The Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College, San Jose Ca

Laser Light Shows For The Entire Family To Enjoy
Holiday Magic Laser Light Show
It's the holiday season! This highly popular program features a mix of everyone's favorite holiday music, and gives new meaning to the term "holiday lights":

The Fujitsu Planetarium at
De Anza College is the largest school Planetarium west of the Rocky Mountains and since our recent renovation, the Fujitsu Planetarium is one of the most modern Planetariums in the world.

• Joy to the World - Manheim Steamroller
• Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams
• Little Saint Nick - Beach Boys
• Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
• One Little Shamos - Paul Zim
• The March - Nutcracker
• Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi
• White Christmas - Bing Crosby
• Snow Miser - Nick at Night
• Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24) – Trans Siberian Orchestra
• Rockin‘ Round the Christmas Tree - Ronnie Lane/Darlene Love
• We Three Kings - Cast In Bronze
• Seven Principles - Sweet Honey In The Rock
• Let It Snow - Dean Martin
• Sleigh Ride - Spice Girls
• Russian Dance - Nutcracker
• Carol of the Bells - Mormom Tabernacle Choir

The Planetarium’s Saturday Evening Public Show Season.

Parking permits are required everyday. Permits can be purchased in every student lot, price is $2 - parking machines accept dollar bills, coins and credit cards. Cars not displaying a permit will be ticketed.

	5pm	6pm	7:30pm	9pm	10pm
12/3	Secret of the Cardboard Rocket	Cosmic Journey	Black Hole the other side of infinity	Holiday Magic Laser	Led Zeppelin
12/10	Zula Patrol	Earth, Moon and Sun	Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens	Holiday Magic Laser	Pink Floyd The Wall
12/17	The Little Star that Could	The Planets	Holiday Magic Laser	Holiday Magic Laser	Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
	The Planetarium will be closed Dec 18 to January 8 for the Holiday Season – no shows scheduled Happy Holidays

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Global Winter Wonderland, Santa Clara Ca, Nov 25 to Jan 2, 2012

Photos by Rimma Kamen

 

 

Ticket Pricing: $12.00 Adult (13-61) | $10.00 Youth (4-12) | $10.00 Senior (62+) | FREE Child under 4

From November 25 - January 2, gigantic illuminated lanterns will light up the sky off Great America Parkway in Santa Clara. Representing some of the world's greatest architectural achievements including the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, Chichen Itza and the Golden Gate Bridge, Global Winter Wonderland lets you travel the world in just one day.In addition to iconic landmarks, the festival will showcase other amazing lanterns in the Holiday Village and Chinatown exhibit. More than 40 in all, these eco-friendly lanterns, made from beverage cans, bottle caps, CDs, porcelain dishes and metal flatware, were designed by the same team of engineers who built lanterns for the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing.

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K1 Speed, Santa Clara Ca

K1 Speed Santa Clara2925 Mead Ave,
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Phone: (408) 338-0579
Groupon Deal
Experience electric indoor go kart racing in the San Jose, Sunnyvale, Silicon Valley and Palo Alto area at K1 Speed Santa Clara! If you are a motor sport enthusiast or you would like to try European-style kart racing with friends and family, a visit to K1 Speed is a must! Our high tech indoor kart track provides an authentic racing experience that is great for both novice and experienced drivers. With 20hp electric karts that can approach speeds of 45mph and a high-grip racing surface, drivers can push the limit through high-speed corners and feel a rush of adrenaline! We must warn you though: speed can become addictive!  Read More.......


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Science of Carnival, History Park, San Jose Ca, Sat Nov 5th Noon - 5 PM

Sat Nov 5, 2011
Noon - 5 PM
History San Jose at Kelley Park
With Schmahl Science Workshops for grades K-12, kids don’t just read about science—they experience it first-hand! Talented scientists and engineers engage students’ curiosity, imagination, and creativity using a hands-on approach that’s fun. Read More....
The Bay Area is home to world-class innovation and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, many school districts are responding to shrinking budgets by reducing science instruction. Every child deserves the opportunity for a successful future. A commitment to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is paramount. Schmahl Science Workshops is successfully filling the STEM gap in the classroom. Help us develop the next generation scientists and innovators. Ensure their success, as well as the economic vitality of the community.
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Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights Event

Gilroy Gardens is the go-to spot for families looking for a fun way to celebrate the holidays: ice skating under the stars, singing and dancing with their favorite Peanuts characters, and an assortment of holiday-themed rides and attractions -- all while staying local and saving money.
This deal doubles your money towards their epic Holiday Lights Event. Take in millions of twinkling lights, laser lights, and fireworks. Enjoy holiday theme rides throughout the park and Santa workshops. Also featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas, from Knott's Merry Farm.

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Eighteenth Annual Harvest Fair, Emma Prusch Farm Park, Oct 1, 2011

The Eighteenth Annual Harvest Fair & Exposition is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Emma Prusch Farm Park, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Admission and parking are free.

The goal of our event is to embrace the spirit of the county fair and provide a place for families to celebrate a “country fair” in San Jose.

This years event will include a large family oriented pumpkin patch, exhibits of 4H projects, expanded plant sales, all day entertainment, tours of the Park, historic farm house, barn, orchards and “Emma’s Heirloom German Kitchen Garden”.

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Redwood City Port Fest, Oct 1,2011

Saturday October 1 2011, Seaport Court, Redwood City

Opening Ceremony

Sea Scouts Color Guard

Great Food

Sequoia Yacht Club Pancake Breakfast
Sunshine Rotary Beer & Wine Garden featuring Devils'
Canyon Brewing Co. and La Honda Winery
Papa's Fusion Kitchen
Butterscotch To Go
Hot D.O.G.s
Peter's Kettle Corn
Optimist Club of Redwood City Hamburger & More Stand
Jamba Juice
Mariner Girl Scouts & Sea Scouts Rootbeer Floats
Redwood City Sunrise Lions Garlic Chicken Sandwiches &
More Stand
Rainbow Girls Ice Cream Booth

On the Water & Around the Port

Civic Challenge Rowing Races
Spinnaker Sailing Sailboat Rides
Seaport Industrial Association Trolly Tours
Bay Tours on the Robert G. BrownleeHigh Speed WETA Ferry Dockside Tours

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Spirit Of Japantown, San Jose CA, Oct 1, 2011

San Jose Japantown is one of the last three major Japantowns that remain in the United States. Japantown Community Congress of San Jose (JCCsj) was created to continue the cultural and historical preservation of our 120 year-old, multi-ethnic Japantown. The JCCSJ is composed of Japantown advocates, including representatives of major organizations, members-at-large, residents, businesses and property owners.
We invite everyone to be a part of our unique experience!
(One day only from 10am to 5pm.)

Food vendors, Arts & Crafts, Car Club Expo, FanimeCon anime all day, Martial Arts demonstrations, San Jose Taiko, Scojourners, Spirit of Hawaii stage, Beer/Wine/Sake Garden, Midori Bonsai Exhibition, Ikebana Arts, Kids Zone, Open Houses, storytelling, Southwest Airlines Raffle, Gift Certificate Raffle - and ALL Japantown OPEN!

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Middle Eastern and Greek Festival, Milpitas CA, Sept 30 to Oct 2, 2011

Friday, Sept 30th - Sunday, Oct 2nd
At our 6th annual food festival our goal and job is to create an authentic Middle Eastern and Greek festive environment. Both the Middle Eastern & Greek communities have continued to grow within the San Jose area. With a strong community presence at St. James Orthodox Church, the members elected to continue sharing our beautiful culture, food and traditions with our neighbors in Milpitas and the greater area of San Jose.
Our goal is to give our neighbors a taste of the Middle East and Greece all within our own backyard. Live music, Arabic and Greek folk dancers, delicious food and sweets, and a traditional market place will guarantee that your experience will be exciting and genuine

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