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I talked about the Mountain View Festival a few weeks ago so I should not discriminate.  This weekend is the Palo Alto Obon Celebration.
Ringing of the giant bell  at 5 p.m. Saturday will mark the start of the annual Obon Festival, a two-day celebration of Buddhist and Japanese-American culture.
First held in Palo Alto in 1948, the [...]

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Oh my goodness, more regulations!!  I know it is a result of the mortgage crisis and buyers saying they did not know information about the loans they agreed to sign but now we will see more time delays. The Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (MDIA) amends the Truth in Lending Act- (you know the Regulation Z, [...]

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Looking for a family weekend outing with free admission? This weekend the annual Obon Festival and Bazaar will be held in Mtn View at the Buddhist Temple at 575 North Shoreline Blvd. It will be held on Saturday, July 18 from 4- 10 PM and on Sunday from 12 to 8:30 PM.
Obon originated as a holiday [...]

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Nancy Dunaway, Los Altos Village Association Director, and Jo Ann Fishpaw, Chair of Arts & Wine Festival

 
 
 
 
 
 
Yours truly volunteered to pour wine for Martin Ranch Vineyard

 
 
 
 
 
 
And all the wonderful food…..
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The Highly Rated Los Altos Arts and Wine festival is in it’s 30th year and has proven to be one worth attending. Saturday and Sunday- July 11th and 12th from 10 AM to 6 PM. Special entertainment is slated for Saturday evening in Central Plaza from 6 to 8 PM with the Double Funk Crunch.
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Looking for a fun family outing without spending a lot of money???
Starting Friday, July 10th the Mtn View recreation department is hosting outdoor children’s movies at the local parks. The films are free and begin at 8:30 PM. Bring your blankets and folding chairs and prepare to be entertained.
Cuesta Park, Eagle Park and Rengstorff Park [...]

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Beginning this week the city of  Mtn View will its summer Thursday Night Live concert series. Bring a picnic dinner and a folding chair.  Concerts will be held on Castro Street every other week in July and August along with other family events such as classic  car shows and art exhibits. The concerts are from 6:30 [...]

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Fourth of July Celebrations

Old-Fashioned Family Fourth of July – Ride a steam train or just come for the celebration with folks in period costume, a hobo barbecue, a sock hop and games ranging from sack races to hula hoop contests. No fireworks. Train rides at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. For rides, $19.50 adults, [...]

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