From discussions about Virtual Reality to [insert], there's plenty to enjoy in Palo Alto this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Creating a New Reality for Learning: VR and the Future of Healthcare and Science Education
Presenters David Sarno and Dr. David Axelrod share details about their virtual reality experience, "The Stanford Virtual Heart," on Thursday at PARC's George E. Pake Auditorium.
The pair will speak about how they've used VR to advance medical and science eduction, and "discuss the future of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality," along with live Virtual Reality demonstrations, according to the event organizers. Sarno and Axelrod's work has been featured in The New York Times and The Discovery Channel.
When: Thursday, March 21, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: PARC (George E. Pake Auditorium), 3333 Coyote Hill Road
Admission: Free
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Cubberley Day 2019
The City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department presents the 5th Annual Cubberley Day on Saturday. The free festivities include performances, games, face painting and "a special visit from Sequoia the bald eagle," according to the department.
When: Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Amphitheatre
Admission: Free
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AlligatorZone - Rinconada Library, Palo Alto CALIFORNIA
"AlligatorZone is where kids meet cool startups," write the organizers. The program is for all ages 7 and above, and will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet a variety of startup founders "in a community gathering that celebrates entrepreneurship." At this week's event, MJ Lee, founder and CEO of Octane Technologies, Inc. will be on hand to talk about the company's smartphone app "that helps you find cool car events near you."
When: Saturday, March 23, 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Where: Rinconada Libary, 1213 Newell Road, in the Embarcadero Room
Admission: Free
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Super Family Sunday - March 24, 2019
Finally, the Cubberley Community Center hosts Super Family Sunday at the Palo Alto Junior Museum, which will be open exclusively to families with children who have disabilities. "Come and meet some of our animals up close, enjoy a fun, hands-on science activity, or test out some new exhibit prototypes," write the organizers. "This is a time to recognize parents who work extra hard on their child's behalf."
When: Sunday, March 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Palo Alto Junior Museum, 4050 Middlefield Road
Admission: Free
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