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\#\# Let's co\-work in San Jose\! We're going to try to get some co-working done this week and wanted to extend the invite to anyone that was able to join. We just plan on meeting up with our laptops and work our own stuff, maybe chat a bit too. All UX enthusiasts are welcome. :) We're meeting at the open/indoor seating atrium (big greenhouse thing near the old truck!) next to Playback Coffee in San Pedro's Square. Recommended to arrive on-time to ensure a seat with us. Friday\* 1PM-4PM Playback Coffee [https://maps.app.goo.gl/jGYNteXWARWzamkSA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jGYNteXWARWzamkSA) Please remember to purchase a drink or food item at Playback or another place in San Pedro Square, so that we continue to be welcome. — Location — 87 N San Pedro St Suite 151, San Jose, CA 95110 Playback Coffee is located inside San Pedro Square. — Parking — There is ample parking around downtown San Jose, although it is often paid parking. We have some good coffee options, inside and nearby San Pedro Square, and we'll use the atrium next to Playback Coffee as our meeting spot, there are lots of tables. Kez & Jason will be your hosts for this week! Our table is usually near the vintage truck, which you can see in the window of the photo.

Meet new single friends with a Doctorate or Masters Degree at an upscale hotel! Our FUN Mixer Game makes it EASY. Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7-9pm. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-degrees-mixer-meet-new-friends-with-doctorate-or-masters-degree-tickets-1990501438385?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: $45/advance; $55/door, if space permits. These parties often sell out, so we recommend purchasing a ticket early. LOCATION: [The Domain Hotel](https://www.discoverasr.com/en/others/united-states/the-domain-hotel-sunnyvale?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=hq-google-maps-alwayson--all-en-us-us-thedomainhotelsunnyvale--gbp&--&cid=map::gg::hq:ind:::all:en:us:us:thedomainhotelsunnyvale:0:gbp:0:::), 1085 E El Camino, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *Your Asian Connection*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com](). · [America’s 250th Birthday Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-party-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday-tickets-1990576447740?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 4, Silicon Valley · [Christian Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-singles-mixer-tickets-1991522218566?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 9, San Francisco · [Paddle Boarding](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddle-boarding-tickets-1988786650408?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 11, San Rafael · [East Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1990516231632?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 12, Walnut Creek · [Salsa Night!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-saturday-tickets-1992585139792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, July 18, San Rafael · [Single and Ready to Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-for-50-tickets-1990575524980?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, July 19, Dublin · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-30s40s-tickets-1991512714138?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 25, Sunnyvale · [Hayward Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayward-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1991015553116?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, July 29 · 50+ TGIF Mixer, Aug 7, Santa Clara · [SF Speed Dating & Happy Hour](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-happy-hour-in-trendy-hayes-valley-for-30s40s-tickets-1991884912393?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, Aug 9, San Francisco · [Hot August Nights Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-august-nights-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1992514605823?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 11, Campbell · [Marin SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1990147601048?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), August 16, Tiburon · [SF Speed Dating in The Marina](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-for-40s50s-at-beautiful-new-restaurant-in-the-marina-tickets-1991640390020?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 19, San Francisco · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1991392492552?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) for 30s/40s, Sep 13, Tiburon · 50 & Fabulous Mixer for 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

Meet new single friends with a Doctorate or Masters Degree at an upscale hotel! Our FUN Mixer Game makes it EASY. Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7-9pm. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-degrees-mixer-meet-new-friends-with-doctorate-or-masters-degree-tickets-1990501438385?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: $45/advance; $55/door, if space permits. These parties often sell out, so we recommend purchasing a ticket early. LOCATION: [The Domain Hotel](https://www.discoverasr.com/en/others/united-states/the-domain-hotel-sunnyvale?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=hq-google-maps-alwayson--all-en-us-us-thedomainhotelsunnyvale--gbp&--&cid=map::gg::hq:ind:::all:en:us:us:thedomainhotelsunnyvale:0:gbp:0:::), 1085 E El Camino, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *Your Asian Connection*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com](). · [America’s 250th Birthday Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-party-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday-tickets-1990576447740?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 4, Silicon Valley · [Christian Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-singles-mixer-tickets-1991522218566?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 9, San Francisco · [Paddle Boarding](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddle-boarding-tickets-1988786650408?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 11, San Rafael · [East Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1990516231632?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 12, Walnut Creek · [Salsa Night!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-saturday-tickets-1992585139792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, July 18, San Rafael · [Single and Ready to Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-for-50-tickets-1990575524980?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, July 19, Dublin · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-30s40s-tickets-1991512714138?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 25, Sunnyvale · [Hayward Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayward-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1991015553116?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, July 29 · 50+ TGIF Mixer, Aug 7, Santa Clara · [SF Speed Dating & Happy Hour](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-happy-hour-in-trendy-hayes-valley-for-30s40s-tickets-1991884912393?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, Aug 9, San Francisco · [Hot August Nights Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-august-nights-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1992514605823?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 11, Campbell · [Marin SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1990147601048?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), August 16, Tiburon · [SF Speed Dating in The Marina](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-for-40s50s-at-beautiful-new-restaurant-in-the-marina-tickets-1991640390020?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Aug 19, San Francisco · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1991392492552?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) for 30s/40s, Sep 13, Tiburon · 50 & Fabulous Mixer for 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

Come learn and play quidditch (aka quadball), a mix between a bunch of different sports, including soccer, basketball, football, and dodgeball. All genders welcome. New players welcome; we'll teach you the rules. Bring water and your cleats/running shoes. Look for the hoops on poles. You play at your own risk.

Join our biweekly data structures & algorithms study group! Explore DSA topics, practice problem-solving, and sharpen your coding skills for technical interviews. Attendance is free and open to the public. These sessions are in-person only. Join us on Discord: [https://discord.gg/z4vvatsz9z](https://discord.gg/z4vvatsz9z)

***An open room. No agenda. Pick up the mic— whatever's stuck, we untether it together.*** For more info: **[https://humanop.com/nexus/open-room/](https://humanop.com/nexus/open-room/)** OR **[RSVP on Luma](https://luma.com/3uj0u4la)** ​Most workshops give you a framework and send you home to figure out how it applies. The Open Room runs the other way. You walk in with whatever's actually in front of you — a decision you keep stalling on, a relationship that won't sit right, a pattern you can't name yet — pick up the mic, and we work it together. ***An open room. No agenda. Pick up the mic — whatever's stuck, we untether it together.*** Most workshops give you a framework and send you home to figure out how it applies. The Open Room runs the other way. You walk in with whatever's actually in front of you — a decision you keep stalling on, a relationship that won't sit right, a pattern you can't name yet — pick up the mic, and we work it together. **No prepared content. No fixed structure. No homework.** Just your real question, the room, and thirty years of reading people in real time, applied to it. **This is a hybrid event.** Join us live or attend virtually — the room is open either way. **Schedule** 🚪 6:00 PM — Doors open 🤝 6:00–6:30 PM — Networking, mix and mingle 🎤 6:30 PM — Open Room starts! Active Nexus Catalyst and Resonance members attend free as part of your membership. $20 suggested. HumanOp® is in the process of becoming a non-profit R&D foundation, and 20% of every dollar contributed flows to our **[Impact Alliance Programs and Partners](https://go.humanop.com/humanop-impact-alliance-program)**. Show up, take what's useful, give what feels right. [http://humanop.com/nexus/open-room](http://humanop.com/nexus/open-room)

To mark the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence on July 4, we will be packing 50 sack lunches on Sunday, July 5, and providing 50 envelopes with cash for those who receive services at Grace. This is our ethical action of INTERdependence. Please join us. This extra action emerged when we asked Phil at Grace Solutions what we might do that would show our **inter**dependence with those served by Grace Solutions. It wasn't a bicycle tool box (few have bicycles) but rather a bit of cash, like $5. Thus, 50 envelopes with $5 each. 250 acts of interdependence. Phil plans to join us at this event. While we will again make PB&J sandwiches and assemble sack lunches, including snack foods (individually wrapped), drinks, and fruit that the staff can hand out through the rest of the month, we will also be writing notes and enclosing a five dollar bill. Phil plans to join us for this activity. You can contribute in several ways: bring a five dollar bill or two (or more) to the event or bring food for the lunch sacks or write a personal note to accompany the cash or assemble the lunches. When we are done, we gather with our own PB&J sandwiches and enjoy each other's company as we eat the same meal we just packed in lunches for Grace, an act of solidarity. The plan: Gather at 12:00 noon PST Sunday to make PB&J sandwiches and pack sack lunches with everything but the sandwiches and fresh fruit, which will be refrigerated overnight. Monday, the lunches will be delivered to Phil at the Grace parking lot. Who can help, one way or another? If you can join the sandwich making at 12:00, RSVP and you will get the address through a meetup message. Want to contribute something to the lunches? RSVP and you will get details. Please join us. I look forward to seeing you Sunday, July 5 as we continue to support Grace Solutions with 250 acts of interdependence. RSVP to get details for participating as well as the address.

Join us for a fun afternoon with jigsaw puzzling friends, tasty drinks and yummy food! **Team Speed Puzzling** Teams of 4 will race to complete a 500pc mystery jigsaw puzzle. The competition puzzle is yours to keep. The first team to finish will win eternal glory and their choice of THREE additional new puzzles! Another lucky team will be selected at random to win THREE additional new puzzles as well! Space is limited so reserve yours today. ***No experience necessary, it’s all for funsies :)*** *Competition will start at 1:30pm. Check-in opens at 1:00pm. Please arrive no later than 1:15pm.* **Register as individuals or a pre-made team** You can register as an individual by simply signing up and paying for a single entry ($15). We will randomly assign you to a team. To make up your own team, have each member sign up individually and mention a common team name or other teammates' names at check-out. You can also sign up as a pair or a trio, and we will fill your team as needed. If you intend to enter as a full team, or if you are only 2 or 3 people and do not wish to be assigned additional teammates, you can sign up with +3 guests to buy out a 4-person team entry. **Casual Puzzling Corner** We got a spot for you too if you just want to relax with some casual puzzling at your own pace. This is FREE for everyone to enjoy, no need to register, just walk in! Bring a puzzling friend or make new ones! **Puzzle Swap** Bring your own gently used yet greatly loved puzzles and add to the self-serve swap table, then find new favourites to take home. **Puzzle for a Cause!** We help the non-profit group, [Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library](https://fotsvl.org/), check donated puzzles for completeness before they go on sale to raise money for the library. You can participate by checking out a puzzle to finish at home, and returning it at the next event. **Questions or comments?** Join [our Discord server](discord.gg/GTBgtHkWfZ) ([discord.gg/GTBgtHkWfZ](discord.gg/GTBgtHkWfZ)) to chat puzzles with the whole group at anytime! You can also reach out by email at foxncatpuzzles@gmail.com Thanks for visiting! We hope to see you soon :)

Please join us for ultimate frisbee - a fun sport/game, which is very easy to learn. If you have never played before, come by and try it out! What to bring: 1. Dark (e.g. black, blue) and a light (e.g. white, beige) shirt 2. Patience and friendly attitude (if you are a Pro) 3. Desire to learn and have fun (if you are a n00b/newbie) 4. Ultimate disc, if you have one (the "big/heavy" kind) 5. Cones, if you have some What not to bring: 1. Competitiveness (save that for an Ultimate league) 2. Ego (leave that at home, or in your car) Parking: Small parking lot + street parking. **Check the map PIN where we're playing. We are nearby the elementary school and small softball field.** How is this game played again? Check out this 90-second video; it's colorful so therefore the best. https://youtu.be/zEKnqFBajiI?t=17s New? Consider arriving on time so you can have a chance to practice throwing, catching, etc :-). We have a group of regulars and many of them arrive closer to 10:00, which is around when we start playing games. Notes: Attendance is casual and not enforced. We have a WhatsApp group, feel free to ask a member at the meetup for an invite. You must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to participate. Although ultimate frisbee is intended to be a non-contact sport, attendees play at their own risk of injury.

Giving Beyond the Holidays 28th Feb Join us in coming together to cook and share nourishing plant-based meals with our homeless community. This is a simple act of kindness — offering food, time, and presence beyond the holiday season. ⸻ 🕊 Schedule 👩‍🍳 5pm – Cooking Begins Preparing fresh, wholesome plant-based meals together 🍲 6.30-8pm – Meal Distribution Serving meals with dignity, care, and compassion ⸻ 🌱 What to Expect • Community cooking in a calm, welcoming space • Serving with respect and gratitude • Open to all — no experience needed • Come for cooking, serving, or both ⸻ 🤍 All Are Welcome Let’s give beyond the holidays and serve together as one com

Dear friends, This evening has quietly become **one of my favorite moments every month** ✨ It’s when we slow down, gather around good food, share warm conversations, laugh, and feel that simple joy of being together. We’ll meet at the **Los Altos food court** — an easy, relaxed place where no one needs to worry about reservations and everyone can choose exactly what they’re in the mood for. There’s a big bar with drinks and cocktails, cozy corners to chat, and plenty of space for us all 🍷 After dinner, we’ll take a gentle walk through **downtown Los Altos**, where live bands play on almost every corner 🎶 Some of us will listen, some might dance, some will sing along — and some will just smile and enjoy the atmosphere. Everything is welcome, exactly as you are. To help us plan and keep the group running (Meetup & Zoom subscriptions), we ask for a **small $2 contribution**. It’s simply a way of saying *“yes, I’m coming”* and keeping space for those who truly want to be there. If you’re craving an evening that feels **easy, friendly, and human** — come join us. We’d truly love to see you 💛 Warmly, **Olga&Vas**

Silicon Valley Civic Hackathon is a 5-week collaborative challenge that brings together college students, experienced technologists, builders, entrepreneurs, and community members to create solutions for real challenges faced by small businesses. Student teams will work directly with local small businesses to understand their needs and develop innovative ideas, while members of the Hacker Dojo community will provide technical expertise, mentorship, and hands-on support to help transform those ideas into impactful prototypes, applications, and business solutions. This unique experience combines fresh perspectives from students with the experience and technical capabilities of builders, engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Together, participants will explore how technology, AI, design, marketing, and business strategy can help small businesses overcome obstacles and unlock new opportunities for growth. Participants will gain valuable experience in innovation, teamwork, product development, and community impact while building meaningful connections across the local startup and technology ecosystem. **Who should participate?** * College students interested in technology, entrepreneurship, design, business, or social impact * Hacker Dojo members and community builders who want to mentor, collaborate, and help bring ideas to life * Small businesses interested in exploring creative solutions to real business challenges **What to expect** * Team-based collaboration over 5 weeks * Mentorship from experienced technologists and entrepreneurs * Direct engagement with local small businesses * Opportunities to build prototypes and test ideas * Final project presentations and community showcase **Goal:** Create practical, innovative solutions that help small businesses succeed while fostering collaboration between the next generation of talent and the broader technology community. *More details on challenge themes, timelines, and participation opportunities coming soon.*

The (unofficial) team behind the stamp passports at Open Sauce 2026 is looking for help with assembling the passports, including stapling and folding. We're planning on meeting up before the convention to assemble all the passports together. **If you're interested check out below:** 1. Check out this video: [OpenSauce 2025](https://youtube.com/shorts/dLJl1xo9p9Y?si=trLZWKGYmfj9jqck) 2. Submit this [Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8aT1pnpfPjpPCQqygEhcLIU58uTlblFZOikfV1AwC4029Cw/viewform) **What does this event entail?** * Folding and stapling paper * Cutting fabric & materials * Assembling Game Kits **WTF IS OPEN SAUCE? You mean OPEN SOURCE RIGHT? No, I'm so foreal it's called OPEN SAUCE:** [Open Sauce](https://www.opensauce.com/overview) is **the festival for people who make things**. Three days of homemade robots, backyard rockets, weird internet experiments and the creators behind them. We're flexible on time so, stop on by when you can!

**Trade the noise for something more meaningful.** Skip the crowded bar and join us for a different kind of happy hour. We'll gather in a backyard to slow down after the workday, share food and drinks, and enjoy a few screen-free hours together. There is no networking agenda, no pressure to be "on," and no expectation that you leave having met everyone. Instead, we hope you'll leave knowing someone a little better than when you arrived. To help spark connection, we'll have a jar of thoughtful conversation prompts available but there's no script. Let the evening unfold naturally. At Unplugged, we believe community isn't built in a single gathering. It's built through small, consistent acts of showing up for one another. Before the evening ends, we'll invite everyone to take on a simple **Community Practice** for the month ahead. One small way to strengthen connection in your own neighborhood, workplace, or circle of friends. When we gather again, we'll begin by sharing stories of what happened. Because community isn't something we attend. It's something we create together. Whether you come with a friend or arrive on your own, you'll be warmly welcomed. ### Bring * Your favorite drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) * A snack to share if you'd like * A lawn chair if it makes you more comfortable * Your phone tucked away * A willingness to slow down and be present Come for the conversation. Leave with a Community Practice. Return with a story. Hope to see you there! \~ Jenna

Good food has a way of bringing people together. Come share a meal, meet new people, and enjoy unhurried conversation. Whether you're a longtime local or new to the area, this is a chance to slow down, meet interesting people, and enjoy a relaxed gathering in a welcoming home. Bring a favorite dish, snack, or dessert to share (homemade or store-bought . . . no pressure!). At Unplugged, we're all about putting phones down, pulling up a chair, and actually getting to know the people around us. The best conversations tend to happen when everyone’s present and there’s plenty of food to go around. **What to bring:** • A dish or drink to share • Your curiosity and appetite Come as you are. Leave with stories shared and connections made. P.S. Friends/Partners are welcome. Please register them as a (+1) or have them register separately. Thank you!

***A Monthly Community Walk - by The Unplugged Collective*** Community isn't something we find. It's something we build. Walk Together is a monthly gathering for people who believe stronger communities begin with simple, intentional acts of connection. Each month, we'll gather to learn one another's names, reflect on a thoughtful community question, and head out for a relaxed walk. There is no networking agenda, no pressure to impress anyone, and no expectation that you leave having met everyone. Instead, we hope you'll leave knowing one person a little better than when you arrived. Every Walk Together gathering explores a different aspect of belonging, because community isn't built in a single afternoon. It's built through small, consistent practices over time. At the end of each walk, we'll invite everyone to take on a simple **Community Practice** for the month ahead. It won't take much time, but it might change the way you experience your neighborhood. Maybe you'll introduce yourself to someone you've never met, invite a friend to the following month's walk, or organize coffee with someone you met that day. Perhaps you'll just simply return. When we gather again, we'll begin by sharing stories of how those small acts shaped our month. Because community isn't created by organizers. It's created by people who choose to show up for one another. Come walk with us. Leave connected. Return as someone helping build the kind of community we all want to live in. 💛 \~ Jenna ##

They repaired my carpet cleaner, my microwave, and my trackball! I have fixed many zippers on clothing and luggage! We even repaired sandals and sneakers. Repair Café is a free event all about repairing things. We have tools, materials, and volunteer experts to help you make any repairs you need on clothes, furniture, small appliances, bicycles, crockery, electronics, lamps, toys, and lots more. Our goal is to extend the life of everyday items and keep them out of the landfill. How do I get something fixed? Bring it to a Repair Café! Our volunteers love a challenge so if you can carry it in we’ll do our best to get it back in service for you. We have electronics experts who love to solder, woodworkers who love to glue, sewing experts who love to stitch, and bike mechanics who love to grease things. Sometimes we can fix it, sometimes we can identify the problem and send you home with a plan, and sometimes it may be time to recycle an item. But, we’ll have a good time and know we are helping the environment by extending the life of the things we love. Experienced tinkerer? Born organizer? Just want to learn? You can help, even if you’ve never used a screwdriver before you can make a difference. Sign up and help us save the planet one repair at a time. We are always looking for people who can troubleshoot and repair, help organize events, or even work on this website. Want to learn how to repair? Come hang out and shadow a fixer at one of our events. Contact them at: info@RepairCafeSV.org Students: ask about our apprentice program! We’ll pair you up with an experienced fixer who will help you build your troubleshooting skills. Please, stop by the sewing machine area and say, "Hello" to me, Joy. To volunteer, go to Repair Cafe SV and click on "Volunteer Opportunities."

**Join us for our volunteer orientation and training event with Plant and Soul California!** Never volunteered with PASCA before? New to gardening and plants? We host this event on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9am-12pm, for folks just like you. Training is followed up by a lunch featuring delicious meals with plants fresh from our gardens. Orientation is required for new volunteers and highly recommended for volunteers that have been with us for a while. You will likely learn an array of new things about PASCA, including additional opportunities to volunteer and support our community! We will tour our headquarters and eat-grow-learn center, ELSEE, as well as our regenerative organic farm, Hester. Participants will learn about the background and goals of our organization, as well as essential skills such as propagating and transplanting native plants, composting, and harvesting food. It will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers and learn more about our mission! During the training, you will receive tea and some lovely snacks. At the end of the training, you will be treated to a delicious lunch made mostly from organic and California native food plants. **Please make sure to sign up in advance so we know how many people we will need to feed!** Orientation Agenda: 9am — Welcome & Tea 9:15am — Meet Mother Earth & Ice Breakers 9:30am — Garden Tour 9:45am — Organization Overview & Next Steps 10am — 0.5 mile Walk to Hester, Learn Local History 10:15am — Hester Tour & Greens Harvesting 11am — Composting and Propagating Demonstrations 11:30am — Volunteer Activity 12pm — Lunch (including food from harvest!) **Make sure to come prepared for the weather that day. The training will involve walking around 1.5 miles, so comfortable shoes are recommended.** We look forward to welcoming you to our organization and helping you become a valuable member of our volunteer team!