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   We believe that “A Hospitality Networking Organization” is beneficial to all of us. The art of creating and maintaining positive relationships is a
   factor in the success of the SVCA and our hospitality partners.

   We thank you in advance for your consideration in supporting the Silicon Valley Concierge Association and look forward to seeing you at the aw

                     Cocktail & Dance Party                               The Sausalito Chamber of
                     FUNdraiser!!                                         Commerce in partnership with
                                                                          The Marine Mammal Center
                     November 16, 2019, 6:00PM to                         invites you to an evening of fun,
                     10:00PM                                              food & dancing while supporting
                     The Spinnaker - Sausalito                            the programs of both
                                                                          organizations.
                     Early Bird Tickets $110 - before
                     10/31

                                                                Buy Tickets

                                   Sausalito Chamber of Commerce juli@sausalito.org
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Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

Healthy, Wealthy
& Wise

Lunch Seminar
October 8, 2019
11:30 am to 1:30pm

All you can eat lunch
buffet $20.00 ++

Enjoy our amazing buffet lunch while our guest speaker, Bill
Lloyd shares his insights and commonsense approach to better
living in our banquet room with beautiful views of the golf
course and oak studded hills.

Bill Lloyd, M.D.
Board Certified Surgeon and Pathologist, a Diplomat of the
National Board of Medical Examiners and an active, licensed
physician in CA/TX. As an award-winning medical educator, Dr.
Lloyd adds a powerful new dimension to Transamerica's
Wealth + Health initiative. Respected within the medical
community as a dynamic leader and subject matter expert, Dr.
Lloyd communicates the merits of Wealth + Health to
professional and lay audiences nationwide.

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Christmas "Above" the Park

                                                                        What's on tap first? A special
                                                                        evening of holiday cheer to kick
                                                                        off the season.
                                                                        Christmas "Above" the Park
                                                                        happens on Saturday, November
                                                                         9 at the Silicon Valley Capital Club
                                                                        17 stories above Christmas
.                                                                       in the Park. The evening is a night
                                                                        out to enjoy some amazing wine
                                                                        selections and great food all in a holiday setting that no
                                                                        one other than Christmas in the Park can
                                                                        create. Enjoy a special VIP option that includes a signature
                                                                        cocktail, access to the private dining area and some special
                                                                        gifts unique to this event. Tickets are just $75 ($125 for a
                                                                        limited 50 VIP tickets) and are limited to the first 150 people.
                                                                        We hope that you support of our event and decide to attend
                                                                        this very unique and fun evening. Learn more and purchase
                                                                        tickets here.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in
Concert
part of season: Movies in Concert 2019-2020
Saturday 2:30 pm November 9, 2019
Saturday 7:30 pm November 9, 2019
Sunday 1:30 pm November 10, 2019
                                                                            VIP Tours
CineConcerts is inviting fans back for an evening of music and magic
in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert. Relive the
adventure of a curious plot afoot at Hogwarts™ and a new                We know you love Christmas in the Park, but did you know
Gryffindor™ Keeper, soaring across the big screen in high-definition!   that you can schedule a personal VIP tour with our Executive
Experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing the        Director? The tour includes parking right at the park, the
unforgettable score to the sixth film of the Harry Potter™ Series.
                                                                        famous hot chocolate and churros of Christmas in the Park
Program length: about 3 hrs. (including one intermission)               and a behind the scenes look at the event and its rich history.
                                                                        Go behind the fence and see what it is like to stand under the
The 3-film bundle is only available by calling the SSV                  giant 50-foot tree or learn about how event staff once had to
box office:                                                             drain the Fairmont pool of Styrofoam.
408-286-2600, 10 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri. See below for
more information.                                                       To schedule your VIP event, call us at 408-297-9627 or email us at
                                                                        Jason@christmasinthepark.com. Tours cost $25 per person and
                                                                        include up to 2 parking spaces for the group.

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Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Ticket Office: 650-903-6000 | mvcpa.com
Contact: Susannah Greenwood 650-903-6558 |
Susannah@mvcpa.com

October 2019 EVENTS

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Mark Twain’s River of Song
October 2 - 27
Previews October 2 - 4 at 8 pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm
Saturdays at 2 and/or 8 pm
Sundays at 2 and/or 7 pm

Book passage on a riverboat down the mighty Mississippi, teeming with
rousing traditional songs and the poignant stories of the Big Muddy’s
favorite son, Mark Twain. Told with wry humor and surprising emotion,
played on a parade of guitars, banjos, and harmonicas, this music-filled
journey will have you tapping your feet as it warms your heart. From
the creators of TheatreWorks hits Fire on the Mountain and It Ain’t
Nothin’ But the Blues.

                                                                             Second Edition of 100 Things to do in San
                                                                            Jose Before You Die, by Susannah Greenwood

                                                                           25 new entries plus expanded and updated listings!
Upstage Theater
Radium Girls                                                               Perfect for hotels, gift shops, client gifts, new residents, holiday
Friday, October 18                                                         presents and more! This second edition of 100 Things to Do in
Saturday, October 19                                                       San Jose Before You Die guides you through the weird, wild,
Sunday, October 20                                                         wonderful sights of Silicon Valley’s capitol. With a helpful and
                                                                           humorous voice (grown organically out of the dot com dynasty)
                                                                           this book will allow you to not only find, but fully embrace your
                                                                           inner geek as you pioneer your own Josean form of Manifest
                                                                           Destiny. Provided within are secret hacks to the culinary legacy
                                                                           represented by the diverse population of the region (as well as
                                                                           all the trendy, new go-to, foodie finds), tips on the tremendous
                                                                           art and cultural offerings around every corner, and scores of
                                                                           ways to get you off the grid and take unique advantage of the
                                                                           more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Whether a first time
                                                                           visitor, a regular traveler to the area or local, new quests await
                                                                           you in the pages of this Manual-of-Awesome. Let 100 Things to
                                                                           Do in San Jose Before You Die help you find the way to the San
                                                                           Jose you never knew existed.

                                                                           Pre-order for a Late October delivery/pick up
                                                                           here: https://tinyurl.com/100ThingsSJ2

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Beauty and the Beast
       August 2-4

       This classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the
       enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is
       Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
       Tabard’s Youth/Mentor show is a unique experience that provides young performers ages 7-16 the opportunity to rehearse and per
       produced musical Disney Beauty and the Beast Jr. alongside experienced adult performers who serve as performing arts mentors.
                                                                                                                September
A Taffeta Christmas950s                                                                                         Power Lunch
              Dec. 6–22, 2019
                                                                                                                WHEN: Wednesday,
                                                                                                                September 11 - 11:45
                         A Written and arranged by                                                              AM - 1:00 PM
                         Rick Lewis
                         “A Taffeta Christmas is                                                                WHERE: Faz
                                                                                                                Restaurant - 181 E
                         everything a holiday should
                                                                                                                Tasman Drive, San
                         be Your favorite 1950’s girl                                                           Jose, CA 95134
                         group—The Taffetas—
                         returns to Tabard’s stage to                                                           PRICE:
                         celebrate the holidays! This                                                           $25 SVO Members
                         musical confection of                                                                  $40 Non-Members
                         holiday classics, pop
                         standards and rock ‘n roll
                         sung in high-energy four-
                         part harmony will have you
                         singing right along! A
                         fun-loving musical
                         hometown Christmas!

 Designated Non-Profit – St. Paul’s Food Closet,
 which provides food and clothing to those in need
 in our community.                                                    CHAMBERS INCLUDED:
 Food & Clothing Drive – This holiday season                          •     The Silicon Valley Organization
                                                                      •     Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce
 we invite you to bring canned food and winter                        •     San Benito Chamber of Commerce
 coats for families in need. We will have barrels                     •     Campbell Chamber of Commerce
 and containers in Tabard’s lobby the entire month                    •     Milpitas Chamber of Commerce
 of December to receive donations. Your                               •     Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
 donations will go to St. Paul’s Food Closet.                         •     Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

                                                                      WHEN: Thursday, September 12 -
                                                                      5:30 - 7:30 PM

                                                                      WHERE: 1980 Morgan Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037

                                                                      REGISTER THROUGH YOUR CHAMBER

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Thank You All! For everyone participating and Attending!!!

A sincere Thank You to All Old and New Sponsors
in your participation of the Silicon Valley Concierge Association
Fall Festival at Winchester Mystery House on September 12,
2019.

I want to thank Winchester Mystery House, Silicon Valley
Business Journal, San Jose Audio, The Jesse Charles Band,
Ballonatics, The Great Mall, Magnolia Jazz Band and the San
Jose Police Department for all of your help during the event and
beforehand.

I also want to Thank each and every SVCA Board Member for
their time during and way before to make this such an
outstanding event.
Especially, for the Chairperson Vice President Chris Citti for his
endless time and patience.

Mori Mandis,
SVCA President

                         THANK YOU
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Sept. 21 Cigars Under the Stars
                                                                   Join us for a charming evening under the stars at

Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell 2019                              Cigars Under the Stars on Saturday, September 21
                                                                   from 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy Live Music, 2 Cigars
 When: OCTOBER 19, 2019                                            perfectly paired with Byington Wine, a BBQ Buffet,
 Where: Downtown Campbell
                                                                   and a Chance to Win a Premium Cigar. Vegetarian
Saturday and Sunday (rain or shine): Join us as we                 and no cigar options available.
welcome fall and celebrate the harvest season with
                                                                                    RSVP TODAY
Campbell Oktoberfest, hosted by the Campbell Chamber
of Commerce. It's an entire weekend of live music, tasty
food, arts & crafts galore, a kid’s zone and, of course, it
wouldn't be Oktoberfest without beer.

   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Oktoberfest sponsorships provide your company visibility
                    to over 40,000
                  festival attendees.

There are four levels of sponsorship with different benefits and
pricing. There's sure to be one that fits your company's budget
                     and marketing needs!

           STAGE SPONSOR: $3,000 (4 available)
          FESTIVAL SPONSOR: $1,500 (8 available)
          BOOTH SPONSOR: $1,000 (15 available)
         COMMUNITY SPONSOR: $250 (40 available)

            267 E. Campbell Avenue, Suite C,
                      Campbell CA
              Info@CampbellChamber.net
                     408.378.6252

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR
UNHINGED, AN ALL-NEW THRILLING
 IMMERSIVE HORROR EXPERIENCE                                            Autumnal-themed treats and signature spooky craft cocktails will
   PRESENTED BY WINCHESTER                                              be available for purchase at Winchester Mystery House’s in the
                                                                        courtyard and gardens. Craft cocktails include the ‘Corpse Reviver,’
   MYSTERY HOUSE, FEATURING                                             featuring gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon, and Emperor Norton
  ROOMS NEVER BEFORE OPEN TO                                            Absinthe; the ‘Spiced Pumpkin Mule,’ featuring vodka, pumpkin,
                                                                        Top Hat Ginger Beer, lime, and all-spiced bitters; the ‘Vieux Carré,’
           THE PUBLIC                                                   featuring rye whiskey, cognac, Carpano Antica Vermouth,
                                                                        Benedictine, and Winchester House Bitters; and the ‘“Orange is
                                                                        the New Black” Martini,’ featuring vodka, activated charcoal, Dry
     GUESTS CAN ALSO ENJOY A                                            Orange Curacao, and Lillet Blanc.
     SPECTACULAR LIGHT SHOW,
    SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS, AND
              MORE!

  SEPTEMBER 6–NOVEMBER 2, 2019
SAN JOSE, CA (August 1, 2019)—Winchester Mystery House                  In addition to Unhinged, visitors can also enjoy an all-new
announced today that tickets for Unhinged, an all-new, fully-           projection mapped light show using the home’s unique
immersive horror experience, are now on sale. Opening Friday,
                                                                        architecture as a canvas produced by Paintscaping in the
September 6 and running through Saturday, November 2, 2019,
Unhinged invites guests to step into a real-life psychological and      Estate’s front gardens, running multiple times on the nights
paranormal thriller, while exploring the dark hallways of the cursed    Unhinged takes place. There will also be a giant edible
Winchester Estate. Unhinged begins at 6:40 p.m. and lasts               gothic-inspired replica of the Winchester Mystery House
approximately 60 minutes. The last experience will take place between   created by Christine McConnell of Netflix’s “Curious
10 p.m.–12 a.m., depending on the date. For the full performance        Creations of Christine McConnell” on display in the
schedule and to purchase tickets ($44–$54, based on date/time), visit   Mercantile.
winchesterunhinged.com. This show is not recommended for children
under the age of 13.

From the brilliant minds of ThemeDream Productions and the writers
of San Francisco’s most famous immersive-theater show The
Speakeasy, guests will have a mind-bending experience unlike
anything else in the Bay Area. During this suspenseful walkthrough
experience, the audience will trespass into forbidden rooms of the
house—never before seen on public tours—confront malicious spirits,
and encounter terrifying scenes that will reveal the home’s twisted
tales and secrets. Unhinged also presents one of the only after-dark
experiences at Winchester Mystery House in 2019.

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Artisan Candies                                Happy Hollow Park & Zoo                            Silicon Valley Capital Club
Alameda Family Funeral And Cremation           Help & Care                                        Silicon Valley Center Chamber of
ALICE                                          Hermitage Brewing Company                          Silver Mountain Vineyards
Aloft Santa Clara                              Holiday Inn San Jose Silicon Valley                Soaps of 7 Flowers & Love Cultivated
Aquarium of the Bay                            Homewood Suites by Hilton San Jose                 SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn By Marriott SJ
Balloonatics, Inc                              Hornblower Cruises & Events - Nor Cal              Airport
Bay 101                                        Hotel De Anza & La Pastaia Restaurant              Stacey's Jalapeno Jelly
Bethinketh Company                             House Family Vineyards                             Stanford Shopping Center
Blanco                                         Il Fornaio San Jose                                Straits and Sino Restaurants
Blingy Sips                                    J Lohr Winery                                      Strike Brewery
Boudin Bakery                                  Jesse Charles Band                                 Stuart Events
Brew Liberty Beer                              Kelly Brewing Company                              Sweet Treats San Jose
Buca di Beppo                                  Kemper Sports                                      Symphony Silicon Valley
Business Women of Silicon Valley               Kindred Cooks                                      tacolicious
Cake Expressions                               Knowhere Holdings                                  TapSnap 1050
Cal Coast Kettle Corn                          Kyoto Palace                                       Testarossa Winery
Campbell Chamber of Commerce                   LB Steakhouse                                      The Cocoa Exchange
Campbell Coffee House                          Left Bank Brassiere                                The Great Mall
Canine Companions of Independence              Left Bend Winery                                   The Hayes Mansion
Cannella Spirits                               Levi Stadium Special Events                        The Homestead Catering
Catered Too INC                                Magnolia Jazz Band                                 The Mountain Winery
CB Photo Design                                Maple Tree Inn                                     The Pruneyard Shopping Center
Celestial Face & Body Painting                 Meniketti Wines                                    The Stomping Ground
Chai Traditional                               Mike & Nikki's Honey                               The Tech Interactive
Children’s Musical Theater                     Mineta San Jose International Airport              The Terrace at Willow Glen
Christmas in the Park                          Mission College - Culinary Dept.                   Tico Coffee Roasters
Cin Cin Wine Bar                               Monopoly in the Park                               Toll House Hotel
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club                       Mont Blanc -Valley Fair                            Tony Caters
Citti's Florist                                Morton's The Steakhouse San Jose                   Total Wine and More
CMT San Jose                                   Mosaic Global Transportation                       TravelCreed
ComedySportz Inc.                              Moving Green Today                                 True Partners Consulting
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards                 NorthStar Hotel Development                        Twin Oaks
Corinthian Event / Epic Venues/Glass           Olla Cocina                                        Unreal Brewing Co.
House                                          Ozuma Santana Row                                  Uproar Brewery
Corinthian Transportation                      Regale Winery & Vineyards                          V’s Barbershop
Courtyard by Marriott Fisherman's Wharf        Residence Inn - Cupertino                          Victory Finance
Curry Roots                                    Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites SJC              Vasona Print – Copy - Design
Dali17 Museum                                  Rita’s of Campbell                                 Visit San Jose
Explore Publishing                             Roaring Camp Railways                              We Olive Los Gatos
DJMB Entertainment                             Rosewood CordeValle                                Wente Vineyards
DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell- Pruneyard       Roudon Smith Winery                                Westfield Valley Fair
Plaza & PY Kitchen                             Roxanne's Biscotti                                 Wildeye Winery
DoubleTree Pruneyard                           San Jose AV Rentals                                Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Association
Dry Creek Grill                                San Jose Downtown Association                      Winchester Mystery House
Enoteca La Storia – San Jose                   San Jose Downtown Foundation                       Women's Networking Alliance
Equinox Winery                                 San Jose Improv                                    Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
Exotic Car Collection by Enterprise            San Jose Marriott Hotel                            Wyndham Garden
Fairmont Hotel San Jose                        & Arcadia Restaurant
Farmers Union                                  San Jose Museum of Art
Fitz Place                                     San Jose Theaters
Flights Restaurant                             Santa Clara Convention Center
Fogo de Chao                                   Santa Clara Parade of Champions
Fortino Winery                                 Santa Clara Valley Brewing
Garden Court Hotel                             Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Growers
Gilroy Welcome Center                          Association
Graphic All Ways                               Santa Rosa Metro Chamber of
Great Mall - Simon                             Commerce
Guglielmo Winery                               Santana Row
Gunther's Catering                             SCU Presents Santa Clara University
Hammer Theatre Center                          Sedona Pies
Hammer Theatre Centre                          Shop With A Cop
Handheld Catering                              Silicon Valley Business Journal
                                               Commerce
EDITOR/PUBLISHER

                                                        Mori Mandis
                                                        president@siliconvalleyconcierge.com

                                                        CONTRIBUTORS TO VALLEY ACCESS MAGAZINE

        Executive Board Members                         Stacee Novelli, Santana Row Concierge
                                                        snovelli@federalrealty.com
              Mori Mandis, President
      President@SiliconValleyConcierge.com              Susannah Greenwood, Mountain View Center of Performing Arts
                                                        Susannah@mvcpa.com
Christopher Citti, V.P. Communication/Events Chair      Lee Kopp
        ChristopherCitti@cittisflorist.com
                                                        leemkopp3@gmail.com

    Robbie Schlosser, Director of Administration        Marilyn Watts, Tabard Theater
            Robbie@MagnoliaJazz.com                     marilyn@tabardtheatre.org

      Marianna Khienkina, Director of Finance           SVCA Web-site www.SiliconValleyConcierge.com
             mkhienkina@gmail.com
                                                        Valley Access E-Magazine (VAM) svconcierge@comcast.net
            Members of the Board                        DEADLINE TO SUMBIT ARTICLES FOR E-MAGAZINE, IS THE LAST FRIDAY OF
                                                        THE MONTH NOTE: ARTICLES AND SPECIAL DATES APPEARING IN THE VAM
          Tony Villalobos, Sponsor Chair                ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
           tony@sanjoseavrentals.com

          OPEN Membership Chair
     membership@siliconvalleyconcierge.com

                   Becky Gile
              beckygile@hotmail.com

          Jeffery Phillips, Hotel Liaison
     Hospitality@SiliconValleyConcierge.com

           Jana Levic, Registration Chair
                                                      SVCA Membership
           jana@balloonaticsevents.com                SVCA Student
                                                              $25.00
         Robert Robledo, Special Projects             SVCA Member
          Robertrobledo069@gmail.com                          $50.00

         Nathan Emmett, Attractions Chair             Business Sponsorship
     nathan@winchchestermysteryhouse.com                       $150.00
                                                      Platinum
     Lillian Scoyen, Educational/Seminar Chair
                 Lsdiscover@aol.com                             $500.00
                                                      Diamond
         Victor Solanoy, Technology Chair                      $1,000.00
               vsolanoy@gmail.com
                                                      Info & Membership:
     Susannah Greenwood, Website/Marketing
      Website@SiliconValleyConcierge.com              SVCA - Membership
     Phillip Jaw –SVCA Official Photographer,
                                                      P.O. Box 2545
             philip.jaw@hhg-hotels.com                Saratoga, CA 95070-0545

                                                      (membership@siliconvalley
                                                      concierge.com)

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