Bay Area Vista highlights the best of the Bay Area, showcasing organizations, events, and newsmakers that have significant impact in our communities. Our show provides depth, context, perspective, compelling personal stories and entertainment. Janice Edwards is host and producer of "Bay Area Vista." Jon Rodriquez is Associate Producer.

Recently on Bay Area Vista, Johnny and Lara Fernandez on Healing Barriers to Love

Watch the next episode of Bay Area Vista at the special time of 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.

May 11

Young @ Heart movie

Cookies Quilters

On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging's Aging Your Way radio program with Al Hart

Edgewood Kinship Program

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

Young @ Heart movie

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Representatives from the Young @ Heart group join us to discuss their current projects and issues including the new movie, "Young @ Heart."

When Young@ Heart began in 1982 the members all lived in an elderly housing project in Northampton, MA called the Walter Salvo House. The first group included elders who lived through both World Wars.

The current performers in Young@Heart range in age from 72 to 88. There are some with prior professional theater or music experience, others who have performed extensively on the amateur level, and some who never stepped onto a stage before turning eighty. None of the current performers of Y@H were part of the original group that formed in 1982, but they have kept alive the spirit of the early pioneers and continue to push the group into glorious new directions.

Visit at http://www.foxsearchlight.com/youngatheart/

Cookies Quilters

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Representatives from the Cookies Quilters, a joint project of the Rotary Club of Cupertino and Valley Medical Center, join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Call: (408) 429-9876

On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging's Aging Your Way radio program with Al Hart

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Veteran Radio and TV host, Al Hart and Beverly Aabjerg, the On Lok Lifeways Marketing and Outreach Director, join us to discuss their current projects including the new radio show, Aging Your Way, produced in conjunction with On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging. The Show airs on KALW 91.7 FM Radio.

On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging's Aging Your Way radio program with Al Hart

When: Mondays- May 5, 12, 19,26, 8:00pm-9:00pm

Where:KALW 91.7 FM Radio

Call: (415) 841-4134

Visit at http://www.kalw.org/

Edgewood Center Kinship Program

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Representatives from the Edgewood Center for Children and Families join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their Kinship Program.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families helps children and families take back their future by working with them to overcome severe challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness, and family crisis. One of the oldest children's charities in the western U.S., Edgewood has evolved to meet the community’s changing needs. What began as a refuge for Gold Rush orphans more than 150 years ago is now a nationally recognized, multifaceted agency. Edgewood serves more than 5,000 children and families in the Bay Area each year through community and residential programs.

Edgewood San Mateo 957 Industrial Rd. Suite B San Carlos, CA 94070

Call: (800) 496-3019

Visit at http://www.edgewood.org

April 20

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Golden Gate University School of Law/Youth United for Community Action

American Heart Association

Junior League of San Jose

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IX join us to discuss their current projects and issues including Superfund cleanups and how the public can get involved.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IX

For more information:
Call: (415) 947-8709

Visit at http://epa.gov/region09/waste/sfund/

Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Golden Gate University School of Law/Youth United for Community Action

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Representatives from the Golden Gate University School of Law Environmental Law & Justice Clinic and Youth United for Community Action joins us to discuss their current issues and projects including their work in East Palo Alto .

Youth United for Community Action, a grassroots community-organization created, led, and run by young people of color, majority from low-income communities, provides a safe space for young people to empower ourselves and work on environmental and social justice issues to establish positive systemic change through grassroots community organizing.

Youth United for Community Action is a project of The Tides Center.

Golden Gate University School of Law Golden Gate University School of Law 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94105

Call: (415) 442-6693

Youth United for Community Action 2135 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Call: 650-322-9165

Visit at http://www.ggu.edu/school_of_law/

Visit at http://www.youthunited.net/

American Heart Association

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Representatives from the American Heart Association join us to discuss their current projects including the upcoming Saving Strokes Clinic.

American Heart Association Saving Strokes Clinic

When: May 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, Register by April 26

Where: Coyote Creek Golf Club

Call: (408) 977-4950

Visit at http://www.americanheart.org

Junior League of San Jose

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Representatives from the Junior League of San Jose join us to discuss their upcoming projects including their upcoming Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

This year’s theme is “Making an Impact!” emphasizing the differences these individuals have made in the community.

JLSJ typically presents over 100 community volunteers with “Certificates of Appreciation” in recognition of their nomination. A select few of these individuals receive the “Crystal Bowl Award” sponsored by Tiffany & Co. (Please note that active JLSJ members are not eligible for nomination.) From among these outstanding winners, one individual will be honored with the “Voluntarism at its Best Award.” The winner receives a beautiful Tiffany Silver Bowl.

The Junior League of San Jose is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

When: April 25 at 11 a.m.

Where: Santa Clara Marriott

Call: 408-264-3058

Visit at http://www.jlsj.org

April 13

SVCCJ

Dimensions Dance Theater

Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade

National MS Society

National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) Silicon Valley Chapter

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Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ)

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Representatives from the Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ) join us to discuss their current projects including their Community Leadership Awards.

Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (formerly known as "NCCJ Silicon Valley") was founded in 1965 as the regional office of The National Conference of Christians and Jews. SVCCJ is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in the South Bay Area and Northern California. SVCCJ helps build communities based on understanding and respect for diversity, and justice for all of us.

Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ) Community Leadership Awards

When: May 8, 5:30pm

Where: Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market Street, San Jose

For more information:
Call: (408) 286-9663 ext. 337

Visit at http://www.SVCCJ.org/

Dimensions Dance Theater

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Representatives from the Dimensions Dance Theater joins us to discuss their current issues and projects including their Cross Currents performances.

The purpose of Dimensions Dance Theater is to create, perform, and teach dance that reflects the historical experiences and contemporary lives of African Americans, and to promote the knowledge and appreciation of African and African-derived dance forms.

Dimensions Dance Theater Cross Currents

When: April 19, 8:00pm & April 20, 3:00pm

Where: Malonga Casquelourd Center, 1428 Alice St., Oakland

Call: (510) 465-3363

Visit at http://www.dimensionsdance.org/

Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade

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Representatives from the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade join us to discuss their current projects including this year's festivities.

Continuing it’s annual tradition, Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will host its 41st parade in Japantown. Be a part of a tradition since the 7th century by viewing a variety of cherry blossoms. Performers from Japan and California have come together to give the community a taste of Japan’s culture with floats, Taiko drummers, beautiful kimono clad dance groups and many others. Other performers include scout troops, bands, schools, cars carrying various politicians and floats for past and present festival royalty.

Anchoring the parade is the exciting Taru Mikoshi, the sake barrel portable shrine, which will be hoisted by more than 100 individuals.

When: April 12 & 13, 19 & 20

Parade April 20

Where: San Francisco Japantown

Call: (415) 563-2313

Visit at http://www.nccbf.org

National MS Society

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Representatives from the National MS Society join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the 2008 Walk MS events in the Bay Area.

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now--to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.

WALK MS

San Jose

May 3

Arena Green Park, 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose

San Francisco May 4 Crissy Field, Mason St. near Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Call: (800) FIGHT-MS

Visit at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/

National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) Silicon Valley Chapter

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Representatives from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) Silicon Valley Chapter join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the Jazz Brunch.

NCBW advocates on behalf of women of color through national and local actions and strategic alliances that promote its national and international agendas on leadership development and on gender equity in health, education and economic development.

100 Black Women, Inc. Silicon Valley Jazz Brunch

When: April 20, 11:00am-3:00pm

Where: Santa Clara Marriott

Call: (650) 291-4992

Visit at http://www.ncbwsiliconvalley.org/

April 6

San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP

Family Service Agency of San Mateo

American Cancer Society

Habitat For Humanity East Bay

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San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP

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Representatives from the San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP join us to discuss their current projects including the Freedom and Friendship Gala.

Freedom and Friendship Gala

When: April 12

Where: Parkside Hall, 180 Park Ave, San Jose

Call: (408) 295-3394

Visit at http://www.sanjosenaacp.org/events.html

Family Service Agency of San Mateo

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Representatives from the Family Service Agency of San Mateo joins us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Annual Winners Breakfast event.

The Family Service Winners Breakfast is an annual event that brings together local businesses, school districts and community leaders to honor outstanding individuals who have overcome severe personal obstacles. Family Service is taking the lead in recognizing the achievements of these quiet heroes.

The Family Service Agency works to empower children, families and older adults to achieve self-sufficiency. The organization works to build strong, caring communities and to give families, and individuals, the skills and tools to make lasting change.

Family Service Agency of San Mateo 13th Annual Winners Breakfast

When: April 10, 7:00am-9:00am

Where: Hyatt Regency SFO, Burlingame

Call: (650) 403-4300

Visit at http://www.familyserviceagency.org/

American Cancer Society

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Representatives from American Cancer Society join us to discuss their current projects including their upcoming Free 4th Annual Quality of Life Conference Healthy Solutions Addressing Cancer in the African American Community.

Free 4th Annual Quality of Life Conference Healthy Solutions Addressing Cancer in the African American Community

When: April 19, 9:30am-2:30pm

Where: Dr. M. L. King Library at SJSU, 4th St and San Fernando, San Jose

Contact: (408) 688-0122

24-hour cancer information: 1-800-ACS-2345

For more information:

Visit at http://www.cancer.org/

Habitat For Humanity East Bay

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Representatives from Habitat For Humanity East Bay join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the 2008 Build-A-Thon.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay was founded in 1988 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Their mission is to create successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.

Habitat For Humanity East Bay Build-A-Thon

Frame Six Houses in Four Days

When: April 19-22

Contact: (510) 251-6304

Visit at http://www.habitatEB.org/

Bay Area Vista March 30

Pat's Run

YWCA Silicon Valley

Easter Seals Bay Area

Ebony Fashion Fair

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

Pat's Run

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Representatives from the Pat Tillman Foundation join us to discuss their current projects including the 2008 Pat's Run.

Pat Tillman's friends and family created Pat's Run as a way to celebrate Pat's passionate legacy while raising awareness and funding for the Pat Tillman Foundation. Perry Edinger, Pat's friend and former head trainer for Arizona State University, initiated and developed the concept of a 4.2 mile run/walk around Arizona State with a finish on the 42-yard line of Sun Devil Stadium (#42 was Pat's number while a Sun Devil).

The 3rd annual Pat's Run in Tempe drew a record 13,000 participants from all 50 states in 2007. The 2nd annual Pat's Run in San Jose had over 5,000 participants in 2007.

The event benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation.

When: May 3

Where: Leland High School, 6677 Camden Avenue, San Jose

Call: (408) 507-6754

Visit at http://www.patsrun.com

YWCA Silicon Valley

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Representatives from the YWCA Silicon Valley join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.

YWCA of Silicon Valley presents its 6th annual "walk to bring awareness" supporting Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and benefiting the YWCA's Rape Crisis Center. Male community leaders and residents are asked to walk (in women's shoes) from Plaza de Cesar Chavez (in downtown San Jose) through the streets of downtown (less than a mile) to call awareness to the problem of sexual assault in our community.

Women are encouraged to walk as well. This year the post-walk reception will be held at the California Theatre.

YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

When: April 9

Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market Street, Downtown San Jose

International Protest against Sexual Assault Denim Day

When: Wednesday, April 23

YWCA 24 Hour Crisis Line

408-287-3000

650-493-7273

YWCA 24th Annual TWIN Awards

When: May 15, 7:00 Dinner and Awards Program

Where: The San Jose Fairmont Hotel, 170 Market Street

Call: (408) 295-4011 ext. 200

Visit at http://www.ywca-sv.org

Easter Seals Bay Area

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Representatives from Easter Seals Bay Area join us to discuss their current projects including their upcoming Casino Night fundraiser.

Easter Seals helps individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives. The organization works to help individuals improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living. Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

The 18th Annual Tri-Valley Sports Hall of Fame Awards Banquet will be an evening honoring exceptional athletes from the Tri-Valley area, a Special Olympian from the Easter Seals Bay Area Kaleidoscope program and a local volunteer who has demonstrated excellence in community service. The banquet also features a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a gourmet dinner with fine wines and beverages, and a live auction.

Tri-Valley Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

When: April 2, 5:30pm

Where: Hilton Pleasanton at the Club, Pleasanton

Contact: (510) 835-2131 ext 130

For more information:

Visit at http://www.eastersealsbayarea.org/

Ebony Fashion Fair

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Representatives from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the 2008 Ebony Fashion Fair.

Ebony Fashion Fair "Glam Odyssey"

When: April 19

Where: Marin County's Veteran Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael

Contact: (415) 499-6800

Visit at http://www.ebonyfashionfair.com/

Bay Area Vista March 23

Actress, Geena Davis/Unique Lives and Experiences Lecture Series

National Coalition of 100 Black Women Oakland-Bay Area Chapter

Redwood City 49ers Pop Warner Football Team

Carnaval SF

United Negro College Fund

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Actress, Geena Davis/Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

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Actress, Geena Davis joins us to discuss her current projects including her recent speaking engagement as part of the Unique Lives and Experiences Lecture Series. Then we are joined in studio by representatives from the Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series as they discuss the Series two remaining speakers: Caroline Kennedy and Judy Collins.

Unique Lives & Experiences is one of North America's foremost women's lecture series. It was developed in response to women's requests for intellectual entertainment and provides them with a forum for meaningful dialogue and stimulating interaction.

Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

Caroline Kennedy on April 7th

Judy Collins on May 30th

Where: San Jose Center for Performing Arts

Call: (877) 882-8124

Visit at http://www.uniquelives.com

National Coalition of 100 Black Women Oakland-Bay Area Chapter

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Representatives from National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland-Bay Area Chapter, join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Madame C.J. Walker Luncheon.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland-Bay Area Chapter, is committed to providing programs that increase the participation of African American women in economic, civic, entrepreneurial, and human service arenas of their respective communities through education, scholarship, and collaboration.

Madame C.J. Walker Luncheon

When: March 28

Where: San Francisco Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco

Contact: (510) 287-2534

Visit at http://www.onehundredblackwomen.com/

Redwood City 49ers Pop Warner Football Team

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Representatives from the Redwood City 49ers Pop Warner Football Team join us to discuss their current projects including their upcoming Casino Night fundraiser.

Redwood City Pop Warner is an affiliated member of National Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. and the Peninsula Pop Warner Conference, established in 1958 by Coach Frank P. Guida.

Their goal is to provide boys and girls within the community of Redwood City the opportunity to learn teamwork through competition, promote good sportsmanship, and maintain good scholastic achievement.

The organization teaches the fundamentals of football and cheering to 5-15 year olds.

Casino Night Pop Warner Fundraiser

When: April 19, 6:00pm-Midnight

Where: American Legion Hall, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City

Contact: (650) 223-4305

For more information:

Visit at http://www.rc49ers.org/

Carnaval SF

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Representatives from Carnaval SF join us to discuss their upcoming celebration including the 2008 King & Queen Competition.

Carnaval San Francisco is sponsored by Mission Neighborhood Centers (MNC), a non profit established in 1959. MNC provides services for children, youth and seniors at 11 facilities in the Mission, Excelsior and Bayview communities in San Francisco.

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. strives to improve the quality of life in the greater Mission Community of San Francisco by providing culturally sensitive human services that both support and empower individuals and families.

Carnaval San Francisco King & Queen Competition

When: March 29

Where: 1015 Folsom, San Francisco

Contact: (415) 920-0122

Visit at http://www.carnavalsf.com/

United Negro College Fund

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Representatives from United Negro College Fund join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

United Negro College Fund 220 Montgomery St., Suite 1120 San Francisco, CA 94104

Contact: (415) 956-1018

Visit at http://www.uncf.org

Bay Area Vista March 16

Research Scientist, Victor DeNoble

Junior Achievement

Yoga and Your Baby

Author, Judy Halliday

Healthy Silicon Valley

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Research Scientist, Victor DeNoble

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Research Scientist, Victor DeNoble joins us to discuss his current projects including his work with local Kaiser Permanente health programs.

DeNoble discusses his work in schools as well as the dangers of addiction.

Junior Achievement

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Representatives from Junior Achievement join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Business Hall of Fame.

Junior Achievement is one of the region's largest and fastest-growing organizations dedicated to educating young people about business, economics, and free enterprise. Their programs begin at the elementary school level, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers, and consumers. Junior Achievement programs continue through the middle and high school grades, preparing students for additional key economic and workforce issues they will face in the future. The organization reaches more than 95,000 students in the Bay Area.

Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame

When: April 1

Where: The Fairmont Hotel, San Jose

Contact: (408) 988-8915

Visit at http://www.jaba.org/

Yoga With Your Baby

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Representatives from the Yoga With Your Baby join us to discuss their current projects and issues. Students will perform examples of the exercises live in studio.

The Yoga With Your Baby DVD will be released later this Spring.

Yoga With Your Baby Classes

When: Next session March 31st

Where: Palo Alto YWCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto

Contact: (650) 856-9622

For more information:

Visit at http://www.yogawithlove.com/

Author, Judy Halliday

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Author, Judy Halliday joins us to discuss her new book that she co-authored, "Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World." Judy is a R.N. and is joined in the interview with her husband, Arthur Halliday, who is a physician.

The Hallidays share tips for how to live a healthier life.

Visit at http://www.raisingfitkids.blogspot.com/

Healthy Silicon Valley

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Representatives from Healthy Silicon Valley joins us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Healthy Silicon Valley seeks to improve our community's health by strengthening the ability of individuals to make healthy choices about diet and exercise.

Healthy Silicon Valley 2085 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 150 San Jose, CA 95125

Contact: (408) 879-8428

Visit at http://www.healthysiliconvalley.org

Vista View:

Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

Actress Geena Davis on March 17th

Caroline Kennedy on April 7th

Judy Collins on May 30th

Where: San Jose Center for Performing Arts

Contact: (877) 882-8124

Bay Area Vista March 9

Author, Mary Ellen Jones

Author, Mike Robbins

Author, Robert Balmanno

Author, Gwen Mazer

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Author, Mary Ellen Jones

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Author, Mary Ellen Jones joins us to discuss her current projects including her new book, "The Corporate Plantation."

Jones shares with us her experiences that led her to leave the corporate world and write her book.

For more information:

Visit at http://www.thecorporateplantation.com/

Author, Mike Robbins

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Author, Mike Robbins joins us to discuss his new book, "Focus on the Good Stuff."

As a former pro baseball player in the Kansas City Royals organization, Mike's sports career was going strong, until he suffered an injury that ended his sports career. Through the healing power of appreciation and his own personal journey of self discovery, Mike was able to move beyond the injury to find happiness and build stronger relationships. Mike is a now a successful author and motivational speaker.

Visit at http://www.mike-robbins.com/

Author, Robert Balmanno

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Author, Robert Balmanno joins us to discuss his new book, "September Snow."

Robert Balmanno is a Sunnyvale native and 19-year Sunnyvale Public Library Specialist.

"September Snow," touches on some of the most pressing environmental, political and social issues facing our world in the near future. September Snow is the first in a series of four books, "the Blessings of Gaia" quartet.

For more information:

Visit at http://www.blessingsofgaia.com/

Author, Gwen Mazer

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Author, Gwen Mazer joins us to discuss his new book, "Wise Talk, Wild Women."

Gwen Mazer, founder of Total Image Management, has over 25 years of professional experience providing seminars and advising hundreds of corporations, professionals, and individual clients about the power of power of personal image and inner spirit as components of communication.

Call: (415) 922-7935

Visit at http://www.gwenmazer.com/

Bay Area Vista March 2

Youth Alive!

American Red Cross/CPR Saturday

International Women's Day Celebration

Tabia African American Theatre Group

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade

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Youth Alive!

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Representatives from the Youth Alive! join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their work with the Alameda County Teen Dating Violence Task Force and the Family Violence Law Center.

Youth Alive! is a non-profit public health agency founded in 1991 dedicated to preventing youth violence and generating youth leadership in California communities.

Family Violence Law Center 510-208-0220

Youth Alive! Oakland 3300 Elm Street Oakland, CA 94609

Visit at http://www.youthalive.org

American Red Cross/CPR Saturday

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Representatives from the American Red Cross join us to discuss their current issues and projects including upcoming CPR Saturday event. The American Red Cross is offering Free CPR training to more than 3,000 people in eight counties throughout the Bay Area on March 8, making its CPR Saturday one of the region’s largest free CPR training events. CPR Saturday brings life-saving training to individuals and families who could otherwise not afford training. Training will be available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and American Sign Language (ASL), made possible in part by a generous donation from Kaiser Permanente.

All attendees must be pre-registered.

CPR Saturday is brought to you in part by Kaiser Permanente.

CPR Saturday

Where: 12 Bay Area Locations

When: March 8

For more information:

Call (888) 686-3600

Visit onlinehttp://www.RedCrossCPRSaturday.org"

International Women's Day Celebration

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Representatives from the International Women's Day Celebration join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming 2008 celebration.

International Women's Day Celebration

When: March 8. 2:00pm-7:00pm

Where: CET Soto Theater, 701 Vine St., San Jose

Call: (408) 243-2222

Visit at http://www.cardeacenterforwomen.org/

Tabia African American Theatre Group

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Representatives from the Tabia African American Theatre Group join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their new play, "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery."

Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery is the story of a young girl’s coming of age in the south during the 1960’s.

Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery

When: Through March 9

Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose

Call: (408) 272-9924

Visit at http://www.sjmag.org/

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade

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Representatives from the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival join us to discuss their current projects including their 2008 celebration.

The City of Dublin continues its annual tradition with the 25th St. Patrick Day Festival on Saturday March 15th and Sunday March 16th. Experience Irish culture with traditional music, dance and cuisine. Other items on the menu include an international food court. Children can enjoy artists' booths, carnival rides and game booths as well as create sand art and hand wax. While enjoying art from over 100 artisans and crafts people from the Tri-Valley and all over California and the western United States.

Along with the Festival is The Dublin Lions Club Annual Parade that will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. The parade will stage on Amador Plaza Road and start at the corner by Safeway. It will proceed east on Dublin Blvd. (in the westbound lane), turn north on Village Parkway (on the south side of the street), and then head west on Amador Valley Blvd. (on the eastbound side of the street) to Donohue Drive - ending at the entrance to Target by the Senior Center.

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival

When: March 15-16

Where: Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Parade: When: March 15, 9:30 a.m Where: Dublin Blvd. ending at the Civic Center, Dublin

Call: (925) 556-4504

Visit at http://www.dublinstpats.com/index.htm

Vista Views:

Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

Actress Geena Davis on March 17th

Caroline Kennedy on April 7th

Judy Collins on May 30th

Where: San Jose Center for Performing Arts

Contact: (877) 882-8124

UNCF Chefs Bite Back

When: Sunday, March 16th, 5:30pm

Where: Doubletree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose

Contact: (415) 956-1018

Bay Area Vista February 24

Cinequest Film Festival

A Day of Luis Valdez

Junior League of San Jose

La Vie En Rose Movie

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Cinequest Film Festival

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Representatives from the Cinequest Film Festival join us to discuss their current projects and issues including the upcoming 2008 Film Festival.

Cinequest Director of Public Relations, Jens Hussey tells us what to expect in the 2008 Cinequest Film Festival and we are introduced to Filmmaker, Harpreet Dehal. Dehal shows us a preview of his film, "Oceania." Cinequest Film Festival is a discovery festival of films and technology forums that was recently named the Top 10 festival in the world by the Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.

Cinequest Film Festival is proud to present 250 screenings. Explore the future of film at the world renowned Film Making and Technology Forums in the presence of over 500 artists and innovators. Join Cinequest in honoring Maverick Award recipients John Leguizamo (Emmy Award winner Moulin Rouge, E.R., Ice Age), Bobby Moresco (Academy Award winning writer, Million Dollar Baby and Crash), and Michael Arndt (Academy Award Winner Best Original Screenplay, Little Miss Sunshine).

Enjoy music, parties, and films. Experience opening and closing night events and everything in between-it’s everything and much more. Let Cinequest be your host to 12 days and nights of fun in Downtown San Jose.

Cinequest Film Festival

When: February 27 -March 9

Where: San Jose Theaters

Call: (408) 295-3378 (FEST)

Visit at http://www.cinequest.org

A Day of Luis Valdez

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Playwright, community activist and Artist Director of Teatro Campesino, Luis Valdez joins us to discuss March 4 when the City of San Jose and KSJS 90.5 FM will honor him with Luis Valdez Day as well as a celebration on the San Jose State University Campus on March 5. Ramon Johnson, the producer of the event, also joins us to discuss the upcoming festivities.

A Day of Luis Valdez

When and Where:

March 4 San Jose City Council Chambers

March 5 Hal Todd and University Theatre's in Hugh Gillis Hall, located at 5th and San Fernando Streets, on the campus of San Jose State University

Contact: (408) 924-4531 or (408) 535-4819 or (408) 535-8510

Visit at http://www.ksjs.org/

Junior League of San Jose

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Representatives from the Junior League of San Jose join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Spring Fashion Show.

Junior League of San Jose hosts its biennial Fashion Show, "In Vogue," February 29th at the Fairmont San Jose. Preview the hottest trends for modern families by top designers such as Azadeh, Tiffany & Co., Macy's, Brooks Brothers, and Anne Fontaine.

Guests have a chance to win a beautiful Tahitian pearl necklace, valued at $10,000 dollars, bid on silent auction items, and enter drawings for an amazing selection of showcases.

Proceeds benefit programs for the children of San Jose including the Wonder Cabinet at the Children's Discovery Museum, Bring Me A Book Foundation's First Teachers Program, and Kids in the Kitchen, a nutritional training program for children.

The Junior League of San Jose is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Junior League of San Jose Spring Fashion Show

When: February 29

Where: The Fairmont Hotel, San Jose

Call: (408) 264-3058

Visit at http://www.jlsj.org

La Vie En Rose Movie

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Actress, Marie Cotillard join us to discuss her current projects including portrayal of the French singer, Edith Piaf in the critcally acclaimed movie, "La Vie En Rose." Cotillard has won a Golden Globe for her role and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Cotillard tells us of her experiences.

La Vie En Rose is now available on DVD

Visit at http://www.edithpiafmovie.com/

Bay Area Vista February 17

Author, Brian Klemmer

California Center for Sleep Disorders

Author, Michael E. Parker

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

Author, Brian Klemmer

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Author, Brian Klemmer joins us to discuss his current projects and issues including his book, "The Compassionate Samurai."

Brian Klemmer has studied leadership since graduating from the United States Military Academy. He is the author of the best-selling books: "If How-To’s Were Enough, We Would All Be Skinny, Rich, & Happy;" "When Good Intentions Run Smack into Reality;" and "Eating the Elephant One Bite at a Time." Known for his humorous and practical style of communicating, Brian is also a well respected motivational speaker with his company, Klemmer and Associates.

Visit at http://www.klemmer.com/

California Center for Sleep Disorders

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The California Center for Sleep Disorders was established in 1983 to provide comprehensive care to patients who are experiencing sleep and/or wake problems.

The sleep disorders center has attained full accreditation in 1985 by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), which has strict guidelines and standards for performing sleep studies and consultations. The organization is one of the first free-standing fully accredited sleep disorders centers to be established in the Bay Area and offers services for Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep, Restless Legs Syndrome, Narcolepsy, and Parasomnias.

California Center for Sleep Disorders

Where: Four East Bay Sites, One San Francisco Site

Contact: (510) 263-3300

Visit at http://www.sleepsmart.com

Author, Michael E. Parker

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Author, Michael E. Parker joins us to discuss his current projects and issues including his book, "Who Said So."

Parker is CEO of Stellar Enterprises and owns several successful companies. Parker advice for success includes the use of the principles of Lean Management and Value Centered Management leadership philosophies.

Visit at http://www.whosaidsobook.com

Bay Area Vista February 10

LifeLaunch Training

"Definitely, Maybe" Movie

Author, Fred Luskin

Authors, PJ Rhae and Don Jackson

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

LifeLaunch Training

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Lara and Johnny Fernandez, Founders of LifeLaunch Training, join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming LoveLaunch Weekend Intensive.

Lara and Johnny share advice on how to prepare yourself for a better relationship. Insights include making a plan and believing in yourself that you deserve something better.

The LoveLaunch Weekend Intensive

When: February 16 - 17 and March 15 - 16, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Where: Pleasanton, CA

Call: (510) 482-8884

Visit at http://www.TheLoveLaunchWeekend.com/

"Definitely, Maybe" Movie

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Actor, Ryan Reynolds joins us to discuss his current projects including the new movie, "Definitely, Maybe."

Definitely, Maybe tells the story of a Dad who in the midst of a divorce has his 10 year old daughter start to question his life before marriage. The Father tells his daughter a love story of his past loves and how he decided on his wife. Could the memories bring us a happy ending?

Definitely, Maybe opens in theaters on Valentine's Day, February 14

Visit at http://www.definitelymaybemovie.com//

Author, Fred Luskin

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Author, Fred Luskin joins us to discuss his current projects and issues including his book, "Forgive for Love."

Fred is also founder of the Forgiveness Institute at Stanford University. His insights include that couples lack of forgiveness keeps them from experiencing the true gifts of a relationship.

Visit at http://www.learningtoforgive.com

Authors, PJ Rhae and Don Jackson

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Authors, PJ Rhae and Don Jackson join us to discuss their current projects including their book, "Poems in the Key of Life."

A real life couple, PJ and Don are co-authors of the book which is published on their independent book company, Senoj Publishing.

Visit at http://www.senojpublishing.com/

Bay Area Vista February 3

1300 on Fillmore

SFNoir

Ethnic Notions Collection

Harambee

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

1300 on Fillmore

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Monetta White and David Lawrence, owners of the "1300 on Fillmore" Restaurant, join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Black History Month Events.

White and Lawrence are being saluted for their work in the community in preserving and keeping alive the memories and traditions of the Fillmore district in San Francisco.

1300 on Fillmore Black History Month Events:

Black History Month Menu Feb. 5th-29th

Cooking Demonstrations Bloomingdales in SF on Feb. 9th Williams Sonoma in SF on Feb. 16th

1300 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA 94115

Call: (415) 771-1700

Visit at http://www.1300fillmore.com/

SFNoir

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Representatives from SFNoir join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Black History Month celebrations.

SFNoir is a presenting arts and culture organization that highlights the contributions and excellence of African Americans, as seen through the efforts, innovations and achievements of African American artists, performers, thinkers and cultural figures, both within their own work and by extension through the influence that work has had on other art-forms and the mainstream culture at large.

SFNoir Black History Month Events

Opening Night Party, Feb. 14th Farmer Brown's Restaurant in SF

Multiple Events February 27th - 29th Various San Francisco Locations

Call: (415) 263-4874

Visit at http://www.sfnoir.org/

Ethnic Notions Collection

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Jan Faulkner, Creator of the Ethnic Notions Collection joins us to discuss her current projects and issues including the upcoming sale of the collection.

The Ethnic Notions Collection is a critically acclaimed, historically significant collection of controversial racial depictions of African-Americans. The set is to be available for sale by noted collector and scholar, sociologist Jan Faulkner. Since 1954 this collection has grown to include hundreds of items, most of them in mint condition. Each item in the collection was hand selected, researched and documented by Faulkner.

Ethnic Notions Collection

Historic African-American Artifacts Sale

When: Feb. 10, 9:00am-5:00pm

Where: Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 1603 Powell Street, Emeryville

Contact: (510) 763-2027

Harambee

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Representatives from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc San Jose Alumnae Chapter join us to discuss their current projects including the upcoming Harambee Event.

The event is a Black History Month Showcase of jazz, poetry and fashion. Lunch will be provided. The event will also have exhibitors selling their products or services to the guests in attendance.

Harambee

When: Feb. 23, 11:30am-3:30pm

Where: Embassy Suites, 901 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas

Call: (408) 398-4204

Visit at http://www.sjadeltas.org

Bay Area Vista January 27

Heroes & Hearts Luncheon

American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo

Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade

Silicon Valley Reads

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

Heroes & Hearts Luncheon

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Representatives from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Heroes & Hearts Luncheon.

Heroes & Hearts is a benefit for the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to honor and celebrate the local heroes who have demonstrated exceptional and inspirational behavior to another individual or the community as a whole and who help make San Francisco the fist class city it is. Twelve New tabletop hearts will be auctioned off at the Luncheon and remain on display in Union Square through October 2008.

The Hearts in San Francisco artworks debuted in Union Square on Valentine’s Day 2004 and, combined with the Heroes & Hearts Luncheons (2006 and 2007), have raised nearly $3 million for the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.

The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation is an independent non-for-profit corporation that provides fundraising support to San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center.

Heroes & Hearts Luncheon

When: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Where: San Francisco Union Square

Call: (415) 296-0677

Visit at http://www.sfghf.net

American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo

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Representatives from the American Diabetes Association join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Diabetes Expo.

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.

The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo

When: February 2

Where: Santa Clara Convention Center

Call: (888) -DIABETES

Visit at http://www.diabetes.org

Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade

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Representatives from the Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their 2008 celebration.

The Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade is a free-admission event that will feature Vietnamese arts and crafts, live performances by famous Vietnamese entertainers, martial art demonstrations, children’s games and rides, a talent show, and food booths showcasing authentic Vietnamese cuisine and other multi-cultural dishes.

The Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade celebrates the Vietnamese New Year, “Tet.” The event gives people from all backgrounds an opportunity to come together and experience the cultures and foods from different countries. The Vietnamese Spring Parade showcases the Vietnamese heritage and promotes the cultural diversity in the community.

Vietnamese Spring Festival & Parade

When: Sunday, February 10th, 11am-6pm

Where: Festival: Parkside Hall, 180 Park Ave., San Jose; Parade: Market St., between St. John and San Carlos

Call: Son Nguyen, 408-292-8283

Visit at http://www.vsfsanjose.com

American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo

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Author, Bo Caldwell joins us to discuss her current projects including her work with her book, "The Distant Land of My Father," as the featured work of the Silicon Valley Reads program.

"The Distant Land of My Father" by Bo Caldwell will be the subject of numerous programs throughout Santa Clara County in February 2008, when readers throughout Silicon Valley are asked to read the same book, at the same time, and discuss it.

This will be the sixth year of Silicon Valley Reads, which is co-sponsored by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Santa Clara County Library, and San Jose Public Library Foundation. The goals of the program are to promote reading and literacy while building a sense of community through dialogue among widely diverse readers.

Silicon Valley Reads

When: Through February 29

Where: Locations in Silicon Valley

Call: (408) 354-1242

Visit at http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Vista View

Healing Hearts & Helping Hands Luncheon Community Solutions When: February 8 at 11:15am Where: Coyote Creek Golf Club, Morgan Hill

Bay Area Vista January 20

Author, Natalie Reid

KIVA

Berkeley National Junior Tennis League

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

Author, Natalie Reid

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Author, Natalie Reid joins us to discuss her current issues and projects including her book, "5 Steps to a Quantum Life."

For more information:

Visit at http://www.wingedhorsepublishing.com/

KIVA

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Jessica Flannery, Co-Founder of KIVA, joins us to discuss the organization's current projects and issues.

KIVA lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back.

Visit at http://www.kiva.org/

Berkeley National Junior Tennis League

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Representatives from the Berkeley National Junior Tennis League join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Contact: (510) 569-7446

Visit at http://www.cityofberkeley.us/OLD_SITE/HTML/parksandrec.html

Bay Area Vista January 13

Actor, Hal Linden

Power Report

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area." More

Actor, Hal Linden

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Actor, Hal Linden, best known as the title character of the TV show, "Barney Miller," joins us to discuss his current issues and projects including his performances in American Musical Theatre of San Jose's production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Linden shares his experiences from his storied career on stage and screen.

American Musical Theatre of San Jose's Little Shop of Horrors

Where: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose

When: January 22-February 3

For more information:
Call: (888) 455-7469

Visit at http://www.amtsj.org/

Power Report

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San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Pat Dando joins us to discuss the Chamber's current projects and issues including their upcoming Power Report.

The Power Report luncheon kicks off the year with a review of the past year and a vision of the year to come.

This luncheon will feature California Lieutenant Governor, John Garamendi discussing topics including: "California Leading the Way…Silicon Valley’s role in Technology and Innovation, Economic Vitality, Climate Change and the Environment."

San Jose Chamber of Commerce Power Report

When: Thursday, January 24th, 2008

Where: The Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., San Jose

Call: The Chamber of Commerce, 408-291-5250

Visit at http://www.sjchamber.com

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley

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Representatives from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley join us to discuss their current issues and projects including the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Movers of Mountains Award and Scholarship Breakfast and Freedom Train celebrations.

The Movers of Mountains Award and Scholarship Breakfast celebrates those individuals who volunteer their time and have made significant contributions to the welfare of their community; who by their good deeds, or acts of caring or assertion of leadership, have made their community a better place to live, without the expectation of recognition.

The Freedom Train will take passengers to San Francisco to celebrate the life, legend and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley specially charters the Freedom Train.

Movers of Mountains Award and Scholarship Breakfast and Freedom Train

When: Monday, January 21, 2008

Where: Awards Breakfast: Wyndham Hotel, 1350 North First Street, San Jose

Freedom Train: Leaves from San Jose Diridon, 65 Cahill Street, San Jose

Call: (408) 428-9551

Visit at http://www.mlkscv.org/index.htm