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2016 Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train

Take the Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train, presented by PG&E to the MLK2016 celebration events in San Francisco on January 18 and honor the life and legacy of Dr. King through exciting activities for all.

This new, free commemorative service is a program of the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation, in partnership with Caltrain and sponsor PG&E, and it signals the region’s dedication to continue the service begun by the late Coretta Scott King and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley, who for thirty years operated the MLK Freedom Train.

The Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train will depart from San Jose’s Diridon Station at 9:45am (65 Cahill St., San Jose  95110), making stops at Palo Alto Station at 10:05am (95 University Ave., Palo Alto  94301) and the San Mateo Station at 10:22am (385 First Ave., San Mateo  94401) before heading in to San Francisco.  Once there, celebrants will be able to immediately take part in the MLK2016 March/Parade or head directly to Yerba Buena Gardens to take part in a full day of festivities.  For more information about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, visit sfmlkday.org.  All of the day’s events are free and open to the public.

Details and registration for FREE tickets can be found at Eventbrite

A Blessed Ramadan!

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Ramadan_moon-A blessed Ramadan to all the Muslim communities in our area! During this sacred month of fasting, prayer, and acts of compassion and generosity, many local groups are inviting friends and neighbors to join them to break the fast with an iftar meal. If you’ve wanted to learn more about Islam, or just want to get to know your Muslim neighbors better, this is the perfect time.

Check our calendar for upcoming Ramadan events. Among those sponsoring iftar dinners are:

  • Pacifica Institute in Sunnyvale, on June 23 & 30 and July 7 & 14 (details); beginning with a special session on “The Path to Peace through Interfaith Dialogue“
  • Muslim Community Association in Santa Clara, on June 27 (details)
  • Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Milpitas, on June 27 (details)
  • Pacifica Institute and Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo, on June 28 (details)
  • West Valley Muslim Association in Saratoga, on July 10 (details)