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I’d love to invite you to a **very relaxed and creative evening** — sketching in the museum galleries. I won’t be attending myself, but if you’re in the mood to draw- this could be a lovely option! Every **2nd and 4th Friday**, Anderson Collection hosts a **free drop-in sketching session** open to all skill levels. You don’t need any experience at all — just curiosity and willingness to try. We’ll be sketching right in the galleries, enjoying the collection from a creative, playful perspective. All materials are provided (pencils, paper, even stools), the program is loosely supervised, and we’ll meet in the museum lobby. All ages are welcome. **Important note:** If you’ve ever thought “I can’t draw” — this is probably for you. Let’s do something different together, slow down, observe, and see what comes out — no pressure, no judgment, just exploration. I’d love for you to join ✨

### The Practice of Zazen (sitting meditation) You may select either a chair or a zafu (cushion) on which to sit. At your seat, bow in *gassho* towards the zafu and then turn clockwise and bow in *gassho* towards the opposite side of the hall. **The Bell is Rung** * three times when *zazen* begins * twice when *kinhin* (walking meditation) begins * once when *kinhin* is finished * once when *zazen* is finished. ### Sitting meditation * **Sit on the front** part of the chair or cushion. * **Arrange your legs** in a position you can maintain comfortably. * **In the full-lotus position**, first place your right foot on your left thigh, then your left foot on your right thigh. You may also sit simply with your legs tucked in close to your body, but be sure that your weight is distributed on three points: both of your knees on the ground and your buttocks on the round cushion. **In the half-lotus position**, place your left foot on your right thigh. * **Another option is the *seiza* position**, which is like kneeling, except you are sitting on the front edge of the zafu. * **On a chair**, keep your knees apart about the width of your shoulders, feet firmly planted on the floor. * **Straighten and extend your spine**, keeping it naturally upright, centering your balance in the lower abdomen. Push your lower back a little forward, open your chest, and tuck your chin in slightly, keeping the head upright, not leaning forward or backward, or to the side. Sway your body gently from left to right, until you naturally come to a point of stillness on your cushion. * **Keep your eyes slightly open.** Cast them downward at about a 45 degree angle. Without focusing on any particular thing, let everything have its place in your field of vision. If your eyes are closed, you will easily drift into drowsiness or daydream. * **Keep your lips and teeth together** with your tongue resting against the roof of your mouth. * **Place your hands on your lap** with the right palm up and your left hand (palm up) resting on your right hand, thumb tips lightly touching, forming a horizontal oval. * This is the mudra of zazen, in which all things are unified. Place the sides of the little fingers against your abdomen, a few inches below the navel, harmonizing your center of gravity with the mudra. * **Take a few deep breaths**, exhaling fully. Let your breath settle into its natural rhythm. With proper physical posture, your breathing will flow naturally into your lower abdomen. * **Sitting still**, keep your attention on your breath. When your attention wanders, bring it back to the breath again and again- as many times as necessary. * **Be fully, vitally present**. Simply do your very best. At the end of your sitting period, gently sway your body from right to left. Stretch out your legs; be sure they have feeling before standing.

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The Human Rights Institute at San Jose State University publishes the Silicon Valley Pain Index annually. The 2025 report is here: a[SVPI](https://www.sjsu.edu/hri/policy-projects/svpi/index.php) One of the purposes of the SVPI is to "Spark collaborations between scholars, students, stakeholders, communities, and policymakers to address inequality and achieve greater human rights practice." What does that mean to us in Ethical Culture? Are we one of the communities collaborating with others? How and toward what end? From SVPI "San José is the #1 most expensive large city in the nation to live in, with average monthly expenses at $3,504." What does that mean to each of us? Do we ignore the inequality? Founder of Ethical Culture Felix Adler advised people to look around, to see what the issues were locally, and to act. Thus, EC people were part of the founding of NAACP, ACLU, Visiting Nurses Assn. People in EC worked to change NYC building codes (a bedroom must have a window), and founded a settlement house for immigrants. What does SVPI tell us about the issues in our area? What should we be doing? How should we collaborate? Let's talk. Join us on the patio a bit before 10:30 to be settled when the meeting starts. Look for the Ethical Culture sign at the table. We set out chairs for everyone so RSVP. Dress according to the weather! They have heaters, but we will be outside! Please arrive on time. If you have symptoms of illness, please come to a meeting when you are well. We are meeting at a restaurant and using their facilities. Please be prepared to order food. Join us! Invite others! Bring your unique point of view and add to the discussion. See you there!

I apologize there won’t be a salsa class until further notice thank you.

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 Playback Coffee in San Pedro's Square. Recommended to arrive on-time to ensure a seat with us. Wednesday 1PM-4PM Playback Coffee 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. Also, if you're interested in joining us for other events, ask Keri a link to the interest form! — 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 Playback Coffee as our meeting spot. There is indoor and outdoor seating, so we'll see what the weather is and announce on here! Keri

Join us in our beautiful studio - Luna Del Soul for International Latin Intermediate classes every Friday night at 7:00pm! In this class we will cover 4 International Latin dances and their technique: * Cha Cha Cha * Samba * Rumba * Jive Dance changes every 2 weeks. Feel free to reach out to us if you wanna know which one we're doing next. No partner needed! [FULL SCHEDULE](https://lunadelsoul.com/schedule) MORE INFO: info@lunadelsoul.com ***[(650) 503-8781](http://tel:+16505038781/)***

𝐁𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐅𝐀: 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢‑𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 hits the 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 as 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓 takes over 𝐎𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 with nonstop love songs and heartbreak anthems for every relationship status. Whether you’re single, in love, in a situationship, or just “it’s complicated,” this is your night to lose yourself to DANCE with bangers after bangers all night long.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎵 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 & 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬⁣⁣ 💔 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤: Desi love songs, breakup bops, and toxic‑but‑iconic anthems—expertly mixed by DJ Prashant into a high‑energy Bollywood club set made for scream‑singing and healing on the dance floor.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Four hours of pure club energy at Opal Social Club with professional photography & videography capturing your Anti‑Valentine’s looks, your best friends, and your “I’m so over it” dance‑therapy moments.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ❣️ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬⁣⁣ 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Friday, February 13, 2026⁣⁣ 🕙 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 10 PM – 2 AM⁣⁣ 📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Opal Social Club, 251 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041, USA⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎛️ 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐲: DJ Prashant – special focus on Desi love songs & heartbreak anthems all night⁣⁣ ​⁣⁣ 🔞 𝟐𝟏+ 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲: Valid, physical government ID required for entry⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🎧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉‑𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 – 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓⁣⁣ Prashant is an ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer, and event producer known for viral mashups, genre‑blending sets, and interactive dance moments—backed by 20M+ YouTube views and 50K+ subscribers. His mission is simple: bring cultures together and keep you dancing longer than you thought possible, whether you’re celebrating love or dancing out the heartbreak.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ➳ Instagram: [https://instagram.com/dreamprashant⁣⁣](https://instagram.com/dreamprashant⁣⁣) ➳ TEDx Talk + music & dance videos: https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 📸 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬, 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 & 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬⁣⁣ 📸 See what our parties look like: [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1472359487582742&type=3⁣⁣](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1472359487582742&type=3⁣⁣) ​⁣⁣ 📸 Photos & videos from the night may be shared on our social channels and used to promote future events; you may receive an email with party photos and be added to our mailing list.⁣⁣ ​⁣⁣ 🚫 No refunds or chargebacks; we’re not liable for any injury or theft during or after the event.⁣⁣ ​⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ☾ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐨! 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲⁣⁣ Jai Ho! has been “the most joyful dance party experience across the U.S.” since 2010, transporting crowds into a Bollywood‑style musical with interactive moments, performances, and non‑stop hard‑hitting beats from the East. Founded by Prashant and friends, it’s a celebration of Indian music & dance like no other.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🌐 Facebook: [https://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty⁣⁣](https://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty⁣⁣) 🌐 Instagram: h[ttps://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty⁣⁣](ttps://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty⁣⁣) 🌐 YouTube: [http://youtube.com/jaihoparty⁣⁣](http://youtube.com/jaihoparty⁣⁣) ⁣⁣ ❤️ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⁣⁣ Want your own custom Bollywood / Anti‑Valentine’s‑style night? Reach out at [http://dreamsperfected.com](http://youtube.com/jaihoparty⁣⁣) to co‑create a memorable shindig.

**Welcome to Interrobang?! Book Club’s BIPOC Sci-Fi Shorts winter series.** We will read six contemporary short stories by BIPOC authors. All of the stories are available for free online, or can be found collected in the **Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022, edited by Rebecca Roanhorse**. These stories cover a variety of topics and themes, such as life after death, first contact with intelligent non-human life, inhabiting virtual and alternate realities, surveillance of our lives and thoughts, and the integration of technology into our bodies, brains, and homes. Come read with us! **Schedule:** January 11, 2026 - "The Future Library", by Peng Shepherd; "I Was a Teenage Space Jockey", by Stephen Graham Jones February 15, 2026 - “The Frankly Impossible Weight of Han”, by Maria Dong; “The Algorithm Will See You Now”, by Justin C. Key March 15, 2026 - "Proof by Induction", by José Pablo Iriarte; "If the Martians Have Magic", by P. Djèlí Clark **"The Algorithm Will See You Now", by Justin C. Key** Topics: Psychiatry, trauma, augmented bodies, altered minds & memories https://www.vitalanthology.com/the-algorithm-will-see-you-now/ "Alaina Harris didn’t look depressed. The twenty-eight-year-old Black woman smiled at our receptionist and showed bright interest in the paintings on the waiting room wall. Why was she here?" **"The Frankly Impossible Weight of Han", by Maria Dong** Topics: Grief, replication technology, unreliable narration https://www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-frankly-impossible-weight-of-han/ "Four hours after Grant Rutherford completes his life’s work—a machine that extracts energy and matter from ambient sources to create exact copies of anything it scans—he passes out behind the wheel of his 2025 Ford Fusion, crests a highway embankment, and flips into a ditch." **General overview of a meeting** Our meetings start with an icebreaker question and a chance for each person to introduce themselves. We then move to rating the book with a thumbs up/down/sideways. We spend most of the meeting discussing the book, including strong opinions, questioning why the author made the choices they did, personal reactions to the story and characters, and wondering how it could have been improved. You don't need to finish reading the whole book to come to the meeting! However, if you haven't finished the book, please be OK with hearing spoilers. To find us, look for the group with the book of the month displayed on the table. **Dues Announcement** Starting in January 2026, we will start collecting dues at each meeting to cover costs such as Meetup/Bookclubs(dot)com fees and paying for special meeting locations. Donations can be made with cash (preferred) or through a Ko-Fi link. Suggested donation is $2 per person per meeting but never required. We happily accept more $ in dues in order to cover costs for those who cannot contribute. Our goal is to keep the club accessible to all.

• What we'll do There are all sorts of revolutions—political, economic, industrial, scientific, artistic and those in distribution and communications. And there are many others. Each has its significance and, often, necessity. But no matter what one changes, the world will never get any better as long as the people—the guiding force and impetus behind all endeavors—remain selfish and lack compassion. In that respect, human revolution is the most fundamental of all revolutions and, at the same time, the most necessary. ( Discussions on Youth, second edition, p. 256) “Human revolution is a never-ending process of continual self-improvement. It describes a Buddhist way of life that eternally seeks growth and personal development. It is about how much we are growing and improving right now rather than what we have achieved in the past.” • What to bring Seeking Spirit and questions! • Important to know Soka Gakkai International-USA (SGI-USA) is the most diverse Buddhist community in the United States with more than 500 chapters and some 100 centers throughout the country. SGI-USA is part of the larger SGI network, which comprises more than 12 million people in 192 countries and territories around the world. SGI members base their practice on the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Buddhism, which teaches that each person has within the courage, wisdom and compassion to face and surmount any of life’s cha

Nobody enjoys being single on V-Day. That’s why we have organized a giant celebration just for single professionals, on Saturday, Feb 14, 7-10pm, at an upscale hotel. Adults of all ages. Dress to impress and wear something red. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-celebration-for-single-professionals-tickets-1980151277776?aff=oddtdtcreator)**: $45/advance. $55/door, if space permits. 7-8pm – Fun Mixer Game, which makes it EASY to meet people. Prizes for the winners! Complimentary appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last. 8-10pm – Dance to your favorite hits with DJ TJ. LOCATION: [AC by Marriott Hotel](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sjcan-ac-hotel-sunnyvale-cupertino/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0), 597 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *Bay Singles Events & Travel, Your Asian Connection*, *BayAreaFun.org*, 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](). · [Meet Your Valentine Mixer & Disco Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-valentine-mixer-disco-party-50-tickets-1981609512395?aff=oddtdtcreator), Feb 7, San Francisco · [Valentines Day Celebration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-celebration-for-single-professionals-tickets-1980151277776?aff=oddtdtcreator), adults of all ages, Feb 14, Sunnyvale · [Presidents Weekend Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presidents-holiday-speed-dating-25-45-tickets-1970802364926?aff=oddtdtcreator), 25-45, Feb 15, San Jose · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-for-45-65-tickets-1978199530046?aff=oddtdtcreator), 45-65, Feb 18, Campbell · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-valentine-speed-dating-party-30s40s-tickets-1977544331329?aff=oddtdtcreator), 30s/40s, Feb 22, Tiburon · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1982097452838?aff=oddtdtcreator), 30s/40s, Feb 25, Los Gatos · [East Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1981068226394?aff=oddtdtcreator), 30s/40s, March 1, Lafayette · 50 & Fabulous, 50+, March 7, South San Francisco · [Yoga for Singles](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-for-singles-find-your-flow-your-match-tickets-1980614291663?aff=oddtdtcreator), all ages, March 8, San Rafael · St Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 14, Sausalito · [50 & Fabulous](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-fabulous-meet-new-single-friends-50-at-a-gorgeous-venue-tickets-1977743725723?aff=oddtdtcreator), 50+, March 15, Tiburon · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1980756122884?aff=oddtdtcreator), 30s/40s, March 25, Campbell FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash.

Join us in our beautiful studio - Luna Del Soul for International Latin Intermediate classes every Friday night at 7:00pm! In this class we will cover 4 International Latin dances and their technique: * Cha Cha Cha * Samba * Rumba * Jive Dance changes every 2 weeks. Feel free to reach out to us if you wanna know which one we're doing next. No partner needed! [FULL SCHEDULE](https://lunadelsoul.com/schedule) MORE INFO: info@lunadelsoul.com ***[(650) 503-8781](http://tel:+16505038781/)***

Dear Platform Engineering Community, We’re excited to announce the launch of a **new Platform Engineering Meetup in the SF Bay Area** 🎉 — and you’re invited to our **inaugural kickoff event**. 📍 **Joey Valley Fair** 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 1840 Santa Clara, CA 95050 🗓 **Wednesday, March 11, 2026** ⏰ **6:00 PM – 9:00 PM** ### What to Expect 🤝 **High-Value Networking** Connect with fellow technology leaders, including Directors, CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Product Managers, and senior practitioners across the Bay Area. 🧠 **Interactive Roundtable Discussions** We’ll dive into some of today’s most relevant and forward-looking topics, including: * Practical approaches to AI adoption * Measuring and tracking ROI on AI initiatives * Sub-agents and emerging AI technologies — what’s working (and what’s not) * Driving effective organizational change * Preemptive cybersecurity strategies * GreenOps and software carbon intensity * The evolving impact of quantum computing 🍽 **Great Food & Drinks** Enjoy delicious bites and refreshing beverages in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you’re building platforms, scaling teams, or shaping strategy, this meetup is designed to foster meaningful conversations and lasting connections. We hope you’ll join us for an engaging evening of insights, discussion, and community. — The Platform Engineering SF Bay Area Team Hosted by **Tarmac**

**Feb 22, 2025 - Never Let Me Go, by** **Kazuo Ishiguro** Topics: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Romance **General overview of a meeting** Our meetings start with an icebreaker question and a chance for each person to introduce themselves. We then move to rating the book with a thumbs up/down/sideways. We spend most of the meeting discussing the book, including strong opinions, questioning why the author made the choices they did, personal reactions to the story and characters, and wondering how it could have been improved. We end each meeting by giving everyone the opportunity to propose a book for the next meeting, and voting on the choices. You don't need to finish reading the whole book to come to the meeting! However, if you haven't finished the book, please be OK with hearing spoilers. To find us, look for the group with the book of the month displayed on the table. **Dues Announcement** Starting in January 2026, we will start collecting dues at each meeting to cover costs such as Meetup/Bookclubs.com fees and paying for special meeting locations. Donations can be made with cash (preferred) or through a Ko-Fi link. Suggested donation is $2 per person per meeting but never required. We happily accept more $ in dues in order to cover costs for those who cannot contribute. Our goal is to keep the club accessible to all. **Description of the Book** As a child, Kathy – now thirty-one years old – lived at Hailsham, a private school in the scenic English countryside where the children were sheltered from the outside world, brought up to believe that they were special and that their well-being was crucial not only for themselves but for the society they would eventually enter. Kathy had long ago put this idyllic past behind her, but when two of her Hailsham friends come back into her life, she stops resisting the pull of memory. And so, as her friendship with Ruth is rekindled, and as the feelings that long ago fueled her adolescent crush on Tommy begin to deepen into love, Kathy recalls their years at Hailsham. She describes happy scenes of boys and girls growing up together, unperturbed – even comforted – by their isolation. But she describes other scenes as well: of discord and misunderstanding that hint at a dark secret behind Hailsham's nurturing facade. With the dawning clarity of hindsight, the three friends are compelled to face the truth about their childhood – and about their lives now. \-\-\- Join our Discord for updates in between meet ups. https://discord.gg/EakbRtyn7y

DKE holds its monthly Karaoke, Dinner, and Dancing party on the 3rd Thursday, 7 PM -11 PM at Shubham Halls in Sunnyvale, CA. It has been a fun event to attend. The next DKE monthly Karaoke, Dinner, and Dancing evening will be held at the Shubham Halls in Sunnyvale, CA. We have priced the musical evening at $25 for delicious food and superb facilities with a lighted dancing floor. Our attendees say it is worth every penny, consisting of a sumptuous dinner, singing among friends, and dancing with friends. Each evening is a memorable party. To pay for the event, please click the link below: [https://379392382.planningpod.com](https://379392382.planningpod.com) (Preferred Payment Method) Or, Venmo: Praveen-Gupta-7 (as a friend) Paypal - praveeng1 (as a friend) The event fee is an entry price for every attendee, including guests, set by the restaurant irrespective of singing or attending a partial or the entire event. There will be about 25 singing slots assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis in the first round. We advise attendees to prepare their items for the event and entertain the audience. Please experiment and practice at home. Some basic but important rules for your comfort and convenience: 1\. Absolute 100% mutual respect; no rude behavior towards anyone\. 2\. No promotional announcement except that of DKE\-related events\. Ask organizers to promote your event on the DKE Meetup platform\. 3\. The dress code is semi\-formal instead of casual attire\. 4\. When taking a picture or video\, please practice common courtesy and follow privacy laws\. Please do not post on social media without the expressed consent of anyone concerned\. However\, you can share among DKE members only\. Organizers may share a limited number of pics or video clips to promote the DKE events\.