5/10/2025, Attending Year 54…read moreStanford PowWow this evening for the first time AT NIGHT !! It's an incredible experience within the campus eucalyptus meadow.

Congratulations to CPAA and every performer for the Feb 22nd gala…read more We enjoyed all the performances along with beautiful outfit, choreography and diversity of performances Nice job

We came for a chinese new years celebration which featured some professional and amateur…read moreperformances on the stage. A little out of place being in a strip mall, but it is nice inside with a well lit stage and a good sound system. I'd like to come check out more activities.

I have a love-hate relationship with this place, but despite that it's very important to me... so…read morehere goes for the 100th first. Pros/Cons: +Top 10, name brand... and attracts amazing classmates. I thought they made a mistake with my letter, because there were PhDs, people who'd started schools in Nepal, Olympic gymnasts, NCAA track stars... you'd be hard-pressed to find a more diverse, well-rounded group. -That diverse, well-rounded class you started out with? Med school makes everyone focus on the same thing... and all of a sudden hardly anyone's got time to pursue outside interests. Kinda sad. +Flexible academic scheduling and encourages time off for research... -...if academic research is your thing. +Administration is high-powered and is able to obtain tons of opportunities for students via connections. -High-powered admin also means students don't get as much of a say. There have been several student life issues that've been "in talks" for the last 5 years. +total immersion in a lifestyle; really the best way to learn. -I could do without living in the hospital for 3 days straight, though. +You get to wear scrubs. -You don't get to watch Scrubs. ++Overall, you can make of the experience what you want. The friends, the patients, the mentors... late nights, panic attacks, finals, getting wasted, coping with death, and helping others to cope. Without these 4 (or more) years I guarantee you would've become a different person. It's truly a humbling and eye-opening journey.

Beautiful campus. A lot of renovation going on. Nice classrooms with beautiful views. Gives…read moreeveryone free iPads

Now with a kiddo, we're always on the hunt for adventures of all kinds. Love a good theme, and have…read morebeen hearing about the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival for quite some time now. Since we wake up pretty early around here, we decided we would seize the day and head over to the Pumpkin Fest. Arriving around 9a, we found parking at a school close-by guided by a fun group with pumpkin hats on. $20 to park, but figured it was worth our cars being in a safe, secure, and near location. To our surprise walking over to the festival with others, the event had already kicked off with an early start which is always fun to be apart of. The pumpkin vibes were high! I love that this festival takes place downtown where the shops/restaurants get to take part in all the fun ~ you could see a few spots selling 'pumpkin' gear to add to the fan fare, but most people were dressed to pumpkin impress. I went with a Half Moon Bay Brewing Pumpkin Harvest Ale, and we also nibbled on a pumpkin muffin and pumpkin raviolis with brown sage butter sauce/parm later on our walk. My husband also grabbed a hot beef sando from the local cop/fire departments. I truly loved that every food/wine & beer booth was hosted by a specific local group so you could see where your money was going ~ from school sports to churches and non-profits. So many vendors! It was a cool group of vendors of all kinds ~ I purchased a pair of homemade pearl ghost earrings, and noticed the most busy vendor booth outside of food/bev was a 'spin the wheel for a chance to stay' at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay. Quite the line! We stopped by Sacrilege Brewery & Kitchen for a taste of their local pumpkin/seasonal brews and met with some friends. We discussed what pumpkin treats everyone had tried ~ from pumpkin mac n cheese, smoothies and milkshakes, churros, seasonal kombucha samples, and traditional pumpkin pie and rolls, it seemed like all indulged in a little orange treat :) Fun entertainment of local and live bands playing throughout the alcoves of the streets, and lotsa people! We decided to make an exit as people were beginning to line up for the parade, but all in all, would def come back for an early day in Half Moon Bay again! They mentioned a pro tip to leave by 2p to avoid getting stuck in one-lane traffic back to the Bay! Until next pumpkin season..

OMG. I don't know what possessed me to come down for the HMB Pumpkin Festival. Was it the…read morebeautiful autumn weather? Was it the call of pumpkin related food vendors? Was it the parade? Was it the arts & craft vendors? Was it the challenge of securing a parking spot? Or all of the fore mentioned. Hubby & I left our house around 9:30 am from the City. We're about a mile from Skyline Blvd by Fort Funston. It took us 1 1/2 hours to get to HMB. Then we parked about .7 miles from Main St near where the giant pumpkins were displayed. Pros: * great food offerings with very reasonable price point. Focus on pumpkin. Primarily to fund nonprofit and school programs. * wide variety of arts & crafts vendors * very festive local parade held Saturday with the largest pumpkin being showcased Cons: * massive crowds * challenging parking. Several private lots asking for $20 or $25 parking fee All in all a great outing to last me quite awhile. I'd rather come down pre or post Halloween.

Positives: The…read morebuilding is new, clean, and quiet. The cubicles and offices are spacious and unused. There are multiple conference rooms. There are nearby hiking trails. Plenty of free parking. Close to 280 freeway. Bewell fitness classes on site. Bathrooms have showers. Alway cafe on site. Plenty of outdoor seating. Marguerite shuttle service. Negatives: Far away from main campus - about a 15 minute drive. Most groups have A parking permits available. Far away from restaurants and coffee shops. Alway cafe is the only nearby place to eat and get coffee.

I've been going here for a weekly diet study that I am in. Nice building and friendly staff!read more

A great venue and very nice management!! We had several…read moreperformances at this venue and tony ,sean and Andy did everything to make our experience as smooth and easy as possible, working with these gentlemen was a great experience.

Easy and free street parking, and a garden out front, with staff/volunteers taking care of the…read moreplants and landscaping on this lovely Saturday in June. A $2 suggested donation, not enforced but the experience worth the cost, an engaging exhibition of objects and stories representing the wonderful history of the city of Fremont. Photos of the Centerville Cannery, a recreated home kitchen and random household items to explore, Irvington fossils and animal displays, an exhibit about the 1915 world's fair in SF (Panama Pacific International Exposition). Old toys, typewriters, cameras, recording devices, and phones galore. A "School Days" museum section showcasing nostalgic pieces like tin lunchboxes, children's books, and even a classic pee-chee folder. A glass case containing Washington High School (first high school in Fremont) items donated by John Gomes and family, an early resident of Washington Township. Also, a "Transportation" museum section which included an 1890's doctor's buggy from a barn at Ardenwood Farm, among other things. Interactive exhibits, like signs prompting visitors to name jobs people did in the 1900's vs today, or to identify projector parts on the Century Theater Projector on display. My fave piece of history in the museum was about Niles Film Making and Charlie Chaplin's contract signing with Essanay. Lots to see and learn at your own pace, with a staff member available to answer any questions. There's also a restroom on site, if needed. Plus, if you visit on the 2nd Saturday of the month, afterward you can head over to the Ohlone Flea Market up the street, offering lots of quirky goods for your bargain shopping pleasure.

Allow me to introduce myself…read more.. My name is Chad Stein and I am a professional photographer (voted "Best Photographer" in the "Best Of Fremont Awards" 10 years in a row), multi-business owner, resident of Fremont since 1989, what many consider to be one of "the faces of Fremont" and what I humbly consider to be the biggest proponent of this city. The reason for that verbose and borderline-braggadocious introduction was to show how "Fremont" I am (and what I typed was just a drop in the bucket). With that being said, in all of my years wandering this city and knowing every nook and cranny, I did not know about the museum until it caught my eye while driving through the area back in October. Shortly thereafter (and very coincidentally), one of my clients mentioned it to me a few days later as well. It was at that moment that we decided that we would pay it a visit. Yesterday (January 14th, 2026), we did just that. I honestly didn't know what to expect before entering the door, but I was excited nonetheless. Shortly after walking inside, we were greeted by Barbara, whom is one of the volunteer docents. Being that it was a Wednesday, guided-tours were not available. However, Barbara decided that the day of the week was just that and a guided tour was on the menu! My client/friend and I were given a roughly 75 minute tour of the facility. Prior to yesterday, I thought that I knew a lot about Fremont, it turns out that there was so much more to learn! The museum touched on a lot of how things in the city received their names as well as the history behind a lot of places that were once in the city as well as some that still are. There are plenty of physical objects to look at (and you can even touch some) as well as plenty of documents/signage to read. After the tour was over, we spent roughly another hour exploring on our own. There is no fee to enter, but there is a box for donations if you feel inclined to give. They also offer a membership option which has some perks. The staff are all volunteers, so please keep that in-mind. Whether you're a lover of Fremont or just a history buff, I highly recommend checking out this establishment. Last and definitely not least, I'd like to give a HUGE shout out and thank you to Barbara. Her wealth of knowledge and personality made the experience that much better!

With a 2015 lineup that included the Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Ryan Adams, and Spoon,…read morethe SF Chronicle referred to an "apparent 2002 theme" for this year's Bridge School Benefit Concert. As if 2002 was a bad year... The Bridge School Benefit is two separate concerts (Saturday, Sunday), both with a similar line-up, both benefiting the Bridge School which has been justly rewarded from 29 years of benefit concerts with stellar lineups. This school, serving children with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs, has grown to have global impact as a result of these concerts. It's a worthy cause to support. If this year's concert (which also included St. Vincent, Gary Clark, Jr., Nils Lofgren on Saturday, and - of course - it's host, Neil Young) was any indication, I envision this concert becoming an annual event on my calendar. $35 bought me a ticket to lawn seating and 8 hours of music. No joke, the concert began at 2 p.m. and wrapped up at 10 p.m. sharp. That's an incredible deal whether or not you care for every featured band. Best bet? Go in with an open mind and get to know some artists with whom you might not already be familiar. As a testament to this approach I can tell you that I wound up liking almost every artist I thought I didn't and the reverse. So use it as an opportunity to blow your mind a bit. Who knows what you like? Each artist plays only 6 -7 songs, all amplified acoustic music. A break between artists adds length to the concert and, in general, is something I wish multi-artist concerts would get a better handle on, so use that opportunity to a) purchase more beer/wine and b) work your fitbit by walking around the entire amphitheater in a big circle. And: * Free parking up quite close at the Shoreline; * Lots of ganja in the air; * At least on Sunday, attendees seemed to arrive late and leave early but you obviously get the most bang for your buck by making a day/night of it; * Lawn chairs can be brought in or rented ($5/per chair); * Day of show I found on-line tickets (in actual seats) as low as $16/seat making this a possibly great last-minute activity; * The crowd is a melting pot of everything under the sun. Old people, young people, families with kids, and everything in between. Everyone fits in here. * Past concerts have included Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, Jerry Garcia, David Bowie, Green Day, and the list goes on and on. * All participating artists donate their time to this cause; * Neil (and ex-wife Pegi) have a son who attended the Bridge School.

Acoustic entertainment at it's best; And all for a great cause…read more Now I've been to Shoreline on several occasions to listen to a little bit of rap and a little bit of metal. But never had I gone here to to just relax and enjoy an all-acoustic sound from a list of well-known artists. It's simply fantastic for the artist to just come out and convert their songs to simple melody. All while showing their support and entertaining these beautiful, talented, lucky, and very loved impaired individuals. As for the message and music, now this is Neil and Pegi Young's thing! You can almost feel their good intentions from beginning to end. And as they explain their cause, can you almost feel their expressions! They're simply asking for your support. All proceeds going directly to benefit the operations of The Bridge School. Here's was the enjoyable lineup of 2014 entailed: ~ Pearl Jam - Classic! If you grew up to them, you'll easily sing along. ~ Florence + The Machine - Melodic! Great at first, but not a fan. Almost fell asleep. ~ Brian Wilson - eh! Round round get around I snored around! Boring! ~ Tom Jones - Tom, you da EFFIN' MAN! That guy's still got it! ROCKED THE HOUSE!!! ~ Soundgarden - Chris Cornell AWESOME VOCALS! The HIGHLIGHT of my evening! A true artist that was honest and felt comfortable converting his hard rock music to acoustic. Will never forget those vocals! ~ Norah Jones and Puss N Boots - Such a fine talented trio!!! Love Norah! So glad I finally saw her! ~ Band of Horses - Never heard of them, but they put on a great set. Good seeing them on stage. ~ Pegi Young & The Survivors - Didn't know her music, but you gotta use the bathroom at some point right? j/k Well what can you say! This is half of her gig. They were wonderful! Looks like the next concert is slated for October 24-25, 2015. I totally wouldn't mind catching this show again this year.