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The First Tee (San Jose) which offers lessons in San Jose and Palo Alto is accepting registrations for the fall program.   Classes are 60 - 90 minutes long and the youngest age is 2nd grade.  Cost for classes is $65 for the entire session and financial assistance is available. Plus no equipment is needed!

If you like golf, the only PGA tour sponsored event in the Silicon Valley is coming soon, the Frys.com Open.  Part of the funds raised from this golf tournament help to support The First Tee.  And if you like golf but don’t play (guilty!) volunteers are needed too.

Update: Children of National Guardsman and Reservists are invited to participate in The First Tee of San Jose for FREE.

For more details about family golfing activities in the Bay area visit:
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Frys.com Open
The First Tee - San Jose.

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MathWorks  is a free, bilingual (English and Spanish) program for children in grades K - 5 and their families, offered by the Tech Museum of Innovation. These math and science activities are designed to teach parents and families how to help reinforce math skills that are being taught in school. These basic skills have been identified as those needed in order to be successful in math and science. Each MathWorks session is six weeks of Saturday classes.

During MathWorks, participants leverage the engineering design process, as  they brainstorm, collaborate,  design, and  build  their  way  to   creative  solutions.  Design  challenges  allow  students  to  get   an  intuitive  sense  of  mathematics,  practice  creative  strategies   for  solving  problems,  and  develop  the  innovative  thinking   skills  they’ll  need  to  solve  math  problems  and  prepare   for  career  success  in  the  21st  century.  Meets  California   Mathematics  Content  Standards.

Next session begins on Sept 10 at 10:30  am –12:00 pm or 2:00 – 3:30  pm. Free snacks are provided for participants. For more information or to register please call (408) 795-6330.

In addition to the September program,  MathWorks will be available for the following dates:
October  22  –  December  3 (No class on Thanksgiving weekend.)
January  7  –  February  11
February  18  –  March  24
April  14  –  May  19

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Hats off and congratulations to the six high school finalists in President Obama’s Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.  The winning school with host the president as its commencement speaker.

Each school has submitted an inspiring video presentation (with help from the Get Schooled Foundation) depicting not only an impressive student body but also caring and supportive teachers and administrators all of whom are committed to preparing the students for a future while having fun leaning and achieving goals.

Makes one (almost!) want to go back to high school again.

You can vote on the presentations through April 29th.  Even if you don’t want to vote, take a few moments to view one of the videos.  The creativity and positive attitudes shown in the videos will brighten your day.  Although only one school will be chosen to host President Obama, all of the participants can consider themselves winners.

Website link: Race to the Top Commencement Challenge 2011

Commencement Challenge 2011 Finalists:

• Booker T. Washington High School, Memphis, Tennessee
• Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, Washington
• Science Park High School, Newark, New Jersey
• Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, School for Creative and Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, PA
• Wayne Early/Middle College High School, Goldsboro, North Carolina
• High Tech High International, San Diego, CA

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Public transportation plays a significant role in finding solutions to the numerous challenges facing America today. Whether it’s more jobs, a cleaner environment, energy independence or a better quality of life, public transportation takes us there.

Looking for something cool and green to do this summer? If you will be a high school junior or senior in Fall 2011, join your peers from across America as they come together June 26 - 30, 2011 in Washington, DC to explore how partnering with public transportation can help promote better communities and a healthy environment. Applications Due: Friday, April 22.

With this all expenses paid opportunity, you will:
* Experience five days in the Nation’s Capital
* Meet lawmakers and congressional leaders
* Participate in hands-on local transit tours
* Discover the wide range of exciting career paths within the transit industry
* Learn how public transportation is helping shape a brighter future

Deadline to enter is April 22, 2011. Program Manager: Cheryl Pyatt, cpyatt@apta.com.  For more information click here.o  Source:  Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA)

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Summer Internships - Learn, Earn and Have Fun

An internship is a great way to learn about a profession or company while getting paid and having fun.  Traditionally internships are for college students, but with a little research, high school students can also take advantage of these opportunities.

Internships can be great ways to gain mentors, both job and college references and great entries on college applications and resumes.

Here are some links and suggestions to get you started.

• College Internships: Monster.com
• HIgh School Internships: HighSchoolInternships.com
• Pick a company that you like and contact their HR department or search for ‘XXXX’ internships (i.e. Google internships).
• Pick an industry that you like and contact the industry’s association (i.e.architects, search for association of architects, top search return will be American Institute off Architects).
• Contact your local city government or local council person.
• Contact a non-profit that you like.
• Ask your parent (or other relatives) to check with the HR department of their employer.

As I researched this article I came across the following references on the web site of Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese.

• ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments) has an opportunity for a summer internship.
• NetApp has numerous opportunities for summer internships.
• My office has opportunities for summer and school year internships for students, as well. For more information, please contact Michelle Osorio by phone 408-299-5030.

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San Jose Water Company is giving away tickets to the San Jose Giants for games on May 13th and 14th as a part of its Water Awareness Weekend.  New for this year, is that there are free tickets for both Friday and Saturday.

Friday night’s game is immensely popular because there will be fireworks after the game.  So get there early.  Gates open 90 minutes before game time.

Tickets are available for San Jose Water Company customers only and there is a maximum of six tickets per request.  To get your free tickets you can contact the San Jose Water Company at 408.279.7900 or via email at customer_service@sjwater.com.   If you are sending an email, please include the following information.

Name (on account)
Address
San Jose Water Company Account number
Date(s) of the game for which you want tickets
Number of tickets requested (6 maximum)

Enjoy!

Marian
marian@celebrate-family.com

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The Queen of the Festival scholarship program announces its fifth year of supporting young women in furthering their higher education. Five high school seniors will compete for the Queen title and a $6,000 scholarship. The total amount of scholarships awarded is $15,000.

The Queen of the Festival scholarship program promotes community service and it is open to high school seniors who will be attending university. This scholarship program is part of the Sheriff’s Youth Program Fund and held in conjunction with the 10th Annual North Fair Oaks Community Festival on August 21, 2011. The festival is a multicultural event sponsored by San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Greg Munks. He welcomes the community to enjoy a day of free live entertainment, arts and crafts, food and beverages, children’s rides and activities, and a festive parade.

“We are proud to sponsor university scholarships for young women in our community. The Queen of the Festival scholarship program inspires young people of all ages to aspire to higher education and provides positive role models. It is a tremendous effort by the entire community,” said Sheriff Greg Munks.

The top scholarship award is $6,000 for the queen; two princesses will receive $3,500 each; and two finalists will receive $1,500 scholarships each. Applicants must be university-bound females with excellent academic, community service credentials and must submit a community involvement essay. Applicants are evaluated and five outstanding finalists are selected by a committee compromised of community leaders, including co-chairs Beto Chavez and Lilia Ledezma. The application deadline is March 30, 2011 at 5 p.m.

Click on this link to visit the site and download scholarship applications.

Congratulations to the reigning 2010 Queen, Martiza Nuñez-Pereda (Sequoia High School, 2010; Notre Dame de Namur University, 2014)..

Source: Redwood City Newsletter

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