-Those of you living in Fremont have an opportunity to meet some of the candidates up for local elections today. Genius Kids and Swagat Restaurant in Ardenwood are sponsoring a Meet and Greet. They are inviting you and your family and friends to a complimentary wine and appetizer evening being sponsored by Genius Kids and Swagat Restaurants on Thursday October 23 from 6pm – 7pm.
Swagat Restaurant at the Ardenwood Plaza.

Meet Trisha Tahmasbhi (standing for city council), Ravi Johal and  the Honorable Mayor Bob Wasserman, Council woman Anu Natarajan and discuss what improvements you would like to see happen in your city.

–GiveIndia is sponsoring an essay contest for kids with great prizes.Details here. Deadline is October 31, 2008.

–AICON Gallery presents – Pakistan Contemporaries

Upcoming Events:

• 19 October – 26 October
  • 11th Annual United Nations Film Festival – Palo Alto (10:00 am)
• 24 October:
  • Seniors celebrate Diwali, Eid, GurPrabh at ICC (10:30 am)
• 25 October:
  • Vibha Diwali Mela 2008 – Sacramento (6:00 pm)