Silicon Valley Realtor Nancy Dinshaw

Nikkei Matsuri Festival
2021-04-24 - 2021-05-06 | Online event
The Nikkei Matsuri Planning Committee presents Celebrating Nikkei Matsuri — a virtual festival showcasing Japanese American culture and its contributions to the cultural fabric of Silicon Valley.
This year, given ongoing concerns about Covid-19, Celebrating Nikkei Matsuri will be hosted virtually on their website instead of taking place in the heart of historic San Jose Japantown.
Live entertainment on two stages will be featured throughout the day as well as cultural displays showcasing the traditional arts from Japan. There is something for the entire family at this years Nikkei Matsuri!

Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues on the Fate and Future of Democracy
2021-04-22 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online event
Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues is on the fate and future of democracy. The dialogues include in-depth, online conversations with some of the world’s brightest thinkers. From Monk Debates:
It’s become a truism to say the pandemic has accelerated everything. From technology to geopolitics to the economy, COVID-19 has fast-forwarded us into a confusing and uncertain future. Nowhere are these accelerating forces more evident than in our democracy. Our democratic institutions and values are being shaken by rising authoritarianism, a reckoning on race, and intense debates on the role of the state in society, identity politics and free speech. The Spring Munk Dialogues explore the fate and future of democracy in a world remade by COVID-19.
SPEAKERS & DATES
Jonathan Haidt is one of the world’s most fascinating and provocative social psychologists. A professor at the NYU’s Stern School of Business, he is the author of series of internationally bestselling books on psychology and politics. His Munk Dialogue on how the pandemic is polarizing public debate in new and unexpected ways takes place April 22 @ 5 PM PT.
Scott Galloway is a tech entrepreneur, social critic, and acclaimed author. His Munk Dialogues on May 6 @ 5 PM PT will unpack the key insights in his new book Post Corona; a sweeping look at how the pandemic has accelerated technology, putting into play everything from the future of higher education to Big Tech’s role in society to the values we share in common.
Douglas Murray is the author of the global bestseller The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity,and associate editor of The Spectator. He joins the Munk Dialogues on May 20 @ 5 PM ET for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of free speech and liberal institutions in the shadow of COVID-19.
Nesrine Malik is a Guardian columnist and author of We Need New Stories: The Myths that Subvert Freedom. Her June 3 @ 5 PM PT Munk Dialogue challenges conventional thinking behind the debates animating democracies, from the myth of gender equality to political correctness to “damaging” identity politics.
Timothy Snyder is arguably the most compelling historian today, writing on the roots of contemporary authoritarianism and its threat to liberal democracy. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, On Tyranny. He joins the Munk Dialogues on June 17 @ 5 PM PT to explore the unique danger 21st century authoritarianism presents to the liberal world.
Irshad Manji is a bestselling author, commentator and founder of the award-winning Moral Courage Project. Her Munk Dialogue on June 29 @ 5PM PT will cap off the series with a search for solutions. How do we find common ground in our polarized society? What attitudes help us open up to different points of view? Irshad shares her prescription for democratic renewal.
To participate in the Spring 2021 Munk Dialogues, click HERE.

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival 2021
2021-04-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Online event
The 54th annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is going virtual this year! The festival will be streamed from 3pm to 5pm over the two weekends of April 10th - 11th and 17th - 18th. The festival showcases many cultural performers, highlighting San Francisco's Japanese and Japanese American communities while watching our cherry blossoms bloom in our neighborhood.
The 54th annual Festival’s theme is: Kizuna – Strength through Bonds of Community and Friendship.
The Festival will be streaming on Zoom / Facebook Live / YouTube Live. If attending on Zoom for the full festival experience, register for your free Zoom ticket while supplies last.

Dr. Temple Grandin
2021-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Online event
Kepler's is hosting New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned scientist, and autism spokesperson Dr. Temple Grandin to celebrate the release of her latest book for young readers, The Outdoor Scientist.
From Kepler's:

In The Outdoor Scientist, Dr. Temple Grandin, an inventor and world-renowned scientist, introduces readers to geologists, astrophysicists, oceanographers, and many other scientists who unlock the wonders of the natural world. She shares her childhood experiences and observations, whether on the beach, in the woods, working with horses, or gazing up at the night sky. This book explores all areas of nature and gives readers the tools to discover even more on their own.
Dr. Grandin is one of the world's most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. She has a PhD in animal science from the University of Illinois and is a professor at Colorado State University. She is the author of twelve books on autism and animal behavior, including the national bestsellers Calling All Minds, Thinking in Pictures, and Animals in Translation. Dr. Grandin was inducted in the National Women's Hall of Fame and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 2018 she was made a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She lectures to parents and teachers throughout the U.S. on her experiences with autism, and her work has been covered in the New York Times, People, National Public Radio, and 20/20. She was named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of the year and the HBO movie based on her life, starring Claire Danes, received seven Emmy Awards.

Register for the event here. Cost of ticket includes the book, extra if you want the book shipped to you.

Easter Bunny by 747
2021-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, California, 94070
The Hiller Aviation Museum is hosting the Easter Bunny this April 3rd from 11am to noon. Receive an Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny’s magic tube, and search for Easter Eggs hiding in the Museum Gallery. Find them all and receive a special prize!
The Museum has adopted a Health and Safety Plan in accordance with state and County guidelines to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For more information on the Museum’s Covid-19 response click here.

Eggstraordinary Easter Weekend 2021
2021-04-03 10:00 - 2021-04-04 17:00 | Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, California, 95018
From Roaring Camp Railroads:
The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. After riding either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train, your kids will have a blast participating in Covid-safe Easter activities in Town.
Activities:

Easter Crafts
Gold Panning (call to reserve)
Candle Making
Blacksmith
Easter Bunny
Jumbo Easter Egg With Candy & Prize. Jumbo Eggs come free with a children's train ticket or can be purchased for $5.

Gold Panning Reservations: $25 gets you four gold pans w/ paydirt, quick lesson and 30 mins at your own sanitized gold trough to pan in. (water will be changed and bleached after each session along with table and all equipment).
Limited availability. Reserve by calling 831-335-4484 and add to your booking.
Admission to Roaring Camp is reservation only. Reserve your Redwood Forest Steam Train tickets at www.roaringcamp.com.

Kiwanis Easter Bunny Extravaganza 2021
2021-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
The Easter Bunny is coming back to Los Gatos! Join the Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos on the Main Stage at Oak Meadow Park for pictures with the Easter Bunny, treats and fun! There will be prizes too!
Come one, come all, but wear your masks please!! If you want to purchase a picnic platter that will feed a family of 4-6, you are invited to pre-order your meal, and pick it up at Flights Restaurant (LG) on the day of the event! All proceeds benefit local youth!

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt 2021
2021-04-03 08:00 - 11:00 | Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, California, 94010
The Lions Club is hosting a socially-distanced pancake breakfast and Easter Egg hunt! To ensure COVID safety for all participants, you must pre-register and follow the steps on their website. Enjoy the hunt, have your pictures taken with the Easter bunny and get your pancake breakfast to-go.
For more information, visit their website. To have your questions answered, call Susan (415) 608-6292, or email Claudia: cvega@burlingame.org.

Seven Trees Drive-Thru Spring Fest 2021
2021-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Seven Trees Community Center, 3590 Cas Dr, San Jose, California, 95111
Seven Trees Community Center is hosting a FREE family drive-thru event called Spring Fest! You and and the members of your current household are invited to join in on the fun on April 2nd, 6:30pm-8pm for a drive-thru egg hunt. The spring bunny will be there with goodie bags! You will also have the chance to win some awesome prizes via ticket drawing!
For more information, call (408)794-1690 or email Amber.Barthelemy@sanjoseca.gov.
