BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T113000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:National Philanthropy Day 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4441945/ ] The Association of Fundraising Professionals - Washington Chapter has chosen six outstanding philanthropists to honor at its 21st anniversary National Philanthropy Day luncheon. More than 1\,000 donors\, volunteers\, leaders and other supporters of non-profit organizations are expected to attend this event - one of the largest National Philanthropy Day celebrations in the nation. National Philanthropy Day honors and supports the efforts and passions of philanthropic leaders and the organizations they serve. Six individuals and organizations will be recognized for their philanthropic work\, for investing their passion\, time\, talents\, and financial support to better their community. The 2009 honorees are: Wells Fargo - Outstanding Corporation St. Luke's Foundation: - Outstanding Foundation The Women's Funding Alliance - Outstanding Organization Nancy Skinner Nordhoff - Outstanding Philanthropist The Lung Tsuchiya Family - Outstanding Family Mina Saudagaran - Outstanding Youth "Anyone can give when times are flush. But these six awardees have given even with the economy the way it is. They are truly inspirational and for me they define what it is to be a philanthropist\," said fundraising consultant Andrea John-Smith\, who is president of AFP Washington. $65 before Oct. 23\; $75 afterwards. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4441945/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4441945/ DTSTAMP:20090921T184139 LAST-MODIFIED:20090921T184139 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/5308/":Washington State Convention & Trade Center @ 800 Convention Place\, Seattle\, Washington 98101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain in Concert DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4572673/ ] You don't want to miss the concert with one of top female vocalist\, Carrie Hassler along with her incredible band\, HARD RAIN\, for an incredible high energy acoustic concert! The group is celebrating a Billboard chart album\, "CHHR" that includes the #1 bluegrass single\, "I Can Go Back Anytime." Carrie just recorded a duet\, "Wildfire" with Michael Martin Murphey\, so check that digital single release out on iTunes! Ticket info: 710-755-7416 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4572673/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4572673/ DTSTAMP:20091012T095602 LAST-MODIFIED:20091012T095602 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/334398/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/579221/":Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College @ 50 College Road\, Supply\, North Carolina END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Malakoff Stroll #2 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839898/ ] Community Garage Sale Downtown! FREE COMMNITY EVENT FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES! YOU can participate by renting a 10 X 10 booth and have your very own tailgating garage sale! Call 903 489 1518 to reserve a spot or just show up at 7 AM on the 14th and pay $10.00 for your space. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839898/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839898/ DTSTAMP:20091102T144113 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T144113 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/419389/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/410730/":Downtown Malakoff @ S Terry St. at Mitcham St\, Malakoff\, Texas 75148 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Union City's History of Ethnic Diversity DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4391709/ ] Union City carries a rich and colorful history dating back to the Gold Rush\, and our 50th Anniversary Celebration is the perfect time to remember people and events that made Union City the vibrant\, colorful community it is today. This presentation discusses the ethnic origins of Union City\, commemorating the contributions made by those of Chinese\, Japanese\, Portuguese\, Filipino\, Mexican and Indian descent. Free. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4391709/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4391709/ DTSTAMP:20090830T013525 LAST-MODIFIED:20090830T013525 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/115957/":Union City Library @ 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road\, Union City\, California 94587 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Farmers Market & Breakfast (Markets & Meals for Hope) DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3087565/ ] Join us at the St. Sebastian's Church Hall for a Breakfast Meal and Farmers Market. The event benefits local farmers and their Markets and Meals for Hope program that supports tri-state farmers during the non-growing seasons and their Emergency Crisis Fund. To learn more please attend\, or visit: http://www.cclpmidwest.org/harvestofhopehome.html At our March '09\, we served approx. 250 meals to attendees. Attendees got to visit with about a dozen farmers\, who in turn brought products from their own as well as neighboring farms. Products for purchase included: Fall harvest veggies\, Cookbooks\, Honey\, Cheese\, Yogurt\, Jams/Jellies/Preserves\, Salsas\, Mustards\, Coffee\, grass-fed and free-range poultry\, beef\, pork\, and lamb\, Lambswool products\, and handmade goat's-milk soaps. MENU will be prepared with local ingredients mostly from this farmers group: whole-wheat pancakes\, scrambled eggs & cheese\, sausage\, apple sauce\, yogurt & honey\, muffins & breakfast cookies\, cider\, milk\, coffee. Price: $8 adults / $4 children (5-12) / $30 max per family / Free for children (4 & under) / $2 discount for volunteers. Reservations/Questions: 414-699-4144 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3087565/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3087565/ DTSTAMP:20090720T164322 LAST-MODIFIED:20090720T164322 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/819170/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/594520/":Saint Sebastian Church @ 5400 West Washington Blvd\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin 53208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:HARD RAIN 'Inspiring Creation' DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810857/ ] Hard Rain: Our Headlong Collision with Nature Speakers: Mark Edwards: photographer & ecological campaigner Brother Clark Berge: head of the worldwide Society of St Francis & a chaplain at the Copenhagen Summit in December Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP: Sec of State for Environment\, Food & Rural Affairs Climate change is now a familiar concept\, but its immediate and long-term impacts and what to do about them are often poorly understood. Photographer\, author and environmental campaigner Mark Edwards' startlingly original presentation explores the issues illustrated in the Hard Rain exhibition\, which is on display in St Martin-in-the-Fields courtyard on the run-up to the Copenhagen climate conference. A moving and unforgettable exploration of the state of our planet at this critical time\, Hard Rain shows that the world has little chance to solve any one of our problems unless we tackle all of them together. Brother Clark Berge\, the Minister General of the worldwide Society of St Francis and a Chaplain at the Copenhagen summit\, examines how the faith community is responding to the ecological crisis and highlights the choices that have become fundamental to our future lives. The presentation is followed by questions and discussion. Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP will speak and answer questions about the government's response to climate change and what they hope will be achieved in Copenhagen Part of Autumn Education Programme "INSPIRING COMMUNITY". All events are free but there wil be a retiring collection to help finance the series URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810857/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810857/ DTSTAMP:20091030T123608 LAST-MODIFIED:20091030T123608 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/154354/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/17721/":St Martin in the Fields @ Trafalgar Square\, London\, London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Sunnyvale West Neighborhood Association: Santa Clara County Supervisor\, Dave Cortese DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877699/ ] Santa Clara County Supervisor\, Dave Cortese is speaking at the SWNA General meeting on November 16\, 2009 – 7 PM\, at Washington Park Building. Details: Where: Washington Park Building (On Washington Ave. – take the west side of Washington Ave from Mary Ave. – the park is on the right hand side\, before crossing Pastoria Ave.\, and the park building is near by). Supervisor Cortese will address the following topics: • Transportation issues and concerns\; • Roadway and Traffic issues\; • Local services\; • How to get in touch with your government and have them work for you. Please come to the meeting in large numbers\, bring your friends to the meeting to listen to what the supevisor has to say\, and ask questions to the Supervisor. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877699/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877699/ DTSTAMP:20091108T081907 LAST-MODIFIED:20091108T081907 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/141046/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/72864/":Washington Park Building @ 840 W.Washington Ave\, Sunnyvale\, California 94086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T193000 DTEND:20091120120000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:'Retire Retirement' Boot Camp:Basic Training for the Rest of Your Life DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4838866/ ] The transition into "retirement\," whether forced or chosen\, is unlike any you've experienced before. A wonderful opportunity for profound personal growth\, it can also be filled with perils-which can be avoided. Would you like to move through this transition feeling energized and fully engaged instead of disappointed and anxious? Then it's time to toss out the idea of a traditional retirement\, and gain the tools you need to redefine the rest of your life exactly the way you want it-even if you have to continue working. Join life coach and retirement revolutionary Lin Schreiber for a weekend intensive in which the focus is on you. In a dynamic learning environment\, you will discover: -- A powerful yet simple tool for knowing what you want -- A terrific technique to override all short circuits to your success -- What it takes to attract what you really want -- How to make this transition with confidence and ease -- A step-by-step process for getting started on the rest of your life. Turn your fears and worries into excitement about the future. Anything is possible! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4838866/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4838866/ DTSTAMP:20091101T105038 LAST-MODIFIED:20091101T105038 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/132556/":Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health @ 57 Interlaken Road\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts 01262 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Last Chance for Eden-- a film by Lee Mun Wah DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552895/ ] Last Chance for Eden A Film Showing and Discussion on Racism and Sexism with Director LEE MUN WAH director of The Color of Fear FREE ADMISSION For more information\, call (510) 204-8840 www.stirfryseminars.com Last Chance for Eden is a documentary about nine men and women discussing the issues of racism and sexism in the workplace. They examine the impact of society's stereotypes on their lives in the workplace\, in their personal relationships and within their families and in their communities. Friday\, November 20\, 2009 7:00pm Grace Cathedral * Wilsey Conference Center 1100 California Street\, San Francisco\, CA. 94108 No charge. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552895/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552895/ DTSTAMP:20091001T180713 LAST-MODIFIED:20091001T180713 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/12913/":Grace Cathedral @ 1100 California Street\, San Francisco\, California 94108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091209T093000 DTEND:20091209180000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091211T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Groovy & Grails eXchange 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878078/ ] GROOVY & GRAILS EXCHANGE 2009 Following on from the success in previous years\, Skills Matter is pleased to organise another Groovy & Grails eXchange. We hope to bring together the leading innovators in the Groovy & Grails community\, with London's Groovy\, Grails and Java web development community\, for an informal day of deep technical insight and friendly discussion. http://skillsmatter.com/event/java-jee/groovy-grails-exchange-2009/wd-434 With Guillaume LaForge and Graeme Rocher providing the conference keynotes\, 10 expert talks and four Parkbench sessions\, these exciting two days are structured to encourage discussion and interaction. With a maximum number of 125 delegates\, we aim to provide an informal and intimate environment where you can share experience\, demonstrate new ideas and techniques\, talk to the experts and generally have lots of fun. REGISTER TODAY We have limited the number of delegates to 125 only - and there are only very few tickets left\, so if you would like to join us\, get your skates on and register today! http://skillsmatter.com/event/java-jee/groovy-grails-exchange-2009/wd-434 G&G EXCHANGE TUTORIAL You can register for the following G&G eXchange Tutorials. All tutorials come with a free G&G eXchange conference ticket! * Dec 7-11\, Groovy Metaprogramming (3 days) with Venkat Subramaniam\, schedule by November 20th and pay just £750! http://skillsmatter.com/course/java-jee/gg-university-groovy-metaprogramming/wd-434 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878078/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4878078/ DTSTAMP:20091109T030412 LAST-MODIFIED:20091109T030412 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/93962/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/623709/":The Skills Matter eXChange @ 116-120 Goswell Road\, London\, England EC1V 7DP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091211T193000 DTEND:20091211193000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091220T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:A Tuna Christmas DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4362106/ ] From the writers of Greater Tuna comes this hilarious holiday sequal where 2 actors portray 23 different characters. Join Petey Fisk\, Aunt Pearl\, Bertha Bumiller\, Charlene\, Jody\, Didi Snavely\, Vera Carp & the rest of the gang as they attempt to cope with seasonal traumas in Tuna\, Texas. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Theater Box Office at 706-678-9582. Suitable for all ages. Show Dates & Times: 7:30pm - Dec. 11\, 12\, 16\, 18\, 19 3:00pm: Dec. 12 & 13 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4362106/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4362106/ DTSTAMP:20090826T134200 LAST-MODIFIED:20090826T134200 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/741102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/627380/":Bolton Lunceford Playhouse @ North Alexander Avenue\, Washington\, Georgia 30673 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091219T160000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Simcha a Chanukah Celebration and Bazaar! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4572993/ ] Simcha a Chanukah Celebration and Bazaar! A one-night-only encore performance of a magnificent dance show... Presenting a unique and joyful event for the whole family\, just in time for Chanukah! Join us for Simcha\, the story of a Jewish family’s journey that spans continents and generations\, from a small Jewish village — a shtetl — in Europe\, to the bustling streets of New York . Inspired by the stories of Sholom Aleichem\, this humorous and touching tale is a rich tapestry of Jewish tradition\, woven with music and dance. Join us in celebration of all that is best in life: family\, tradition\, warmth\, and love. ...and a festive Chanukah Bazaar! Arrive early! Before the show begins\, you will find yourself immersed in a small and charming shtetl from years long gone by. In this shtetl\, you’ll stumble upon the local market\, bustling with Chanukah cheer\, beautiful crafts\, delectable treats\, and wonderful wares. Don’t miss this holiday celebration! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4572993/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4572993/ DTSTAMP:20091012T160001 LAST-MODIFIED:20091012T160001 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/302819/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/139804/":Heritage Theater @ 1 E Campbell Ave\, Campbell\, CA 95008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100430T200000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Solano Winds Community Concert Band DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4562943/ ] 2009 - 2010 Concert Season Theme: "Land\, Sea\, Air and Space" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Space" Friday\, April 30\, 8:00 PM Fairfield Center for Creative Arts 1035 West Texas Street\, Fairfield Also Sprach Zarathustra - Strauss\, Richard arr. Rogers\, R. Mark Flight - Balmages\, Brian Toward a Northern Star - Gilroy\, Gary Apollo 13 - Horner\, James arr. Moss\, John Suite from Star Wars Epic\, Part I - Williams\, John arr. Smith\, Robert W. Suite from Star Wars Epic\, Part II - Williams\, John arr. Smith\, Robert W. Golden Star - Sousa\, John Philip arr. Gore\, Harold R. To A New Dawn - Sparke\, Phillip Blue Moon - Rodgers\, Richard and Hart\, Lorenz Barker\, Warren The Planets - Mars - The Bringer of War - Holst\, Gustav The Planets - Uranus - The Magician Holst\, Gustav arr. Curnow\, James The Planets - Jupiter - The Bringer of Jollity - Holst\, Gustav URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4562943/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4562943/ DTSTAMP:20091007T195727 LAST-MODIFIED:20091007T195727 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/689603/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/482032/":Fairfield Center for the Creative Arts @ 1035 West Texas Street\, Fairfield\, California 94533 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100814T150000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:11th Annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4230751/ ] Come join the world's longest celebration of Hip Hop Culture. The 11th Annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade steps off in the Bed-Stuy neighbourhood of Brooklyn on Saturday August 14th at 3:00 PM from Marcus Garvey Boulevard at De Kalb Avenue and proceeds down Marcus Garvey Boulevard to Fulton Street and finishs up at the corner of Franklin Avenue. The parade\, an annual non-profit educational and cultural event is always held on the Saturday before the anniversary of Marcus Garvey's August 17th birthday. Marcus Garvey used culture as a tool to empower people and encouraged the growth of Black institutions. So come to the historic Black neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant\, Brooklyn on Saturday\, August 14th 2010 and celebrate this legendary freedom fighter's birthday by participating in and watching the 11th Annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade. Your presence and participation is what makes the celebration fun\, exciting and successful! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4230751/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4230751/ DTSTAMP:20090815T141713 LAST-MODIFIED:20090815T141713 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/198920/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/46351/":Marcus Garvey Boulevard at De Kalb Avenue @ 167 Marcus Garvey Boulevard\, Brooklyn\, New York 11216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100926 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Princeton KidLit 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4494354/ ] KidLit 2010 will be held on South Main Street in Princeton on Sept. 25\, 2010\, and will retain much of the same carnival atmosphere as Festival 9 3/4 with activities\, games and food. The difference is KidLit will encompass the entire genre of children’s literature rather than focus on just one element. Some things in the early planning stages include deciding which of Harry Potter elements to keep\, a Mad Hatter Tea Party\, and a golden ticket hunt like in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” There will also be classes\, perhaps Forensics 101 for kids who love Encyclopedia Brown or Nancy Drew\, and classes for adults\, such as teaching adults how to write for children or storytelling workshops. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4494354/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4494354/ DTSTAMP:20090922T233754 LAST-MODIFIED:20090922T233754 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/111796/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49561/":Main Street @ Main Street\, Princeton\, Illinois 61356 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR