Join us for Highlights of Alviso's History, a free visual presentation showcasing the fascinating story of Alviso, California. Taking place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this engaging event will be held in the Community Room at the Alviso Branch Library (5050 N. First St., Alviso, CA 95002).

Led by the original research of historian Grant Han, we will explore Alviso’s historical landmarks, pivotal events, and the cultural stories that have shaped this unique community over the years. Attendees will also have the chance to view and discuss the archives housed at the Alviso Branch Library, deepening their understanding of this vibrant town.

This event is suitable for adults, seniors, and teens aged 12 and above. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or curious about local culture, this is a perfect opportunity to connect with Alviso’s past.

Admission: Free!
Register now to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrate the season with us at our Christmas Event! 🎄✨

📅 Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Alviso Community Center, 1524 Liberty Street, Alviso, CA 95002

We’re excited to invite you to a fun and festive evening filled with holiday cheer! This free event is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy great food and drinks, and make unforgettable memories.

We can’t wait to welcome you and share this magical evening with our community. Mark your calendars and be ready for a night to remember. See you there!

Join us for an enriching experience at the Legion of Honor on Sunday, December 14, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM! This free event invites participants of all ages to explore European sculptures, ancient architecture, famous artworks, glass statues, and beautiful ceramics. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, this indoor/outdoor museum promises to captivate you with its stunning exhibits.

📍 Location:
Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco, CA

🖌️ What to Expect:

• Guided exploration of renowned European art pieces

• Insight into the history behind famous sculptures and ceramics

• A wonderful outing for families, students, and art lovers

🔗 Register by December 12, 2024
Register below!

Important Notice:

Please ensure that the Liability Release and Photo Release forms are signed.

Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the world of art and culture with CompassPoint Mentorship!

Join us for an engaging evening of historical exploration at the South Bay Yacht Club. This event offers an hour-long deep dive into fascinating topics that bring the past to life. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious, you'll discover insights that connect historical narratives to today's world.

📅 Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: South Bay Yacht Club, 1491 Hope Street, San Jose, CA, 95002

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, reflect, and share in the stories that shape our understanding of the world. Perfect for individuals and families alike!

The entire committee will meet on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Sunnyvale. Meetings will continue through May 2025 before summer break. Depending on the specific committee, there may be additional meetings scheduled in between for project planning and progress.

3rd Meeting

Sunday, December 1, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for an engaging and inspiring Youth Leadership Summit on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at The Huddle Conference Room by Google! This free event, running from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, is packed with insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to empower young leaders.

Tiffany (Chun-An) Wang is a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Physics at Stanford University, developing new quantum and energy materials for next-generation electronics and sustainable tech. She serves on the Board of Directors for the North America Taiwanese Engineering and Science Association (NATEA) and organizes g0v-Silicon Valley ("gov-zero") Initiatives, an open-source civic tech community that brings together participants of all ages to tackle social welfare challenges through hands-on projects. Tiffany also founded the Stanford Salon of Philosophy and Science (Salon PSI), an organization dedicated to foster interdisciplinary discussions, networking, and deeper reflection on the philosophical, ethical, and social implications of cutting-edge technologies. She previously served as the President of the Stanford Taiwanese Student Association.

Before Stanford, Tiffany graduated with a double major in Physics and Computer Science from Boston College. She also conducted research as a visiting student at the Max Planck Institute, contributing to the design of Cherenkov Telescope Arrays, now deployed in Spain and Chile.

Outside the lab, Tiffany is passionate about astrophotography, capturing stunning images of distant galaxies. If there are aliens out there, she’s determined to be the first to see it!

Event Schedule:

• 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Check-In

• 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Alviso Environmental Report

• 11:30 - 12:00 PM | Lunch / Break

• 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Alviso Eco System Documentary

• 1:00 - 2:00 PM | AI for Good Report

• 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Break

• 3:00 - 4:30 PM | Resume Mock Interview Workshop

• 4:30 PM | Closing / Raffle

Highlights:

• Gain insights into environmental and AI initiatives.

• Participate in a hands-on resume and mock interview workshop.

• Meet fellow young leaders, engage in discussions, and build valuable skills for the future.

This summit is FREE to attend! Register now by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership potential, sponsored by Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Valley Water, Google, SV Clean Energy, and Compassionpoint Mentorship.

Location:
The Huddle Conference Room by Google
Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Join us on Sunday, November 10, 2024, for a Datathon event packed with challenges and opportunities to innovate for middle to high schoolers. We will have 2 keynotes and 2 mentor speakers. There will be free lunch provided and free admission. Collaborate, create, and connect with others in the data community!

Please bring your personal device (laptop preferred) and a charger for the event!

About the Keynote Speaker: Nive Majumdar, PhD

20+ years of algorithm development experience in qPCR and dPCR, primary and secondary analysis, signal and image processing, modeling, testing, data visualization, machine learning, and AI.
Ability to drive innovation and feasibility questions for instrument and software platform engineering. Coordinate cross-functional efforts both hands-on technically as well as through thought leadership.
Focused on developing intuitive software within the biotechnology and medical devices industry.

Also, Author of Historical Fiction.

About the Keynote Speaker: Trudy Gross, Ed.D

The 2022-23 school year marked my 30th year in education and 25th year with the Fremont Union High School District. My expertise in special education has provided me with skills as a highly effective communicator, facilitator, and collaborator across all areas in the field of education. In my career, community involvement, and personal life I am always focused on supporting our children.

Agenda:

• 9:40 - Check in

• 10:00 - opening keynote by Trudy Gross, Ed.D.

• 10:15 - Talk by Ms. Menglin Cao, mentor

• 10:30 - Coding and data analysis training

• 11:30 - keynote by Nive Majumdar, Ph.D.

• 12:00 - Lunch (free)

• 12:45 - Talk by Ms. Shruti Bhutaiya, mentor

• 1:00 - Work on health and wellness data project

• 2:30 - Present findings and awards

The entire committee will meet on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Sunnyvale. Meetings will continue through May 2025 before summer break. Depending on the specific committee, there may be additional meetings scheduled in between for project planning and progress.

2nd Meeting

Sunday, November 3, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Calling all generous souls! ✨

Join us for our clothing drive on October 6 from 10AM-2PM at 1556 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose.

Donate your clean, gently used clothes and make a difference in the lives of those in need. Let's spread warmth and compassion together!

Starting from October, the entire committee will meet on the first Sunday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Sunnyvale. Meetings will continue through May 2025 before summer break. Depending on the specific committee, there may be additional meetings scheduled in between for project planning and progress.

1st Meeting

Sunday, October 6, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for an exclusive Parent Workshop and Admission Officer Lecture on September 29th at Cupertino Library!

Discover effective parenting strategies and learn from former admission officer Dennis Yan on how to prepare your child for top universities.

This is a must-attend event for parents and students in grades 8-11 looking to build a solid path for academic success.

Limited spots available—reserve yours today!

Join us on September 29, 2024, for a captivating exploration of history at the "Flying the Hump" book event. This event will delve into the remarkable stories of courage and determination during World War II, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by those who took on extraordinary missions. Discover the powerful narratives that have left a lasting impact on history.

We’re excited to be one of the sponsors of the Global Asian Moon Fest on Friday, September 20th, 2024, at the Autry Museum! 🌕🎉

Join us for a day of music, wellness, food, live comedy, art, and a Creator Summit. It's going to be an amazing celebration of Asian culture!
See you there! ✨

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting!!!

COMMUNITY LITTER PICK UP

JUNE 29, 2024 | 9:30AM - 12:30PM

• Anyone is welcome to participate

• Tools for the pick up will be provided

• Snacks and bevarages will be available

• Earn community service hours

Meeting Location

Corner Of Trinity Park and Grand Bivd.,

CA 95002

Baby dragon decoration Alviso Marina: 10:00 to noon

Lunch: 12:00 PM

Festival celebration - arts and craft 12:30 - 5:00

WiDS Silicon Valley Youth is independently organized by CP Mentorship to be part of the mission to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

Theme: Equity in Healthcare

Speaker: Michelle Tran

Michelle is a passionate revenue leader in financial services and fintech. She is SVP, Head of Enterprise Sales at Vestwell, a digital 401(k) provider helping millions of people save for retirement. She previously led commercial teams and strategic initiatives at BlackRock (San Francisco, Hong Kong, NYC), Apex Clearing, and Harness Wealth.

Michelle is passionate and committed to equity in fintech, in particular women in fintech. She is the Co-Founder of NYC FinTech Women, a 10k+ member organization dedicated to empowering, connecting, and promoting women in fintech. While NYC is in the name, NYC FinTech Women run events and programs nationwide including in San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, and Chicago. They launched an annual awards platform, Inspiring FinTech Females, that recognizes over 50+ women each year culminating with a celebration event at the New York Stock Exchange. Michelle frequently speaks on fintech topics at leading conferences, events, and podcasts. She has been recognized as an industry leader by the Innovate Finance Powerlist (Senior Leader category 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 - Standout 45), Asian Hustle Network's 2023 Top 50 Unsung Hero, #28 on the Top Women In FinTech 2021 by FinTech Magazine, and Primary Venture's 40 NYC Leaders You Need to Know.

Agenda: 

8:40 - Check in

9:00 - Keynotes speaking by Michelle Tran

9:15 - data science basic — Jasmine

9:30 - get situated with laptops and groups

10:30 - break, walk out to visit the park

10:45 - get started with Python

12:00 - lunch

1:00 - competition starts

3:00 - presentations

3:30 - judging, feedback

4:00 - award ceremony

Embark on a thought-provoking journey with Dr. Lin from the Hoover Institute as we delve into the importance of archives. High school students from the Bay Area are invited to join us for insightful discussions and campus visits at Hoover and Stanford. It's a unique opportunity to explore the past and its relevance to our present and future.

11:00 - 12:00 Talk in East Asia Library with Dr Lin

12:00 - 1:30 Lunch in Stanford Cafeteria

1:30 - 2:30 Guided tour to Hoover with Dr Lin

2:30 - 3:00 Free roaming on campus / more Q&A

Connect Everett Wang <everettwang07@gmail.com> if you would like to regiser.

Theme: Equity in Healthcare

Jointly hosted by 7EDU & Leadways School

Sign up for datathon: https://airtable.com/appoe1adbBF1VwJJj/shrtHVS4TzDPzeSL6

Here is the link for the competition:
https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/widsdatathon2024-challenge1

Agenda: 

• Keynote speaker - professor in Marketing & Data Science

• Interactive and hands-on workshops led by experts on technical data science skills needed for the datathon challenges.

• Competition team formation & networking

• Team working on projects separately

• Final team presentation

• Python workshop provided

About 7EDU

Founded in 2014 in Silicon Valley, 7EDU is an online educational institution dedicated to cultivating the next generation of global citizens through pedagogy, research, and mentorship. We specialize in college admissions counseling and K-12 education solutions. With a team of top-notch academic instructors, professors and counselors, our mission is to provide effective, comprehensive counseling and education services to ensure our students are happy, challenged, and successful.

About Leadways School

As a private school in the heart of Silicon Valley, Leadways School adopts an integrated pedagogical model aimed at the holistic development of students. By synergizing experiential learning, academic rigor, and socio-emotional competencies, we aspire to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are socially responsible, ethically guided, and emotionally resilient leader in tomorrow's society. At Leadways School, your child won't just learn; they will thrive, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Event Sponsers

Learn from Dr Dong and data scientist KB.
email for zoom ID.

Good Luck with formal datathon on 11/27/2024.

Learn from Dr Dong and data scientist KB.
email for Zoom ID.

We will have one more sessions before the formal datathon on 11/27/2024.

Everyone is welcome to join the prep meeting to prepare for the actual Data Hacks on 1/27/2024 in Santa Clara University.

Learn from Dr Dong and data scientist KB.

Please do the following steps before coming to the Lucas Hall of Santa Clara University.

1. Sign up for datathon: https://airtable.com/appoe1adbBF1VwJJj/shrtHVS4TzDPzeSL6
2. Take a look at the data and questions.
Here is the link for the competition:
https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/widsdatathon2024-challenge1

3. Bring your computer AND charger with you.

We will have two more sessions before the formal datathon on 11/27/2024. We will do online one hour learning on two Fridays. 1/19 & 1/26. We will discuss meeting time on Monday. Most likely it will any time after 5:00 PM.

Come to understand more about Alviso Environmental Analysis Project