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Date
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Title
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Description
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Time
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Location
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Information
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Through March 31
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Our Religious Neighbors Next
Door
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Today's Silicon Valley is home to communities from virtually all of the
world's religions. Indigenous peoples, Catholic, Protestant and
Orthodox Christians, Hindus, Zoroastrians, Muslims, Buddhists, Pagans,
Jains, B'ahai, Jews, Mormons, Sikhs, and others have put down roots here,
making our region a microcosm of the globe's diverse religious landscape.
Using the metaphor from the title of one of Silicon Valley Read's 2012
books, Sumbul Ali-Karamali's The Muslim Next Door, the Silicon
Valley Interreligious Council (SiVIC) is sponsoring a project to introduce
these diverse religious neighbors to one another and the wider community.
From January 25 through March 31, SiVIC will invite local congregations and
organization to submit photos that capture their distinctive identities. The
resulting collection -- or better, collective snapshot of religion in the
Valley in 2012 -- will be published online and exhibited in April. For
further information, visit SiVIC's website: sivicouncil.org.
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Sivicouncil.org
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February
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Online Book Club
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The
new San Jose Public Library Online Book Club debuts with discussion of The Muslim Next Door. Connect with fellow readers and share
different points of view during weekly discussions this month.
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sjpl.org/ebookclub
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Through March 17
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Invoking Peace - Islamic Art Exhibit
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Invoking Peace interweaves tradition and
innovation, faith and activism.
It emphasizes the immense diversity of Islamic art and reveals shared
concerns. Artworks range from
site-specific installations, classical and experimental calligraphy and
paintings to product designs for cultural needs, digital arts, sculpture and
ceramics.
Artists include: Doris Bittar, Taraneh Hemami, and Saira Wasim with
Legacy of Qur'an: Messages of Peace artists Um Amina, Salma Arastu,
Davi Barker, Bassamat Bahnasy, Manli Chao, Haji Noor Deen, Azeem Khaliq, Ali
Khan, Asma Khan, Mark Piercy, David Platford, Nabeela Raza Sajjad, Ayesha
Samdani, Lubna Shaikh, Arash Shirinibab, and Zubair Simab.
Open to tour groups by appointment.
Call (408) 864-5464.
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Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 3,
10
a.m. - 1 p.m. with Community Art Station.
Special hours on Sunday, March 11, 12 noon-2 p.m. and 30 minutes after the
"Sound of the Soul" program.
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Euphrat Museum of Art, De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
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Information: (408) 864-5464
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Wednesday, Feb. 8
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Silicon Valley Reads On the
Air, an interactive TV Book Club
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Host Janice Edwards interviews authors
Sumbul Ali-Karamali and G. Willow Wilson.
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Anytime
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creatvsj.org
Click on "Search our Programming Schedule" in bottom left corner of home
page and enter program title and Channel 30 to access video on demand.
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Information: (408) 354-1242
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Thursday, Feb. 16
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What it's like to be the Muslim next door in Silicon Valley
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A
panel discussion with Dr. Mohammad Qayoumi, President of San Jose State
University, Muhammed Chaudhry, President of Silicon Valley Education
Foundation, author Sumbul Ali-Karamali, and Raania Mohsen, Executive
Director of the Cities Association of Santa Clara County, moderated by
Barbara Marshman, Mercury News Editorial Pages Editor. Co-sponsored by Commonwealth Club
Silicon Valley and The Tech Museum.
This event will be recorded for broadcast in March on KLIV Radio. Free admission - tickets to the museum
not required.
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6:30 p.m.
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The
Tech Museum, 201 S. Market St.,
San Jose
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Information: (408) 294-8324
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Thursday, Feb. 16
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"On a Wing and a Prayer"
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This one-hour film follows Monem Salam, a U.S. born Muslim who pursues his
childhood dream of getting a pilot's license several years after 9/11. The film alternates between gentle
humor and white-knuckle moments.
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4
p.m.
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Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, Feb. 18
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"Prince Among Slaves"
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This one-hour film recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who
was captured and sold into slavery in the American South. After 40 years of enslavement, he
regained his freedom, became a national celebrity and dined in the White
House.
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11
a.m.
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Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, Feb. 18
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Mini Film Festival
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This mini film festival presents three films about the American Muslim
experience.
Prince Among Slaves recounts the true story of
an African Muslim prince who was captured and sold into slavery in the
American South. After 40 years
of enslavement, he regained his freedom, became a national celebrity and
dined in the White House. 1 hour
On a Wing and a Prayer: An
American Muslim Learns to Fly follows Monem Salam, a U.S. born Muslim who
pursues his childhood dream of getting a pilot's license several years after
9/11. The film alternates
between gentle humor and white-knuckle moments.
1 hour
Allah Made Me Funny - Live
in Concert
follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and Preacher Moss on stage
and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's
really like to be Muslim in America.
82 minutes
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Prince Among Slaves
10:30 a.m.
On
a Wing and a Prayer
12:30 p.m.
Allah Made Me Funny
2
p.m.
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Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas
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Information: (408) 262-1171
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Saturday, Feb. 18
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Getting To Know American
Muslims and Their Faith
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Imran Maskatia of
the
Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and
present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States.
Q&A follows.
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2
p.m.
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Alviso Branch Library, 5050 N. First St., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Wednesday, Feb. 22
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Silicon Valley Reads On the
Air, an interactive TV Book Club
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It's Cupertino Night! Host Janice Edwards moderates a Cupertino community
conversation about The Muslim Next
Door. Viewers can call, email, text or Tweet
in their comments and questions.
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7:30-8 p.m.
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Channel 30 in San Jose and Campbell
or
watch live webcast or on demand 24/7 at creatvsj.org
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Information: (408) 354-1242
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Wednesday, Feb. 22
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Getting To Know American
Muslims and Their Faith
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Ismael Nass-Duce of
the
Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and
present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States.
Q&A follows.
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6:30 p.m.
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Evergreen Branch Library, 2635
Aborn Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Thursday, Feb. 23
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"Inside Islam: What A
Billion Muslims Really Think"
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This one-hour film explores the results of the Gallup's first major opinion poll of
Muslims around the globe. The film presents remarkable data on gender
justice, terrorism and democracy and challenges the notion that Muslims and
the West are on a collision course.
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4
p.m.
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Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Thursday, Feb. 23
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Asma Mobin-Uddin, M.D.
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Dr.
Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is
Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation
that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices.
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7
p.m.
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Woodland Branch Library, 1975 Grant Rd., Los Altos
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View flyer
Information: (650) 969-6030
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Friday, Feb. 24
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Asma Mobin-Uddin, M.D.
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Storytime reading and book signing by the author of
My Name is Bilal.
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7
p.m.
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Barnes & Noble Pruneyard, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell
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Information: (408) 559-8547
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Saturday, Feb. 25
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at this event,
compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per family, quantities
are limited.
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11
a.m.
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West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, Feb. 25
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Asma Mobin-Uddin, M.D.
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Dr.
Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is
Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation
that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices.
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11:30 a.m.
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Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose
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View flyer
Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, Feb. 25
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Asma Mobin-Uddin, M.D.
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Dr.
Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is
Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation
that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices.
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1
p.m.
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Willow Glen Branch Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose
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View flyer
Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, Feb. 25
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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2
p.m.
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Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, Feb. 25
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Asma Mobin-Uddin, M.D.
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Dr.
Asma Mobin-Uddin, author of My Name is
Bilal, discusses the themes of her book in an interactive presentation
that also answers questions about Islam's beliefs and religious practices.
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3
p.m.
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Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose
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View
flyer
Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, Feb. 25
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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3:30 p.m.
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Santa Teresa Branch Library, 290 International Circle, San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Sunday, Feb. 26
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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1
p.m.
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Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose
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Information: (408)
298-5437
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Sunday, Feb. 26
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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3:30 p.m.
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Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale
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Information: (408) 730-7300
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Monday, Feb. 27
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Double-Feature Movies
"Talking Through Walls" and
"Allah Made Me Funny - Live in Concert"
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"Talking Through Walls" is a one-hour film that takes viewers into the rural
town of Voorhees, New Jersey and documents the struggle of Zia Rahman to
build a mosque in his community with the support of a coalition of Jews,
Catholics, Buddhists and others.
"Allah Made Me Funny" is an 82-minute film that follows acclaimed comedians
Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the
veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in
America.
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6
p.m.
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Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale
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Information: (408) 730-7300
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Wednesday, Feb. 29
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Edenvale Branch Library.
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6
p.m.
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Edenvale Branch Library, 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose
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View flyer
Information: (408) 808-2173
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Wednesday, Feb. 29
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Special Storytime
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Lubna Shaikh of the Muslim Community Association will be the guest reader of One Green Apple at the storytime for
families.
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6
p.m.
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East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library, 1102 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Wednesday, Feb. 29
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American. Co-sponsored by
Friends of Milpitas Library.
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7:30 p.m.
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Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St., Milpitas
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View flyer
Information: (408) 262-1171
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Thursday, March 1
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American.
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1:30 p.m.
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Visual & Performing Arts Center, De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
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Information: (408) 354-1242
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Thursday, March 1
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"Talking Through Walls: How
the Struggle to Build a Mosque Unites a Community"
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This one-hour film takes viewers into the rural town of Voorhees, New Jersey
and documents the struggle of Zia Rahman to build a mosque in his community
with the support of a coalition of Jews, Catholics, Buddhists and others.
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4
p.m.
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Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Thursday, March 1
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American.
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4
p.m.
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Saint Clare Room, 3rd Floor, Harrington Learning Commons, Santa
Clara University
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Information: (408) 554-6830
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Thursday, March 1
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Library.
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6:30 p.m.
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Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose
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View flyer
Information: (408) 808-2173
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Friday, March 2
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American, moderated by Los Altos Mayor Val Carpenter.
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7
p.m.
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Los
Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos
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View flyer
Information: (650) 948-7683
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Saturday, March 3
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Muslim and American: Two
Perspectives -- the conversation continues
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali and G. Willow Wilson continue the conversation about
their books and experiences as American Muslim women in an on-stage
interview with De Anza College President Brian Murphy, followed by
announcement of winners of the Cupertino Library Foundation essay contest
and book signing. Co-sponsored by Cupertino Library
Foundation.
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1:30-3:15 p.m.
program
3:30-4
book signing
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Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., Cupertino
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Information: (408) 446-1677
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Saturday, March 3
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"Allah Made Me Funny -
Live in Concert"
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This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and
Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous
truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America.
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2
p.m.
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Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga
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Information: (408) 867-6126
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Sunday, March 4
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Celebrity Storytime
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KRTY radio personality Kim Vestal will read
One Green Apple.
This event is included with museum admission.
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2
p.m.
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Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose
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Information: (408) 298-5437
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Wednesday, March 7
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Special Storytime
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Dian Alyan of the Muslim Community Association will be the guest reader of One Green Apple at the storytime for
preschoolers.
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11:30 a.m.
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Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408)
808-2173
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Wednesday, March 7
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Silicon Valley Reads On the
Air, an interactive TV Book Club
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Host Janice Edwards moderates a community conversation about The Butterfly Mosque.
Viewers can call, email, text or Tweet in their comments and questions.
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7:30-8 p.m.
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Channel 30 in San Jose and Campbell
or
watch live webcast or on demand 24/7 at creatvsj.org
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Information: (408) 354-1242
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Thursday, March 8
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Religious Leaders Forum
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Individuals of all faiths are invited to this discussion of The Muslim Next Door featuring people in leadership in local faith
groups. Co-sponsored by Silicon Valley Interreligious Council.
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1:30-3 p.m.
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First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 239-6144 or email
info@sivicouncil.org
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Thursday, March 8
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"Prince Among Slaves"
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This one-hour film recounts the true story of an African Muslim prince who
was captured and sold into slavery in the American South. After 40 years of enslavement, he
regained his freedom, became a national celebrity and dined in the White
House.
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4
p.m.
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Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, March 10
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The
Muslim Next Door, talks about her book and answers questions about being
Muslim and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Morgan Hill Library.
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1
p.m.
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Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
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View flyer
Information: (408) 779-3196
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Saturday, March 10
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Getting To Know American
Muslims and Their Faith
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Imran Maskatia of
the
Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and
present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States.
Q&A follows.
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2
p.m.
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East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library, 1102 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Sunday, March 11
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Celebrity Storytime
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KBAY radio personality Lissa Kreisler reads
It's OK To Be Different.
This event is included with museum admission.
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2
p.m.
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Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose
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Information: (408) 298-5437
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Sunday, March 11
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"Sound of the Soul" Sacred
Music
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This 90-minute documentary takes viewers to The Fez World Festival of Sacred
Music, an event that brings together Muslim, Christian and Jewish men and
women to perform at historic sites in this ancient Arab city. Insightful commentaries from
musicians and live discussions from an international symposium of
philosophers, scientists and spiritual leaders are inter-cut with compelling
musical performances. Director Stephen Olsson will introduce the film and
answer questions after the showing.
The Euphrat Museum of Art will be open 12 noon - 2 p.m. and 30 minutes after
the program so that event participants can also visit the Islamic Art
Exhibit.
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2
p.m.
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Visual & Performing Arts Center, De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,
Cupertino
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View flyer
Information: (408) 354-1242
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Tuesday, March 13
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"Allah Made Me Funny -
Live in Concert"
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This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and
Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous
truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America.
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5:30 p.m.
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Edenvale Branch Library, 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Friday, March 16
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Tea and Talk about The
Muslim Next Door
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Book clubs and individual readers - come together to meet Sumbul
Ali-Karamali , author of The Muslim
Next Door, and hear her interviewed by Dale Bryant, Executive Editor of
Silicon Valley Community Newspapers.
Q&A and a chance to discuss the book while enjoying light refreshments
sponsored by Friends of the Los Gatos Library. To RSVP, email your name,
phone and number attending to
events@friendsoflglibrary.org.
or
call (408) 399-5700.
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10
- 11:30 a.m.
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History Club of Los Gatos, 123 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos
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View Flyer
Information: (408) 399-5700
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Saturday, March 17
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The
Muslim Next Door, talks about her book and answers questions about being
Muslim and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Sunnyvale Public Library.
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3
p.m.
|
Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale
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View flyer
Information: (408) 730-7300
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Sunday, March 18
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Celebrity Storytime
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Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman reads One Green Apple.
This event is included with museum admission.
|
2
p.m.
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Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose
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Information: (408) 298-5437
|
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Sunday, March 18
|
"Allah Made Me Funny -
Live in Concert"
|
This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and
Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous
truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America.
|
2
p.m.
|
Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara
|
Information: (408) 615-2900
|
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Tuesday, March 20
|
Sheba Karim
|
Sheba Karim, author of the young
adult novel
Skunk Girl, a coming of age story
about Nina Khan, a Pakistani-American growing up in upstate New York,
discuses her novel and the experience of growing up Muslim in the U.S.
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3:30 p.m.
|
Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose
|
Information: (408) 808-2173
|
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Tuesday, March 20
|
Sheba Karim
|
Sheba Karim, author of the young
adult novel
Skunk Girl, a coming of age story
about Nina Khan, a Pakistani-American growing up in upstate New York,
discuses her novel and the experience of growing up Muslim in the U.S.
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7
p.m.
|
Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
|
Information: (408) 779-3196
|
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Wednesday, March 21
|
Sheba Karim
|
Sheba Karim, author of the young
adult novel
Skunk Girl, a coming of age story
about Nina Khan, a Pakistani-American growing up in upstate New York,
discuses her novel and the experience of growing up Muslim in the U.S.
|
4
p.m.
|
Edenvale Branch Library, 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose
|
Information: (408) 808-2173
|
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Wednesday, March 21
|
Sheba Karim
|
Sheba Karim, author of the young
adult novel
Skunk Girl, a coming of age story
about Nina Khan, a Pakistani-American growing up in upstate New York,
discuses her novel and the experience of growing up Muslim in the U.S.
|
6
p.m.
|
Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose
|
Information: (408) 808-2173
|
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Wednesday, March 21
|
Silicon Valley Reads On the
Air, an interactive TV Book Club
|
Host Janice Edwards moderates a community conversation about The Muslim Next Door.
Viewers can call, email, text or Tweet in their comments and questions.
|
7:30-8 p.m.
|
Channel 30 in San Jose and Campbell
or
watch live webcast or on demand 24/7 at creatvsj.org
|
Information: (408) 354-1242
|
|
Thursday, March 22
|
Sheba Karim
|
Sheba Karim, author of the young
adult novel
Skunk Girl, a coming of age story
about Nina Khan, a Pakistani-American growing up in upstate New York,
discuses her novel and the experience of growing up Muslim in the U.S.
|
4
p.m.
|
Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara
|
Information: (408)
615-2916
|
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Thursday, March 22
|
Sheba Karim
|
Reading and book signing by the author of
Skunk Girl.
|
7:30 p.m.
|
Barnes & Noble Pruneyard, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell
|
Information: (408) 559-8547
|
|
Saturday, March 24
|
"Muhammed: Legacy of a
Prophet"
|
This two-hour film is a history in the present tense, telling the
fascinating biography of Muhammad through the lives of contemporary American
Muslims.
|
2
p.m.
|
Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose
|
Information: (408) 808-2173
|
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Sunday, March 25
|
Celebrity Storytime
|
Mercury News columnist Sal Pizarro reads
It's OK To Be Different.
This event is included with museum admission.
|
2
p.m.
|
Children's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose
|
Information: (408) 298-5437
|
|
Wednesday, March 28
|
Getting To Know American
Muslims and Their Faith
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Ismael Nass-Duce of
the
Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and
present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States.
Q&A follows.
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6
p.m.
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Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill
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View flyer
Information: (408) 779-3196
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Thursday, March 29
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What I'd like teachers to
know about Islam and Muslims
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A
one-hour presentation for all teachers in Santa Clara County featuring
Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The
Muslim Next Door.
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3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Santa Clara County Office of Education, 1290 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose
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Information: (408) 453-6670
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Saturday, March 31
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"One Through Love" - The
Poetry of Rumi
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The
most popular poet in America is Jalaluddin Rumi, a 13th century
Muslim mystic. This program
features the work of Rumi with readings by Los Gatos Poet Laureate Parthenia
Hicks, Cupertino Poet Laureate David Denny and Santa Clara County Poet
Laureate Sally Ashton, along with music and a showing of "One Through Love,"
a multi-lingual [English, Persian, Turkish, Arabic] film. Producers Stephen
Olsson and Parisa Soultani will describe the film and its
companion website that are designed to build connection and dialogue
and to celebrate the spirit and power of love reflected in Rumi's writings.
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7
p.m.
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Visual & Performing Arts Center, De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,
Cupertino
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View flyer
Information: (408) 354-6664
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Tuesday, April 3
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Paranoid Politics -
Islamophobia, McCarthyism and the Yellow Peril
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Muslims are not the first group in America to be targeted by paranoid people
who are afraid and looking for someone to blame.
This panel discussion will cover three periods in U.S. history when
groups who are "different"
-- Muslims since 9/11, Jews during the McCarthy Communist witch
hunts, and Asians during World War II - were persecuted in politics and the
media. Panelists include Wajahat Ali, playwright, attorney and lead author
of "Fear Inc., The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America" produced
with Center for American Progress, Congressman Mike Honda, and Dr. Larry
Gerston, emeritus professor at San Jose State University and political
analyst for NBC11. Co-sponsored
by Islamic Networks Group, the Community Relations Council of the Jewish
Federation of Silicon Valley, Asian Americans for Community Involvement
(AACI), League of Women
Voters - Southwest Santa Clara Valley and San Jose-Santa Clara branches,
Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley.
This program will be recorded for broadcast on KLIV Radio later in April.
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7
p.m.
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Jewish Community Center Auditorium at the Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Rd.,
Los Gatos
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Information: (408) 354-1242
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Wednesday, April 4
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Silicon Valley Reads On the
Air, an interactive TV Book Club
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Host Janice Edwards moderates a community conversation about The Butterfly Mosque.
Viewers can call, email, text or Tweet in their comments and questions.
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7:30-8 p.m.
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Channel 30 in San Jose and Campbell
or
watch live webcast or on demand 24/7 at creatvsj.org
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Information: (408) 354-1242
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Saturday, April 14
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The
Muslim Next Door, talks about her book and answers questions about being
Muslim and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Cambrian Branch Library.
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2
p.m.
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Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, April 14
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali
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Reading and book signing by the author of
The Muslim Next Door.
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4
p.m.
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Barnes & Noble Pruneyard, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell
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Information: (408) 559-8547
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Wednesday, April 18
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Getting To Know American
Muslims and Their Faith
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Ismael Nass-Duce of
the
Islamic Network Group will speak about the basic beliefs and practices of Islam and
present the history and contemporary life of Muslims in the United States.
Q&A follows.
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7
p.m.
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Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy
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Information: (408) 842-8207
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Wednesday, April 18
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Silicon Valley Reads On the
Air, an interactive TV Book Club
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Host Janice Edwards moderates a community conversation about The Muslim Next Door.
Viewers can call, email, text or Tweet in their comments and questions.
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7:30-8 p.m.
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Channel 30 in San Jose and Campbell
or
watch live webcast or on demand 24/7 at creatvsj.org
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Information: (408) 354-1242
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Saturday, April 21
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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10:15 a.m.
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Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View
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Information: (650) 903-6337
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Saturday, April 21
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"Allah Made Me Funny -
Live in Concert"
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This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and
Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous
truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America.
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11
a.m.
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Berryessa Branch Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, April 21
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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2
p.m.
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Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, April 21
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali
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Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The
Muslim Next Door, talks about her book and answers questions about being
Muslim and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Library.
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2
p.m.
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Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, April 21
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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3:30 p.m.
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Almaden Branch Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Sunday, April 22
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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1
p.m.
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Los
Gatos Library
100
Villa, Los Gatos
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Information: (408) 354-6894
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Sunday, April 22
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Todd Parr
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Favorite children's author and illustrator, Todd Parr, author of It's OK To Be Different, talks and draws for young children and
families. Book signing follows his talk. Free copies of It's OK To Be Different will be distributed at
this event compliments of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County. One book per
family, quantities are limited.
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3
p.m.
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Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 615-2916
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Thursday, April 26
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American. Co-sponsored by
Friends of Campbell Library.
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6:30 p.m.
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Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell
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Information: (408) 866-1991
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Thursday, April 26
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"Allah Made Me Funny -
Live in Concert"
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This 82-minute film follows acclaimed comedians Mo Amer, Azhar Usman and
Preacher Moss on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous
truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America.
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7
p.m.
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Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy
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Information: (408) 842-8207
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Friday, April 27
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Pearl Avenue Branch Library.
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4
p.m.
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Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose
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Information: (408) 808-2173
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Saturday, April 28
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American. Co-sponsored by Friends of Mountain View Library.
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10
a.m.
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Mountain View Public Library, 585 Franklin St., Mountain View
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Information: (650) 903-6897
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Saturday, April 28
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Willow Wilson
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Willow Wilson, author of The Butterfly
Mosque, talks about her book and answers questions about being a Muslim
and American.
Co-sponsored by Friends of the Gilroy Library, Gilroy AAUW, Gilroy Library
Commission, The Reading Program.
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2
p.m.
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Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy
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Information: (408) 842-8207
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Saturday, April 28
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Willow Wilson
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In
addition to her memoir The Butterfly
Mosque, Willow Wilson writes for Marvel Comics, DC Comics and its
literary imprint Vertigo. In
this program she talks with teens and adults about comics and graphic
novels.
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4
p.m.
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Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy
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Information: (408) 842-8207
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Sunday, April 29
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Closing Event of Silicon
Valley Reads 2012
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For
the third and final time, authors Sumbul Ali-Karamali and G. Willow Wilson
come together to continue the conversation about their books and experiences
as American Muslim women in an on stage interview with Mercury News
columnist Sal Pizarro. The
authors will compare notes on their experiences during Silicon Valley Reads.
Co-sponsored by Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends.
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2
p.m.
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Santa Clara Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Rd., San Jose
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Information: (408) 615-2900
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