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Holidays at Filoli Unveils a Dazzling Landscape of the Bay Area FILOLI HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN

Holidays at Filoli is sure to delight, dripping with festive finery and sparkling with garden lights every day and night! Filoli, a vibrant landscape of the Bay Area, is located south of San Francisco in Woodside, California. The estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California’s coastal range. The property is considered one of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century, featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian revival-style mansion and 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens. From November 20, 2021- January 2, 2022 Filoli’s historic House and Garden shines with glittering lights and decor, festive experiences, and holiday merriment for all.

In the Garden during Holidays at Filoli visitors can find dazzling light displays, including a river of lights, a Yew tree rainbow, and other vibrant installations that are sure to inspire. Lights are on during daytime and evening admission. In the daylight visitors can experience the Garden at peak fall color illuminated by twinkling lights and the winter sun. As the sun sets cozy fire pits and holiday libations beckon on the Woodland Garden Court.

In the House, new sounds and scents will accompany festive décor to bring Holidays at Filoli to life; more than 20 decorated trees will

The Garden House dressed up and aglow with winter sun and sparkling lights. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Bartee Photography

be on display. Experience the grand Bourn-era Dining Room complete with piano music and lively discussion, and reminisce in the Roth-era Family Room as classic Christmas hits and vintage commercials play on the 1960’s Zenith television.

We know that the 2021 Holiday season calls especially for gathering with loved ones, and Holidays at Filoli is the perfect getaway for any group of friends, family,

colleagues, or classmates.

Santa Weekends are back on select Saturdays and Sundays for the youngsters in your group– and those young at heart– to take a selfie with Santa. Special Themed Nights on Mondays invite friends of all ages to get in the spirit of the season with themes like Vintage Christmas and Holiday Pajama Party! Don’t miss the opportunity for the perfect holiday date night with a stroll in the Garden

aglow and an evening with mulled wine or hot whiskey cider on the Woodland Garden Court. Planning a visit with the extended family, office team, or tour group?

Groups of fifteen or more can bundle and save with the Holidays Group Admission Package.

Tickets are on sale now and sellouts are expected!

Advanced tickets are required. Filoli will be open for the holiday season from

November 20, 2021 through January 2, 2021, daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Both the House and Garden, as well as the Clock Tower Shop, and Quail’s Nest Café will be open during all holiday hours. Filoli will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Experience the wonder and create new traditions with the ones you love. Visit filoli.org/ holidays for tickets and more information.

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Give the Unforgettable Gift of Entertainment Looking for a unique present to give this holiday season? You can capture some special holiday savings when you give the gift of Carmen or West Side Story. Present the music lover in your live with tickets and save 15% off. For an even greater savings, give tickets to both productions for 25% off entire order.

One of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the classical canon, Carmen has been widely acclaimed for its brilliance of melody, harmony, atmosphere, and orchestration.

This February 12 – 27, Opera San José joins forces with the acclaimed Flamenco Society of San José for a beautiful reimagined production of this work, fusing dance, singing, and drama to tell the passionate tale of a defiant heroine, whose rebellious quest for freedom seals her tragic fate.

Immensely challenging to sing and perform, the award-winning West Side Story has bridged the gap between musicals and opera. For the first time in company history, Opera San José brings a musical to the stage from April 16 – May 1, 2022, closing out this unforgettable season with a stunning production of West Side Story. Bursting with passion, humor, dancing, and some of the most memorable music ever written, this company premiere tells the American tale of two star-crossed lovers and the prejudices that keep them apart.

For more information or to purchase tickets, the public can visit operasj.org or call (408) 437-4450 (open Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm).

A great gift for an opera lover: tickets to Opera San José, presenting Bizet’s CARMEN Feb. 12 – 27. Photo credit: Bob Shomler

Musical theatre lovers would enjoy tickets to WEST SIDE STORY, presented by Opera San José April 16 – May 1. Photo credit: Steven Kemp

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Don’t Miss Out on Ghirardelli Chocolates This Season The arrival of the Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark, a holiday classic, is as joyfully anticipated this time of year as Santa sliding down the chimney. The perfect gift that always fits, Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark is the “hot” holiday item no one wants to miss.

Dark chocolate, minis, snowmen, the classic square and, if that’s not enough to satisfy your craving, check out the Peppermint Bark Hot Cocoa.

Celebrate the arrival of this “seasonal hero” and visit the annual warehouse sale, Dec. 10-12 at the newly renovated San Leandro store, 1111 139th Avenue (Check Ghirardelli. com/warehousesale for updates). The warehouse sale will feature an unique assortment of signature chocolate squares, baking supplies, and a variety of exclusive chocolate gifts not available anywhere else including the new Ghirardelli aprons, a perfect gift for that baker in your life. Bring the kids to enjoy the coloring station and take advantage of holiday photo opportunities and even a chance to win chocolate prizes.

Visit store locations to shop for Keepsake tins, Gourmet Assorted Chocolate Pralines, and Peppermint Bark and Milk Chocolate Caramel tree gifts. The Winter Nights Collection is a new holiday collection featuring three different gifting items: a small gift box, a medium gift box, and a keepsake tin filled with a variety of Ghirardelli Squares.

Create a one-of-kind gift at the Pick and Mix station with favorite holiday flavors including the new Sugar Cookie square and a variety of snowman shaped flavors.

Winter Nights Holiday gift bags can also be filled from the Pick & Mix station or

choose a festive advent calendar, penguin or Santa holiday bags.

The perfect gift for co-workers, mothers-in-law, the boss, teachers, the mailman and everyone else on your gift list, Ghirardelli chocolate is also a great addition to the plate

of cookies you leave out for Santa.

Heading out to a party this year? The Peppermint Bark Grand Gift bag is the perfect accessory to give for a hostess gift or share. Ghirardelli chocolate is a great fit for any gathering.

Visit one of the many Ghirardelli chocolate locations across the Bay Area including the historic Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, and a brand new store in Tracy at 1015 Promontory Parkway.

Find the store closest to you at Ghirardelli.com

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How Can Davies Appliances Help You This Holiday Season?

Davies Appliances has been a family-owned company for over 85 years. We are San Francisco Bay Area’s fully authorized appliance stores for the finest brands

of designer home appliances including Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Viking, Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, Jenn-Air, U-Line, VentAHood, Frigidaire, Electrolux and many

more. At Davies Appliance, you›ll also find a team of product, customer support, and installation specialists providing service far surpassing that of “big box” retailers.

So, visit us and discover why Davies Appliance has earned a reputation as the Bay Area’s leading appliance centers for top-name designer appliances.

Family-Owned, 4th generation - Established in 1934 580 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063 (Three Blocks North of Highway 84) 650-3819098 | daviesappliance.com

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Holidays 2021: 30+ Bay Area events and shows to help celebrate the season Garden of D’Lights 2021: 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-Dec. 23, Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek.

Wander through 3.5 acres of mature cacti, succulents and trees that are transformed into magical and colorful botanical sculptures by thousands of lights. $8-$24. ruthbancroftgarden.org Opera San Jose: Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell; Nov. 13-28. Live in the California Theatre - Opera San José returns to LIVE performances with one of opera’s most brilliant works, a thrilling new production full of drama, passion and magic! operasj.org Holiday Collection for Artful Giving: Nov. 13-Dec. 31, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek.The 56th annual holiday market includes ceramic, wood and glass pieces, original designer jewelry, holiday decorations and small paintings. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19-21 and Dec. 7-10. valleyartgallery.org San Jose Stage Company: Great Expectations: Nov. 17-Dec. 12, 490 S. First St., San Jose. Desire becomes destiny in Neil Bartlett’s powerful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale filled with intrigue and unexpected twists. $32-$72.

Thestage.org Smuin’s fiercely festive:The Christmas Ballet: Nov. 19 – Dec. 26, is a confection for everyone on your list. Your favorite choreography by Michael Smuin returns along with new delights from brilliant guest dancemakers. This year includes two world premieres

and our signature showcase of classical and contemporary dances set to songs of the season. smuinballet.org Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Rink at City Center: Nov. 17-Jan. 2, City Center Holiday Ice Rink, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583. General Admission $19 - CityCenterHolidayIceRink. com Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice in San Jose: Nov. 19-Jan. 9, Located in front of the San Jose Museum of Art and across the street from The Tech Interactive - 120 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113. General Admission $19 Downtownicesj.com The Christmas Ballet: Nov. 19-Dec. 26, Walnut Creek, Mountain View, Carmel, and San Francisco. This joyful program features classical ballet and festive contemporary numbers set to holiday tunes and incorporating ballet, tap, jazz and swing. $25-$99. Find details at smuinballet.org.

Filoli will be open for the holiday season: Nov. 20, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2021, daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm.

The House and Garden as well as the Clock Tower Shop and Quail’s Nest Café will be open during all holiday hours. Filoli will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Visit filoli.org/ holidays for tickets and more information Great America Winterfest: Nov. 26-Jan. 1, 4701 Great America Parkway,Santa Clara.

Enjoy more than 60 rides and holiday attractions, send letters to the North Pole, check out

Part of the Ruth Bancroft Garden, lit up for the holidays during the “Garden of d’Lights,” is photographed in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The garden’s 3.5 acres of cacti, succulents, and trees are illuminated with colorful lights during the annual event. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group)

Santa’s workshop, bake cookies in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and go ice skating. Tickets start at $30. cagreatamerica.com/events/ winterfest Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 26, Lawn at Vista Collina, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa. Enjoy holiday carolers, a seasonally-inspired artisan market and a visit from Santa Claus, as well as locally crafted beer and wine. Cellarpass: bit.ly/3q3ZULn Holidays in Wine Country: Nov. 26-Dec. 30. Healdsburg offers seasonal events centered around food, wine and timehonored traditions. Enjoy festive décor and holiday lights in Healdsburg Plaza, holiday wine country walking tours, breakfast with Santa and more. cm.healdsburg.com/events Fairmont San Francisco’s Holiday Festivities: Giant Gingerbread House, Nov. 27

through the holiday season.

Check out the giant, two-story gingerbread house adorned in hundreds of pounds of See’s candies in the hotel’s grand lobby. Holiday Tea, 1 and 3:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 26-Jan. 2. (Tea not available Dec. 2-3, 24-25).

950 Mason St., San Francisco. $89-$149. fairmont-san-francisco.com/holidays Holiday Radio play — A Red Carol: Streaming Nov. 26-Jan 9. San Francisco Mime Troupe presents a new activist adaptation of the Dickens classic as a radio play. Free (suggested $20 donation). sfmt. org Christmas at Kohl: 5-9 p.m.

Dec. 1, Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Drive,Burlingame.

This holiday boutique features 65 vendors displaying holiday treasures, jewelry, clothing and decorations. There will be a

docent presentation and history of the historic Kohl Mansion at 6:30 p.m. Beverages and light holiday snacks will be available for sale. $10 donation. kohlmansion.com It’s a Wonderful Life — A Live Radio Play: Dec. 1-26, Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.

America’s favorite holiday classic is on tonight at a snowbound 1940s radio station, with every memorable character, wacky sound effects and heartwarming conclusion of the iconic film recreated live before your ears and eyes. $25-$60. theatreworks.org/ The Magic Lamp Panto: Dec. 1-31, Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave., Presidio of San Francisco. A holiday parody updates the story of Aladdin with humor, music, dance and See HOLIDAYS Page 15

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Super Quiz

Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once.

Take this Super Quiz to the Ph. D. Level. 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph. D. Level.

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How Shop with a Cop Collaborates with the Community to Help Our Youth This has been an unprecedented era for law enforcement. Now more than ever, police agencies need to find ways to instill confidence and build bridges of trust — one truss at a time. Youth outreach has the potential to do that and can pay dividends in long-lasting relationships and a renewed confidence in our nation’s police officers. Officers enjoy reading aloud with the students. Investing in youth and helping them achieve their full potential is key to the safety, security, and economic vibrancy of our city, state, and nation. Here’s to their future.

Shop with a Cop SVhas allied with communities of color and low-income communities to pursue social justice, address systemic causes of poverty and dismantle inequity and racism.

We also must acknowledge we all have more work to do.

Shop with a Cop fosters continued mutual respect between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Through engendering trust in the community and humanizing the person behind the badge, children see police officers through a positive lens. We strive to build bridges of collaboration and strategically invest in education, leadership development, and capacity building program to help under-served youth reach their fullest potential.

For the past 14 years, the Shop with a Cop Foundation Silicon Valley hosts over 200+ under-served children for a holiday shopping spree with local Bay Area police officers.

For many of the children, this special opportunity becomes the only holiday experience they will have. Some participants are selected from the Readers Are Leaders reading campaign at local elementary schools, where they “earn” their way to the shopping spree. Other children participating are living in traumatic crises from the loss of a parent, domestic violence, and other tragedies. With a uniformed police officer by their side during the shopping spree, each child receives a $150.00 Target gift card to shop for gifts for their family members and for themselves.

The whole premise is to humanize the people behind

the badge so that children can grow up trusting the police.

This unique program brings the holiday spirit to children who need it most and hopes to build safer communities for our future.

Our goal is to raise $50,000.00 (total budget costs) for this annual event.

We have not reached our goal this season, so any monetary donation would be greatly appreciated! 100% of all donations will go to this special program. All monies stay local.

To donate visit our website, http://www.shopwithacopsv. org or Venmo @SWAC-SV We are a registered 501 (c) 3 charitable organization.

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from page 12 magic. $10-$75. presidiotheatre.org/ Diablo Ballet — The Nutcracker Suite: Streaming Dec. 3-12, $40. diabloballet.org An Irish Christmas — A Bit of Ireland for the Holidays!: 8 p.m.

Dec. 3, Uptown Theatre Napa, 1350 Third St., Napa. Experience an Irish Christmas with dancing, singing and traditional Irish music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. Ticketmaster: bit.ly/3D8214p Los Gatos Chamber Holiday Promenade: Dec. 4, The Promenade is a street festival that will combine the flair of the Los Gatos Summer Promenades with a few of our favorite elements of the holiday parade and a European-style artisan and crafts market. losgatoschamber.com Annual BayLUG Holiday Show: 11 a.m.3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 4-Jan. 9, Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Enjoy displays of custom creations, including holiday trains, miniature cities and more. $4. baylug.org/holiday-show Alameda Artworks Holiday Art Event: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4, 1068 The Alameda, San Jose. Some 23 artists will welcome you into their private studios to view the creative process. facebook.com/ TheAlamedaArtworks History Park Children’s Heritage Holiday:

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4, $25. dickensfair.com History Park, 635 Phelan Holiday Concert: Ave., San Jose. Santa 1 p.m. Dec. 4, San Claus arrives at noon, Mateo County History riding through the park Museum, 2200 Broadon the historic trolley. way, Redwood City. Bell New Ballet San José will Appeal will perform a perform with costumed variety of holiday tunes. characters from the After the concert, meet Nutcracker. Other activithe ringers and learn to ties include holiday crafts, ring a handbell. Free. lawn games and special historysmc.org holiday treats at O’Brien’s Winter Open Studios: Ice Cream and Candy 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4-5, Shop. $5-$10. historysan- ICB Building, 480 Gate jose.org/programs-events Five Road, Sausalito.

Performing Arts Browse the work of more Academy of Marin than 100 Bay Area artists, — A Scarf in Union including painters, sculpSquare: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, tors, photographers, 1 p.m. Dec. 5, Palace of filmmakers, fiber artists, Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 printmakers, animators Lyon St., San Francisco. and jewelers. Free. EventThis holiday spectacular brite: bit.ly/2YbWvP6 features classic melodies, Help is on the Way dynamic choreography for the Holidays XX and a heartwarming — Feliz Navidad: 7:30story. $30-$50. palaceof10:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Brava finearts.org/ Theatre Center, 2781 Mark Foehringer’s 24th St., San Francisco.

Nutcracker Sweets: Dec. This holiday celebration 4-19, Cowell Theater, features holiday music Fort Mason Center for and an after-party with Arts & Culture, 2 Marina the cast. $45-$2,500.

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50-minute version of ly/3BGGq1K “The Nutcracker” was Cool Yule: 7:30 p.m. designed for families with Dec. 7, Hammer Theatre young children. $22.50Center, 101 Paseo De San $44.50. mfdpsf.org/ Antonio, San Jose. Enjoy nutcracker-sweets a jazz concert featuring Drive Thru Dickens’ festive holiday songs. $29.

London: 11 a..m.-5 p.m. hammertheatre.com Dec. 4-19, Cow Palace, Elise and Steve Trio 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly at The Bistro: 7-9:30 City. Enjoy a taste of The p.m. Dec. 7, 1001 B St., Great Dickens Christmas Hayward. Hear this indie/ Fair from the comfort of folk trio of Elise Brown, your car, from the fair’s Steve Witt and Dan famous foods and handGarvin perform. Free. crafted gifts to multiple eliseandstevemusic.com tableaux from Dickens’ “A Photo: Los Gatos Christmas Carol” and two Carriage Rides_Holiday stages of continuous live music, dance and comedy. See HOLIDAYS Page 33

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Together we can make a wonderful difference this year!

Our journalists have skillfully wrapped up a total of 39 compelling stories to highlight those in need. We hope you spend some time reading this year’s Wish Book and Share the Spirit editions, which will be published November 21.

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Celebrate the holidays with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

Sarita Ocón in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” performing December 1-26 at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto.Photo Credit: Paciano Triunfo

For many, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has become as synonymous with the holiday season as candy canes or eggnog. This year, experience this yuletide favorite in a new way with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, performing December 1-26.

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the enduring classic film starring James Stewart and Donna Reed almost didn’t stand the test of time.

In its 1946 release, It’s A Wonderful Life was critically acclaimed but failed to win any awards, up against postwar blockbusters like The Best Years of Our Lives, ultimately fading into obscurity for decades. The film gained

a second life when it entered the public domain, frequenting televisions across America.

It’s A Wonderful Life makes an annual sold-out run at Palo Alto’s Stanford Theatre.

Sadly, that theatre remains closed, but this beloved story finds a new Palo Alto home at the Lucie Stern Theatre with TheatreWorks’s new stage production.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play offers the film as a 1940s era radio play, complete with live foley-style sound effects. Presented in a fun, theatrical style, this live radio-play version of the holiday favorite is told by a diverse cast, including Moses Villarama, Sarita Ocón, Phil Wong, Luisa Sermol, and

Hershey Felder returns to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley in “Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin” January 19 - February 13, 2022 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Photo Credit: Hershey Felder Presents

Todd Cerveris. These five nimble actors take on dozens of roles, sharing George Bailey’s iconic tale of love, loss, and redemption on Christmas Eve. On-demand streaming will also be available for audiences to enjoy this theatrical treat from home.

Whether you’re a veteran viewer or it’s your first time visiting Bedford Falls, It’s a Wonderful Life should be on your must-watch list this season. Its message still rings true today—much as the community rallies behind George Bailey in his time of need, Silicon Valley communities have supported and uplifted their members, despite not being able to gather in person. Giovanna

Sardelli, who directs the play, says, “It’s A Wonderful Life is about celebrating those who often feel unseen and unvalued. It offers hope about who we can become, and it reminds us of the best within ourselves—our ability to overcome adversity, to support one another, to envision a better world together. This is why people return to it time and time again.”

Also, something to look forward to in 2022: virtuoso pianist/ performer Hershey Felder is returning to TheatreWorks in the musical masterpiece Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin, performing January 19- February 13, 2022 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Felder dazzles as brilliant Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin, illuminating an exclusive piano lesson with this musical master. In this stunning solo show, the “Poet of the Piano” tells his romantic story while sharing dazzling performances of his compositions. Tickets for this highly-anticipated show make excellent holiday gifts for theatre fans and music lovers alike.

Tickets for It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (December 1-26, 2021) and Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin (January 19-February 13, 2022) are now available at theatreworks.org or by calling (877)-662-8978.

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Child Advocates of Silicon Valley: LIFTING UP Foster Youth Give the gift of hope this holiday season by supporting local foster youth Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, an independent nonprofit formed in 1986, is dedicated to serving foster children from birth to 21 years old that have been placed in the Santa Clara County foster care system for having experienced abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Child Advocates provides them with the nurturing support and resources needed to thrive.

About 1,000 children are in the Santa Clara foster care system at any given time. Child Advocates strives to ensure every one of these children has a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer. These volunteers are community members appointed by a judge to be a mentor, advocate, and voice for a child/ youth in foster care. Zianna and Joelle exemplify the kind of support a foster youth can receive from a CASA. Earlier this year, Zianna, a teen foster youth, and her CASA Volunteer, Joelle, began navigating the college application process. They applied for scholarships and financial aid. With Joelle’s support, Zianna is now attending UC Davis, is enrolled in several programs to support her transition into college, and has received scholarships and funding to cover housing, tuition, and books.

Child Advocates also works to build enduring community partnerships to broaden and strengthen its impact. In 2020, Child Advocates launched partnerships with eight local organizations, including the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, which have agreed to offer free resources, programming, and/

or free admission for foster children and the volunteers.

Child Advocates depends on individual, corporate, community, foundation, and government partners to make their work possible, and there are many ways to help yearround. Donations also help recruit, train and support new volunteers.

Consider contributing online at childadvocatessv.org/donate/ or contact development@ childadvocatessv.org to learn about opportunities to become a sponsor at one of the three Child Advocate signature fundraising events.

The annual Holiday Toy Drive is also collecting gifts through December 5. Make

a donation or purchase a gift from their Amazon Charity list at childadvocatessv.org/ holidaytoydrive/.

You can help LIFT UP foster youth this holiday season. Learn more at childadvocatessv.org.

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There are nearly 1,000 foster children in Santa Clara County.

Every one of them has experienced abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.

Every one of them deserves the nurturing support and resources needed to thrive.

Now is the time to give back.

You can help foster children by DONATING today.

ChildAdvocatesSV.org/Donate

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The 56th Nutcracker

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Experience the Magic of this Bay Area Tradition Audiences across San Jose will be swept up in the magic of the season as San Jose Dance Theatre returns to live performances this December, with the 56th annual classic Christmas favorite, The Nutcracker, performing at The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

For 56 years, San Jose Dance Theatre has created countless family memories and holiday traditions with the magical production of their Nutcracker!

Step into an enchanting world of elegant sugarplums, a thrilling battle between brave soldiers and menacing mice, waltzing flowers, and for the first year; debuting a new extra-large Christmas tree that grows over 200 feet!

This year features the San Jose Dance Theatres professional ballet company and youth ensemble – choreographed by Linda Hurkmans and accompanied by a live orchestra, the Cambrian Symphony, with musical direction by Scott Krijnen.

This production offers an unforgettable experience.

San Jose Dance Theatre is excited to present this year’s production back in the theater at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in downtown San Jose, December 10 - 12 and 17 - 19.

Audiences will be awed by the grace and talent of exquisite performers from our professional company.

This year you will again be able to purchase The

Nutcracker VIP package.

See more than just the show, experience it! VIP ticket holders will take a behind-the-scenes look at the production with a preshow discussion. Meet and greet with the costumed cast members at the exclusive Candy Kingdom party held in the Ridder Lounge, all while enjoying delicious holiday treats. VIP ticket holders also skip the crowds by using a special entrance into the theater and have use of the Ridder Lounge restrooms during intermission.

“We are very excited to be back in the theater this year, and with our professional ballet company performing in

the San Jose Dance Theatre Nutcracker for the first time, I am so excited to be able to share this Christmas tradition with the community again this year,” Linda Hurkmans says.

Performances: • Fri., December 10, 2021 @ 7:30pm • Sat., December 11, 2021 @ 2pm & 7:30pm • Sun., December 12, 2021 @ 2pm • Fri., December 17, 2021 @ 7:30pm • Sat., December 18, 2021 @ 2pm & 7:30pm • Sun., December 19, 2021 @ 2pm Tickets and more information are available at www. sjdt.org/the-nutcracker/

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Wishing Well HERE IS A PLEASANT LITTLE GAME that will give you a message every day. It’s a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letters is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6, add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper lefthand corner and check each of your key numbers, left to right.

Then read the message the letters under the checked figures give you.

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Crossword ACROSS 1 Cushy 5 Stood up to 11 Andy’s son 12 Change over time 13 Mother of Ares 14 Breakfast choice 15 Like a ranch house 17 Tie the knot 18 Puccini opera 22 Giraffe features 24 “Great!”

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Holiday Happenings in Los Gatos

The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce has been hard at work planning for the 2021 holidays!

Holiday Promenade – December 4 On December 4, the Chamber is hosting the Holiday Promenade. The Promenade is a street festival that will combine the flair of the Los Gatos Summer Promenades with a few of our favorite elements of the holiday parade and a European-style artisan and crafts market. Spend the day shopping, strolling and dining. Delight in the performances of local youth groups on two stages, from the Los Gatos Ballet, Los Gatos Youth Theatre, Studio Kicks, the LGHS band, R.J. Fisher band to some of our favorite summer bands, The Complications and Neverland.

The Promenade will have something for everyone. Holiday giveaways and activities

courtesy of Los Gatos Lions Club and Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation. Festivities from noon - 9pm. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Linda L. Lester, Lester Square Los Gatos. Her generosity and love for Los Gatos is truly one of the best holiday gifts of all.

All Entertainment sponsored

by Testarossa Winery.

Our Carriage Rides return this year December 9-23. As in previous years, Linda L. Lester, Lester Square Los Gatos is our presenting sponsor. Enjoy a holiday tradition in downtown Los Gatos and feel the romance of Christmas past. Ride in an elegant horse-drawn carriage with a friendly driver and horses wearing holiday bells.

The evening ride starts in Town Plaza and continues through the Almond Grove district. This 15-20 minute ride will take you by beautifully decorated, historic homes and along downtown’s N. Santa Cruz Avenue.

Los Gatos in Lights - We invite you to experience the joy of the holidays and immerse yourself in light.

Stroll downtown to enjoy the unique light displays at Town Plaza, Civic Center, hidden alleys and along the Avenue.

We all celebrate different holidays, but light is a common thread. Our distinctive, beautiful light installations are sure to make your holidays brighter. Special thanks to presenting sponsor, StarOne Credit Union. Be sure to visit our installations at the Civic Center, sponsored by the Creeks Alzheimer and Dementia Care; Terra Patio Alley, sponsored by Belmont Villages Senior Living; and at Town Plaza sponsored by Moore Buick GMC. A new installation on the Main Street Bridge is sponsored by the Chamber’s 2020-21 members.

Here’s to a great December! losgatoschamber.com

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& Los Gatos in Lights Presenting Sponsor

Installation Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor Linda L. Lester, Lester Square Los Gatos A street festival with a few elements of the holiday parade and an artisan market. Delight in the performances of local youth groups, shop, dine and stroll. Festivities from noon-9pm.

Entertainment Sponsor: Supporting Sponsors:

Carriage Ride Presenting Sponsor Linda L. Lester, Lester Square Los Gatos

For more information visit losgatoschamber.com

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Multi-Sudoku

Super Quiz

Each puzzle consists of two or more Sudoku grids overlapping each other in various configurations. Overlapping areas must comply with the rules of more than one grid.

Take this Super Quiz to the Ph. D. Level. 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph. D. Level.

Answers on page 37

Cryptoquip The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words and words using an apostrophe give you clues to locating vowels. Solution is by trial and error.

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Battleships Each Battleship puzzle represents an ocean with a hidden fleet of ships, which may be oriented horizontally or vertically within the grid such that no ship touches another, not even diagonally. The numbers on the right and on the bottom of the grid show how many squares in the corresponding row and column are occupied by ship segments. Occasionally some squares may contain given ship or water segments to help start the puzzle.

The object is to discover where all ships are located.

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Smuin Returns to Live, In-theatre Performances

Smuin artist Oliver-Paul Adams looks on in amazement at the dancing tree in Rex Wheeler’s “Christmas Tree Rock,” part of Smuin’s “The Christmas Ballet,” touring the Bay Area now through December 26. (Photo credit: Keith Sutter)

Fiercely festive, with a little something for everyone—that’s Smuin’s “The Christmas Ballet!” After 21 months of virtual and outdoor performances, San Francisco’s premier contemporary ballet company will return with live, in-theatre performances of its beloved holiday program around the Bay Area (Mountain View, Carmel, San Francisco).

Set to holiday tunes and featuring ballet, tap, jazz, and swing, two acts are packed with both breathtaking classical ballet and festive contemporary numbers. Along with the unveiling of two stunning world premieres, this year’s edition of “The Christmas Ballet” includes many fan favorites, such as the everpopular “Santa Baby” number, featuring the “world’s longest feather boa.”

The first act, Classical Christmas, shows off the company’s classical style, with joyful celebrations of the season. Dressed in snowy white, the dancers perform works ranging from Bach’s stately “Magnificat,” to the festive “Wassail,” to playful dances highlighting winter’s wonders.

The Cool Christmas second act features a red-hot costume change along with a spirited medley of contemporary festive numbers, with a dazzling display of tap, swing, and much more. Among favorites returning to the stage are Smuin’s sultry “Christmas in New Orleans” and the spirited tap dance “Bells of Dublin,” as well as a charming sock-hop in “Winter Weather” and dancing conifers in “Droopy Little Christmas Tree.” “The Christmas Ballet”

Smuin artists Cassidy Isaacson and Mengjun Chen (left), and Terez Dean Orr and Ian Buchanan (right) in “Winter Weather,” part of Smuin’s “The Christmas Ballet” touring the Bay Area now through December 26. (Photo credit: Chris Hardy)

has something delightful for audiences of every age.

For those unable to attend in person, “The Christmas Ballet” can also be enjoyed from home. This year’s program will be offered as a virtual on-demand streaming option available from Thanksgiving through Christmas.

(And a special note to Smuin fans: the streaming version offers an exclusive “Santa Baby” segment featuring archival footage of the company’s first siren, now Artistic Director Celia Fushille, seen in the role she originated.)

Smuin’s “The Christmas Ballet” will tour the Bay Area, with shows in Mountain View (December 2-5), Carmel (Dec 10-11), and San Francisco (December 16-26).

Tickets are available by calling 415-912-1899 or visiting www.smuinballet.org.

Smuin artist Terez Dean Orr slinks across the stage in “Santa Baby,” part of Smuin’s “The Christmas Ballet,” touring the Bay Area now through December 26. (Photo credit: Chris Hardy)

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“Sheer joy!”

– SF Chronicle BACK ON STAGE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! From ballet to tap, jazz, and swing, this warm and witty celebration offers something for everyone, with new surprises that will keep you on your toes. Simply irresistible!

DECEMBER 2 - 26 MOUNTAIN VIEW CARMEL … SAN FRANCISCO

ORDER TICKETS TODAY! smuinballet.org 415-912-1899

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Meet the Women of California Interiors & Design Inc. California Interiors & Design Inc. has been building, designing, remodeling and furnishing homes for decades. Founder Mary Seaton began her career in real estate and had purchased and built her first home by the age of 21. Although she currently holds both an AS and BS degree in unrelated fields, her vast knowledge of design, build and function comes from many years in the trade. It was natural for her to open a showroom hosting custom upholstery along with everything else a home would need.

Mary’s daughter, Collette, joined the company after getting a degree from Cal Berkeley and trying her hand at law school. Collette is a very integral part of the business. She is extremely detailoriented and knowledgeable when it comes to layout, material selection and design.

Her daughter, Amaya, is only 8, but has literally grown up in the showroom. She’s a child prodigy and is often heard telling Google, “show me a modern, contemporary home, not a farmhouse.”

Amaya sketches houses she likes and has been drawing 3D renderings since she was five. She has aspirations to become an architect and Mary and Collette are sure that, that will come to fruition.

The women of California Interior & Design Inc. have a colorful life, and all who come through the doors, quickly become their friends.

You can visit California Interior and Design Inc at 25 W, 43RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403 | (650) 570-5534 | cal-interiors.com

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Holidays

from page 15 Events.jpg Los Gatos Carriage Rides: Dec. 9-23. Enjoy a holiday tradition in downtown Los Gatos and feel the romance of Christmas past. Ride in an elegant horse-drawn carriage with a friendly driver and horses wearing holiday bells. losgatoschamber. com San José Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker Dec. 10-19.

TheSan José Dance Theatreis celebrating 56 years of magic!

The longest-running live production ofThe Nutcrackerin San Jose has been a Bay Area family tradition since 1964. sjdt.org/ the-nutcracker Carols, Glorias and Lullabies: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-11, First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St., Livermore. The Valley Concert Chorale will perform traditional carols and familiar holiday songs. $10-$30. http:// www.valleyconcertchorale.org/ Visit the Ghirardelli Annual Warehouse Sale and celebrate the arrival of “Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark” - a holiday classic; Dec. 10-12 at the newly renovated San Leandro store, 1111 139th Avenue (Check Ghirardelli.com/warehousesale for updates) Remember Holidays: 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 4 p.m. Dec. 12, Santa Clara Mission, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. The Santa Clara Chorale will sing traditional carols and

festive favorites recalling the enchantment of Hanukkah, Christmas, Mawlid al-Nabi and Kwanzaa. $14-$45. scc. org/concerts.html Black Diamond Ballet’s — Nutcracker: Dec. 10-12, El Campanil Theatre,602 W. Second St., Antioch. Enjoy the show, then browse the Nutcracker Boutique and adult and child-friendly refreshments in the lobby. $20-$35. El Campanil: bit.ly/31uujZ9 A Merry Little Christmas Cabaret: Live in-person and simultaneous livestream Dec. 10-19 (on-demand Dec. 20-31), Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. Enjoy this big band holiday musical featuring San Jose’s Nineteen Jazz Orchestra. $19-$48. tabardtheatre.org/ San Francisco Ballet — Nutcracker: Dec. 10-30, War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco.

Step into the reverie of little Clara and enter a magical wonderland of toy soldiers, a blizzard of snowflakes and a kaleidoscope of more than 150 dancers. Starting at $19. sfballet.org San Jose Dance Theatre — Nutcracker: Dec. 10-12, 17-19, The SanJose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. Enjoy an enchanted world of elegant sugarplums, a battle between brave soldiers and menacing mice, waltzing flowers and a new extra-large Christmas Tree that

grows more than 200 feet. $20-$95. sjdt.org/ the-nutcracker Christmas Parade & Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11, downtown Benicia. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at First and D Streets and ends at H Street and features local marching bands, dancers and Santa Claus. The holiday market starts at 10 a.m. with stalls of handcrafted crafts, gourmet items and delicious foods. beniciamainstreet.org City Ballet’s Nutcracker: 1 p.m. Dec. 11-12, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. Enjoy the holiday spirit as Clara and a cast of characters dance their way through their incredible adventure. $55. palaceoffinearts.org/ Holiday Tea: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 11, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose.

Enjoy a fresh pastries, sandwiches, chocolates, tea and coffee. $40. historysanjose.org/ programs-events Merry-Achi Christmas: 3 and 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 11, Hammer Theatre Center,101 Paseo De San Antonio, San José. Join Mariachi Sol de Mexico and its 13-piece ensemble in a joyous holiday celebration. hammertheatre. com A Celebration of Christmas: 7 p.m.

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See How Sail Internet is Making a Difference for Local Communities For the past 6 years, local start-up Sail Internet has been addressing the problems of consumer choice and access to high-speed internet. In areas where the big names dominate, Sail creates choice by bringing competitive high-speed internet with unlimited data, requiring no contract, with flat pricing.

A larger — and somewhat surprising — problem in the Bay Area is the lack of access to affordable, highspeed internet. Sail brings service to many mobile home parks that have traditionally had little choice in internet providers. Recently, the company worked with Gardner Family Health to install the infrastructure needed to serve Summerset Mobile Estates in Alviso, CA who previously had no option beyond DSL. With fiber at its core, Sail uses a mixture of fixed wireless and other technologies to deliver high-speed internet to businesses, singlefamily homes, and multi-unit complexes in the San Francisco Bay area and San Diego area. While growing rapidly in San Jose and other cities, Sail looks for businesses and residential homes willing to host equipment that can broadcast a signal to residents nearby.

Where available, Sail brings a fiber connection directly to homes and buildings resulting in gigabit internet speeds. Sail Gigabit service is now available at

select multi-unit residential communities and multiple businesses in the Bay Area.

Sail was founded in 2015 by experts and innovators from the internet access industry. Led by Kevin Fisher, PhD, Stanford University, former Engineering VP at 2Wire and Ikanos and George Ginis, PhD, Stanford University, former Engineering and Marketing VP at ASSIA, Sail requires no contracts, has no data caps for customer use, and is net neutral. Sail’s speeds exceed most ISPs’ basic packages while offering competitive pricing.

Sail’s speeds and coverage areas are detailed on their website at sailinternet.com.

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Hear high school choirs from San Ramon Valley and Blackhawk Jazz and enjoy sing-alongs and special performances. Free. Facebook: fb.me/e/4vCPYOXKz Ragazzi Boys Chorus — Mysteries and Miracles: 4 p.m. Dec. 12, Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St., San Francisco. This holiday concert will include treasured yuletide gems and festive contemporary pieces to celebrate the holidays. Also available for streaming online. $20-$25. ragazzi.org A Soulful Christmas: Dec. 17-19, Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center,2 Marina Blvd., Building D, San Francisco.

This holiday celebration blends fun, witty dialogue with your favorite music. $35. Lorraine

Hansberry Theatre: bit. ly/2YjXJIa Holiday Concertos — Bach, Corelli & more: Dec. 17-19.

Voices of Music returns to the stage with their signature holiday program of virtuoso concertos, including the Bach violin concerto in A Minor BWV 1041 performed by Rachell Ellen Wong. 7-9 p.m.

Dec. 17, First Congregational Church Palo Alto, 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto; 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 18, First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way (entrance on Dana), Berkeley; 8-10 p.m. Dec. 19, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1111 O’Farrell St., San Francisco. $50-$55. voicesofmusic.org A Celtic Christmas: Dec. 17, Santa Cruz’s Rio Theatre and Dec. 22, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Tomáseen Foley recreates the

joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in his native parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of Ireland in the 1950s. $35-$63. tomaseenfoley.com/tours ‘Jingle + Mingle’ at the Wine Train: To celebrate the holidays, the Wine Train will be offering holiday-inspired cocktails and hot cider in addition to a multi-course gourmet meal from the train’s culinary team.

Enjoy holiday music and carolers performing outside the train station from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Dec. 18-19, 23-24, 1275 McKinstry St., Napa. winetrain.com/ daily-tours/gourmet-express New Ballet — The San Jose Nutcracker: Dec. 18-22, California Theatre, 345 S 1st St, San Jose. This joyful production transports the well-loved tale to turn-of-the-century San

Jose. For the youngest audiences, New Ballet will also offer “My Very First Nutcracker”, shorter one-act performances that provide a delightful introduction to the world of dance.

Starting at $25. newballet.com The Return of the Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, Live!: 8 p.m. Dec. 19, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco. This clever comedy has brand new songs and a few perennial favorites. $35-$75. palaceoffinearts.org/ Christmas From a Celtic Table: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Mountain View Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View. Enjoy enchanting storytelling with Irish actor Sheelagh Cullen and a cast of Irish dancers led by world champion Tyler Schwartz, The Kerry Voice Squad and the Kerry Traditional Orchestra in a

night of family entertainment. $29-$53. tickets.mvcpa.com The 29th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: Dec. 24-26. Enjoy Jewish comedy on Christmas in a (virtual) Chinese restaurant, with Ophira Eisenberg and Jessica Kirson, along with show creator Lisa Geduldig and Arline Geduldig. $25-$50. koshercomedy.com The San Francisco Proper Nutcracker Tea: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through December (excluding Dec. 25), 1100 Market St. but the hotel entrance is 45 McAllister St., San Francisco.

This holiday event includes afternoon tea service and a Nutcracker takeaway gift. A kids’ tea featuring hot chocolate will also be available. $35-$55. properhotel.com/ san-francisco/happenings

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Point & Solve - Page 10

Cryptoquip - Easy - Page 10 HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT GUY WHO SWIPED MY OFFICE CALENDAR? HE GOT TWELVE MONTHS.

Stickelers - Page 4 Eight more days.

Four painters for 34 days equals 136 worker days.

The first 10 days would be 40 worker days. 136 - 40 - 96.

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How CoCo Farms is Helping the Community During the Holiday season, it’s all about sharing, spreading holiday cheer, and most importantly-- giving to those who need it most. As a private business residing in the area, CoCo Farms understands how important it is to be involved in local communities.

This year, the cannabis retailer partnered with leaders in Antioch, including Mayor Lamar Thorpe, to create CoCo Cares, a program to fight the issue of Homelessness in the city of Antioch.

CoCo Cares works with local agencies to provide good-paying jobs, companypaid health care, and permanent housing for those who are homeless or about to become homeless in order to give them the opportunity to function and be productive within the community.

With these efforts, we hope to reduce the number of individuals “on the street” and alleviate the workload of city officials and law enforcement who are also working to take care of the community.

Aside from efforts made through the CoCo Cares program, CoCo Farms has also partnered with Newberry’s B.L.O.C.K.—who focus on giving underprivileged youths the opportunity to get involved in organized sports, Loaves & Fishes, including sponsoring a Golf Tournament where all efforts went toward providing hot and nutritious prepared meals, delivered and served to the Bay Area community, and Opportunity Junction who provides

training, support, work experience, and placement assistance, which helps motivated Contra Costa job seekers launch careers that lead to financial security.

“It’s important for us that the cannabis experience is a

positive one in the cities we do business in.” says President of CoCo Farms, Martin Wesley, “We’re looking to do more as we grow, we’ll be launching a program at Vtown Farms (sister location in Vallejo) and Concord in 2022”

This season, CoCo Farms will be hosting a Toy Drive within the store and other locations including — Vtown Farms, Del Rey Farms, Rio Vista Farms, and Valley Farms. Bins will be placed in the store for

Toy donations. Donations will be handed out during the Mad Hatter Festival held in Vallejo on December 4th.

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