Family Fun: Aug 25 – Sep 2, 2017

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Last Updated on December 13, 2017 by marian@celebrate-family.com

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Internet Essentials: $9.95 Internet & $150 for Computers – Help Me Spread the Word!

Internet Essentials – Internet for $9.95/Laptops for $150
Affordable Internet at Home for Eligible Households

 

Internet Essentials is Comcast CA’s community program to get internet to families in Northern California.  They have now expanded the program to seniors with low income too.

If you qualify for the program, you can also purchase a Windows 10 Laptop with Microsoft Office installed for $150.  If you heard about the event on Thursday, where Comcast gave away free laptops to several hundred people, this is part of the program.

Please check out Internet Essentials and even if the program will not work for you, help me spread the word. Thanks.  Internet Essentials from Comcast

From SiliconValleyMom.com: Let’s Talk McDonald’s Gilroy Garlic Fries

Let’s Talk McDonald’s Gilroy Garlic Fries

 

For the second year in a row the San Francisco Greater Bay Area McDonalds owners and operators have gifted us garlic lovers with their signature Gilroy Garlic Fries.

Check out my post as I visit Christopher Ranch to see how the garlic is grown and processed. For a foodie like me, this was heaven.

Let’s Talk McDonald’s Gilroy Garlic Fries

 

From SiliconValleyMom.com: 6 Important Dates to Put on Your Calendar

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6 Important School Dates to Put on Your Calendar Now

School is starting and with all of the papers, forms, permission slips and class descriptions flying back and forth between parents, teachers, coaches and families, here is a reminder of dates to add to your personal and family calendars. I promised six important school dates, but I’ve added a few extra. If you haven’t received a paper version of the school’s calendar, you can find it (almost always) on line at the school’s web site.

Click here to read the complete post: 6 Important School Dates to Put on Your Calendar Now

Shop our Sponsor: TARGET Adds Sensory Friendly Clothing Line

Target Adds Sensory Friendly Clothing Line

Available exclusively at Target.com, the pieces include heat-transferred labels in place of tags, flat seams, and one-dimensional graphic tees, all designed to minimize discomfort when in contact with the skin. Learn more about the new additions here.

Click here to view the Cat & Jack clothing line.

Featured Events

Free Boats Rides with Cal Sailing Club

Aug 27, 2017
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Children’s Summer Funfest at San Jose Flea Market

Aug 25 – 26, 2017
Free!

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College Prep Events

College Fairs, SAT Dates and more.  College Fairs begin in Sept.
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Concerts for Kids
School Concerts

Prices start at $7.50.  Click on the link for more info and a schedule.
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Free Movies in the Park: Star Wars The Force Awakens | St. James Park

Free outdoor movies come to to St. James Park in San Jose each Saturday in August. Fun and games precedes screenings of four family favorites.

Movies are shown at dusk. Each film is preceded by fun and games that start about an hour ahead. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring a sweater or sweatshirt and blankets or chair to sit on.
$5 parking is available after 6 p.m. in city-owned garages, including one on Third Street near St. John Street and at the Market-San Pedro garage. Find more at www.parksj.org.

 

Circus Vargas is Here

Circus Vargas is touring the Bay area with their brand new epic adventure under the big top! Goggles, gears, and gadgets set the stage for 2017’s retro-futuristic production, Steam Cirque!

Join Circus Vargas on a journey of fantastic proportions where children of all ages will marvel at the wacky and wonderful cast of characters that come alive in this exciting steampunk, science- fiction fantasy inspired circus odyssey!

This week at the Great Mall, Milpitas.  Circus Vargas

Free Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Last Weekend! Redwood City 8/12 – 8/27
Sequoia High School

Free Shakespeare by SF Shakes is in Redwood City for the next few weekends at Sequoia High School.  Hamlet is for teens and above.

Want to learn more about Hamlet? Check out our family-friendly Green Show 30 minutes before every Hamlet performance!

Free Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet 

MoviePass: Watch One Movie per Day for $9.95 Month

If you haven’t head, Movie Pass is offering a monthly subscription for $9.99.  The subscription allows you to watch a movie every 24 hours.  The subscription is for standard showings, but you can pay extra for 3D and IMAX.

I checked an MoviePass is accepted at AMC, Century/Cinemark and most independent theaters. You must have a smart device and currently the program is only for adults. More details at MoviePass.com

Help Support the Girl UP Leadership Program
Like on Facebook or Post A Photo

Disney is pledging between $500,000 and $1,000,000 to the Girl Up project through its #DreamBigPrincess project.  Between Aug 15-Oct 11, 2017, Disney Worldwide Services will donate US $1 for any public post of a photo using #DreamBigPrincess or like of such a post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Girl Up’s leadership program engages girls to take action and advocate for girls around the world, giving them empowering tools to help make a difference.

Visit the Dream Big Princess page for more information and to share your post!

 

Star Wars Force Friday II – Find The Force

Just a heads up about this AR event next week. From Sept 1 – 3, Disney and LucasFilm are having a pop up AR treasure hunt.

To participate, download the Star Wars App, then, visit any one of participating retail locations to find a graphic that contains the Find the Force logo. Some retailers are B&M like Target/Barnes and Noble and some are online. When you scan the graphic using the Star Wars App, you’ll reveal a character, who through augmented reality, will appear in the room with you. You can then take photos, record videos. Come back each day to reveal new characters (15 in total across the program’s three-day run).  Have Fun!

Click here for more information: www.starwars.com/findtheforce.

On September 1st, Target.com will be celebrating Force Friday! 530 Target stores will be opening at 12:00AM (midnight) on 9/1 for customers to shop 100 new products (10 exclusive). Check here to see if your store is on the list!  Click here to find a Target store near you open for the event.

From SiliconValleyMom.com: Let’s Talk: McDonald’s Healthy Initiatives

Let’s Talk: McDonald’s Healthy Initiatives

Have you ever bought garlic at Costco, Whole Foods or Safeway and noticed the brand name Christopher Ranch? If so, you like me are buying the same foods for your family that McDonald’s restaurants in the Bay Area do for their customers.

Let me share with you some of the information about the ingredients and standards that the owners/operators shared with me.

Let’s Talk: McDonald’s Healthy Initiatives

 

Crunchyroll Expo 2017

Are you a fan of Anime? Get Tickets for Crunchyroll Expo 2017Use Promo Code: SJPL10 for 10% off your tickets! If your kids are RWBY fans, this is the show they will want to go to!

Crunchyroll | AUGUST 25-27, 2017
SANTA CLARA CONVENTION CENTER

San Jose Public Library has a ticket giveaway.  Click here to enter.

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