christmas: Have You Walked San Jose's Free Sonic Runway?
- 12/12/23 01:51 PM
Sonic Runway November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2028 - FREE!
EXPERIMENTS IN SOUND
If you've driven in Downtown San Jose at night recently, you may have noticed a colorful, pulsating display in front of San Jose City Hall at 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose.
It's the Sonic Runway. The Sonic Runway is part of the Experiments in Sound series of regional performers and musicians that invite you to listen, participate and imagine.These installations are all about engaging the public with art. Tonight could be your turn to walk, run, or skate through the Sonic Runway.
This is a … (0 comments)
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christmas: Celebrate National Christmas Lights Day Dec. 1
- 12/02/22 01:04 PM
Who else remembers the excitement of piling into the family wagon all bundled up against the cold with a thermos full of hot chocolate to drive around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights?
My husband Steve and I still enjoy celebrating National Christmas Lights Day all December long, not just on December 1st.
Locally, on NextDoor.com there is a "Cheer Map" where people who decorate their houses post up their addresses with the days and times the lights are on.
There are some houses and neighborhoods we traditionally visit in Campbell, Sunnyvale and West San Jose that also set … (0 comments)
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christmas: Christmas Eve Service 5pm Online, In Person Home Church
- 12/24/20 04:46 PM
Please Join Me at 5 pm on Thurs., Dec. 24th for a Special All Ages Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at The Home Church-Online or In Person
The people of The Home Church in Campbell, Calif. invite you, your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and even your enemies, to celebrate Christmas Eve together at a special all ages family together service at 5 pm on December 24, 2020 at The Home Church.
In person it will be socially distant, with people sheltered and warmed by heaters in the new tent.
Online, visitors can go to www.thehomechurch.org/christmas and scroll down and click … (4 comments)
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christmas: Free Do-It-Yourself Advent Calendars Online
- 12/01/20 03:40 PM
As a child I always loved Christmas and Advent calendars. Advent calendars are a fun way to help educate children about the meaning of the holiday while managing expectations, especially the burning question, "How many more days until Christmas?"
The calendar usually has 24 doors that open up to a picture and sometimes a Bible verse. There's one for each day in December leading up to Christmas Eve on the 24th.
When my brother and I were young, we took turns opening up the little doors. We felt rich when one year we each got our own Advent calendar! Then there was the year … (0 comments)
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christmas: Insight from San Jose Dance Theatre's Nutcracker Ballet
- 12/15/19 03:59 PM
Who doesn't enjoy a beautiful Christmastime production of the Nutcracker Ballet? Our family's enjoyed this particular group's production of the Nutcracker Ballet at the Center for the Performing Arts in downtown San Jose for several of the last 54 years. It is the longest running Nutcracker production in San Jose. When I took ballet as a young girl, the ballet school I studied at was the Los Gatos Academy of Dance run by Shawn Stuart and Paul Curtiss (which later became the San Jose Dance Theatre). Everyone was welcome to audition, and even now the auditions are open to students from other schools. … (6 comments)
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christmas: Free Celtic Christmas 7:30pm Dec. 7 at Campbell UM Church
- 11/13/18 10:35 AM
Free Celtic Christmas 7:30pm Dec. 7 at Campbell UM Church
by REALTOR Michelle Carr Crowe
Looking to enjoy a special Christmas program for free? Consider the Free Celtic Christmas Celebration at 7:30pm Dec. 7 at Campbell United Methodist Church. 1675 S. Winchester Ave., Campbell, Calif.
The Orchard City Community Chorus presents an evening of Celtic music and dance, together with the Santa Clara County Sheriff Pipes and Drums and the San Jose School of Highland Dancing for the Celtic Christmas Celebration.
Images courtesy of San Jose School of Highland Dancing.
Thanks for reading "Free Celtic Christmas 7:30pm Dec. 7 at Campbell UM Church".
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christmas: Happy Birthday Jesus Christ! Thank You for Being Born to Save Us!
- 12/25/14 02:46 AM
Happy Birthday Jesus Christ! Thank You for Being Born to Save Us!
by Michelle Carr Crowe
Today we honor the birthday of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He came to earth and was born to lowly peasants (not privileged kings) in the form of a vulnerable human baby to save each and every one of us from sin and death.
By accepting the truth of his life, death on a cross in payment for our wrongs, and resurrection and victory over death, a person ensures freedom now and eternal life in heaven forever. This miracle and free gift of salvation is … (6 comments)
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christmas: “Did You Know That Hugging for More Than 20 Seconds Is Therapeutic?”
- 12/23/13 02:51 PM
“Did You Know That Hugging for More Than 20 Seconds Is Therapeutic?”
More Good News About Hugs!
By REALTOR® Michelle Carr-Crowe
“Did You Know That Hugging for More Than 20 Seconds Is Therapeutic?”
Readers of the prior post, “How Many Hugs a Day Do You Need to Survive, Grow and Thrive?” will be glad to hear there is More Good News About Hugs!
As reported at Health.com, sincerely loving hugs lasting more than 20 seconds are clinically therapeutic. Once past the 20-second mark, the body releases the feel-good love hormone oxytocin.For couples, these 20-second-plus hugs can also increase attraction to one another.
Christmas is the … (12 comments)
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christmas: “3 Weird Christmas Facts You Probably Don't Know”
- 12/22/13 11:28 AM
“3 Weird Christmas Facts You Probably Don't Know”
by REALTOR® Michelle Carr-Crowe, Silicon Valley, Calif. guide
Christmas is my favorite time of year.
I love Jesus and the fact that everyone in God’s family around the world is celebrating His birthday this December 25th.
I enjoy decorating our Christmas tree at home and seeing other people's holiday decorations.
I also love learning new facts and interesting pieces of history, such as these “3 weird Christmas facts you probably don’t know”.
Sometimes I come across intriguing facts while reading our local San Jose Mercury News, Mental Floss or Smithsonian Magazine. Other times I find articles online at DatesinHistory.com, The … (8 comments)
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christmas: How Many Hugs a Day Do You Need to Survive, Grow and Thrive?
- 12/22/13 10:55 AM
How Many Hugs a Day Do You Need to Survive, Grow and Thrive?
By Michelle Carr Crowe, REALTOR®
Back in college at San Jose State University, I remember learning people need a minimum of three hugs a day just to survive.
Hugging is good medicine. Best of all giving a hug costs no money, takes only seconds, and returns back at least as much joy and love to you as it does to the person you give a hug to.
Recently I saw on Facebook that Dr. Wayne Dyer posted people now need more hugs:
4 hugs a day to survive
8 … (3 comments)
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christmas: Celebrate Christmas Eve 6 pm, Dec. 24 at The Home Church, Campbell, CA
- 12/22/13 08:31 AM
“Celebrate Christmas Eve 6 pm, Dec. 24 at The Home Church, Campbell, CA”
By Campbell REALTOR® Michelle Carr Crowe
Looking for a warm, family-friendly Christmas Eve celebration?
The Home Church of Campbell, Calif. invites you, your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and even your enemies, to celebrate Christmas Eve together at The Home Church's Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 pm on December 24, 2013.
If you’ve been searching for a family-oriented Christmas experience, The Home Church of Campbell invites you to celebrate a warm, low-key and joyous Christmas Eve Service at 6 pm on Tues., December 24, 2013.
The whole family is welcome to celebrate together, from … (0 comments)
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christmas: Christmas Lights Bay Area How to Find Them from San Jose to Palo Alto
- 12/10/13 03:22 PM
Christmas Lights Bay Area How to Find Them from San Jose to Palo Alto
by Michelle Carr Crowe
Is seeing Bay Area Christmas Lights on the family‘s holiday to-do list? From San Jose to Palo Alto, Cupertino to Livermore, San Francisco to Sacramento, there's now an easy way to find the best Christmas light displays in any Northern California location, from Santa Clara County to Alameda, Tehama and Sacramento counties.
California Christmas Lights (formerly Lights Of The Valley), a website guide created by Alex Duorov of Livermore back in December of 1999, has seen over 1.4 million views.
Originally conceptualized as a … (4 comments)
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christmas: Campbell's Free Carol of Lights Christmas Celebration Sat. Dec. 7
- 12/07/13 11:10 AM
Campbell's Free Carol of Lights Christmas Celebration Sat. Dec. 7, 2013
by real estate consultant Michelle Carr Crowe
It's happening! After the Grinch of bad weather forced the cancellation of last year's event, Campbell's free Carol of Lights 2013 event is happening from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7th in downtown Campbell. Fun Stuff to Do! In addition to many special merchant offerings and sales, the
Carol of Lights features a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, musical entertainment, Santa Claus and even snow! If you enjoy the Carol of Lights, please consider donating online to help us fund festivities for this … (3 comments)
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christmas: Live Santa Clara Nativity=Unforgettable Christmas Experience Dec. 5-9
- 12/07/13 04:14 AM
Live Santa Clara Nativity=Unforgettable Christmas Experience Dec. 5-9
by Santa Clara REALTOR® Michelle Carr-Crowe
Experiencing a living nativity story translates into an unforgettable Christmas experience December 5-9, 2013 at First Baptist Church, located at 3111 Benton Street (between Pomeroy and Kiely) in Santa Clara, Calif.
Santa Clara First Baptist Church in Santa Clara, Calif. invites everyone in Santa Clara County to join them on a journey to the Biblical city of Bethlehem. From the stern Roman guards to the tax clerks registering citizens to the crèche scene with Joseph, Mary and Jesus, attendees experience what it feels like to be … (4 comments)
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christmas: How To Make A Fabulous Gift Bow Using Wrapping Paper
- 12/06/13 11:23 AM
I LOVE this way to recycle wrapping paper (especially those remnants) and make beautiful bows. I remember my mother teaching me how to "curl ribbon" with safety scissors as a young girl and what fun it was to see it transform into something new and beautiful.
I encourage you Agents Moms and Agent Dads (as well as grandparents) to teach the young ones around your home how to do make these beautiful gift bows out of wrapping paper (especially the leftover pieces).
If you would like to make beautiful, original bows for your gifts this year, I've got just the tutorial … (9 comments)
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christmas: Nutcracker Ballet Free Sneak Preview Th., Nov. 14 at Los Altos Library
- 11/11/13 08:05 AM
Nutcracker Ballet Free Sneak Preview Th., Nov. 14 at Los Altos Library!
by Michelle Carr Crowe, Cupertino real estate agent
Seeing the Nutcracker Ballet is a Christmas holiday tradition for many families.
At 7:00 pm this Thursday, November 14, join other Santa Clara County families to enjoy dance selections and story reading from "The Nutcracker Ballet" in the program room at the Los Altos Library.
Young dancers from Western Ballet School will perform selections from the “The Nutcracker” with the story narrated. This special event is free and held in the Los Altos Library program room.
The Los … (3 comments)
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christmas: You Can Now Say Merry Christmas in Any Language
- 12/24/12 04:42 AM
You Can Now Say Merry Christmas in Any Language
By Michelle Carr-Crowe, Silicon Valley, Calif. guide and San Jose real estate agent
My Christmas wish is always the same-Peace on Earth, Good Will to Man. (As the Bible says, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.”)
Of course saying Merry Christmas just sounds friendlier when it’s spoken (and heard) in someone’s native tongue. What I truly want to communicate with you and the people I care about by saying Merry Christmas to you are my good wishes for the season to you and people from all of the hundreds of countries of … (1 comments)
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christmas: Yes You Do Have Room for a Christmas Tree
- 12/12/12 02:27 PM
Yes You Do Have Room for a Christmas Tree
by Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley guide selling homes
With the Christmas season upon us, it's fun to decorate. Yet some people fear not having enough room to display a Christmas tree in their homes or offices.
You can see my simple solution. I installed this Christmas tree in my office in a matter of five minutes, and I'll be able to take it down and reuse it again next year just as quickly.
It's not the same as a real tree but it still makes me happy to have a … (8 comments)
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christmas: Are You Sharing Your Best?
- 12/11/12 02:51 PM
Are You Sharing Your Best?
During this Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s season, I, like you, feel and want to share the love and warmth of the holidays with people I know and those I’ve yet-to-meet. This little story shared with me from my By Referral Only reminds me of how much more loudly our actions speak than words, and how love is the loudest action of all.
A farmer’s superior corn won awards at the state fair year after year. A newspaper reporter who went out to interview him was surprised to discover that the farmer shared his seed corn … (7 comments)
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christmas: Christmas Tree Decorating Secrets Made Easy with Cats
- 12/08/12 01:56 PM
Christmas Tree Decorating Secrets Made Easy with Cats
by Michelle Carr Crowe, Silicon Valley guide and San Jose home selling expert
This is the most hilarious true photo of a cat and a Christmas tree I've ever seen.
My friend Brenda Schillaci says it best here, "I don't need garlands, I just need more cats."
This so reminds me of when my daughters' kittens were young and their first Christmas trying to climb the Christmas tree, too. Brenda's kitty looks very much like my sweet Monique's late kitty King John Elvis Presley.
Can't you just picture a Christmas treeful of … (8 comments)
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