Ring in the New Year with Impact!

Who?
You and your friends. Please invite others to join us. The more the merrier!


What?
Join us for Dinner, Worship, Dancing and Fellowship

When ?
New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31st
Doors Open at 7:30pm
Dinner 8pm
Party till 1:00am

Where?
Open Door Church Mountain View
(at The First Presbyterian Church
on the corner of Cuesta and Miramonte)
1667 Miramonte Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94040

Why?
It will be the best party ever! (Well...better than watching the ball drop on TV.)

How? {This is the important part!}
Tickets are $25 and RSVP is required by Dec. 26th

RSVP to impact2010party@yahoo.com
You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

Please be aware since MPPC / Impact is unable to cover the party's cost your RSVP is a commitment to pay $25 whether or not you are able to attend!

Payment will be taken at the door in the form of CASH or CHECK (made out to MPPC). Sorry...credit card payment is not available.

If you are unable to join us for dinner, please join us after 9:30pm. Entry after 9:30pm is just $10.

Please include a piece of trivia about yourself with your RSVP. e.g., I have a large pet rock collection, or I was a competitve tap dancer in junior high school.



Questions? Want to Help?
Contact Lisa Carlson at impact2010party@yahoo.com

Help is still needed for set up and tear down!

*SLIDE SHOW PHOTOS NEEDED*

Michelle Brown has graciously agreed to put together a slide show for us. Please send your high quality photos to Michelle at michellebrown2005@sbcglobal.net as soon as possible!

Christmas Gathering!!! December 25th

For those of you who find yourselves with no place to go on Christmas, you are invited to a potluck at Karen's place! Come and join the fun and bring food, music and games to share.
Details:

When? December 25th at 5:00 PM

Where? Karen's:
34323 Bodkin Ter
Fremont, CA 94555

What? Potluck gathering for Christmas orphans :D
5pm or come whenever.

Bring: food, music, games :D

Questions? 917-494-5541 Karen

Homeless Outreach, Saturday December 19th

You are invited to participate in the next homeless outreach with Grant Kim. We will meet at the commuter lot at the intersection of Page Mill Road and 280 at 4:30 pm and together travel up to Haight Street in San Francisco.

For this outreach we¹ll participate in an outdoor worship event and give out pizza and socks. If you¹d like to donate new socks or a sleeping bag that would be great!

We will drive as a group to Haight Street in San Francisco.

Questions: Call Grant Kim 650-520-0879

Impact Footprints 5K/10K - Jan 1

Impact Footprints 5K/10K, kicked off with the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in San Jose.

Our next run will be New Year's Day in Palo Alto:

http://www.worldrunners.org/dp/?q=node/44

Join in for a fun run, jog or walk ... start the New Year in a healthy way

Contact Mark HK for details.

Prayer and Worship Night Friday 12/4 and 12/18.

You are invited to prayer and worship night at Karen's!

When? Friday December 4th and December 18th
Where? Karen's Home
34323 Bodkin Ter
Fremont, CA 94555
917-494-5541

pls rsvp to preciousinhim16@hotmail.com as I may have to make copies :)
Park in one of the many available guest spots or my driveway.

Homeless Outreach, Saturday November 21st

You are invited to participate in the next homeless outreach with Grant Kim.

We will meet at the commuter lot at the intersection of Page Mill Road and 280 at 4:30 pm and together travel up to Haight Street in San Francisco.

For this outreach we'll participate in an outdoor worship event and give out pizza and socks. If you'd like to donate new socks or a sleeping bag that would be great!

We will drive as a group to Haight Street in San Francisco.

Questions: Call Grant Kim 650-520-0879.

Saturday Brunch - This Satuday November 14th

WHAT? Carver, Felix and Fay will be hosting a brunch, complete with bacon, pancakes, waffles, eggs and more! Everyone is invited!

WHERE? Fay and Carver's place @ 363 N Rengstorff # 11 Mountain View 94043. There are only 14 units so it’s a small complex. Follow the balloons!

PARKING? There is NO parking in the complex but there is plenty of street parking.

WHEN? Saturday, Nov. 14 10:30am -2:30pm. Stop by anytime!


HOW? Please RSVP to faycherie@gmail.com or call (650) 868 -4482 by Friday Nov. 13th

Sunol Hike Saturday November 14th

Come out and join us for a hike through the Sunol Wilderness in the east bay. This hike is a moderate hike with a few strenuous bits. We will look at the fall colors falling from the trees and maybe run into a cow or two. After the hike we will go to lunch in Fremont (about ten minutes south of Sunol) at Mission Coffees and More.
They have great food and lovely coffee drinks.

For South Bay people:
Meet at the Kohl’s parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and we will car pool to Fremont.
For East Bay People: We will meet you at the 680/Mission Blvd park in ride at 9:00 and then drive to SUnol Regional Wilderness which is about 10-15 minutes from Fremont. The ultimate goal is to be at Sunol parking lot by 9:30 so if you wish to meet us there be there by 9:30. We will hike for a few hours.

Address is 1895 Geary Road, Sunol, Ca.
Website is:  ebparks.org/parks/sunol

Questions? Contact
Alisa or Christian
(408) 416-1802

Homeless Outreach Saturday October 17th

Homeless Outreach. Saturday October 17th. Meet at 4:30 pm at the Page Mill
commuter parking lot at the intersection of Page Mill Road and 280. We will
travel as a group to San Francisco and pass out pizza and socks. Dress
warmly and you may want to wear jeans so that you can sit on blankets.

Questions: email Grant Kim:
grant@freedominchrist.name

Field Day: Saturday October 31

Field Day. Saturday October 31. Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association is a Christian organization that provides sports activities for youth in East Palo Alto. Their soccer field requires a lot of work and it is quite expensive to maintain. Come join us on October 31 at 8:30 in the morning in East Palo Alto. We will be pulling weeds, planting seeds, cleaning trash, filling gopher holes and doing core aeration.




Questions? Email Grant Kim:

grant@freedominchrist.name

Halloween Party! October 31

You and your friends are invited to experience Halloween in San Jose. Help pass out candy, have some dinner and party at Christian’s! Dress Up!
When? Saturday Oct. 31st: dinner 6:00 PM

What? Dinner Party, Rainy Halloween

Where? Christian's 1134 Glenn Ave., San Jose CA – park anywhere you can
Bring? A sack of candy to pass out. Dinner and Drinks provided.

Field Day: Saturday October 31

Field Day. Saturday October 31. Ravenswood Youth Athletic Association is a Christian organization that provides sports activities for youth in East Palo Alto. Their soccer field requires a lot of work and it is quite expensive to maintain. Come join us on October 31 at 8:30 in the morning in East Palo Alto. We will be pulling weeds, planting seeds, cleaning trash, filling gopher holes and doing core aeration.

Questions? Email Grant Kim:
grant@freedominchrist.name

Homeless Outreach - Saturday the 17th

Homeless Outreach. Saturday October 17th. Meet at 4:30 pm at the Page Mill
commuter parking lot at the intersection of Page Mill Road and 280. We will
travel as a group to San Francisco and pass out pizza and socks. Dress
warmly and you may want to wear jeans so that you can sit on blankets.

Questions: email Grant Kim

Tuesday Night Dinner(s)

You are invited to our regular Tuesday Night Dinners!

This event has been a regular one, twice a month, as a fellowship night. This event does not intend to be exclusive, so please invite friends. It is intended to bring Christian people together in our approximate age range and build on the fellowship we have. Most of us have been associated with Impact / Sanctuary. These events are casual. We may play games, like "4 on the Couch", "Egyptian Rat game" or other board games, or just talk! We can also go to other places later on, but for now I want to keep it very regular, in the same places. There is a tremendous amount of us down in this south bay area.

When?  Next Dinner: Tuesday October 13th

Where? Aqui Cal-Mex Grill in Campbell

201 E Campbell Ave., Campbell

Locations: Vary. This event typically happens every other Tuesday
downtown Campbell, between Bascom and Winchester
Usually Harry's Hofbrau
390 Saratoga Ave., San Jose

or Sonoma Chicken Coop
200 E, Campbell Ave., Campbell

or Aqui Cal-Mex Grill in Campbell

201 E Campbell Ave., Campbell

Questions? call Pat:
Pat's cell contact # is 408-221-2902

Dinner for 8!

Dinner for 8 is a great way to meet old and new friends during a lovely meal at Adah's quaint cottage in Mountain View. She will create a fanstastic ambience and a ludicrously delicious three course meal.

Place: 632 Chiquita Avenue, Cottage 2, Mountain View, Ca 94041

Price:$25 per head

Time: 7pm Spaces are limited so RSVP asap.


Sign Up
Choose which date you would like to attend from the schedule below and sign up by emailing Mark

email: markhk1@yahoo.com

Available Dates and Themes from Adah's World Travels:

Fri Oct 16, 7pm: Thailand
(4 Ladies and 4 Gentlemen are invited)

Fri Nov 13, 7pm: England
(4 Ladies and 4 Gentlemen are invited)

Fri Dec 4, 7pm: Singapore
(4 Ladies and 4 Gentlemen are invited)

Fleet Week Hike - October 10th

You and your friends are invited to join us for a difficult but fantastic hike from Powell street to Sausalito Saturday, October 10th right in the midst of Fleet Week: the Blue Angels and the like will be flying over head the whole way.

This 10 mile hike has steep hills, winding stairs and a good 5-6 hours of walking. We’ll go in stores, see the Emporium dome, peak into the cable-car house, get our free sample of Ghirardelli chocolate and watch cruise ships pass under our feet and jets fly over-head as we walk across the Golden Gate. Then we’ll ride a boat back to the Embarcadero for dinner in the city at Osha (amazing Thai food).

If you want to bike this instead of hike, Ambert Jue will be leading bicyclists through the city and attempt to cross paths with us during the day.

When? Saturday October 10th

Where? Meeting Places and Times:
Christian's House: (seriously) pulling out of my driveway at 8:00 AM

Driving into and out of the Page Mill Road Park-n-Ride at 8:25 AM.

Colma City Bart Station: catching 9:07AM train (free parking there)
http://www.bart.gov/

Powell Street: 9:25 AM (Attention Fremontiers! If you're in the Fremont area, take the 8:30 AM train to arrive at the Powell Street station at 9:27 AM)

Ultimate Meeting Place: IF you're meeting us in the city, we'll be getting lunch in the Wesfield Shopping Center's food court accessible from the Powell Street Bart Station: meet outside of Bristol Farms by 10AM.

At the end of the day, we'll be leaving Sausalito: 6:30 PM to Pier 1 @7:00PM

Bring? Backpack, good walking shoes, light jacket or sweatshirt, water and $$ for Bart, Lunch and Boat.

Details: Train Ticket: $6.20 roundtrip, buy at Colma (one station south of Daily City)
http://www.bart.gov/
Lunch: Pick up lunch around Union Square and carry with you to Russian Hill
Boat Ticket: $7.10 Purchased on Boat (Golden Gate Ferry)
http://www.goldengateferry.org/schedules/Sausalito.php

Bicycling? Contact Ambert for details:
ambert_j@yahoo.com

Arastradero Hike-Saturday the 26th

You and your friends are invited to the famous Arastradero Hike! Bum bum BUUUUM! We'll hike for a few hours then have lunch. Somewhere.

When? This Saturday Sept. 26th
at 9:00 a.m. at the Arastradero Preserve parking lot.

DO NOT MEET AT THE 280 park-n-ride! The park is mere minutes from the parn-n-ride so no one will meet you there!


Where? Arastradero Preserve

http://www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/arastradero.html

Directions:
From Interstate 280 in Santa Clara County, exit Page Mill Road and drive west (towards Skyline) about 0.3 mile. Wave at the people in the park-n-ride on your left. Then turn right onto Arastradero Road, continue about 0.5 mile, and turn right into the parking lot.

Hike led by Alisa D.

Questions?
Call Christian at (408) 431-4282 the day of the hike

Prayer and worship Night at Karen’s

Come and spend some time meditating on scripture and what's on His heart then gathering to share, worship and pray.

Topic: "Father, who art in heaven. Hallowed it be Thy name."

Place: 34323 Bodkin Ter, Fremont, CA 94555.
Park on my driveway or guest spots only.

Time: 7pm-9pm, 9/25th Fri
Phone: 917-494-45541
snacks and drinks provided.

Karen

Castle Rock Hike - Saturday Sept. 12th

You and your friends are invited to go on a hike this Saturday, September 12th at Castle Rock in the Santa Cruz Mountains. First we’ll meet at Starbucks on Big Basin Rd. (Saratoga Ave.) in downtown Saratoga 14410 Big Basin Rd. (Hwy 9) and head up from there. I’ll be at Starbucks early at about 9:00 AM, then we head up at 9:30 AM sharp to Castle Rock’s trail head. After the hike, we’ll head out for lunch.

What? Hike: Castle Rock in the Santa Cruz Mountians. Moderate with some dangerous cliffs and slippery stairs.

Where? Meet at Starbucks, 14410 Big Basin Rd. (HWY 9)

When? Sat. September 12th: 9:30 AM Sharp, we leave Starbucks (be there at 9:00 to join me for coffee)

What to bring? Hiking shoes, backpack, water, $6-15 for lunch money

Difficulty? This hike is of moderate difficulty, with about 1000 feet in elevation change The hike will be close to the one described here: http://www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/castlerock.html

Questions? Christian@cjmillerengineering.com

Worship and Prayer at Karen's

Karen Yinger invites you and your friends for worship and prayer time at her home in Fremont. Snacks provided.

When? This Friday, September 4th 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Where? Karen's in Fremont, CA
Contact preciousinhim16@hotmail.com for address and directions

Saturday Work Crew - August 22nd

Due to the Manresa trip, our normal Saturday Work Crew will occur on Saturday August 22. Our project is to help JoAnna Quan move. We will meet at 9:30 AM at JoAnna's house in Sunnyvale to help her pack and box items.

If you need instructions, please email grant@freedominchrist.name so we have a head count. We will have lunch together afterwards. If you are not attending the Signs of Hope Camp, we would love to have your help!

When? Saturday August 22 at 9:30 AM

Where? Joanna's house - email Grant for the address:
grant@freedominchrist.name

Gonzaga's Memorial

There will be a memorial held for Gonzaga this Saturday, July 18th at 2:00 PM and you are encouraged to come. If you have any pictures of Gonzaga you would like to share, send them to: gonzagamemorial@gmail.com.


If you have any questions or would like to contribute, please contact Sara McMinn.

RSVP:
If you are able to attend, please RSVP by sending an email to:
gonzagamemorial@gmail.com with the subject line "rsvp".

When? July 18th at 2:00 PM

Where?
MPPC's Mountain View Campus
1667 Miramonte Ave, Mountain View

Memorial Blog:
Here is the blog site: http://gonzagamemorial.blogspot.com/



Questions? Contact Sara McMinn:
Phone: (408) 656-2508
Email: saramcminn@msn.com

Twilight Zone -build your own Pizza Night This Friday...

Come and join Angie and Christian for a Twilight Zone Party! We'll have all the ingredients you need for building your own pizza and we'll watch the movie outside in the cool summer night (bring a light jacket).

When? Friday July 10th at 6:00 PM - Movie starts at 7 PM

Bring? Nothing but you and your friends! And maybe a light jacket: we'll be outside

Where? Christian's House:

1134 Glenn Ave.
San Jose CA 95125
christian@cjmillerengineering.com

Prayer Walk - July 18th - CANCELLED

Note: The following event is cancelled:

On Saturday July 18th, we will be doing a San Francisco Prayer Walk. We will meet at 2pm at the Page Mill Parking lot at the intersection of 280 and Page Mill Rd. We will drive to Golden Gate Park. We will be praying for the homeless, the unchurched and for the Bay Area. Dress so you can sit on the grass. Afterwards we will have dinner. Perhaps Cha Cha Cha's or Squat and Gobble. We should be back by about 6:00 pm.

Where? Meet at Page Mill Parking Lot

When? July 18th at 2 PM

Questions? contact Grant Kim:
grant@freedominchrist.name

Monday Night Hikes

You are invited to join us for Monday night hiking (Every Other Monday) throughout the summer at Rancho San Antonio. Hikes will be a few miles long, nothing treacherous, and we’ll be back by dusk. Be at least a few minutes early – parking can sometimes be a bit tight in there. Carpooling is recommended. Meet Pat or Alisa by the restrooms/drinking fountain.

When? Meet at 6 PM at Rancho (changed from 5:30 PM)

Dates: July 13th, July 27th, August 10th

Where? Rancho San Antonio

Lobby? Yes. Lobby for all you can eat ribs afterwards.

Location? http://www.openspace.org/preserves/pr_rancho_san_antonio.asp



Questions? Contact Pat or Alisa.

Saturday Work Crew - July 18th

Note: This event is now taking place as Gonzaga's Memorial, which will occur on July 18th.

A memorial blog has been started for Gonz. You may contribute any of your thoughts you'd like to share with all his extended family, friends, and associates by sending in an email to: gonzagamemorial@gmail.com.

Here is the blog site: http://gonzagamemorial.blogspot.com/A memorial service is set to take place in Mountain View, CA on Saturday, 7/18. More details to be announced later on this blog.

Finally, please send us any pictures of Gonzaga you have that you would like included in a slideshow / video montage that is being prepared. You may email the photos to gonzagamemorial@gmail.com.

On Saturay July 25th we will NOT be doing a Saturday Work Crew, but normally Saturday Work Crew will occur on the last Saturday of every month. The work crew will do a wide variety of miscellaneous projects: pull weeds, paint, move couches, whatever.

Typically we'll work 9-1 and then have lunch together as a group. SWC will work for anybody in Impact and this can be a way we serve each other. SWC will also work for folks outside of the group as a ministry to serve folks in our community.

Please let Grant know if you wish to serve in SWC or if you have a project for us to do! grant@freedominchrist.name

4th of July BBQ!

You are invited to join us for a 4th of July celebration at Roberts house! Put on your red-white-and-blue and wave the flag! We'll have a fun time of fellowship, food, and fireworks viewing. Please bring $5 to cover the cost of meat, a jacket if it gets cool at night and one of the following to share (salad, side dish, beverages, or dessert). Please RSVP by Thursday night so we can plan accordingly.


WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 6:30-11:30 PM
fireworks start at 9:30 PM

WHERE: 4300 Edison St.,
San Mateo, 94403

Contact/RSVP: Robert Lui,
Here's the link to the Facebook event if you'd like to RSVP there - http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/event.php?eid=200293705236
650-996-2830 or
650-867-4742
or email robert.liu777@gmail.com

Manresa Beach Retreat August 28-30

Sign Up Today to join us for Impact's famous beach retreat! We'll have a great time of tent camping at Manresa State Park in Santa Cruz with worship, teaching, fellowship and food. The cost is $45 per person.

Check back soon for carpool details!

When? August 28th-30th

Where? Manresa State Beach

Sign Up Instructions: Sign up today! Deadline is August 22nd
Click here to register:
http://mppc.org/calendar/impact-retreat

and click the sentence "REGISTER HERE by August 22" to go to the registration form.

Or you can register on the MPPC website under "upcoming events" page 2
http://mppc.org/all-events?page=1

Bayshore Summer Camp

Dear Friends,


Just a reminder that we are still accepting applications for counselors / staff for Signs of Hope Camp this coming August. The deadline for applications is this Sunday, May 31st. All new and returning counselors / staff must submit an application in order to be considered for camp. We have updated the online applications so now you may access without logging into any account:


RETURNING COUNSELOR / STAFF APPLICATION
http://freepdfhosting.com/1902064057.pdf


NEW COUNSELOR / STAFF APPLICATION
http://freepdfhosting.com/b95372962f.pdf


For more info, please see the blog site:
http://signsofhopecamp.blogspot.com/


Bayshore Christian Ministries of East Palo Alto is putting on a weeklong summer camp for foster children ages 7-12 in San Mateo County. "Signs of Hope Camp" runs from August 16th - 21st. Seeking volunteer counselors and staff to help with Bible teaching, drama, music, recreation, sports, arts & crafts, photography, scrapbooking, logistics.

Apply by 5/31.

For details see http://signsofhopecamp.blogspot.com/ or call Paul @ 408-568-1217.

Love in Action -- Community Outreach Day

On Saturday May 9th Impact and Summit are sponsoring the first Love in Action Day. On this day we will be doing 5 separate projects in the Silicon Valley area. Participants must sign up (Sign-up sheets will be available at Impact).

Note that we are no longer offering the San Jose Family shelter because slots have filled up and they cannot accept any more volunteers.

NOTE! The dinner location has changed!

New Location:
PF Chang's China Bistro
‎390 W El Camino Real (and Mathilda)
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 991-9078

Meet at 7:00 PM

do NOT meet at BJ's

This will be a great time to debrief with team members and to meet folks from the other teams. The dinner is open to all (even if you didn't do a project) please join us!

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2009

CONTACT: Grant Kim, grant@freedominchrist.name

PROJECT DETAILS:

Skyline Health Care Center:
We will be visiting bedridden seniors at Skyline Center with music, board
games, and ourselves. Location: 2065 Forrest Ave, San Jose, 95128. 9:30AM –
12:30PM.

Home Improvement:
for an elderly woman Palo Alto. Do yardwork and drain a pond during the
early afternoon. 1PM – 4PM.

Bayshore Christian Ministries:
Prepare to do various indoor and outdoor tasks including painting, gardening
and some fix-up. Location: 1001 Beech St., East Palo Alto, 94303. We have a
morning and an afternoon session: 9AM – 1PM and 1PM – 5PM.

Help One Child:
for foster children during a Mother’s Day brunch Location: Union
Presbyterian Church, 858 University Ave, Los Altos. 9:15AM – 12:30PM.

Prayer Team:
join for a Prayer Night before Saturday and do Prayer Walks on the actual
day. Location: WestGate Church, 1735 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, 95129. Friday
May 8, 7:00PM.

Star Trek Movie Night - May 8th

Come join us watch Star Trek in the Theater this Friday. We're going to the Winchester Theater--come as you are! Buy your own ticket and get it fast because time is running out!

When? 7:30 showing - Friday May 8th

Where? We'll be watching the movie at the Winchester 21 Theater :

Winchester 21
3161 Olsen Drive
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 984-5610

Questions? Call or email Sara McMinn if you have questions about how to use money to buy a ticket, what to wear, or why it is important not to scan for tachyon emissions with your cell phone whilst on a date.

(408) 656-2508
saramcminn@msn.com

Dinner For 8

Back by popular demand! Dinner for 8 by Adah is a fantastic evening with amazing food and a chance to get to know some of your Impact friends better.
-Christian

Dinner for 8 is a great way to meet old and new friends during a lovely meal at my cottage in Mountain View. I will create the ambience, a delicious three course meal, all you need to bring is yourself, personality and your willingness to fellowship with others.

Place: 632 Chiquita Avenue, Cottage 2, Mountain View, Ca 94041

Price:$25 per head

Time: 7pm Spaces are limited so RSVP asap.

I look forward having you at my table. Adah

Sign Up
Choose which date you would like to attend from the schedule below and call or email Adah to secure your spot:
call: 650 988 8959
email: doodah65@juno.com

May 29th (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

June 5th (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

June 26th (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

July 2nd (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

Acadamy of Sciences

You and your friends are invited to join us for a visit to the Academy of Sciences up in Golden Gate Park.

What? Trip to the Academy of Sciences

Where? Meet at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of 280 and Page Mill Rd. in Palo Alto. The parking lot is right next to 280. If coming from the south, exit at Page Mill Rd. and turn left. Go under the bridge: parking lot is on your left.

When? Saturday May 2nd: Meet at 8:30 at the Page Mill parking lot or 9:30 at the Academy of Sciences

Tickets: If you'd like to get a cheaper ticket (regular is $25), send Felix an email by April 25th: Ticket price will be a third off.

felix.chinn@gmail.com

Questions? call Felix or Christian
(408) 431-4282

Movie Night, Friday May 29th

You and your friends are invited to watch Slumdog Millionaire and have dinner over at Felix's.

What? Movie and Dinner. Movie: Slumdog Millionaire.

When? Friday, May 29th at 6:00
(Note! the day has been moved from Saturday to Friday)
Dinner at 6, movie at 8

Where? Felix Chinn's home: 452 South Taaffe St., Sunnyvale CA

What to Bring? Bring side dishes or drinks or dessert

Questions?
Call Felix at (650) 863-1632

Tourist Walk in the City, Saturday April 4th

You are invited to join me for a long day in the city—we’ll start out early in Golden Gate Park and check out the lines at the new Academy of Sciences (most likely won't go inside this trip), go into the greenhouse, walk around Stow Lake, go to the busiest Dim Sum place in the world for lunch, then over to the mysterious lighthouse at Point Bonita behind the land-before-time door. Rain Cancels this event!

What? Tourist Day in the City – a lot of walking

When? Saturday April 4th – starting at 8:30 AM at the Page Mill Rd. park-n-ride.

Where? Meet at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of 280 and Page Mill Rd. in Palo Alto. The parking lot is right next to 280. If coming from the south, exit at Page Mill Rd. and turn left. Go under the bridge: parking lot is on your left.

We will drive as a group to Golden Gate Park, then 736 Clement for Dim Sum, then Cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Pt. Bonita.

Questions: Call Christian Miller – (408) 431-4282

Short Hike and Breakfast– The Dish Saturday March 28th

What? You are invited for a short hilly hike (3-5 miles) around Stanford’s famous Dish (their radio telescope). There are 3 entrances, we’ll enter at the Alpine Gate off Alpine Road. When we’re done we’ll go to breakfast.

When? Saturday March 28, 8:30 AM

Where? Meet at the Alpine Gate off Alpine Road. Take 280 North, Exit Alpine and park near the first intersection: Alpine and Piers Ln. (AKA Stanford Accelerator Center Rd) on the right.

Questions? Call Christian at (408) 431-4282

Homeless Outreach, March 21st

You are invited to participate in the next homeless outreach with Grant Kim. We will meet at Page Mill Road at 5:30 and together travel up to Haight Street in San Francisco.

For this outreach we'll participate in an outdoor worship event and hand out food and clothing. If you'd like to donate new socks or a sleeping bag that would be great!

What? Homeless Outreach

When? Saturday March 21st at 5:30 pm.

Where? Meet at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of 280 and Page Mill Rd. in Palo Alto. The parking lot is right next to 280. If coming from the south, exit at Page Mill Rd. and turn left. Go under the bridge: parking lot is on your left.

We will drive as a group to Haight Street in San Francisco.

Questions: Call Grant Kim 650-520-0879.

Pi Day

WHAT: Celebrate Pi (aka π or 3.14) day with dinner, pie, and games

We aren't doing a visit to the DeAnza College planetarium because it will be too difficult to pull off.

The main course (Chicken pot pie) will be provided.

WHEN: Saturday, March 14th at 5:00 PM: Dinner starts at 6:00 PM

WHAT TO BRING: A pie, drinks or a salad. Prizes will be awarded for the best pie, the best looking pie, and the most creative pie.

WHERE: Christian’s home: 1134 Glenn Ave. San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 431-4282

See here for more information on the show. Cost is $8.

CONTEST RULES: Pies must have been placed in the oven at precisely 1:59:27 PM to qualify as a pi pie.

Chris Tomlin Concert

Impact will not meet this Thursday due to the Chris Tomlin Concert:

WHEN: Thursday, March 5

WHAT: Chris Tomlin performs in the Hello Love Tour

WHERE: San Jose State Univ. Event Center, San Jose

Several people have already purchased advanced tickets (Thanks Paul Baty!) but there may still be tickets available online. Please join us if you’re able. Learn more here -

**NO IMPACT MEETING will take place on Thursday, March 5.

Movie Night at Felix Chinn's Home

It’s time for a movie night this Friday. We’re watching “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Dinner starts at 6:30 PM, and the movie begins at 8:00.

Bring something to share for dinner.

Where: 452 S. Taaffe St., Sunnyvale

When: 6:30pm (dinner) 8:00pm (movie)

Why: Cuz you want a big fat feast.

Contact Felix at 650-683-1632 if you get lost.

Dinner For Eight

Dinner for 8 is a great way to meet old and new friends during a lovely meal at my cottage in Mountain View. I will create the ambience, a delicious three course meal, all you need to bring is yourself, personality and your willingness to fellowship with others.

Place: 632 Chiquita Avenue, Cottage 2, Mountain View, Ca 94041

Price:$25 per head

Time: 7pm Spaces are limited so RSVP asap.

I look forward having you at my table. Adah

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Choose which date you would like to attend from the schedule below and either call or email Adah to secure your spot:
call: 650 988 8959
email: doodah65@juno.com

March 6th (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

March 13th (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

March 20th (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

March 27th (4 Ladies, 4 Gentlemen)

Castle Rock Hike - January 31st

You and your friends are invited to go on a hike this Saturday, January 31st. We will hike Castle Rock in the Santa Cruz Mountains. First we'll meet at Starbucks on Big Basin Rd. (Saratoga Ave.) in downtown Saratoga 14410 Big Basin Rd. (Hwy 9) and head up from there. I'll be at Starbucks early at about 9:30 AM, then we head up at 10AM sharp to Castle Rock's trail head. After the hike, we'll head out for lunch.

What? Hike: Castle Rock in the Santa Cruz Mountians.

Where? Meet at Starbucks, 14410 Big Basin Rd. (HWY 9)

When? Saturday January 31, 10 AM Sharp, we leave Starbucks (be there at 9:30 to join me for coffee)

What to bring? Hiking shoes, backpack, water, $6-15 for lunch money

Difficulty? This hike is of moderate difficulty with slippery steps and dangerous cliffs and about 1000 feet in elevation change. The hike will be close to the one described here: http://www.bahiker.com/southbayhikes/castlerock.html

Questions? Call Christian at (408) 431-4282

or email @ christian@cjmillerengineering.com

Directions:

Map to 14410 Starbucks:
Take Highway 85 to Saratoga Ave.

Head West towards Saratoga: the road changes names to Big Basin Way just after the Sunnyvale-Saratoga intersection. Find Starbucks there.