VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academi

VoicED Academy

VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academic strategy organization founded by Ava Gencheva. With over 20 years of experience in elite education, the academy provides comprehensive support for high school students navigating the competitive admissions process to selective universities worldwide. The organization is grounded in a strategic, thinking-driven philosophy that prioritizes long-term development over simple checklists. Services include personalized college strategy and admissions planning, expert academic writing and essay coaching, and structured group programs. Founder Ava Gencheva, a former school director and UCLA admissions reader, brings a unique dual perspective to her consulting, having supported thousands of students in achieving their academic goals. Her expertise extends to helping students build authentic voices and clear direction, with a track record that includes guiding more high school students to the TED stage than any other educator in Silicon Valley. Families can expect an integrated, high-touch experience that covers everything from initial planning to final application submission. By focusing on fit, purpose, and original thinking, VoicED Academy helps students stand out with confidence and clarity throughout their educational journey.

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Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

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All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

Mark Your Calendars: Halloween Spooktacular, Fri, Oct 30, 12-4PM.Don't miss our Trick or Treat event for children at participating downtown stores and halloween fun and games at State and Second Streets from 2 to 4 PM.Sponsored by Los Altos Village Association<a href="http://bit.ly/1vwiwBH" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1vwiwBH</a>

Mark Your Calendars: Halloween Spooktacular, Fri, Oct 30, 12-4PM.

Don’t miss our Trick or Treat event for children at participating downtown stores and halloween fun and games at State and Second Streets from 2 to 4 PM.Sponsored by Los Altos Village Association

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One of the Bay Area’s largest and most celebrated festivals returns to Downtown Mountain View for one massive weekend of art, music, food, wine, and unforgettable experiences.&nbsp;The award-winning Mountain View Art &amp; Wine Festival, presented by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, returns Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, transforming nearly a mile of Castro Street into a vibrant outdoor celebration in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Admission is FREE!
EVENT WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mvartwine.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.mvartwine.com/</a>
Explore more than 400 artists, makers, food vendors, and experiences as Downtown Mountain View comes alive with original art, live music and entertainment, incredible street food, wine, craft beer, cocktails, interactive experiences, family fun, and plenty to discover around every corner.
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<h4>FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS</h4>
<ul><li>More than 400 artists, makers, food vendors and experiences</li><li>Hundreds of booths featuring original, handcrafted art</li><li>Exclusive Wine Tasting Experience featuring 8 boutique and heritage wineries</li><li>Two stages of live music and entertainment</li><li>Collaborative Paint Temple</li><li>DJ Dancepark</li><li>Kid Zone packed with games and attractions</li><li>Gourmet street food from around the world</li><li>Wine, craft beer, canned cocktails and refreshing nonalcoholic options</li><li>Local restaurants, shops and businesses throughout Downtown Mountain View&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<h4>THE WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE</h4>
Go beyond the traditional festival wine garden and step into an exclusive tasting lounge for a curated journey through California wine country.&nbsp;The Wine Tasting Experience brings together 8 boutique and heritage wineries at a time and more than 22 tastings. Meet vintners and winemakers, learn about their craft, and discover the vineyards, varietals, and stories behind every bottle.
PARTICIPATING WINERIES:
<ul><li>Duncan Peak Vineyards</li><li>Elaine Wines, Sunday Only</li><li>Frey Vineyards</li><li>Moshin Vineyards, Saturday Only</li><li>Oxlee Graham Wines, Sunday Only</li><li>Parea Wines • Patent Wines, Saturday Only</li><li>Rojas Vineyards &amp; Winery</li><li>Summit Lake Vineyards &amp; Winery</li><li>Wine &amp; Barrel Company</li></ul>
Participating wineries and available wines vary by day.
Wine Tasting Experience Tickets: $55 Advance $65 At the Door
Guests must be 21 or older to participate. Valid photo identification is required.
Advance tickets: <a href="https://winetastingexperience.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://winetastingexperience.eventbrite.com/</a>
Learn more about the Wine Tasting Experience: <a href="https://www.mvartwine.com/wine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.mvartwine.com/wine</a>
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Techfootin #127 Online Auction September 15th - 17th
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Local Event: Techfootin #127 Online Auction

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Cellsonics Online Auction September 15th - 17th
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Cellsonics Online Auction

Cellsonics Online Auction September 15th - 17th
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Martin Family Hall

For Music@Menlo's 2026–27 season, pianist Gilles Vonsattel presents Beethoven's complete Piano Sonatas across eight concerts. Hailed as "immensely talented" by the New York Times, Vonsattel brings both technical brilliance and deep musical insight to Beethoven’s works.
A captivating speaker, Gilles also presents full-evening lectures with live performance excerpts. In this September 18 installment, he traces Beethoven's remarkable journey from the Classical elegance and confidence of the op. 14 and op. 22 sonatas to the monumental Hammerklavier, one of the most technically demanding works ever written for the piano.

Local Event: Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven"

Gilles Vonsattel: "Encountering Beethoven"

For Music@Menlo's 2026–27 season, pianist Gilles Vonsattel presents Beethoven's complete Piano Sonatas across eight concerts....

Spieker Center for the Arts

For Music@Menlo's 2026–27 season, pianist Gilles Vonsattel presents Beethoven's complete Piano Sonatas across eight concerts. Hailed as "immensely talented" by the New York Times, Vonsattel brings both technical brilliance and deep musical insight to Beethoven’s works.This installment includes two highlights from his early sonatas, as well as the iconic&nbsp;Hammerklavier&nbsp;Sonata that set course toward Beethoven’s late style.

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