March 2011

#392 – Spring Annual Garden Market – San Jose

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 30, 2011

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Tomatoes!  And Peppers!  And Gophers, oh my! Does our recent sunshine have you thinking about getting your garden in gear?  Join the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara for their 17th Annual Spring Garden Market on Saturday, April 2 from 9 am to 2 pm.   This event features a plant sale with 79 varieties of tomatoes, [...]

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#391 – Farmers’ Market Santana Row – San Jose

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 28, 2011

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The sun is shining and Spring is in the air! It must be time for Farmers’ Markets!  While we are lucky to have some year-round markets in Silicon Valley,  I feel like it’s really Spring when they are all back for the season.   One of the best returns on Sunday, April 3.    The Farmer’s Market [...]

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Silicon Valley Emergency Plan and Checklist

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 25, 2011

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It’s hard to think about and easy to overlook. With recent current events around the world – we are reminded that emergencies and natural disasters can strike at unexpected times, often in unexpected ways.  Are you ready? Even for folks who have a disaster plan in place with emergency supplies at home and at work, [...]

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#390 – Chocolate Festival at CJ Olson Cherries – Sunnvyale

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 25, 2011

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Did someone say “Chocolate?” CJ Olson Cherries in Sunnyvale invites you to join them for their annual Chocolate Fest on Saturday, March 26 from 11:30 to 4 pm.   Come and indulge in a decadent day of tasting.  Meet local artisan chocolate makers showcasing their premier chocolates, fudge, cookies, marshmallows and creative designs.  Deborah Olson will [...]

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#389 – Philz Coffee – Palo Alto

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 23, 2011

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I’m sitting at my office desk – watching the rain fall for the umpteenth day in a row. Did someone move Silicon Valley to Seattle and not tell us? What I’d really like right now is a steaming cup of great coffee with a good conversation on the side. A friend yesterday clued me into [...]

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#388 – Menlo-Atherton Academy of Contemporary Music

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 21, 2011

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Music for Our Future.  Now. The Menlo-Atherton Academy of Contemporary Music (MAACM) is a new project launched by two former Stanford colleagues,  Dr. Jason Federmeyer and Dr. Alexander Sigman– featuring a semi-monthly series of concerts and workshops presented at the state-of-the-art Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center.  This community-based organization offers exciting opportunities for Bay Area Peninsula [...]

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#387 – Prospect Flea Market – Saratoga

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 18, 2011

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It’s been green all week at SiliconValley365. To close out the week – how about some “saving of the green?” Prospect High School in Saratoga is celebrating the return of their flea market on Saturday March 26 from 6 am. to 2 pm.  Go Green with have a wee bit o’fun.  There will be some [...]

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#386- Mayfield Cafe – Palo Alto

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 16, 2011

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Ever had a meal where you weren’t quite sure what you ordered? A foodie friend recently took me to lunch at the Mayfield Café in the Town &  Country Shopping Center.  With my love of dining on University Avenue in Palo Alto – I often overlook the restaurants in Town & Country.     On a recent [...]

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