Community Corner
This Weekend: Festival of Lights, Oktoberfest Celebration
Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Palo Alto? Our Weekend Guide offers can't-miss events around town.
Where: Palo Alto City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.
The mayor is holding hours by appointment only. For more information contact the City Clerk's office at (650) 329-2571.
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Where: : Regional Water Quality Control Plan (2501 Embarcadero Way).
The Household Hazardous Waste Management program provides Palo Alto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances. This event happens, rain or shine. For more information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program and what is accepted, click here.
Where: 2305 South White Rd (San Jose)
The FARE 5K Walk/Run for Food Allergy in the Bay Area in Memory of BJ Hom is held in memory of BJ Hom, who died from his peanut allergy during a family vacation in Mexico to celebrate his 18th birthday and high school graduation.
It is one of the 60 walks that take place nationwide and bring together thousands of Americans seeking a safe world for those living with food allergies and to fund food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness.
NBC Bay Area's Morning News Anchor Laura Garcia Cannon will MC this event.
Register to Walk, Run, Volunteer or Donate today:
http://www.foodallergywalk.org/bayarea
Updates: https://www.facebook.com/FAREWalkCABay
11th Annual Diwali Festival of Lights
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Memorial Park (Cupertino)
This free event brings over 12,000 people to our beautiful Memorial Park, (Stevens Creek Blvd/Mary) in Cupertino, and is a showcase of multicultural music, dance, fun kids zone, workshops, arts and crafts, fun, frolic and food.
The purpose of this festival is to get together and celebrate intercultural understanding that promotes economic prosperity.
To Register for the dance performances Click Here
For Sponsorship Opportunities, Click Here
To Register for a Non-Profit Booth, Click Here
Redwood City Oktoberfest
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Downtown Redwood City
This downtown Redwood City will feature live music, food and dozens of German and local brews. Check Facebook page or Oktoberfestandrun.org for details.
Sunday, Oct. 13
History of Almaden Air Force Station (Mt. Umunhum)
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Casa Grande in New Almaden (21350 Almaden Rd, San Jose).
Learn about the history of this fascinating site, see actual artifacts, and enjoy a slide show of amazing historic photos of the radar station when it was in operation between 1958 and 1980.
This event is presented by Basim Jaber (Historian/Archivist and founder of the USAF 682nd Radar Squadron Veterans Association). Registration required online or by calling (408) 355-2240.
