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August 8

Beijing Olympic Viewing Celebration
San Jose, Redwood City and Livermore

Join NBC Bay Area at the Beijing Olympic Viewing Celebrations in San Jose, Redwood City and Livermore.

Join us to watch the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics on a big screen projection. NBC Bay Area will host The Beijing Olympic Viewing Celebration Friday August 8,2008 at three Bay Area locations: St. James Park in Downtown San Jose; Courthouse Square in Redwood City; and outside the Bankhead Theater in Livermore.

This unique event will be the largest viewing celebration in the Bay Area, uniting thousands of viewers. Open to anyone and everyone the celebration includes screening of the Opening Ceremony Celebration from Beijing, special appearances from local Olympians, Chinese cultural art, Lion dancing, live music and much more.

NBC Bay Area welcomes you to this unique celebration.

As one of the largest multi-cultural regions in the World, the Bay Area is home to over 500,000 people of Chinese descent.

o Special appearances from Local Olympians o Olympic Trivia Contest o Live Cultural Music & Entertainment o Food and Community Booths o Chinese Fortune Telling o Baseball & Football Catch o Junior Olympics Championship Activities o Special “Meal or No Meal” Game (based on NBC hit Deal or No Deal) o Beijing Night Market vendor booths

Beijing Olympic Viewing Celebrations

When: August 8, 2008, 5:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. (telecast begins at 8:08P)

Where:

-St. James Park, 100 N. 1st St, San Jose -Courthouse Square, Redwood City -Outside the Bankhead Theater, Livermore

Public Transportation: Provided by VTA Light Rail (Exit at the St. James Station) Connections on Bus Lines 65, 66, 72, 73, 82, 180, 181, 304

Parking: Parking is free after 6:00 P.M. in the garages at Third and St. John St.; Market and St. John St.

Limited street parking will be available. Other Parking Facilities are located on: - Second & St. James - Market/San Pedro Square Garage - Fourth St. Garage Transportation: St. James Park is located at the corner of St. James and North First streets.

From North on Highway 101 (San Francisco):

Visit at http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=san+francisco&daddr=St.+James+and+North+1st+Street,+San+Jose,+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.310476,58.710937&ie=UTF8&z=10/

From North on Highway 280 (San Francisco): http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Portola+Valley&daddr=St.+James+and+North+1st+Street,+San+Jose,+CA&sll=37.506458,-122.192688&sspn=0.777837,0.917358&ie=UTF8&z=11

From North on Highway 880 (Oakland):

Visit at http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=oakland&daddr=St.+James+and+North+1st+Street,+San+Jose,+CA&sll=37.557775,-122.15643&sspn=0.777303,0.917358&ie=UTF8&ll=37.572882,-122.086945&spn=0.777144,0.917358&z=10/

From South on Highway 680 or Highway 280 (No. San Jose/ E. San Jose):

Visit at http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Modesto&daddr=St.+James+and+North+1st+Street,+San+Jose,+CA&sll=37.874853,-119.267578&sspn=6.190685,7.338867&ie=UTF8&z=9/

From South on Highway 101 (So. San Jose/Los Angeles):
Visit at http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Los+Angeles&daddr=St.+James+and+North+1st+Street,+San+Jose,+CA&sll=37.370421,-121.886156&sspn=0.097407,0.11467&ie=UTF8&z=7/

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August 10-11

The Langley- A Tribute to Legends
San Francisco and Fairfax

Join NBC Bay Area at the first-time foundation fundraising event, “The Langley – A Tribute to Legends.

Jim Langley, a retired PGA Professional from Cypress Point, welcomes Arnold Palmer to The Legacy, A Tribute to Legends. The Langley Event is a fundraising golf and social event designed to honor the game’s legends.

The event starts off with a dinner where the legends will be honored in San Francisco City Hall on August 10. The following day, there will be a golf tournament at The Meadow Club in Fairfax.

Having a physical disability should not stop you from going out and being active! In fact, many people with all sorts of disabilities have found golf to be a great way to overcome physical challenges and to just have fun.

Saving Strokes is a program of the American Heart Association that coincides with the Northern California PGA Foundation. Proceeds for this event will go to Saving Strokes and NCPGA Foundation.

The Langley: A Tribute to Legends

When and Where: August 10- San Francisco City Hall

August 11- The Meadow Club

Call: (707) 449-4PGA (4742)

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

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August 9-10

Pistahan Parade and Festival
San Francisco

Join NBC Bay Area at the Pistahan Parade and Festival.

The Pistahan Parade and Festival highlighting the Filipino American Community in Northern California will celebrate its 15th anniversary, featuring Filipino-American cultural exhibits and pavilions showcasing heritage, health, dance, music, arts and cuisine. The two-day event is expected to draw over 50,000 people.

There are over 400,000 Filipino-Americans in the Bay Area, the second largest Asian American group in Northern California.

The Pistahan Parade kicks off the festival featuring beautiful themed floats, dance troupes, bands and lively contingents. Opening ceremonies begin at 10am on Beale Street, followed by the colorful parade at 11am which starts at Beale Street, marches down Market Street, left on 4th Street, left on Folsom Street and ends at 3rd Street. A special judging area for Best Choreography, Best Costume, Best Spectacle and Best Spirit is located on Market and New Montgomery.

This year’s Grand Marshals are Broadway actors Adam Jacobs and Kelly Kohnert Jacobs, and Disney’s High School Musical actor Arielle Jacobs also joins the parade. All three will be performing on stage at the Pistahan Festival at the Yerba Buena Gardens. Dan and Sunny Dykwel will serve as the Hermano and Hermana Mayor, the ceremonial hosts of the festival.

Pistahan Parade and Festival

When: August 9-10

Where: Yerba Buena Gardens Mission between 3rd and 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA

Call: (415) 777-6950 or (415)987-9170

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

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Nomination Deadline: August 15

San Francisco Neighborhood Business Awards
San Francisco

Join NBC Bay Area in supporting the San Francisco Neighborhood Business Awards presented by Urban Solutions in partnership the Examiner. Nominations taken through August 15.

Are there businesses that make your neighborhood a better place? Nominate them for a San Francisco Neighborhood Business Award. Winners will announced at a gala celebration in October.

San Francisco Neighborhood Business Awards

When: Nomination Deadline: August 15

Call: (415) 346-0199

Visit at http://www.urbansolutionssf.org/nominate

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August 16

Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge Run/Walk
Oakland

Join NBC Bay Area at Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge Run/Walk.

Join us at the Annual “Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge” on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Walk/run 3 miles around Lake Merritt to support breast cancer research, treatment, and education.

Faith Fancher was the first black woman reporter at WBR in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 1983, she came to Oakland's KTVU-Channel 2 and she was a mainstay on "The Ten O'clock News." When Faith was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, she founded Friends of Faith Inc., a nonprofit organization that is comprised of several media professionals and other volunteers. Friends of Faith, Inc., is a nonprofit charitable organization of professional women dedicated to fighting the breast cancer epidemic through the power of information, providing funds to local organizations, and providing direct assistance to underserved and under-insured women in their battle against breast cancer. The organization has raised and donated more than $700,000 for individuals with breast cancer and for grassroots organizations.

Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge

When: Saturday August 16th

Where: Lake Merritt, Oakland

Call: 510-834-4142

Visit at http://www.faithfancher.org

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Raffle Deadline: August 21

Innvision Silicon Valley Home Raffle
Bay Area

Join NBC Bay Area in supporting the Innvision Silicon Valley Home Raffle.

Proceeds from the Dream Home Raffle will benefit InnVision, Silicon Valley’s largest provider of services to the homeless.

Innvision Silicon Valley Home Raffle

InnVision programs reach throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties and serve more than 16,000 men, women, children and mentally ill adults each year at 20 different sites. InnVision addresses the multiple needs of people in transition, including emergency shelters, transitional/supportive housing, food, clothing, showers, laundry, healthcare, job training, classes, children’s programs and access to telephones and computers.

Raffle Deadline: August 21 for Early Bird Raffle August 28

Call: 866-581-4527

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

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

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August 29-31

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Sonoma

Join NBC Bay Area at the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.

Join us in celebrating Sonoma’s incredible bounty of food and wine at the 16th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, part of the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. Enjoy an afternoon featuring the best wine and food Sonoma has to offer, while raising much needed funds for Sonoma’s local charities..

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is an unprecedented partnership of the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine & Food with the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction. The Sonoma Wine Country Weekend wraps up on Sunday August 31st with the 16th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction at Cline Cellars, this year with a ‘60s theme featuring World-class wines, great food and “psychedelic silliness.” The always over-the top Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, renowned for its irreverent themes and hilarious winemaker performances, continues the tradition with Swingin Sixties theme to raise funds for local charities. Guests experience first-hand the diversity and World-class quality of the region’s artisanal wine and food and distinctive epicurean experiences.

When: August 29-31

Where: Sonoma Valley

Call: (800) 939-7666

Visit at http://www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com

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September 6-7

The Kidsfaire
Pleasanton

Join NBC Bay Area at the Kidsfaire.

Bring your family for a weekend of fun with children's activities including rides, games, and live performances.

NBC Bay Area will hold our Anchor for a Day activites on Sunday, September 7th.

The Kidsfaire

When: September 6-7

Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

Contact: (866) 283-8600

Visit at http://www.thekidsfaire.com

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September 12- 14

Fall Fashion Show at Santana Row
San Jose

Join NBC Bay Area at the Fall Fashion Show in Santana Row.

It is nearly fall and its time to see what is new, hip and stylish for the fall season of fashion.

The Santana Row Fall Fashion Show will have the latest fashion for the fall season. Everything seen in the show is ready to wear and available at Santana Row stores. Other festivities will be shopping, dining and entertainment. Plus, there will be special weekend only promotions.

The Saturday night special VIP reception will benefit nine local charities.

When: September 12- 14

Where: Santana Row Park, San Jose

Contact: (408) 551- 4611

Visit at http://www.santanarow.com

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Through Sept. 4

Metro Music in the Park, presented by Dos Equis
San Jose

Join NBC Bay Area at Metro Music in the Park, presented by Dos Equis.

For 20 years now, Downtown San Jose has been putting on nine consecutive weeks of free shows. San Jose summers would not be the same without attending Music In The Park. Come out to enjoy alternative, R&B, reggae, rock, and jazz music, which is sponsored by Dos Equis beer once again. Food and beverages are available at the park. Be sure to visit the Lounge in the Park, which is open to the public, and enjoy sangria, beer and wine.

So come rock out and enjoy the festivities with NBC11 at Music In The Park. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun and bands/artists performing!

When and Bands/Artists playing:

July 10: Pete Escovedo (Latin Jazz)

July 17: Flogging Molly (Alternative Irish Rock)

July 24: Vanessa Carlton (pop/rock/jazz)

July 31: Junior Reid with Andrew and Wada Blood (Roots Reggae)

Aug. 7: Lenny Williams and Special Guest D'Wayne Wiggins

Aug. 14: Rocco DeLuca & The Burden (high energy blues/folk rock)

Aug. 21: White Album Ensemble (Beatles tribute)

Aug. 28: Dazz Band (funk/R&B)

Sept. 4: The Last Goodnight (Rock/Pop)

Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market Street between San Fernando and San Carlos streets

Time: 5:30pm – 9:15pm

Call: (408) 279-1775

Visit at http://www.sjdowntown.com

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September 20-21

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Lafayette

Join NBC Bay Area at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.

The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, held each year on the third weekend in September, is the largest event in Lamorinda and one of the five biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Over 50,000 attended in 2007, strolling among stalls of art, handmade crafts, sampling foods from top local restaurants, and enjoying quality wines and microbrews. Non-stop musical entertainment on three stages throughout the weekend helps spark the block party ambiance. In 2002, the Connoisseur’s Corner debuted, highlighted by cooking demonstrations by some of the area’s best chefs and featuring a “Premium Wine Pavilion” offering tastes of some of the world’s finest wines.

Lafayette Art & Wine Festival

When: September 20-21

Where: Downtown Lafayette

Call: (925) 284-7404

Visit at http://www.lafayettechamber.org/pages/artwine.htm

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Through September 21

The Ming Dynasty Exhibition at the Asian Art Museum
San Francisco

Join NBC Bay Area at the Ming Dynasty Exhibition at the Asian Art Museum.

This summer, discover the grandeur of the Ming Dynasty at the Asian Art Museum’s Groundbreaking Exhibition. This event will feature beautiful jades, porcelains, jewelry and more from China’s finest museums that includes the Forbidden City.

This event will be taking place at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum, which is known to be one of the largest museums in the Western world. The art shown will resemble years of history that comes from many different regions and cultures.

When: Through September 21

Where: The Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco

Call: (415) 581-3500

Visit at http://www.asianart.org

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Pets in Need
Bay Area

Join NBC Bay Area in supporting the Pets in Need organization .

Pets In Need was founded in 1965 by Jean Mahoney and Alice Hodges to help lost pets get home and to provide information about pet care to people. Most of all they wanted all dogs and cats to have loving homes.

In 1993, Pets In Need entered a new era of service to our community's animals with the purchase of a plumbing supply warehouse and retrofitted it to be an adoption shelter.

No animal suitable for re-homing is every put to death, no matter how long it takes. Pets In Need is committed to finding homes for each animal in the shelter. Every dog or cat is spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

Pets In Need is a 501 nonprofit organization and is not funded by a city or county animal control contract. It's humane work is made possible through the generosity of people who care.

For more information:
(650) 367-1405
Visit at http://www.petsinneed.org

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Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ) MLK, Jr Contest Awards Winners

Join NBC Bay Area in saluting the Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ) MLK, Jr Contest Awards Winners .

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student Contest Award winners are student winners of contests in poster design, writing, and multimedia from the East Side Union High School District. More than 3,000 students from the district's 11 high schools submitted works to a distinguished Panel of Judges.

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) MLK, Jr Contest Awards Winners

Where: Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose

For more information:
Call: (408) 286-9663

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

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Growing Up Asian in America Poster and Essay Contests
Bay Area

Join NBC Bay Area in supporting the Asian Pacific Fund's Growing Up Asian in America, essay and art competition.

Growing Up Asian in America is one of the largest celebrations of Asian Heritage in the nation and is a signature program of the Asian Pacific Fund. Now entering its eleventh year, the program begins with an art and essay contest for K-12th grade students in nine Bay Area counties. Students compete for an annual prize pool of $26,000 in savings bonds awards. Student winners and their families are honored at a party in April.

In May the educational program continues with exhibits of winning entries that are hosted by public libraries and viewed by over 1.3 million Bay Area residents. The exhibits travel to more than 60 libraries between May and December.

Growing Up Asian in America Poster and Essay Contests

For more information:

Call 415 433-6859

Visit onlinehttp://www.asianpacificfund.org/"

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November 14-16 & 28-30

Harvest Festival, Original Art and Craft Show
San Mateo and San Jose

Join NBC Bay Area at the Harvest Festival, Original Art and Craft Show.

The Harvest Festival, Original Art and Craft Show, includes three fabulous days of fun, food, entertainment and one of a kind handmade arts & crafts. Hundreds of artisans, including some you haven’t seen before – featuring truly unique product – from eye catching jewelry, colorful glassware and ceramics, hand-woven and embellished clothing, photography, specialty foods, home décor and much, much more! And it is all made in the good ol’ USA.

PRESENT THIS DISCOUNT CODE: NBCPEACOCK at the festival box office and save $2 dollars on one general admission (regular or senior ticket). Not valid with youth or advance tickets.

Harvest Festival, Original Art and Craft Show

San Mateo November 14-16

San Jose November 28-30

For more information:

Call (415) 447-3205

Visit onlinehttp://www.harvestfestival.com/"