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Vol. 13 No. 13
April 1, 2014
BY SARA GIUSTI PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALAMEDA PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY It’s time to iron those kilts and bring out the bagpipes; a special Tri-City event celebrating our friends across the pond is fast approaching. Tartan Day, a celebration of Scottish heritage, is observed on April 6th in the United States, commemorating the Declaration of Arbroath – proclaiming Scottish sovereignty from England – signed in 1320. Although there had been celebrations of Tartan Day in the U.S., it wasn’t until April 6, 1997 that it was first celebrated nationally; Newark and continued on page 38
Boldly Me’s Got Talent II SUBMITTED BY BOLDLY ME PHOTOS BY MARGARET ANDREWS Take the opportunity to help others be bold and bravely conquer their fears by attending “Boldly Me’s Got Talent II” at the Marriott Silicon Valley in Fremont. The April 5th event is the second annual fundraiser for Boldly Me, a non-profit organization that offers classes and counseling services for those who are physically different. “Our work is very important to helping people build self-esteem and public awareness for those who feel different. Our self-compassion, physical wellness, and financial stability workshops have helped hundreds of people,” says President and Founder Alanna Powell.
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BY LINDA-ROBIN CRAIG America has a fine tradition of nurturing small beginnings and growing big dreams. It seems everything from computers to rock bands began in someone’s garage, and Milpitas’ Fancy Dancers is no different. More than thirty years ago, Patty and Tina Jensen began offering dance lessons in their garage. The Jensen School for the Performing Arts (JSPA) was established five years after that humble beginning, along with their touring performance group, Fancy continued on page 9
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