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History of the Stanford Linear Accelerator on May 23 Start Date: Monday 5/23/2022 — End Date: Monday 5/23/2022 Admission:free Highlights of SLAC Lecture on May 23 The Saratoga Historical Foundation presents Archivist Dorothy Leung who will speak on the ‘Highlights of the History of the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC) National Accelerator Laboratory’ on May 23 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s 17 National Laboratories, is a multi-program research institution operated by Stanford University and located in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 1962, the two mile long linear accelerator is one of the longest modern buildings on Earth. Here, scientists, engineers, technicians and support professionals work together to conduct world-class research in high-energy physics, X-ray science, structural biology, chemistry, materials and energy sciences, advanced accelerator physics and particle astrophysics/cosmology. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information go up to www.saratogahistory.com or call 408-867-4311. Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89179335406?pwd=dDdjRVJ1ZFk2dDhSMKJhVFNnN221FUT09 Link to Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 891 7933 5406 Passcode: 641817 Location: PO Box 172, 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Saratoga Contact: Annette Stransky info@saratogahistory.com URL: http:www.saratogahistory.com

Writers With Drinks featuring Jaime Cortez Start Date: Saturday 5/14/2022 — End Date: Saturday 5/14/2022 Admission:$5 to $20, NOTAFLOF This month, Writers With Drinks features the triumphant return of Jaime Cortez, author of the new short story collection Gordo. Plus Shanthi Sekaran, author of The Samosa Rebellion and Lucky Boy, and Josiah Luis Alderete, author of Baby Axolotls & Old Pochos. Plus more readers TBA. Charlie Jane Anders hosts. This event is a fundraiser for SF district attorney Chesa Boudin. Location: 912 Cole St. #247 San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-with-drinks-featuring-jaime-cortez-and-shanthi-sekaran-tickets-

White Party Start Date: Saturday 5/21/2022 — End Date: Saturday 5/21/2022 Admission:15-20 Wear your favorite white outfit (or at least one white item) at this fun party! $15/advance (by May 20) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits. Adults of all ages and all races welcome. Dress to impress! Saturday, May 21, 2022, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: Sonesta Hotel San Jose (formerly Crowne Plaza Milpitas), 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas CA 95035. Especially convenient for our East Bay and Silicon Valley singles, because it is located at the junction of Hwy 880 and Hwy 237. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES & TRAVEL at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Upscale Party at Lovely Winery, May 13, Los Gatos •Sunday Afternoon Delight, May 15, Dublin •Mediterranean Cruise, May 21-28 •Summer Kickoff Party , May 29, San Rafael •Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure, Nov 9-15 PLEASE BRING PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION. Your safety is our first priority! Location: 777 Bellew Dr Milpitas Milpitas Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Summer Kickoff Party for Bay Area Singles! Start Date: Sunday 5/29/2022 — End Date: Sunday 5/29/2022 Admission:$10 Kick off the Summer Season at this fun party at one of Marin’s most renowned restaurants! Air-conditioned, of course. Most singles do NOT head out of town on holiday weekends and are looking for something fun to do. This is it! Expect a good crowd because Monday is the Memorial Day holiday. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Memorial Day Sunday (day before Memorial Day), May 29, 2022, 3-5pm. COST: Only $10 at the door includes our FUN Mixer Game, that makes it easy to meet people; accompanied by appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last. LOCATION: Chalet Basque, 405 N San Pedro Road, San Rafael CA 94903. We have our own private banquet room! From Hwy 101 take N San Pedro exit east towards the Bay approximately one mile. Free parking! Dinner available at additional cost. MORE PARTIES & TRAVEL at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Speed Dating Party, April 29, Sunnyvale •Upscale Party at Lovely Winery, May 14, Los Gatos •Sunday Afternoon Delight, May 15, Dublin •Mediterranean Cruise, May 21-28 •Summer Kickoff Party , May 29, San Rafael •Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure, Nov 9-15 CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED. Your safety is always our FIRST priority! Location: 405 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Upscale Singles Party at Lovely Winery! Start Date: Friday 5/13/2022 — End Date: Friday 5/13/2022 Admission:30-40 Celebrate LUCKY Friday the 13th at a lovely winery! Adults of all ages welcome. Semi-formal attire recommended. Friday, May 13, 2022, 6-9pm. LOCATION: Regale Winery & Vineyards, 24040 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033. Come and meet upscale singles at beautiful Regale Winery, featuring manicured gardens and a beautiful view of the coastal mountains! This is a lovely Estate & Vineyard with parking for all. Prepare yourself for a wonderful and romantic evening. TICKETS: This party is limited to the first 80 to pre-pay. $30 Early-bird $40 Last Day INCLUDES: •Tasty appetizers •Music and social •Wine Tasting •Beautiful Indoor and Outdoor Tasting Bar •Free Parking DISCOUNTS & MORE PARTIES & TRAVEL at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Poolside Party, with Live Music, April 24, Novato •Speed Dating for ages 26-42, April 29, Sunnyvale •Upscale Party at Winery, May 14, Los Gatos •Sunday Afternoon Delight, May 15, Dublin •Mediterranean Cruise, May 21-28 •Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure, Nov 9-15 CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED. Your safety is always our FIRST priority! Location: 24040 Summit Rd Los Gatos Los Gatos Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Connecting Cultures – Connecting Community: ICW Art Walk – Park Street Start Date: Friday 5/6/2022 — End Date: Friday 5/6/2022 Admission:FREE – RSVP recommended Join Rhythmix Cultural Works on a sonic journey down Park Street in Alameda, connecting cultures through the sounds of Zimbabwean mbira, Puerto Rican plena, American Tribal Style belly dance, Detroit blues and students on strings for the final installation of Island City Waterways Art Walks. Featuring music by Piwai, La Mixta Criolla, Jake Sampson and the Bay Area Music Project, with dance performances by Sandi & Yuka, each group presents a mix of styles, combining traditional and modern elements with a unique Bay Area twist. Location: 1419 Park St Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/icw-art-walk-park-street/

Highlights of the Computer History Museum by Jag Spicer Start Date: Monday 4/25/2022 — End Date: Monday 4/25/2022 Admission:free Senior Curator Dag Spicer of the Computer History Museum will talk about the ‘Highlights from the Computer History Museum’ on April 25 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. The lecture is sponsored by the Saratoga Historical Foundation. Spicer will select a few interesting artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection of over 120,000 objects and show how history comes alive when active storytelling connects these vintage objects to our lives today. Dag Spicer has been with the Computer History Museum for 26 years. He is an electrical engineer and historian of technology. The Computer History Museum is located at 1401 N. Shoreline Road in Mountain View. It recently opened after being closed due to the pandemic. For more information go up to www.saratogahistory.com or call 408-867-4311. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83283721608?pwd=bkpieFBLRFlZcTdtaTdpM054UHlZQT09 Meeting ID: 832 8372 1608 Passcode: 137286 Location: Everywhere Everywhere Contact: event coordinator info@saratogahistory.com URL: www.saratogahistory.com

Conscious Dating: Pathway to Your Love Start Date: Thursday 4/21/2022 — End Date: Thursday 6/9/2022 Admission:no cost for complimentary consultation Would you like to: • Shift negative patterns and beliefs and feel more confident and deserving of love? • Gain more clarity about the right relationship for you and where to find it? • Have an effective plan to create a life you love and attract the love of your life? 20+-year Relationship Expert, Dr. Wendy Lyon, is offering a small, supportive, interactive Conscious Dating group coaching program called: Pathway to Your Love: How to Find the Love of Your Life and Create a Life You Love! This group is for single adults over 40 who want to gain confidence and clarity and find love. We’ll be meeting on Zoom, Thursdays at 5:30pm PDT, starting on April 21st. Space is very limited. The course is being offered at a tremendous savings right now. Since it will be a small group, we can focus on your specific concerns, so schedule your complimentary consultation to get support for your challenges and goals. During this 8-week live program on Zoom video, you’ll be guided to: 1. Transform limiting beliefs and destructive patterns, and gain self-love and confidence, 2. Get clarity on your vision for the life and relationship that works for you, 3. Create a spectacular online profile and effective dating plan to find your ideal partner, 4. Be the chooser and start dating deliberately to attract your partner into your life! In this program you’ll get: • 8 interactive group training/coaching sessions, • All audio and video recordings • 2 individual, one-on-one coaching sessions with Dr. Wendy • Extensive materials including a complete Conscious Dating ebook and workbook • Ongoing support and guidance “Dr. Wendy really helped me to identify my relationship needs and wants, and the blocks I had to finding the right partner… I got clearer on my relationship requirements, uncovered limiting beliefs, and made a plan for meeting my partner. I recently married an emotionally available man and we share something I never had before – real mature love. This course is an excellent way to get clearer on the type of relationship you want and to create a plan to achieve it.” Christine P. Conscious Dating: Pathway to Your Love is a small group program, space is very limited, and the special savings is only for the Spring, 2022 course. If you are serious about creating a life you love with the love of your life, let’s talk soon! I look forward to hearing from you! Much love, Dr. Wendy ? Wendy Lyon, PhD, Psychology Master Relationship & Life Coach Love Mentor® Best Selling Author with Deepak Chopra Helping Singles and Couples since 1999 https://DrWendyLyon.com Location: 1166 Midway Ct. Novato Contact: Dr. Wendy Lyon Wendy@DrWendyLyon.com URL: https://schedulewithDrWendy.as.me/LoveConsult

Young Singles Speed Dating Party Start Date: Friday 4/29/2022 — End Date: Friday 4/29/2022 Admission:10-30 Meet new single friends, ages 26-42, five minutes at a time at an upscale Silicon Valley hotel! Dressy casual attire. Friday, April 29, 2022, 7-9pm. TICKETS: $25/advance (by April 28) or $30/door, at www.thepartyhotline.com. EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT TICKETS (for women only) $10 until they run out. LOCATION: Domain Hotel, 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA 94087. Free parking! SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE PARTIES & TRAVEL at www.thepartyhotline.com. •TGIF Speed Dating, ages, 42-58, April 8 •Welcome Spring Dance, April 9, San Jose/Milpitas •Marin Single Mingle, April 10, Tiburon •Easter Party, April 17, San Carlos •Poolside Party, with Live Music, April 24, Novato •Sunday Afternoon Delight, May 15, Dublin •Mediterranean Cruise, May 21-28 •Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure, Nov 9-15 PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIRED. Your safety is always our FIRST priority! Location: 1085 E El Camino Real Ponderosa Park Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Bloom Shaboom Start Date: Sunday 5/15/2022 — End Date: Sunday 5/15/2022 Admission:Free You’re invited to Family Connections’ first annual Bloom Shaboom! Bring the whole family down to celebrate at this free block party. Bloom Shaboom will have a large plant sale, full of beautiful greenery to take home, and a silent auction and raffle with exciting items. Plus, sample tasty food and drinks, boogie down to live music, and enjoy a variety of free arts and gardening activities. We’re so excited to bring together children, adults, and families as well as neighbors, nature enthusiasts, partners, and friends in celebration of this community! Location: 2565 San Bruno Ave San Francisco Contact: Kelsey Nakashige knakashige@fccenters.org URL: fccenters.org/bloomshaboom