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United Nations Association
Film Festival: "Individual to Universal"

Experience groundbreaking documentaries with 70 films from around the globe at the United Nations Association Film Festival! This year's festival boasts 10 world premieres and 11 U.S. premieres!

As one of the oldest solely documentary film festivals in the US, established in 1998 to honor the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it has grown and earned the respect of audiences and filmmakers alike for its fearless independence and integrity. In addition to providing early outlets for films, many of which later went on to win major awards and accolades, UNAFF prides itself in creating a community forum for discovery and dialogue about different cultures, issues and solutions.

In the eleven days of UNAFF 2013 we will show topics more timely than ever: from the streets in Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Syria to the topics about renewable energy, the impact of social media and cyber bullying, disappearance of online privacy, LGBT refugees and asylum, human trafficking and modern slavery, the ethics of photography and how The New York Times, Jewish owned newspaper, buried more than one thousand articles about The Holocaust during WWII.

UNAFF is committed to not only presenting films but also creating spaces where audience members can engage in ongoing dialogue about the topics at hand. Seven free panel discussions will take place during the course of the Festival covering topics such as the impact of social media, cyber-bullying, disappearance of online privacy, the ethics of photography, extreme acts of compassion, the failing brain, nuclear trade-offs and alternative economic models.

October 17 to 27
Various Bay Area Locations: Palo Alto, Stanford University, East Palo Alto, San Francisco
(650) 724-5544
www.unaff.org

Broomstick Ball
Silicon Valley Cares

You're invited to the Broomstick Ball, a fun and exciting costume party with fantastic food, silent auction, casino, dancing, and entertainment! Proceeds help three important South Bay charities.

All guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner, and $25 in casino play.

Together we make a significant difference in our community by raising funds to support non-profit organizations helping children, animals, homeless, as well as those in crisis situations.

Silicon Valley Cares three main beneficiaries this year include Live Oak Adult Day Services, Almaden Valley Counseling Service, and the Assistance League of San Jose.

Saturday, October 19th 7 p.m. to Midnight
The "Haunted" Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose
www.siliconvalleycares.org

The Power of Possibilities Recognition Event
Community Gatepath

Join Josh Elliott from ABC's Good Morning America and football legend Steve Young at the Power of Possibilities Luncheon! Be inspired by Conner and Cayden Long, who have triumphed over disability to compete in triathlons together!

Conner and Cayden Long are Sports Illustrated Kids 2012 SportsKids of the Year. Join Community Gatepath for a day of inspiring conversation, stories, awards, and community building.

If you have never attended our Power of Possibilities event, you are in for an amazing day. You may think the reason to come is our panel of special guests, however it is the stories and the awards presented that make the day so special. We know that you will be touched and inspired by the members of our special needs community. It is truly an event not to be missed.

For nearly 90 years, Community Gatepath has been "Turning Disabilities Into Possibilities" by helping children and adults with disabilities achieve personal goals and live full and productive lives in school, the community, home, and the workplace.

Since our early beginnings, Community Gatepath has grown to become the largest non-profit serving people with disabilities in San Mateo County. Last year, we serviced over 8,000 individuals, family members, care providers, professionals and students. We are a service provider, business partner, network of support and a source of education for many, living near and far.

Thursday, October 24th 11:00 a.m. Registration, 11:30 a.m. Luncheon
Hotel Sofitel, Redwood Shores
(650) 259-8500
www.gatepath.org

Gourmet East Bay

Enjoy a feast for your senses at "Gourmet East Bay," a food-tasting, toe-tapping benefit for East Bay food charities.

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it means it's time to eat, drink, and dance the night away at Gourmet East Bay on Saturday, November 2, 2013, from 7-10 p.m. at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek.

Twenty of the top restaurants throughout the East Bay will be featuring premier tastings; wineries from Livermore, Napa, and Lodi will feature tastes of great wines, premier spirits vendors will be pouring signature cocktails and more!

A raffle and silent auction are highlights of the evening  with prizes ranging in value and grandeur  anything from a $500 shopping spree at Broadway Plaza to 12 nights of dining at participating restaurants, to overnight stays at some of the best hotels in the East Bay.

Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and Project Open Hand  just in time for the holiday season.

Tickets are $70 in advance.

Saturday, November 2nd -- 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
(925) 943-1199
www.gourmeteastbay.com

Swords to Plowshares
Veterans Day Dinner

Be inspired at the Swords to Plowshares Veterans Day Dinner! Hear how local vets have shown tremendous courage in the face of adversity. Each year the Veterans Day Dinner is our opportunity to share our work with the community and truly honor veterans who have endured obstacles and suffering, but who fought to restore their hope, dignity and self-sufficiency.

Please join us to gain an intimate look into the inspirational journeys of local veterans who have turned their lives around. We hope you will join us to honor veterans and this year's Profiles of Courage recipients.

Proceeds from the dinner help fill in the gaps to sustain critical, yet underfunded services for our military veterans.

Swords to Plowshares is a national model for veteran services and advocacy. We offer the most comprehensive continuum of care for homeless and low-income veterans in the country. We work to promote pro-veteran laws and awareness of issues facing veterans. Our complete range of services make us unique: we provide direct services to more than 2,000 veterans every year.

Thursday, November 7, 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market Street, San Francisco
(415) 655-7248
www.swords-to-plowshares.org

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