

 

Emma Prusch Farm Park

647 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116-3557
 Contact: +1 408 926 5555
Open Hours: 8:30a-sunset M-Su
This urban farm covers an impressive 47 acres. It has school tours, orchards, a barnyard, picnic areas and places to fly kites. It is a great place to bring the kids, especially if they like animals; there are zillions of breeds of rabbits, chickens, geese and ducks for them to befriend. The property was originally given to the city of San Jose with the intent that it be used as an agricultural learning center, and in that it succeeds admirably. Admission is free.

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San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, San Jose, Ca

Spring and Taylor Streets, San Jose, California
…delighting you with a world class collection of almost 4,000 plants of more than 3,000
varieties of heritage, modern and miniature roses, initially planted by more than
750 volunteers in March, 1995.
Groundbreaking October 13, 1994
Dedication September 9, 1995
Hours:  open seven days a week, from half an hour before dawn to half an hour after dusk.
Admission and parking are free!

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