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Enjoy the WVC Symphonic Band Disney Holiday Performance

November 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Campus Center

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November 15-17 & 21-24 | WVC Mainstage Theater

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Event Spotlight

Registration Saturday

Join us for Registration Saturday on August 12, 2023 from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM for hands-on-help from West Valley College staff to help get you registered and more.

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Important Dates

Jan2Tuesday

Winter Session

Winter Session begins Tuesday, January 2.

Jan15Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Campus is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16.

Jan27Saturday

Spring Semester

Spring Semester begins on Saturday, January 27.

Student Types

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High School Students

Check out the programs available for current high school students and graduating seniors.

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Graduating High School Students

Resources and events to help students through their first full-time college experience.

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International Students

Join students from around the world in one of the most affordable classrooms in America.

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Event Spotlight

Registration Saturday

Join us for Registration Saturday on August 12, 2023 from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM for hands-on-help from West Valley College staff to help get you registered and more.

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West Valley is the Transfer College

We offer 26 Associate Degree for Transfer majors.

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Important Dates

Jan2Tuesday

Winter Session

Winter Session begins Tuesday, January 2.

Jan16Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Campus is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16.

Jan27Saturday

Spring Semester

Spring Semester begins on Saturday, January 27.

Faculty and Staff Services

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TEACH Center

The TEACH Center promotes student success by supporting and encouraging teaching and learning excellence with an anti-racist lens.

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District Services

Find forms and submit workorders through the West Valley Mission Community College District.

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Resource Spotlight

West Print Order System

Streamline print and duplication requests with the new West Print Order System.

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Ongoing Events

Saratoga Farmers' Market

Every Saturday morning, the Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round.

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Facility Rentals

Numerous rooms and buildings on campus are available to rental for events and occasions.

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Fast Facts

82%

Percentage of West Valley College students who applied to a UC were accepted.

32

Number of Transfer Degrees offered. West Valley College offers among the most Transfer Degrees in the Bay Area.

26

Average number of students in a class. Small class sizes mean more individual attention.

Events


  1. Accounting Panel Discussion

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    Come hear from current partners in CPA firms about their experiences and insights in transitioning from campus to careers. 
    All students welcome!

    Accounting Panel Discussion
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Accounting Panel Discussion 12:25 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  2. CSU Application Workshop

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    Join the Transfer Center for a workshop on how to fill out the CSU application!

    CSU Application Workshop
    Date
    Location
    Fox Center | FOX
    CSU Application Workshop 1:30 PM, Fox Center | FOX
  3. LinkedIn Workshop

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    This in-person hands-on workshop helps to build and enhance your LinkedIn profile.

    Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out, seeking to advance, or making a career change. Aaron Faucher, our LinkedIn Rock Your Profile Ambassador offers tips on tailoring each section, starting with the key insight that a LinkedIn profile is unique and shouldn’t be approached exactly like a resume. Aaron covers ways to add media to a profile, methods for showcasing your career accomplishments and aspirations, and specific examples of profile phrases and language that can help inspire your personal story.
     
    Learning objectives
    ·        Profile photo best practices
    ·        Creating a custom LinkedIn headline
    ·        Updating your industry
    ·        Introducing yourself in the summary section
    ·        Adding work experience
    ·        Adding skills
    ·        Getting endorsements
    ·        Requesting recommendations

    LinkedIn Workshop
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    LinkedIn Workshop 12:30 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  4. International Student Support Group

    International Student Support Group

    Join our International Student Support Group, open to all, and hosted by counselors on campus. Connect with peers, share experiences, and build a supportive community every other Thursday in CHE 120. Whether you’re looking for social connections or better support, this is a safe space for all. Don’t navigate your journey alone- come and be a part of something special.

    Fall 2024 meeting dates:
    October 24, November 7, November 21, & December 5

    Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

    Location: Zoom or room Che 120

    For Zoom Link, please email [email protected]

    International Student Support Group
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    International Student Support Group 2:30 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  5. Piano Class Recital

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    Piano Class Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Piano Class Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  6. The Laramie Project

    Laramie Project

    In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, where they conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

    The Laramie Project
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    The Laramie Project 8:00 PM, Theater
  7. Deadline to Drop Semester-length Class with a “W”

    Academic calendar

    Last day to DROP a semester-length class with a “W”.

    Deadline to Drop Semester-length Class with a “W”
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Deadline to Drop Semester-length Class with a “W” 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  8. The Laramie Project

    Laramie Project

    In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, where they conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

    The Laramie Project
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    The Laramie Project 8:00 PM, Theater
  9. The Laramie Project

    Laramie Project

    In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, where they conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

    The Laramie Project
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    The Laramie Project 8:00 PM, Theater
  10. The Laramie Project

    Laramie Project

    In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, where they conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

    The Laramie Project
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    The Laramie Project 2:00 PM, Theater
  11. Transfer Application Drop-ins

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    Drop by the Transfer Center for help with your UC and/or CSU applications!

    Transfer Application Drop-ins
    Date
    Location
    Transfer Center
    Transfer Application Drop-ins 1:00 PM, Transfer Center
  12. Disney Holiday Spectacular

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    Performed by the West Valley College Symphonic Band

    Dr. Troy Davis, Director 

    Special Guest Tenor, Justin Su'esu'e

     

    Disney Holiday Spectacular
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Disney Holiday Spectacular 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  13. Transfer Application Drop-ins

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    Drop by the Transfer Center for help with your UC and/or CSU applications!

    Transfer Application Drop-ins
    Date
    Location
    Transfer Center
    Transfer Application Drop-ins 10:00 AM, Transfer Center
  14. Transfer Application Drop-ins

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    Drop by the Transfer Center for help with your UC and/or CSU applications!

    Transfer Application Drop-ins
    Date
    Location
    Transfer Center
    Transfer Application Drop-ins 2:30 PM, Transfer Center
  15. Applied Voice Recital

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    Applied Voice Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Voice Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  16. Transfer Application Drop-ins

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    Drop by the Transfer Center for help with your UC and/or CSU applications!

    Transfer Application Drop-ins
    Date
    Location
    Transfer Center
    Transfer Application Drop-ins 10:00 AM, Transfer Center
  17. Therapy Dog Session!

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    Come by the Kirkorian Pavilion between classes to say "Hi" to our four-legged friends!

    Therapy Dog Session!
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Therapy Dog Session! 12:00 PM, Campus Center | CC
  18. Transfer Application Drop-ins

    Graphic advertising transfer application drop-ins

    Drop by the Transfer Center for help with your UC and/or CSU applications!

    Transfer Application Drop-ins
    Date
    Location
    Transfer Center
    Transfer Application Drop-ins 1:00 PM, Transfer Center
  19. Applied Jazz Recital

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    Applied Jazz Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Jazz Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  20. Cold Snap Jazz Concert

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    Performed by the West Valley College Jazz Band

    Troy Davis, Director 

     

    West Valley College Campus Center

    Tuesday December 3, 2024

    7:30pm  

     

    Tickets: $15 general admission / $10 students & seniors


    Parking available in Lots 4 & 5

    Cold Snap Jazz Concert
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Cold Snap Jazz Concert 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  21. Applied Instrumental Recital

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    Applied Instrumental Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Instrumental Recital 4:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  22. Jazz Combo Concert

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    Jazz Combo Concert
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Jazz Combo Concert 7:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  23. International Student Support Group

    International Student Support Group

    Join our International Student Support Group, open to all, and hosted by counselors on campus. Connect with peers, share experiences, and build a supportive community every other Thursday in CHE 120. Whether you’re looking for social connections or better support, this is a safe space for all. Don’t navigate your journey alone- come and be a part of something special.

    Fall 2024 meeting dates:
    October 24, November 7, November 21, & December 5

    Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

    Location: Zoom or room Che 120

    For Zoom Link, please email [email protected]

    International Student Support Group
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    International Student Support Group 2:30 PM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  24. Sounds of the Season Choral Concert

    Concert Choir

    West Valley College Choral Concert presents:

    Sounds of the Season 

    Lou De La Rosa, Conductor
     
    An eclectic mix of holiday favorites and pieces you have never heard.

    Conducted by Lou De La Rosa, West Valley College Concert Choir will perform with collaborative pianist Esther Archer. Also featuring
    special guests Del Mar High School Concert Choir conducted by William Burkhead.

    Suggested donation: Students are FREE; $15 Seniors; $20 General Addmission
     

    Sounds of the Season Choral Concert
    Date
    Location
    Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
    Sounds of the Season Choral Concert 8:00 PM, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
  25. Final Exams

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    Final Exams
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Final Exams 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  26. Student Parents Support Group

    Student Parent

    Are you both a community college student and a parent? Are you looking for a Student Parents Support Group on campus? Come and check out the Student Parents Support Group to build your own supportive network with some guidance from one of our Mental Health Counselors. 

    This support group will incorporate healthy coping techniques and build a supportive community, to help us all thrive as parenting students. 

    Join us either in-person or on Zoom!
    Any questions, email [email protected]

    Student Parents Support Group
    Date
    Location
    Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
    Student Parents Support Group 11:30 AM, Che School of Professional Studies | CHE
  27. Vocal Juries

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    Vocal Juries
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Vocal Juries 2:00 PM, Virtual Event
  28. Instrumental Juries

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    Instrumental Juries
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Instrumental Juries 12:00 PM, Virtual Event
  29. Instrumental Juries

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    Instrumental Juries
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Instrumental Juries 12:00 PM, Virtual Event
  30. WVC Choir @ SJSU Choral Invitational

    Concert Choir

    WVC Choir @ SJSU Choral Invitational
    Date
    Location
    San Jose State University
    WVC Choir @ SJSU Choral Invitational 12:00 AM, San Jose State University
  31. Band Early Spring Concert

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    Band Early Spring Concert
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Band Early Spring Concert 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  32. Jazz @ Lunch

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    Jazz @ Lunch
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Jazz @ Lunch 1:00 PM, Campus Center | CC
  33. Santa Cruz Jazz Festival

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    Santa Cruz Jazz Festival
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Santa Cruz Jazz Festival 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  34. Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students

    Free classes for high school students

    Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

    Join West Valley College for an information session on Concurrent Enrollment to learn how high school students can take college classes for free.

    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students 6:00 PM, Virtual Event
  35. Fauré Requiem with Schola Cantorum

    Concert Choir

    The WVC Concert Choir will join Schola Cantorum, a community choir from Palo Alto, to perform the Fauré Requiem with organ in the magnificent St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

    Fauré Requiem with Schola Cantorum
    Date
    Location
    Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
    Fauré Requiem with Schola Cantorum 7:30 PM, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
  36. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  37. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  38. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2:00 PM, Theater
  39. Piano Class Recital

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    Piano Class Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Piano Class Recital 6:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  40. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  41. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  42. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  43. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2:00 PM, Theater
  44. Voice Class Recital

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    Voice Class Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Voice Class Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  45. Jazz Band Spring Concert

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    Jazz Band Spring Concert
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Jazz Band Spring Concert 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  46. Band Spring Concert

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    Band Spring Concert
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Band Spring Concert 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  47. Choral Concert

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    Choral Concert
    Date
    Location
    Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
    Choral Concert 7:30 PM, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
  48. Applied Jazz Recital

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    Applied Jazz Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Jazz Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  49. Applied Voice Recital

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    Applied Voice Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Voice Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  50. Applied Instrumental Recital

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    Applied Instrumental Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Instrumental Recital 4:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  51. Jazz Under the Stars

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    Jazz Under the Stars
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    Jazz Under the Stars 12:00 AM, Science and Math | SM
  52. Dance Caravan

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    Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Dance Caravan 3:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  53. Dance Caravan

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    Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Dance Caravan 8:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  54. 2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise

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    Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise

    Grab your bikes and join us for a 10k fun ride through the streets of Saratoga! The West Valley College Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise welcomes everyone for a joyful community ride. Bring your family and friends to this new community tradition!

    More details to follow.

    2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise 9:00 AM, West Valley College

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