Valerie Mattei | November 4, 2024
Holidays at the Johnston House 🎄
Three non-profits, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the Coastside Women's Club, and the Johnston House Foundation, have collaborated to host a one-day boutique at the historic Johnston House. A ticket to the event includes tours of the historic house, which will be decorated for the holidays, small bite savories and sweets, mulled cider, wine, live music, and the opportunity to do some early shopping in three boutiques sponsored by the organizations.
When: Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Location: James Johnston House, 100 Higgins Canyon Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019
Get your tickets now by going to www.coastsidewomensclub.org
and click Events.
Hillsborough Antiques + Art + Design Show: Fall Edition 🕰
The Hillsborough Antiques + Art + Design Show which benefits United Veterans Services will feature 75 premier exhibitors from across the U.S. and Canada offering fine antiques and decorative arts representing all design movements of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and introducing vintage 20th century modern.
When: Friday November 8 - Sunday November 10
Location: San Mateo Event Center
1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo CA 94403
For more information visit: https://www.hillsboroughantiquesartdesign.com/event/01bc2412-bd8a-4494-b106-92d60b87095b
Silicon Valley 20th Annual Turkey Trot 2024 🦃
In the past 19 years, the Turkey Trot has donated over $12 million to local charities. It allows participants to start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by celebrating generosity and wellness with a diverse group of runners and walkers committed to investing in their community.
When: Thursday, November 28th * 8:30am Start Time
Location:
Downtown San Jose, W Santa Clara Street, and N 1st Street
11 S 1st St, San Jose, CA US 95113
For more information visit: https://www.svturkeytrot.com/
The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente will open with a festive evening ceremony to kick off the holiday ice skating season. Guests are invited to skate before and after the celebration, which will include on-ice performances and an appearance from cast members of A Whynot Christmas Carol at American Conservatory Theater. Additional special guests will include local dignitaries and celebrities, who will be invited to take to the ice alongside guests of all ages for the first official skate of the season. First (100) guests skate for free during the 5:30pm and 7pm sessions.
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 * 5–7 pm
Location: UnionSquare 333 Post Street, San Francisco
For more information visit: https://unionsquareicerink.com/san-francisco-events/
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