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Bay Area Vista

Sundays at 10 a.m.

Bay Area Vista highlights the best of the Bay Area, showcasing organizations, events, and newsmakers that have significant impact in our communities. Our show provides depth, context, perspective, compelling personal stories and entertainment. Janice Edwards is Host and Producer of "Bay Area Vista" and the recipient of an AWRT Kudo Award as Best Host of a Non-News Program. Jon Rodriquez is Associate Producer.

Recently on Bay Area Vista,

Johnny and Lara Fernandez on Healing Barriers to Love

Bay Area Vista will not air on Sunday, August 17 due to NBC Olympic Coverage. Watch the next episode of Bay Area Vista at the regular time of 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 24.

August 3

Beijing Olympics Athletes

Swing Vote Movie

Take Wings Foundation

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Beijing Olympics Athletes

2008 USA Olympic Fencer, Gerek Meinhardt and Greg Massialas, the 2008 Olympic Fencing Coach, join us to discuss their current projects on the road to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Meinhardt and Massialas share stories on training and how they got to where they are today as Olympic athletes and coaches.

2008 Olympics in Beijing, China

When: Opening ceremonies August 8

Visit at http://www.nbcolympics.com

Swing Vote Movie

Producer and Actor, Kevin Costner and Actress, Madeline Carroll join us to discuss their new movie, Swing Vote.

The Swing Vote movie tells the story of a man and his daughter who find themselves holding the one vote that will determine the U.S. Presidential election.

Now playing in theaters.

Visit at http://www.swingvote.movies.go.com/

Take Wings Foundation

Representatives from the Take Wings Foundation join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Angel Awards Benefit.

Take Wings Foundation (TWF) was founded in 1997 by award winning actress Terri J. Vaughn. Ms. Vaughn, who is a product of one of the Bay Area’s most notorious inner city neighborhoods, has first hand knowledge of the challenges and choices that teenaged girls are faced with on a daily basis. As a result of this first hand knowledge, her own personal success and a desire to give back to her community, Take Wings Foundation was born. Ms. Vaughn was driven to develop an organization that would specifically address the needs of the young women living in Hunters Point and similar communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. TWF provides opportunities for girls to interact with positive role models, get them involved in community service projects, encourages personal growth and development, and provides a series of workshops geared towards developing positive self esteem.

Every year in August, Take Wings holds a Annual Angels Awards Benefit to raise funds for TWF programs and scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to all graduating girls that complete all phases of the program (workshop attendance, journaling, essay writing, and community service) and are going on to college to further their education. Also, past participates who are in college may apply once a year for the TWF scholarship until they graduate from college.

Take Wings Foundation 762 Fulton Street San Francisco, Ca. 94102

Take Wings Foundation Angel Awards Benefit

When: August 16

Where: Westin St. Francis, San Francisco

Contact: (415) 674-1111

Visit at http://www.takewings.org/

Vista Views:

Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge When: Race Begins at 9:00am Saturday, August 16th Where: Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA Contact: 510-834-4142

Beijing Olympic Viewing Celebrations

When: August 8

Where: St. James Park, San Jose Courthouse Square, Redwood City Outside Bankhead Theater, Livermore

July 27

Authors, Patt and Steve Saso

Authors, Wendy and Larry Maltz

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Authors, Patt and Steve Saso

Authors, Patt and Steve Saso join us to discuss their current projects and issues including coping with financial hardship within your marriage. The Sasos are co-authors of "Parenting Your Teens with T.L.C." as well as other books.

Since 1989, Patt and Steve Saso have been sharing their wisdom with parents through their Saso Seminars. They provide inspiration and information to help parents raise respectful and successful children. Steve, a high school educator and administrator for nearly 30 years, and Patt, a marriage and family therapist, have worked hand-in-hand throughout their lives together.

The Sasos often speak at conventions for professional organizations that address family issues and have facilitated over 100 conferences and workshops. As the parents of preteens and teenagers of their own, the Sasos incorporate their own parenting successes and failures into their work. Steve is currently chairperson of the Religious Studies Department at Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, California. Patt is the executive director of Saso Seminars. They are the parents of three teenagers.

Saso Seminars 514 Prada Drive Milpitas, CA 95035

Contact: (408) 262-6837

Visit at http://www.sasoseminars.com/

Authors, Wendy and Larry Maltz

Authors, Wendy and Larry Maltz join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their new book, "The Porn Trap."

Internet and other forms of digital technology have created an increase in pornography addiction. The Porn Trap is the first book to take a comprehensive look at porn addiction and other devastating consequences of porn use, addressing the full range of problems that impact everyone from recreational "dabblers" to compulsive addicts, and the people who care about them.

Sex and relationship therapists, Wendy and Larry Maltz shed new light on the power of pornography revealing why it's so easy to develop a serious problem with porn and often hard to break free. The Maltzes outline the destructive effects of porn use, and offer a commonsense, practical approach for healing supported by innovative exercises, checklists, and suggestions.

Visit at http://www.healthysex.com/

July 20

A.G. Kawamura, CA Secretary of Agriculture

Mothers of Marin Against Spraying (MOMAS)

Fremont Festival of the Arts

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

A.G. Kawamura, CA Secretary of Agriculture

CA Secretary of Agriculture, A.G. Kawamura join us to discuss his current projects and issues including the plan for the Light Brown Apple Moth.

The US Department of Agriculture describes the Light Brown Apple Moth in the following:

The light brown apple moth (LBAM), Epiphyas postvittana (Tortricidae), is a native pest of Australia and is now widely distributed New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Caledonia. Although it was reported in Hawaii in the late 1800s, a recent LBAM detection in California is the first on the United States mainland. USDA confirmed the detection of LBAM in Alameda County, California on March 22, 2007. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) aggressively surveyed the area to discover the extent to the infestation and identified the pest in 11 additional counties.

LBAM is of particular concern because it can damage a wide range of crops and other plants including California’s prized cypress as well as redwoods, oaks and many other varieties commonly found in California’s urban and suburban landscaping, public parks and natural environment. The list of agricultural crops that could be damaged by this pest includes grapes, citrus, stone fruit (peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, apricots) and many others. The complete “host list” contains well over 1,000 plant species and more than 250 fruits and vegetables.

CDFA, Public Affairs Office 1220 N Street Sacramento, California 95814

Contact: (916) 654-0462

Light Brown Apple Moth Hotline (800) 491-1899

Visit at http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/

Mothers of Marin Against Spraying (MOMAS)

Representatives from Mothers of Marin Against Spraying (MOMAS) join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their views of the Light Brown Apple Moth.

Dr. Ann Haiden 1 Elm Avenue, Kentfield, CA 94904

Contact: (415) 456-5441

Fremont Festival of the Arts

Representatives from the Fremont Festival of the Arts join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

It is the largest source of private funding for arthritis research in the world. The organization's mission is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Since 1948, it has invested more than $380 million in arthritis research. Last year, the Arthritis Foundation funded $13 million in research and fellowships, including almost $1.5 million here in Northern California at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco.

The 25th Annual Fremont Festival of the Arts is a family event, attracting nearly 400,000 attendees each year.

The Festival features three stages of live music for all tastes, nearly 700 arts and crafts vendors, Gourmet Marketplace, the newly expanded Kid City, the Business Alley, the Wine Garden for the discerning palate, and a diverse array of delicious food. All food booths are staffed by volunteer non-profits, and proceeds stay in the community, helping fund outstanding charities and organizations.

The Festival will be a major event of the summer for artisans throughout the West. All Arts & Crafts booths are filled with unique, one of a kind pieces not easily found elsewhere. The Gourmet Marketplace, where you could find Specialty foods like local gourmet honey, garlic dips, marinades, bbq sauces, and olive oils from gourmet vendors. Guests of the Wine Garden will take pleasure in tasting premium wines and voting for their favorite selections.

The Fremont Festival of the Arts

When: August 2-3

Where: Mowry & Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont

Contact: (510) 795-2244

Visit at http://www.fremontfestival.net/

July 13

Women’s Initiative

East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC)

Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Women’s Initiative

Representatives from Women’s Initiative join us to discuss their current projects and issues.

Since 1988, Women’s Initiative has been a not-for-profit agency assisting high-potential low-income women who dream of owning or expanding a business. They have seven training sites assisting women-owned businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and administers a revolving loan fund, disbursing loans ranging from $1000 to $25,000. Graduates have started and expanded over 1,600 businesses from photography studios to catering companies and mechanic shops. In 2006, Women’s Initiative graduates created 301 new jobs. By targeting low-income women, focusing on the needs of traditionally underserved groups including minorities, immigrants, and welfare recipients, the organization brings new resources into local communities.

Women’s Initiative 1398 Valencia Street San Francisco CA 94110

300 S. 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Contact: (408) 999-7609 or (415) 641-3460

Visit at http://www.womensinitiative.org/

East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC)

Representatives from the East Oakland Youth Development Center join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Founded in 1973, the East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency dedicated to developing our children and youth into healthy, self-supporting and aware citizens and adults. Since 1978 the Center's free comprehensive programs have been coordinated to meet our clients' emotional, physical, intellectual, and economic needs.

The Center is open Monday through Friday, and is located in the Elmhurst District of East Oakland. While their primary focus is on the residents of the East Oakland community, all youth and their families are welcome to participate in the services offered at the EOYDC. The East Oakland Youth Development Center is governed by a Board of Directors and is funded annually by the East Oakland Youth Development Foundation.

EOYDC 8200 International Blvd. Oakland, CA 94521

Contact: (510) 569-8088

Visit at http://www.eoydc.org

Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter

Representatives from the Arthritis Foundation join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter is headquartered in San Francisco and serves 16 counties, stretching from the Oregon border in the north to San Benito County in the south and is one of the premier chapters of the National Arthritis Foundation which is based in Atlanta, GA.

Arthritis Foundation 657 Mission Street, Suite 603 San Francisco, CA 94105

Contact: (800) 283-7800 or (415) 356-1230

Visit at http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/northern-california/

July 6

California Baron’s Ball

Have A Ball Foundation

WALL-E

National Minority Enterprise Development (MED)

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

California Baron’s Ball

Representatives for the American Cancer Society's Grand View League and cancer survivor, Joanne Meninger join us to discuss the goals for the California Baron’s Ball.

Every Fall in Silicon Valley, the California Baron’s Ball is the signature event that the Grand View League produces with a Western Flair.

The Grand View League was established in June of 1995 under the leadership of 34 dedicated women. The mission of the California Baron's Ball is to raise funds to benefit the American Cancer Society, assisting it in reaching its goals of research, education, advocacy and patient services. The majority of all proceeds from the Grand View League's California Baron's Ball benefit the American Cancer Society in Santa Clara County. Over the last twelve years, this organization has donated more than $10.5 million.

Put on your Western boots and join NBC11 at this wonderful extravaganza to benefit the American Cancer Society.

California Baron’s Ball

When: September 20th

Where: Computer History Museum

401 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Mountain View, CA

Contact: (408) 688-0110

Visit at http://www.cbbsv.org

Have A Ball Foundation

Representatives from the Have A Ball Foundation join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Golf Tournament.

Bob Hammer and Steven Seaweed met in 1999 while Bob was in treatment for cancer, and headed off for Lance Armstrong's "Ride For the Roses" event in Austin, Texas. As cancer survivors, they headed Lance's call for the "obligation of the cured" to help those who are suffering from the disease. In 2005, they formed the Have a Ball Foundation to directly benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

The Have a Ball Foundation directly benefits a host of cancer organizations. Last year, the Have a Ball Foundation donated over $90,000.00 to 14 different organizations, including a donation of $52,000.00 to The Lance Armstrong Foundation. The Have a Ball Foundation has now raised over $400,000.00 in the past 4 years.

Have a Ball Foundation Golf Tournament

When: Friday, July 18th

Where: Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course, Sunnyvale

Contact: (650)-867-0645

Visit at http://www.haveaballgolf.com

WALL-E movie

Academy Award-winning writer-director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) joins us to discuss his current projects including the new movie, WALL-E.

Andrew Stanton shares his thoughts about WALL-E and his own personal inspiration for creating this wonderful and heart-warming Pixar film.

After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides his hobby of collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. After meeting this new, high-tech robot and falling in love with her, WALL-E encounters an exciting journey across a universe, filled with unimaginable and hilarious encounters.

WALL-E is filled with surprises, action, humor, and affection.

WALL-E

Now showing in theaters throughout the Bay Area

Visit at http://www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/wall-e/

National Minority Enterprise Development (MED)

Representatives from The National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) joins us to discuss current projects and issues including their upcoming MED-week in San Francisco.

Since 1983, the U.S. President has proclaimed a National MED Week observance to recognize the outstanding achievements of minority business enterprises and to honor those corporations and financial institutions that support minority business development. National MED Week provides a unique forum to hear from senior policy makers, academicians, successful entrepreneurs and corporate leaders about the major issues affecting the growth and competitiveness of minority business enterprises. It is the largest federally sponsored activity held on behalf of the minority business enterprise community.

Our guest, Salvador Enriquez, is the Chief of Business Development for the Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) San Francisco National Enterprise Center. In this capacity, Mr. Enriquez is responsible for coordinating and implementing MBDA policy, plans, programs and operations within the Western U.S. region (California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington).

Minority Enterprise Development Week 2008

When: Friday, August 15th 2008

Where: The Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, California 94102 (Union Square)

Contact: (415) 351-2227

Visit at http://www.medweek.biz

June 29

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Girls Inc. of Alameda County

Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Representatives from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Walks to Cure Diabetes.

JDRF's Walks are family-friendly, held at great locations, and feature plenty of entertainment, food, and fun.

JDRF is one the leading charitable funders and advocates of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. JDRF mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. JDRF funding and leadership is associated with most major scientific breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes research to date. JDRF provided more than $137 million to diabetes research in FY 2007, and is responsible for more than $1.16 billion in direct funding since it was founded in 1970.

JDRF Greater Bay Area Chapter 49 Stevenson St. Ste 1200

Walks in the Bay Area California: When: 10/25/2008 10:00A When: 10/18/2008 Where: St. Supery, Napa CA Where: Crissy Field, San Francisco CA Contact: Noel Wilson (415) 977-0360 Contact: Noel Wilson (415) 977-0360

When: 10/19/2008 10:00A When: 11/2/2008 10:00A Where: Baylands Park, Sunnyvale CA Where: Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek Contact: Ke Zhang (415) 977-0360 Contact: Cory Manalani (415) 977-0360

Contact: (888) 533-WALK

Visit at http://www.jdrf.org/greaterbay

Girls Inc. of Alameda County

Representatives from the Girls Inc., join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Women of Taste Gala.

Women of Taste is the Annual fundraising event for Girls Inc. of Alameda County celebrating the Bay Area's finest chefs, restaurants, and artisan food purveyors. Since 1991, Women of Taste has brought together the East Bay community to support the growth and achievement of girls and young women in Alameda County. Girls Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Girls Inc. offers academic enrichment activities, skill-building programs, and counseling services to girls and their families. Active since 1958, Girls Inc. of Alameda County serves more than 7,000 youth and their families through programs offered at over 40 schools and community sites.

Experience the 17th Annual Girls Incorporated of Alameda County. An extraordinary evening featuring the Bay Area's finest chefs, restaurants, wineries, and beverage companies.

17th Annual Girls Incorporated of Alameda County Women of Taste

When: Saturday, September 27 Where: Oakland Museum of California

Contact: (510) 357-5515 ext. 282

Visit at http://www.womenoftaste.org

Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley

Representatives from Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley join us to discuss their current issues and projects including the upcoming San Jose America Festival.

Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley's mission is to transform families and strengthen communities by partnering with volunteers, the community and qualified families with low incomes, by building decent, affordable housing for long-term home ownership. The organization works to be the pre-eminent affordable home builder for hard-working, responsible families with low incomes in Santa Clara County wanting the stability and security of long-term home ownership.

The San Jose America Festival, benefiting Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley, is truly an American experience, which will be fun-filled for people of all ages. There will be arts and crafts from all around the world, plenty of information and fun activities for everyone, variety of delicious ethnic foods, and top-quality entertaining concert performances.

At 9:30 pm the NBC11 Fireworks Spectacular will light up Downtown San Jose.

San Jose America Festival

When: July 4 12 noon-10 pm live fireworks at 9:30 pm

Where: Discovery Meadow, San Jose

Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley 513 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035-4105

Contact: (408) 942-6444

Visit at http://www.habitatsiliconvalley.org/

June 22

Recording Artist, Brad Wolfe

Recording Artist, Johnny "Jonah" Johnson

Recording Artist, Mahealani Uchiyama

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Recording Artist, Brad Wolfe

Recording Artist, Brad Wolfe joins us to discuss current projects including his music career and the Sunbeam Foundation.

Wolfe performs in studio.

Brad Wolfe is a talented singer/song writer whose pursuit of a music career was launched in a unique way. Brad Wolfe sang songs to cheer up his best friend Sara, who had been diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare and often deadly form of Pediatric Bone Cancer. When Sara passed, Brad re-evaluated his plan to go to Law School and created the Sunbeam Foundation in Sara’s Honor.

The Sunbeam Foundation was established in 2005 with the aim of spreading hope and finding a cure for rare and under-funded childhood bone cancers. Along with the support of Sara's family and large number of close friends, the Sunbeam Foundation began working toward its goal of spreading hope and finding a cure for pediatric bone cancer.

For more information contact: info@sunbeamfoundation.org

Visit at http://www.sunbeamfoundation.org

Visit at http://www.bradwolfe.com

Recording Artist, Johnny "Jonah" Johnson

Recording Artist Johnny “Jonah” Johnson joins us and discusses his current projects including his upcoming web based reality show and his first CD, which is soon scheduled to be released.

Jonah was working at the Chili's in Milpitas, CA as a waiter. During that some of the servers joked, that he should write a song about waiting tables. After the laughs died down, Jonah actually began writing, and eventually wrote a song called "Tip Yo Waiter". After sharing it with his co-workers, everyone got excited and began promoting the song by word of mouth.

Jonah pitched his song to Chili's corporate management and Chili's went for it. Since then the song catapulted into a reality series that Chili's sponsored, and Warner Brothers produced called "Waiting to be Discovered". The online series has recieved about 250,000 hits since its birth, and Jonah's goal is to get it on a network. Currently, the series can be viewed through Jonah's myspace.

Contact: (408) 849-2999

Visit at http://www.myspace.com/jonahandtimeless

Recording Artist, Mahealani Uchiyama

Recording Artist, Mahealani Uchiyama joins us and discusses her current projects including receiving a Hawai'i Music Award in World Music for her CD, "A Walk by the Sea."

Mahealani Uchiyama is an artist of African and Native American ancestry. Her CD "A Walk by the Sea" speaks of the search for knowledge of and connection to the cultural and spiritual traditions of her ancestors. The selections in Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori, Shona and Cherokee bring a message of healing and hope which transcends language.

Mahea is the Director of the Center for International Dance, and the KaUaTuahine Polynesian Dance Company. She is a dancer, musician, composer, kumuhula (instructor of hula and ori). She has produced a series of instructional DVDs and publications, and is a recording artist. Her CDs, Tuahine Rain, Moemoea, Tatau, and A Walk by the Sea are widely available. She and her dancers have performed in such venues as San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, Te Papa Tongarewa (the National Museum of New Zealand, Aotearoa), and the Grand Heiva in Tahiti, French Polynesia.

The Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance (MUCID) opened in October 1993 to provide an environment where students of all ages and abilities can take part in a holistic multicultural dance experience through traditional training, lecture, demonstrations, performance opportunities and workshops with master teachers. The Center approaches dance as a manifestation of the human spirit, rather than merely a collection of movements. Students are encouraged to explore and celebrate their cultural differences and common humanity.

Contact:

Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance 729 Heinz Avenue, #4 Berkeley, California 94710 (510) 845-2605

Visit at http://www.mahea.com/

June 8

Inaugural Lenny Williams Golf Classic

Unmask The Mysteries Gala

National Kidney Foundation of Northern California Walk & Run

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Inaugural Lenny Williams Golf Classic

R&B and Soul singer Lenny Williams joins us to discuss his current projects including the Inaugural Lenny Williams Golf Classic. The tournament will help the Keep Music Rockin' Foundation raise funds to restore music programs, both vocal and instrumental, that have been lost over the years within the San Leandro Unified School District due to decreased funding.

The golf tournament will feature Lenny Williams, BMI Award Winner & former lead singer for Tower of Power along with some of his friends & local celebrities such as Dwayne Wiggins from Tony, Toni, Tone, Sakai, Jimmie Reign, and many more.

Inaugural Lenny Williams Golf Classic

When: July 12

Where: Monarch Bay Golf Club Tony Lema Course 13800 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro

Contact: (510) 569-9405

Visit at http://www.keepmusicrockin.org

Unmask The Mysteries Gala

Representatives from the Aids Coalition of Silicon Valley join us to discuss their current issues and projects including the Unmask the Mysteries Gala, a benefit for the ACSV helping Unmask the Mysteries of HIV and AIDS in Silicon Valley.

An Award of Distinction will recognize the contributions made by an individual, organization or group who have made a meaningful difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Silicon Valley. Along with music, great food and an award show, there will be a silent auction with distinguished items and services. Proceeds from this gala go to nine local HIV/AIDS services and prevention organizations.

When: Saturday, June 21

Where: Summit Center, Downtown San Jose

Contact: (408) 451-9255

Visit at http://www.unmaskthemysteries.com

National Kidney Foundation of Northern California Walk & Run

Representatives from the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California join us to discuss their current projects including the upcoming Kidney Walk & Run.

26 Million people have chronic kidney disease and another 20 million are at risk. The Kidney Walk & Run presents an occasion for dialysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, the medical communities, and the general public to celebrate life and support the Foundation's mission.

2000 Walkers, sponsors, and members of corporate and family teams are expected to attend the Cityview Plaza Kidney Walk & Run. The activities include music, entertainment, refreshments, goody bags, a Kids Zone, raffle prizes and special awards, warm-ups, product displays, and a Wellness Area.

When: June 21

Where: Cityview Plaza, Downtown San Jose

Contact: 415-543-3303 ext. 103

Visit at http://www.kidneynca.org/

June 1

Voices segment

Props 98 & 99 For and Against

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Voices segment

Our show today looks at two competing voting measures. We wanted to know what our viewers think about the importance of voting and if the voting process works. Associate Producer Jon Rodriquez went to the city of Petaluma to hear your opinions.

Want to make your voice heard?

Email us at yourstories@nbc11.com

or write us at

Bay Area Vista NBC11 2450 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95131

For Prop. 98/Against Prop 99

Representatives from Proposition 98 join us to discuss their views.

Proposition 98 Government Acquisition, Regulation of Private Property -- State of California

Bars state and local governments from condemning or damaging private property for private uses. Prohibits rent control and similar measures. Prohibits deference to government in property rights cases. Defines "just compensation." Requires an award of attorneys fees and costs if a property owner obtains a judgment for more than the amount offered by the government. Requires government to offer to original owner of condemned property the right to repurchase property at condemned price when property is put to substantially different use than was publicly stated. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased costs to many governments due to the measure's restrictions. The fiscal effect on most governments probably would not be significant.

Contact: Tiffany Wahl Yes on 98 - Californians for Property Rights Protection (916) 444-8781

Visit at http://www.YesProp98.com/

For Prop 99/Against Prop 98

Proposition 99 Eminent Domain. Acquisition of Owner-Occupied Residence -- State of California (Initiative Constitutional Amendment - Majority Approval Required)

Bars state and local governments from using eminent domain to acquire an owner-occupied residence, as defined, for conveyance to a private person or business entity. Creates exceptions for public work or improvement, public health and safety protection, and crime prevention. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: The measure would likely not have a significant fiscal impact on state or local governments.

Contact: No on 98/Yes on 99|888-362-2337

Visit at http://www.noprop98.org/

Voting Information - June 3rd Primary

Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office Contra Costa County Early Voting, Monday, June 2nd 8:30am-5:00pm

State of Califonia Voter Information Guide (VIG)

Visit at http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/

May 25

Recording Artist, B.B. King

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo

Businesswoman and Community Activist, Ruth Dewson

Juneteenth in the Park Festival

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Recording Artist, B.B. King

Blues Legend and Recording Artist, B.B. King joins us to discuss his current projects and issues including the opening of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in September 2008.

Mr. King was in town to accept an award from the National Association of Recording Merchandisers in San Francisco.

B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center P.O. Box 2004, Indianola, MS 38751-2004 Contact: (662) 887-3009

Visit at http://www.bbking.com/

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo

Representatives from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties has been providing services to the community for 35 years. The organization is one of the single largest nonprofit providers of food to low income households in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and are the seventh largest food bank in the country. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties provides food to an average of 163,000 individuals each month. Of those served, 67% are families with children and 12% are seniors.

Second Harvest Food Bank 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose 95125

Contact: (408) 266-8866

Food Connection Hotline: 1-800-984-FOOD (3663)

Visit at http://www.secondharvestsjca.org/

Businesswoman and Community Activist, Ruth Dewson

Businesswoman and Community Activist, Ruth Dewson joins us to discuss her current projects including her work to free a woman wrongly convicted of a crime, her business, "Mrs. Dewson's Hats.," and her work with the Western Addition Foundation for Girls.

With an awards themed, "The Power of One", the Jenesse Center in Los Angeles acknowledged Ruth as a community activist for her efforts to secure the release of Flozelle Woodmore. In 1987, Flozelle pled guilty to 2nd degree murder and was sentenced to 15-years-to-life in prison.

Founded in 1985, the Western Addition Foundation for girls is a non-profit organization centered on helping young girls achieve greatness, regardless of ethnic background.

Western Addition Foundation For Girls Mrs. Dewson's Hats

2050 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115

Contact: (415) 346-1600

Visit at http://mrsdewsonhats.com/

Juneteenth in the Park Festival

Representatives from the Juneteenth in the Park Festival join us to discuss their current projects and issues including the 2008 celebration. Juneteenth is a cultural event that recognizes the emancipation of slaves in the United States in 1863. San Jose is the host to one of the largest celebrations in the Nation. The Juneteenth Celebration features a children's expo, a food and retail marketplace and premier performing artists from a range of genres.

Juneteenth in the Park Festival

When: June 14- 15

Where: Cesar Chavez Park, San Jose

Contact:

(408) 292-3157

Visit at http://www.bayareajuneteenth.com/

May 18

Asian Pacific Fund

Abilities United

Actress Arielle Jacobs High School Musical Play

Story Road Tamale Festival

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Asian Pacific Fund

Representatives from the Asian Pacific Fund join us to discuss their current projects and issues including Growing Up Asian in America Program.

The Asian Pacific Fund selects a new theme for the Growing Up Asian in America contest every year, and with the Beijing Summer Olympics coming up, they ask students to share their ideas on winning and losing. Young people today are very aware of global competition, and it is a widely-held stereotype that Asian parents in particular expect their children to excel in school. They would like people to know how common this expectation for excellence actually is. How does competition and teamwork fit into students' drive to succeed? Does this change if students are involved in academics, sports, music or other arenas?

The objective of the Asian Pacific Fund is to improve the health and well-being of all Asian Americans in the Bay Area.

Asian Pacific Fund 225 Bush Street, Suite 590 San Francisco CA 94104 (415) 433-6859

Visit at http://www.asianpacificfund.org/

Abilities United

Representatives from the Abilities United Organization, join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Abilities United (formerly C-A-R, Inc.) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization for children and adults with developmental disabilities (mental retardation, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, and other neurodevelopment conditions causing developmental delays) who live in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Each year, this organization serves over 2,500 people and their families. Abilities United. Abilities United teaches community living skills and provides job placement and support to its clients. Abilities United educates the community about the valuable contributions made by people with developmental disabilities.

Abilities United 525 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Contact: (650) 494-0550
Visit at http://www.abilitiesunited.org/

Arielle Jacobs, High School Musical

Actress, Arielle Jacobs, joins us to discuss her current project including her upcoming performances in The American Musical Theater of San Jose’s production of Disney’s High School Musical play.

Growing up in Half Moon Bay aspiring actress, Arielle Jacobs performed in musicals and she dreamed of life in lights on stage and now she is living her dream as Gabriella Montez in the National Tour of High School Musical.

Disney’s High School Musical is a contemporary musical comedy about a popular high school basketball star and a shy, academically gifted newcomer who discover they share a secret passion for singing. When they sign up together to audition for the lead roles in the school musical, it threatens East High's rigid social order and sends their peers into an uproar. In a desperate effort to maintain the status quo, the "jocks," the "brainiacs" and even the drama club regulars are soon hatching convoluted plots to separate the pair and keep them offstage. By defying expectations and taking a chance on their dreams, however, the couple inspires other students to go public with some surprising hidden talents of their own.

The mission of American Musical Theatre of San Jose (AMTSJ) is to create the highest quality of musical theatre that inspires the spirit of our diverse community.

When: June 10-June 15

Tues-Sat @ 7:30pm/Sat @ 2pm/Sun @ 1pm & 6:30pm

Where: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd. San Jose

Contact: (888)-455-SHOW (7469)

Visit at http://www.amtsj.org/

Story Road Tamale Festival

Representatives from the Story Road Tamale Festival join us to discuss their current projects and issues including the 2008 celebration. The Tamale festival plays homage to the rich heritage of civilizations like the Mayans, who revered the essence of tamales. Reflect on the beauty of family tradition, and Hispanic contributions to San Jose and around the world.

The objective of the Story Road Tamale festival is to promote, preserve, celebrate and share the Latino Heritage and Culture with the global community of our Valley within a healthy family environment of goodwill, food, and dance as well as social and economic recovery in the vital Story Road Business Corridor.

From popular musical acts, to indigenous dance performances, Mariachis, gorgeous displays of “Hot Tamale” Roses, and a Tamale contest featuring the city’s most delicious recipes, this Tamale festival is sure to please all of your senses.

Story Road Tamale Festival

When: June 7 10am-6pm

Where: Emma Prusch Farm Park, San Jose

Contact: 1-888-5-TAMALE

Visit at http://www.storyroadtamalefestival.org

May 11

Young @ Heart movie

Cookies Quilters

On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging's Aging Your Way radio program with Al Hart

Edgewood Kinship Program

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Young @ Heart movie

Representatives from the Young @ Heart group join us to discuss their current projects and issues including the new movie, "Young @ Heart."

When Young@ Heart began in 1982 the members all lived in an elderly housing project in Northampton, MA called the Walter Salvo House. The first group included elders who lived through both World Wars.

The current performers in Young@Heart range in age from 72 to 88. There are some with prior professional theater or music experience, others who have performed extensively on the amateur level, and some who never stepped onto a stage before turning eighty. None of the current performers of Y@H were part of the original group that formed in 1982, but they have kept alive the spirit of the early pioneers and continue to push the group into glorious new directions.

Visit at http://www.foxsearchlight.com/youngatheart/

Cookies Quilters

Representatives from the Cookies Quilters, a joint project of the Rotary Club of Cupertino and Valley Medical Center, join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Call: (408) 429-9876

On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging's Aging Your Way radio program with Al Hart

Veteran Radio and TV host, Al Hart and Beverly Aabjerg, the On Lok Lifeways Marketing and Outreach Director, join us to discuss their current projects including the new radio show, Aging Your Way, produced in conjunction with On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging. The Show airs on KALW 91.7 FM Radio.

On Lok Lifeways and Institute on Aging's Aging Your Way radio program with Al Hart

When: Mondays- May 5, 12, 19,26, 8:00pm-9:00pm

Where:KALW 91.7 FM Radio

Call: (415) 841-4134

Visit at http://www.kalw.org/

Edgewood Center Kinship Program

Representatives from the Edgewood Center for Children and Families join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their Kinship Program.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families helps children and families take back their future by working with them to overcome severe challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness, and family crisis. One of the oldest children's charities in the western U.S., Edgewood has evolved to meet the community’s changing needs. What began as a refuge for Gold Rush orphans more than 150 years ago is now a nationally recognized, multifaceted agency. Edgewood serves more than 5,000 children and families in the Bay Area each year through community and residential programs.

Edgewood San Mateo 957 Industrial Rd. Suite B San Carlos, CA 94070

Call: (800) 496-3019

Visit at http://www.edgewood.org

April 20

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Golden Gate University School of Law/Youth United for Community Action

American Heart Association

Junior League of San Jose

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IX join us to discuss their current projects and issues including Superfund cleanups and how the public can get involved.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IX

For more information:
Call: (415) 947-8709

Visit at http://epa.gov/region09/waste/sfund/

Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Golden Gate University School of Law/Youth United for Community Action

Representatives from the Golden Gate University School of Law Environmental Law & Justice Clinic and Youth United for Community Action joins us to discuss their current issues and projects including their work in East Palo Alto .

Youth United for Community Action, a grassroots community-organization created, led, and run by young people of color, majority from low-income communities, provides a safe space for young people to empower ourselves and work on environmental and social justice issues to establish positive systemic change through grassroots community organizing.

Youth United for Community Action is a project of The Tides Center.

Golden Gate University School of Law Golden Gate University School of Law 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94105

Call: (415) 442-6693

Youth United for Community Action 2135 Clarke Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Call: 650-322-9165

Visit at http://www.ggu.edu/school_of_law/

Visit at http://www.youthunited.net/

American Heart Association

Representatives from the American Heart Association join us to discuss their current projects including the upcoming Saving Strokes Clinic.

American Heart Association Saving Strokes Clinic

When: May 7th, 10:00am-2:00pm, Register by April 26

Where: Coyote Creek Golf Club

Call: (408) 977-4950

Visit at http://www.americanheart.org

Junior League of San Jose

Representatives from the Junior League of San Jose join us to discuss their upcoming projects including their upcoming Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

This year’s theme is “Making an Impact!” emphasizing the differences these individuals have made in the community.

JLSJ typically presents over 100 community volunteers with “Certificates of Appreciation” in recognition of their nomination. A select few of these individuals receive the “Crystal Bowl Award” sponsored by Tiffany & Co. (Please note that active JLSJ members are not eligible for nomination.) From among these outstanding winners, one individual will be honored with the “Voluntarism at its Best Award.” The winner receives a beautiful Tiffany Silver Bowl.

The Junior League of San Jose is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

When: April 25 at 11 a.m.

Where: Santa Clara Marriott

Call: 408-264-3058

Visit at http://www.jlsj.org

April 13

SVCCJ

Dimensions Dance Theater

Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade

National MS Society

National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) Silicon Valley Chapter

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ)

Representatives from the Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ) join us to discuss their current projects including their Community Leadership Awards.

Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (formerly known as "NCCJ Silicon Valley") was founded in 1965 as the regional office of The National Conference of Christians and Jews. SVCCJ is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism in the South Bay Area and Northern California. SVCCJ helps build communities based on understanding and respect for diversity, and justice for all of us.

Silicon Valley Conference for Community & Justice (SVCCJ) Community Leadership Awards

When: May 8, 5:30pm

Where: Fairmont Hotel, 170 South Market Street, San Jose

For more information:
Call: (408) 286-9663 ext. 337

Visit at http://www.SVCCJ.org/

Dimensions Dance Theater

Representatives from the Dimensions Dance Theater joins us to discuss their current issues and projects including their Cross Currents performances.

The purpose of Dimensions Dance Theater is to create, perform, and teach dance that reflects the historical experiences and contemporary lives of African Americans, and to promote the knowledge and appreciation of African and African-derived dance forms.

Dimensions Dance Theater Cross Currents

When: April 19, 8:00pm & April 20, 3:00pm

Where: Malonga Casquelourd Center, 1428 Alice St., Oakland

Call: (510) 465-3363

Visit at http://www.dimensionsdance.org/

Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade

Representatives from the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival & Parade join us to discuss their current projects including this year's festivities.

Continuing it’s annual tradition, Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will host its 41st parade in Japantown. Be a part of a tradition since the 7th century by viewing a variety of cherry blossoms. Performers from Japan and California have come together to give the community a taste of Japan’s culture with floats, Taiko drummers, beautiful kimono clad dance groups and many others. Other performers include scout troops, bands, schools, cars carrying various politicians and floats for past and present festival royalty.

Anchoring the parade is the exciting Taru Mikoshi, the sake barrel portable shrine, which will be hoisted by more than 100 individuals.

When: April 12 & 13, 19 & 20

Parade April 20

Where: San Francisco Japantown

Call: (415) 563-2313

Visit at http://www.nccbf.org

National MS Society

Representatives from the National MS Society join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the 2008 Walk MS events in the Bay Area.

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now--to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.

WALK MS

San Jose

May 3

Arena Green Park, 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose

San Francisco May 4 Crissy Field, Mason St. near Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Call: (800) FIGHT-MS

Visit at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/

National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) Silicon Valley Chapter

Representatives from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW) Silicon Valley Chapter join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the Jazz Brunch.

NCBW advocates on behalf of women of color through national and local actions and strategic alliances that promote its national and international agendas on leadership development and on gender equity in health, education and economic development.

100 Black Women, Inc. Silicon Valley Jazz Brunch

When: April 20, 11:00am-3:00pm

Where: Santa Clara Marriott

Call: (650) 291-4992

Visit at http://www.ncbwsiliconvalley.org/

April 6

San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP

Family Service Agency of San Mateo

American Cancer Society

Habitat For Humanity East Bay

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP

Representatives from the San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP join us to discuss their current projects including the Freedom and Friendship Gala.

Freedom and Friendship Gala

When: April 12

Where: Parkside Hall, 180 Park Ave, San Jose

Call: (408) 295-3394

Visit at http://www.sanjosenaacp.org/events.html

Family Service Agency of San Mateo

Representatives from the Family Service Agency of San Mateo joins us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Annual Winners Breakfast event.

The Family Service Winners Breakfast is an annual event that brings together local businesses, school districts and community leaders to honor outstanding individuals who have overcome severe personal obstacles. Family Service is taking the lead in recognizing the achievements of these quiet heroes.

The Family Service Agency works to empower children, families and older adults to achieve self-sufficiency. The organization works to build strong, caring communities and to give families, and individuals, the skills and tools to make lasting change.

Family Service Agency of San Mateo 13th Annual Winners Breakfast

When: April 10, 7:00am-9:00am

Where: Hyatt Regency SFO, Burlingame

Call: (650) 403-4300

Visit at http://www.familyserviceagency.org/

American Cancer Society

Representatives from American Cancer Society join us to discuss their current projects including their upcoming Free 4th Annual Quality of Life Conference Healthy Solutions Addressing Cancer in the African American Community.

Free 4th Annual Quality of Life Conference Healthy Solutions Addressing Cancer in the African American Community

When: April 19, 9:30am-2:30pm

Where: Dr. M. L. King Library at SJSU, 4th St and San Fernando, San Jose

Contact: (408) 688-0122

24-hour cancer information: 1-800-ACS-2345

For more information:

Visit at http://www.cancer.org/

Habitat For Humanity East Bay

Representatives from Habitat For Humanity East Bay join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the 2008 Build-A-Thon.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay was founded in 1988 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Their mission is to create successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.

Habitat For Humanity East Bay Build-A-Thon

Frame Six Houses in Four Days

When: April 19-22

Contact: (510) 251-6304

Visit at http://www.habitatEB.org/

Bay Area Vista March 30

Pat's Run

YWCA Silicon Valley

Easter Seals Bay Area

Ebony Fashion Fair

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Pat's Run

Representatives from the Pat Tillman Foundation join us to discuss their current projects including the 2008 Pat's Run.

Pat Tillman's friends and family created Pat's Run as a way to celebrate Pat's passionate legacy while raising awareness and funding for the Pat Tillman Foundation. Perry Edinger, Pat's friend and former head trainer for Arizona State University, initiated and developed the concept of a 4.2 mile run/walk around Arizona State with a finish on the 42-yard line of Sun Devil Stadium (#42 was Pat's number while a Sun Devil).

The 3rd annual Pat's Run in Tempe drew a record 13,000 participants from all 50 states in 2007. The 2nd annual Pat's Run in San Jose had over 5,000 participants in 2007.

The event benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation.

When: May 3

Where: Leland High School, 6677 Camden Avenue, San Jose

Call: (408) 507-6754

Visit at http://www.patsrun.com

YWCA Silicon Valley

Representatives from the YWCA Silicon Valley join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.

YWCA of Silicon Valley presents its 6th annual "walk to bring awareness" supporting Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and benefiting the YWCA's Rape Crisis Center. Male community leaders and residents are asked to walk (in women's shoes) from Plaza de Cesar Chavez (in downtown San Jose) through the streets of downtown (less than a mile) to call awareness to the problem of sexual assault in our community.

Women are encouraged to walk as well. This year the post-walk reception will be held at the California Theatre.

YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

When: April 9

Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market Street, Downtown San Jose

International Protest against Sexual Assault Denim Day

When: Wednesday, April 23

YWCA 24 Hour Crisis Line

408-287-3000

650-493-7273

YWCA 24th Annual TWIN Awards

When: May 15, 7:00 Dinner and Awards Program

Where: The San Jose Fairmont Hotel, 170 Market Street

Call: (408) 295-4011 ext. 200

Visit at http://www.ywca-sv.org

Easter Seals Bay Area

Representatives from Easter Seals Bay Area join us to discuss their current projects including their upcoming Casino Night fundraiser.

Easter Seals helps individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives. The organization works to help individuals improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living. Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

The 18th Annual Tri-Valley Sports Hall of Fame Awards Banquet will be an evening honoring exceptional athletes from the Tri-Valley area, a Special Olympian from the Easter Seals Bay Area Kaleidoscope program and a local volunteer who has demonstrated excellence in community service. The banquet also features a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a gourmet dinner with fine wines and beverages, and a live auction.

Tri-Valley Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

When: April 2, 5:30pm

Where: Hilton Pleasanton at the Club, Pleasanton

Contact: (510) 835-2131 ext 130

For more information:

Visit at http://www.eastersealsbayarea.org/

Ebony Fashion Fair

Representatives from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority join us to discuss their upcoming projects including the 2008 Ebony Fashion Fair.

Ebony Fashion Fair "Glam Odyssey"

When: April 19

Where: Marin County's Veteran Memorial Auditorium, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael

Contact: (415) 499-6800

Visit at http://www.ebonyfashionfair.com/

Bay Area Vista March 23

Actress, Geena Davis/Unique Lives and Experiences Lecture Series

National Coalition of 100 Black Women Oakland-Bay Area Chapter

Redwood City 49ers Pop Warner Football Team

Carnaval SF

United Negro College Fund

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Actress, Geena Davis/Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

Actress, Geena Davis joins us to discuss her current projects including her recent speaking engagement as part of the Unique Lives and Experiences Lecture Series. Then we are joined in studio by representatives from the Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series as they discuss the Series two remaining speakers: Caroline Kennedy and Judy Collins.

Unique Lives & Experiences is one of North America's foremost women's lecture series. It was developed in response to women's requests for intellectual entertainment and provides them with a forum for meaningful dialogue and stimulating interaction.

Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

Caroline Kennedy on April 7th

Judy Collins on May 30th

Where: San Jose Center for Performing Arts

Call: (877) 882-8124

Visit at http://www.uniquelives.com

National Coalition of 100 Black Women Oakland-Bay Area Chapter

Representatives from National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland-Bay Area Chapter, join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Madame C.J. Walker Luncheon.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Oakland-Bay Area Chapter, is committed to providing programs that increase the participation of African American women in economic, civic, entrepreneurial, and human service arenas of their respective communities through education, scholarship, and collaboration.

Madame C.J. Walker Luncheon

When: March 28

Where: San Francisco Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco

Contact: (510) 287-2534

Visit at http://www.onehundredblackwomen.com/

Redwood City 49ers Pop Warner Football Team

Representatives from the Redwood City 49ers Pop Warner Football Team join us to discuss their current projects including their upcoming Casino Night fundraiser.

Redwood City Pop Warner is an affiliated member of National Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. and the Peninsula Pop Warner Conference, established in 1958 by Coach Frank P. Guida.

Their goal is to provide boys and girls within the community of Redwood City the opportunity to learn teamwork through competition, promote good sportsmanship, and maintain good scholastic achievement.

The organization teaches the fundamentals of football and cheering to 5-15 year olds.

Casino Night Pop Warner Fundraiser

When: April 19, 6:00pm-Midnight

Where: American Legion Hall, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City

Contact: (650) 223-4305

For more information:

Visit at http://www.rc49ers.org/

Carnaval SF

Representatives from Carnaval SF join us to discuss their upcoming celebration including the 2008 King & Queen Competition.

Carnaval San Francisco is sponsored by Mission Neighborhood Centers (MNC), a non profit established in 1959. MNC provides services for children, youth and seniors at 11 facilities in the Mission, Excelsior and Bayview communities in San Francisco.

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. strives to improve the quality of life in the greater Mission Community of San Francisco by providing culturally sensitive human services that both support and empower individuals and families.

Carnaval San Francisco King & Queen Competition

When: March 29

Where: 1015 Folsom, San Francisco

Contact: (415) 920-0122

Visit at http://www.carnavalsf.com/

United Negro College Fund

Representatives from United Negro College Fund join us to discuss their current issues and projects.

United Negro College Fund 220 Montgomery St., Suite 1120 San Francisco, CA 94104

Contact: (415) 956-1018

Visit at http://www.uncf.org

Bay Area Vista March 16

Research Scientist, Victor DeNoble

Junior Achievement

Yoga and Your Baby

Author, Judy Halliday

Healthy Silicon Valley

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Research Scientist, Victor DeNoble

Research Scientist, Victor DeNoble joins us to discuss his current projects including his work with local Kaiser Permanente health programs.

DeNoble discusses his work in schools as well as the dangers of addiction.

Junior Achievement

Representatives from Junior Achievement join us to discuss their current issues and projects including their upcoming Business Hall of Fame.

Junior Achievement is one of the region's largest and fastest-growing organizations dedicated to educating young people about business, economics, and free enterprise. Their programs begin at the elementary school level, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers, and consumers. Junior Achievement programs continue through the middle and high school grades, preparing students for additional key economic and workforce issues they will face in the future. The organization reaches more than 95,000 students in the Bay Area.

Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame

When: April 1

Where: The Fairmont Hotel, San Jose

Contact: (408) 988-8915

Visit at http://www.jaba.org/

Yoga With Your Baby

Representatives from the Yoga With Your Baby join us to discuss their current projects and issues. Students will perform examples of the exercises live in studio.

The Yoga With Your Baby DVD will be released later this Spring.

Yoga With Your Baby Classes

When: Next session March 31st

Where: Palo Alto YWCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto

Contact: (650) 856-9622

For more information:

Visit at http://www.yogawithlove.com/

Author, Judy Halliday

Author, Judy Halliday joins us to discuss her new book that she co-authored, "Raising Fit Kids in a Fat World." Judy is a R.N. and is joined in the interview with her husband, Arthur Halliday, who is a physician.

The Hallidays share tips for how to live a healthier life.

Visit at http://www.raisingfitkids.blogspot.com/

Healthy Silicon Valley

Representatives from Healthy Silicon Valley joins us to discuss their current issues and projects.

Healthy Silicon Valley seeks to improve our community's health by strengthening the ability of individuals to make healthy choices about diet and exercise.

Healthy Silicon Valley 2085 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 150 San Jose, CA 95125

Contact: (408) 879-8428

Visit at http://www.healthysiliconvalley.org

Vista View:

Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

Actress Geena Davis on March 17th

Caroline Kennedy on April 7th

Judy Collins on May 30th

Where: San Jose Center for Performing Arts

Contact: (877) 882-8124

Bay Area Vista March 9

Author, Mary Ellen Jones

Author, Mike Robbins

Author, Robert Balmanno

Author, Gwen Mazer

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Author, Mary Ellen Jones

Author, Mary Ellen Jones joins us to discuss her current projects including her new book, "The Corporate Plantation."

Jones shares with us her experiences that led her to leave the corporate world and write her book.

For more information:

Visit at http://www.thecorporateplantation.com/

Author, Mike Robbins

Author, Mike Robbins joins us to discuss his new book, "Focus on the Good Stuff."

As a former pro baseball player in the Kansas City Royals organization, Mike's sports career was going strong, until he suffered an injury that ended his sports career. Through the healing power of appreciation and his own personal journey of self discovery, Mike was able to move beyond the injury to find happiness and build stronger relationships. Mike is a now a successful author and motivational speaker.

Visit at http://www.mike-robbins.com/

Author, Robert Balmanno

Author, Robert Balmanno joins us to discuss his new book, "September Snow."

Robert Balmanno is a Sunnyvale native and 19-year Sunnyvale Public Library Specialist.

"September Snow," touches on some of the most pressing environmental, political and social issues facing our world in the near future. September Snow is the first in a series of four books, "the Blessings of Gaia" quartet.

For more information:

Visit at http://www.blessingsofgaia.com/

Author, Gwen Mazer

Author, Gwen Mazer joins us to discuss his new book, "Wise Talk, Wild Women."

Gwen Mazer, founder of Total Image Management, has over 25 years of professional experience providing seminars and advising hundreds of corporations, professionals, and individual clients about the power of power of personal image and inner spirit as components of communication.

Call: (415) 922-7935

Visit at http://www.gwenmazer.com/

Bay Area Vista March 2

Youth Alive!

American Red Cross/CPR Saturday

International Women's Day Celebration

Tabia African American Theatre Group

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Youth Alive!

Representatives from the Youth Alive! join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their work with the Alameda County Teen Dating Violence Task Force and the Family Violence Law Center.

Youth Alive! is a non-profit public health agency founded in 1991 dedicated to preventing youth violence and generating youth leadership in California communities.

Family Violence Law Center 510-208-0220

Youth Alive! Oakland 3300 Elm Street Oakland, CA 94609

Visit at http://www.youthalive.org

American Red Cross/CPR Saturday

Representatives from the American Red Cross join us to discuss their current issues and projects including upcoming CPR Saturday event. The American Red Cross is offering Free CPR training to more than 3,000 people in eight counties throughout the Bay Area on March 8, making its CPR Saturday one of the region’s largest free CPR training events. CPR Saturday brings life-saving training to individuals and families who could otherwise not afford training. Training will be available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and American Sign Language (ASL), made possible in part by a generous donation from Kaiser Permanente.

All attendees must be pre-registered.

CPR Saturday is brought to you in part by Kaiser Permanente.

CPR Saturday

Where: 12 Bay Area Locations

When: March 8

For more information:

Call (888) 686-3600

Visit onlinehttp://www.RedCrossCPRSaturday.org"

International Women's Day Celebration

Representatives from the International Women's Day Celebration join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming 2008 celebration.

International Women's Day Celebration

When: March 8. 2:00pm-7:00pm

Where: CET Soto Theater, 701 Vine St., San Jose

Call: (408) 243-2222

Visit at http://www.cardeacenterforwomen.org/

Tabia African American Theatre Group

Representatives from the Tabia African American Theatre Group join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their new play, "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery."

Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery is the story of a young girl’s coming of age in the south during the 1960’s.

Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery

When: Through March 9

Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose

Call: (408) 272-9924

Visit at http://www.sjmag.org/

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade

Representatives from the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival join us to discuss their current projects including their 2008 celebration.

The City of Dublin continues its annual tradition with the 25th St. Patrick Day Festival on Saturday March 15th and Sunday March 16th. Experience Irish culture with traditional music, dance and cuisine. Other items on the menu include an international food court. Children can enjoy artists' booths, carnival rides and game booths as well as create sand art and hand wax. While enjoying art from over 100 artisans and crafts people from the Tri-Valley and all over California and the western United States.

Along with the Festival is The Dublin Lions Club Annual Parade that will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. The parade will stage on Amador Plaza Road and start at the corner by Safeway. It will proceed east on Dublin Blvd. (in the westbound lane), turn north on Village Parkway (on the south side of the street), and then head west on Amador Valley Blvd. (on the eastbound side of the street) to Donohue Drive - ending at the entrance to Target by the Senior Center.

Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival

When: March 15-16

Where: Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin

Parade: When: March 15, 9:30 a.m Where: Dublin Blvd. ending at the Civic Center, Dublin

Call: (925) 556-4504

Visit at http://www.dublinstpats.com/index.htm

Vista Views:

Unique Lives & Experiences Lecture Series

Actress Geena Davis on March 17th

Caroline Kennedy on April 7th

Judy Collins on May 30th

Where: San Jose Center for Performing Arts

Contact: (877) 882-8124

UNCF Chefs Bite Back

When: Sunday, March 16th, 5:30pm

Where: Doubletree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose

Contact: (415) 956-1018

Bay Area Vista February 24

Cinequest Film Festival

A Day of Luis Valdez

Junior League of San Jose

La Vie En Rose Movie

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Cinequest Film Festival

Representatives from the Cinequest Film Festival join us to discuss their current projects and issues including the upcoming 2008 Film Festival.

Cinequest Director of Public Relations, Jens Hussey tells us what to expect in the 2008 Cinequest Film Festival and we are introduced to Filmmaker, Harpreet Dehal. Dehal shows us a preview of his film, "Oceania." Cinequest Film Festival is a discovery festival of films and technology forums that was recently named the Top 10 festival in the world by the Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.

Cinequest Film Festival is proud to present 250 screenings. Explore the future of film at the world renowned Film Making and Technology Forums in the presence of over 500 artists and innovators. Join Cinequest in honoring Maverick Award recipients John Leguizamo (Emmy Award winner Moulin Rouge, E.R., Ice Age), Bobby Moresco (Academy Award winning writer, Million Dollar Baby and Crash), and Michael Arndt (Academy Award Winner Best Original Screenplay, Little Miss Sunshine).

Enjoy music, parties, and films. Experience opening and closing night events and everything in between-it’s everything and much more. Let Cinequest be your host to 12 days and nights of fun in Downtown San Jose.

Cinequest Film Festival

When: February 27 -March 9

Where: San Jose Theaters

Call: (408) 295-3378 (FEST)

Visit at http://www.cinequest.org

A Day of Luis Valdez

Playwright, community activist and Artist Director of Teatro Campesino, Luis Valdez joins us to discuss March 4 when the City of San Jose and KSJS 90.5 FM will honor him with Luis Valdez Day as well as a celebration on the San Jose State University Campus on March 5. Ramon Johnson, the producer of the event, also joins us to discuss the upcoming festivities.

A Day of Luis Valdez

When and Where:

March 4 San Jose City Council Chambers

March 5 Hal Todd and University Theatre's in Hugh Gillis Hall, located at 5th and San Fernando Streets, on the campus of San Jose State University

Contact: (408) 924-4531 or (408) 535-4819 or (408) 535-8510

Visit at http://www.ksjs.org/

Junior League of San Jose

Representatives from the Junior League of San Jose join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Spring Fashion Show.

Junior League of San Jose hosts its biennial Fashion Show, "In Vogue," February 29th at the Fairmont San Jose. Preview the hottest trends for modern families by top designers such as Azadeh, Tiffany & Co., Macy's, Brooks Brothers, and Anne Fontaine.

Guests have a chance to win a beautiful Tahitian pearl necklace, valued at $10,000 dollars, bid on silent auction items, and enter drawings for an amazing selection of showcases.

Proceeds benefit programs for the children of San Jose including the Wonder Cabinet at the Children's Discovery Museum, Bring Me A Book Foundation's First Teachers Program, and Kids in the Kitchen, a nutritional training program for children.

Junior League of San Jose Spring Fashion Show

When: February 29

Where: The Fairmont Hotel, San Jose

Call: (408) 264-3058

Visit at http://www.jlsj.org

La Vie En Rose Movie

Actress, Marie Cotillard join us to discuss her current projects including portrayal of the French singer, Edith Piaf in the critcally acclaimed movie, "La Vie En Rose." Cotillard has won a Golden Globe for her role and has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Cotillard tells us of her experiences.

La Vie En Rose is now available on DVD

Visit at http://www.edithpiafmovie.com/

Bay Area Vista February 17

Author, Brian Klemmer

California Center for Sleep Disorders

Author, Michael E. Parker

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

Author, Brian Klemmer

Author, Brian Klemmer joins us to discuss his current projects and issues including his book, "The Compassionate Samurai."

Brian Klemmer has studied leadership since graduating from the United States Military Academy. He is the author of the best-selling books: "If How-To’s Were Enough, We Would All Be Skinny, Rich, & Happy;" "When Good Intentions Run Smack into Reality;" and "Eating the Elephant One Bite at a Time." Known for his humorous and practical style of communicating, Brian is also a well respected motivational speaker with his company, Klemmer and Associates.

Visit at http://www.klemmer.com/

California Center for Sleep Disorders

The California Center for Sleep Disorders was established in 1983 to provide comprehensive care to patients who are experiencing sleep and/or wake problems.

The sleep disorders center has attained full accreditation in 1985 by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), which has strict guidelines and standards for performing sleep studies and consultations. The organization is one of the first free-standing fully accredited sleep disorders centers to be established in the Bay Area and offers services for Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep, Restless Legs Syndrome, Narcolepsy, and Parasomnias.

California Center for Sleep Disorders

Where: Four East Bay Sites, One San Francisco Site

Contact: (510) 263-3300

Visit at http://www.sleepsmart.com

Author, Michael E. Parker

Author, Michael E. Parker joins us to discuss his current projects and issues including his book, "Who Said So."

Parker is CEO of Stellar Enterprises and owns several successful companies. Parker advice for success includes the use of the principles of Lean Management and Value Centered Management leadership philosophies.

Visit at http://www.whosaidsobook.com

Bay Area Vista February 10

LifeLaunch Training

"Definitely, Maybe" Movie

Author, Fred Luskin

Authors, PJ Rhae and Don Jackson

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

LifeLaunch Training

Lara and Johnny Fernandez, Founders of LifeLaunch Training, join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming LoveLaunch Weekend Intensive.

Lara and Johnny share advice on how to prepare yourself for a better relationship. Insights include making a plan and believing in yourself that you deserve something better.

The LoveLaunch Weekend Intensive

When: February 16 - 17 and March 15 - 16, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Where: Pleasanton, CA

Call: (510) 482-8884

Visit at http://www.TheLoveLaunchWeekend.com/

"Definitely, Maybe" Movie

Actor, Ryan Reynolds joins us to discuss his current projects including the new movie, "Definitely, Maybe."

Definitely, Maybe tells the story of a Dad who in the midst of a divorce has his 10 year old daughter start to question his life before marriage. The Father tells his daughter a love story of his past loves and how he decided on his wife. Could the memories bring us a happy ending?

Definitely, Maybe opens in theaters on Valentine's Day, February 14

Visit at http://www.definitelymaybemovie.com//

Author, Fred Luskin

Author, Fred Luskin joins us to discuss his current projects and issues including his book, "Forgive for Love."

Fred is also founder of the Forgiveness Institute at Stanford University. His insights include that couples lack of forgiveness keeps them from experiencing the true gifts of a relationship.

Visit at http://www.learningtoforgive.com

Authors, PJ Rhae and Don Jackson

Authors, PJ Rhae and Don Jackson join us to discuss their current projects including their book, "Poems in the Key of Life."

A real life couple, PJ and Don are co-authors of the book which is published on their independent book company, Senoj Publishing.

Visit at http://www.senojpublishing.com/

Bay Area Vista February 3

1300 on Fillmore

SFNoir

Ethnic Notions Collection

Harambee

NBC11 "It's All About the Bay Area."

1300 on Fillmore

Monetta White and David Lawrence, owners of the "1300 on Fillmore" Restaurant, join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Black History Month Events.

White and Lawrence are being saluted for their work in the community in preserving and keeping alive the memories and traditions of the Fillmore district in San Francisco.

1300 on Fillmore Black History Month Events:

Black History Month Menu Feb. 5th-29th

Cooking Demonstrations Bloomingdales in SF on Feb. 9th Williams Sonoma in SF on Feb. 16th

1300 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA 94115

Call: (415) 771-1700

Visit at http://www.1300fillmore.com/

SFNoir

Representatives from SFNoir join us to discuss their current projects and issues including their upcoming Black History Month celebrations.

SFNoir is a presenting arts and culture organization that highlights the contributions and excellence of African Americans, as seen through the efforts, innovations and achievements of African American artists, performers, thinkers and cultural figures, both within their own work and by extension through the influence that work has had on other art-forms and the mainst