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#493-”Who” wants to see the Wise Old Owl?

by The Dawn Thomas Team on November 30, 2011

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Check out Filoli now through Saturday, December 3 If you have been to Filoli Gardens, you know how breathtaking the landscape and architecture of this beautiful estate is, but imagine it all decorated with Holiday cheer! Share in the holiday spirit and seasonal beauty this time–honored tradition brings to all. This year, you’ll be surrounded [...]

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#458– Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

by The Dawn Thomas Team on August 31, 2011

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Summer flew by and Labor Day plans are already in the works. Good thing we live here in Silicon Valley where the sun is still shining and the days are still warm and sunny! It’s a good thing, because the 40th Annual Mountain View Art and Wine Festival is coming up September 10th and 11th. [...]

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#431 – Treat Ice Cream – San Jose

by The Dawn Thomas Team on June 29, 2011

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Move over Willy Wonka – my idea of heaven is an ice cream factory I can visit! One of the best kept secrets is Treat Ice Cream in San Jose.  Tucked away in non-descript alley on S. 19th Street in San Jose – you may wonder if you’ve found the right place.  Enter through what [...]

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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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#383 – The Junior League of San Jose Rummage Sale

by The Dawn Thomas Team on March 9, 2011

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Are you ready to rummage? Put your shopping shoes on and get set for the Junior League’s Biennial Rummage Sale this Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13.   This is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill rummage sale thrown together at the last minute.    This is a HUGE sale – with over 45,000 square feet of high-quality offerings, [...]

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#355 – Ranch 99 – Mountain View

by The Dawn Thomas Team on February 5, 2011

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I love the Chinese New Year!   Almost 3 weeks of parties, celebrations, and best wishes for health, wealth, and prosperity. For a taste of China – here in Silicon Valley – visit Ranch 99.  It may seem strange to feature a chain grocery store in SiliconValley365, but this grocery captures the essence of our great [...]

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#342 – Schaub’s Meat Fish Poultry- Palo Alto

by The Dawn Thomas Team on January 23, 2011

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Football and Grilling.  Could there be any more perfect a combination?  Most of the country starts the football season with barbeques, grilling, and tailgating.  But now – most places are cold, snowy, and eating something else for the big game.  Not so in Silicon Valley! Enjoy your football today with a great steak hot off [...]

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#341 – Unexpected Treasures – Menlo Park

by The Dawn Thomas Team on January 22, 2011

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Today is a day to find a deal! If you are in the market for furniture, art, or decorations – check out Unexpected Treasures’ estate sale this weekend (Saturday and Sunday, January 22 & 23) in Menlo Park. They are liquidating the 10,000 square foot warehouse of a staging company – and have an amazing collection [...]

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