Events
April 25, 2019
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5:00am–11:59pm
Ride VTA Public Transit for FREE on April 25 - National Get on Board Day
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6:00pm–8:00pm
The 3rd Annual Luis "El Machete" Valdez Speaker Series Presents: Jose Carrasco
Dr. Jose Carrasco is a founding faculty of the Mexican American Studies Department and is a long time activist and community organizer. As Chair to one of the first programs of its kind in the country, he will give us an insiders view of the challenges and triumphs he experienced during his tenure. Taking us back to the years of the Chicano Movement in the Santa Clara Valley he will share insights to the times and events surrounding that historic movement. His work as an organizer in Santa Clara and the across the country will be of interest to those wanting to know more about this work and how it can create change in our communities.
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7:00pm–8:30pm
Welcome to America! There's a Law Against That? Ask Your Friendly PAPD Officer - PA Library
Part of a Palo Alto City Library program series entitled “Welcome to America!” for new Americans and visitors to learn the customs and values of their new home. Each session will focus on a selected topic and will include a short presentation, followed by an activity.
Registration Required. For more information phone: (650) 329-2436Palo Alto Mitchell Park Library
3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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7:00pm–9:00pm
Movie Night with CAIR - Precious Knowledge
Precious Knowledge provides an insider’s perspective, as student leaders fight to save their classes. The students are able to mobilize rapidly with texts, Facebook, optimism, and a megaphone.
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7:00pm–9:30pm
Understanding Islam - Part 3 of 3
Join Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian and the City of Saratoga for a three-part speaker series on “Understanding Islam.” Each event will include a panel discussion, moderated by Simitian, featuring experts and activists from the Islamic community. Facilitated by ING (Islamic Networks Group).
Part 3 - Women and Islam - A discussion of what it means to be a Muslim woman, and how Islam intersects with gender in today’s world. Register Now
Saratoga Civic Theater
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
