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California

Emmy-Winning Sopranos Actor Joe Pantoliano to Keynote for Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California - Joe Pantoliano, award-winning actor, best-selling author, and mental health activist, will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Circle of Support Breakfast benefiting Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley. Pantoliano will share his personal experience with mental health issues and insights from his campaign to reduce the stigma around brain related disorders.  The event will take place on May 8, 2014, at the Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, 4290 El Camino Real,  Palo Alto, CA.   Event proceeds will benefit the work of Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley (FCS Silicon Valley), a nonprofit organization that has been improving the lives of children, teens, and adults in the community through emotional and mental health services since 1948.   Joe Pantoliano is best known from work in television and film, including roles in The Sopranos, The Matrix, The Goonies, Risky Business, Memento, and The Fugitive. For information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets, contact: Sarah Bennett 650.543.5412, sbennett@fcservices.org or visit www.fcservices.org/join-us-cos2014.

California

Free Family Fun at Marine Science Institute at Earth Day on the Bay, Redwood City, California 

Redwood City, California - The Marine Science Institute (MSI) is honoring Planet Earth with Earth Day on the Bay on Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 10 am - 5 pm. at 500 Discovery Pkwy, Redwood City, CA. The all-day event (admission is free) is meant to provide fun, safe, and special memories for the whole family. MSI provides hands-on adventures on the Bay where students can touch a shark, study plankton, and learn to care for the natural environment. Climb aboard the floating classroom for a two-hour exploration of the San Francisco Bay on the 90' research vessel Robert G. Brownlee ($40 for adults and $20 for children (5-12). After an introduction to this magical estuary, you can help set a net to sample what fish are swimming through the waters below. Directions and more information: www.sfbaymsi.org, Phone:(650) 364-2760 

Florida

Summer Boat Show Returns to South Florida Fair Grounds, West Palm Beach, June 20-22

West Palm Beach, Florida - The Annual Palm Beach Summer Boat Show sails into The South Florida Fair Grounds (9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach) June 20-22, 2014 The shows features 100,000 square feet showcasing power boats up to 40' including center consoles, walk-arounds, cruisers, deck boats, pontoon, bass, personal water craft and accessories. Insurance and financing are on site and trades accepted. Show hours are Friday 12-8, Saturday 11-8 and Sunday 11-6. Admission is $7.00 and kids free. Parking is also free. For more info call 954-946-6164 or log on http://southflaboatshow.com/Home_Page.php 

Florida

20th Annual South Florida Boat Show Returns to Miami Beach Convention center, May 30- June 1

Miami Beach, Florida - The 20th Annual South Florida Boat Show returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive) May 30-June1, 2014. The show features hundreds of power boats up to 40' including center consoles, walk-arounds, cruisers, personal water craft and accessories. Insurance and financing are on site and trades accepted. Show hours are Friday 12pm-8pm, Saturday 11am-8pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Admission is $7.00 and kids are free. Park at the 17th street garage for $1.00 per hour in preferred parking in front of the center for $15. For more info call 954-946-6164 or log on [Back to Press Releases Main]