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Special Event Featuring Haben Girma

February 12 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Campus Center

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Viking Welcome

Join West Valley College for Viking Welcome on January 23 to get ready for the spring semester.

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Important Dates

Feb1Saturday

Start applying for Summer/Fall 2025 at West Valley College

Jan20Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Campus is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 20.

Mar3Monday

Early Admissions (EA) Orientation Registration Opens

Mar12Wednesday

Next Steps Workshop for High School Seniors/Class of 2025

Mar19Wednesday

Transition Your 504/IEP to College

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Event Spotlight

Viking Welcome

Join West Valley College for Viking Welcome on January 23 to get ready for the spring semester.

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West Valley is the Transfer College

We offer 32 Associate Degree for Transfer majors.

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Important Dates

Jan15Wednesday

FAFSA/Dream Act Workshop

Feb1Saturday

Start applying for Summer/Fall 2025 at West Valley College

Jan20Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Campus is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16.

Mar3Monday

FAFSA & Dream Act Priority Deadline

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The TEACH Center promotes student success by supporting and encouraging teaching and learning excellence with an anti-racist lens.

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Every Saturday morning, the Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round.

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Numerous rooms and buildings on campus are available to rental for events and occasions.

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Fast Facts

82%

Percentage of West Valley College students who applied to a UC were accepted.

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Number of Transfer Degrees offered. West Valley College offers among the most Transfer Degrees in the Bay Area.

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Average number of students in a class. Small class sizes mean more individual attention.

Events


  1. Empowering Viking Voices

    Empowering Viking Voices with a logo of butterfly and leaf

    Join us for Empowering Viking Voices, a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to come together and share thoughts on the current climate and events shaping our country. This is a chance to connect, and listen to each other’s perspectives.

    Empowering Viking Voices
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Empowering Viking Voices 1:00 PM, Kirkorian
  2. Haben Girma Presentation & Assistive Technology Fair

    Haben Girma

    Haben Girma, Harvard Law’s Deafblind graduate and inclusivity dynamo, will be at West Valley College to present on disability justice, accessibility and Haben's journey as an advocate. Join us for her presentation, 10-11 a.m., and then stay for the book signing (20 books will be given away).

    After Haben's presentation, take a stroll through our Disability Assistive Technology Fair to see the latest tools that improve access for everyone, not just for persons with disabilities. 

    This is a free event, and we encourage community members, students and staff from nearby colleges, to join us in what will surely be a memorable visit with Haben!

    Event Schedule:

    • 10 a.m. | Haben Girma presentation with book signing immediately following
    • 11:15 a.m. | Assistive Technology Fair opens
    • 11: 30 a.m. & Noon | Campus tours
    Parking will be available in Lots 4 & 5. No parking permit is required for Lots 4 & 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on February 12.

    Check out our event flyer. Feel free to download, print and share.

    Questions?
    Contact Mike Scaletta
    408-741-2453

    Please RSVP for for this free event: https://forms.office.com/r/0YpjcKqVnZ

    This event is sponsored by:
    West Valley College Disability and Educational Support Program, the College of Adaptive Arts, the David Wang Educational Endowment, and EOPS
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    Disability Access Information
    West Valley College is committed to providing disability-accessible events and activities. The location of this event is wheelchair-accessible. ASL and live captioning will be available. For disability access assistance, please contact DESP@westvalley.edu prior to the event, preferably three days in advance to allow time for coordination.

    Haben Girma Presentation & Assistive Technology Fair
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Haben Girma Presentation & Assistive Technology Fair 10:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  3. Know Your Rights Workshop

    Know Your rights with logo of butterfly and oak leaf

    Join us for the "Know Your Rights" workshop, where students, staff and faculty can learn about their rights and protections in the U.S. This is a safe space to ask questions, gain important information, and feel empowered in understanding your legal rights.

    Join in person in the Baltic Room (located inside the WVC Campus Center)
    or
    Join this meeting on Zoom with Meeting ID: 770 866 3410
    https://wvm-edu.zoom.us/j/7708663410?omn=99589534390

    -----------------------------------------
    Can't make it for this session? Join an upcoming session:

    March 25, 11 a.m.-noon
    Club Room (Inside WVC Campus Center) or join via Zoom with Meeting ID: 770 866 3410
    https://wvm-edu.zoom.us/j/7708663410?omn=94603530440

    April 30, 1-2 p.m.
    Baltic Room (Inside the WVC Campus Center) or
    join via Zoom with Meeting ID: 770 866 3410
    https://wvm-edu.zoom.us/j/7708663410?omn=91925885103

    Know Your Rights Workshop
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Know Your Rights Workshop 12:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  4. Empowering Viking Voices

    Empowering Viking Voices with a logo of butterfly and leaf

    Join us for Empowering Viking Voices, a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to come together and share thoughts on the current climate and events shaping our country. This is a chance to connect, and listen to each other’s perspectives.

    Can't make it? The next sessions will take place:
    March 5, 11a.m.-noon, Kirkorian
    March 19, 2-3 p.m., Kirkorian
    April 16, 11 a.m.-noon, Kirkorian
    April 30, 2-3 p.m., Kirkorian

    Empowering Viking Voices
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Empowering Viking Voices 2:00 PM, Kirkorian
  5. Brunch with Biotech

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    Save the Date

    Brunch with Biotech is a mentorship event to connect industry professionals in the biotech industry in a variety of STEM careers with our community college and first-generation college students with the to bridge the community college to industry pipeline for STEM students. RSVP today!

    Have questions? Contact
    Raiida Thompson

    Brunch with Biotech
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Brunch with Biotech 9:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  6. Empowering Viking Voices

    Empowering Viking Voices with a logo of butterfly and leaf

    Join us for Empowering Viking Voices, a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to come together and share thoughts on the current climate and events shaping our country. This is a chance to connect, and listen to each other’s perspectives.

    Can't make it? The next sessions will take place:
    March 19, 2-3 p.m., Kirkorian
    April 16, 11 a.m.-noon, Kirkorian
    April 30, 2-3 p.m., Kirkorian

    Empowering Viking Voices
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Empowering Viking Voices 11:00 AM, Kirkorian
  7. WVC Choir @ SJSU Choral Invitational

    Concert Choir

    WVC Choir @ SJSU Choral Invitational
    Date
    Location
    San Jose State University
    WVC Choir @ SJSU Choral Invitational 12:00 AM, San Jose State University
  8. STEAMPUNK by West Valley College Symphonic Band

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    The West Valley Performing Arts Department Presents
    STEAMPUNK

    PERFORMED BY 
    West Valley College Symphonic Band
    Dr. Troy Davis, Conductor

    SPECIAL GUESTS
    Lost Altos High School Wind Ensemble
    Ted Ferrucci, Conductor

    TICKETS
    General Admission: $15
    Students/Seniors: $10

    STEAMPUNK by West Valley College Symphonic Band
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    STEAMPUNK by West Valley College Symphonic Band 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  9. Substance Use Awareness Fair

    Substance Use Awareness Fair 2025

    Gain valuable knowledge and resources focused on substance use prevention. Community partners will be on-site to offer students and staff essential resources to prevent substance misuse and support mental health.

    Special guests Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the San Jose Police Department will be onsite offering important information on preventing drunk driving and underage drinking.

    Substance Use Awareness Fair
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Substance Use Awareness Fair 10:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  10. Next Steps | Info for Seniors and Parents

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    Learn how you can attend West Valley College for free and transfer to the college of your dreams.

    Information Session will be offered twice:

    Session 1: 4 PM-5 PM
    Session2: 6 PM-7 PM

    Please Note: Both sessions will have the same information. 

    Next Steps | Info for Seniors and Parents
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Next Steps | Info for Seniors and Parents 4:00 PM, Virtual Event
  11. Jazz @ Lunch

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    Jazz @ Lunch
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Jazz @ Lunch 1:00 PM, Campus Center | CC
  12. Santa Cruz Jazz Festival

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    Santa Cruz Jazz Festival
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Santa Cruz Jazz Festival 12:00 AM, Virtual Event
  13. Empowering Viking Voices

    Empowering Viking Voices with a logo of butterfly and leaf

    Join us for Empowering Viking Voices, a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to come together and share thoughts on the current climate and events shaping our country. This is a chance to connect, and listen to each other’s perspectives.

    Can't make it? The next sessions will take place:
    April 16, 11 a.m.-noon, Kirkorian
    April 30, 2-3 p.m., Kirkorian

    Empowering Viking Voices
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Empowering Viking Voices 2:00 PM, Kirkorian
  14. Transition Your IEP/504 to College

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    Learn how to transition your IEP/504 & steps to take to join West Valley College this fall.

    Join us to:

    • Gain an understanding of the types of services available at West Valley College
    • Learn what documentation you need to provide and how to provide it
    • Connect with the DESP staff who will be working with you for the next few years
    • Learn how to register for our orientations and meet with a counselor
    This is a free virtual event. It is hosted on Zoom.

    Zoom ID: 958 2130 6916

    This event is organized by DESP and Outreach

    Transition Your IEP/504 to College
    Date
    Location
    On Zoom
    Transition Your IEP/504 to College 6:00 PM, On Zoom
  15. Know Your Rights Workshop

    Know Your rights with logo of butterfly and oak leaf

    Join us for the "Know Your Rights" workshop, where students, staff and faculty can learn about their rights and protections in the U.S. This is a safe space to ask questions, gain important information, and feel empowered in understanding your legal rights.

    Join in person in the Club Room (located inside the WVC Campus Center) or on Zoom
    Meeting ID: 770 866 3410
    https://wvm-edu.zoom.us/j/7708663410?omn=94603530440
    -----------------------------------------
    Can't make it for this session? Join an upcoming session:

    April 30, 1-2 p.m.
    Baltic Room (Inside the WVC Campus Center) or join via Zoom with Meeting ID: 770 866 3410
    https://wvm-edu.zoom.us/j/7708663410?omn=91925885103

    Know Your Rights Workshop
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Know Your Rights Workshop 11:00 AM, Campus Center | CC
  16. Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students

    Free classes for high school students

    Want to learn more about taking a Community College class?

    Join West Valley College for an information session on Concurrent Enrollment to learn how high school students can take college classes for free.

    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students
    Date
    Location
    Virtual Event
    Concurrent Enrollment Workshop | Free College Classes for High School Students 6:00 PM, Virtual Event
  17. Fauré Requiem with Schola Cantorum

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    The WVC Concert Choir will join Schola Cantorum, a community choir from Palo Alto, to perform the Fauré Requiem with organ in the magnificent St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.

    All proceeds from tickets purchased in advance via Ludus will benefit the West Valley College Choirs.

    Tickets purchased at the door will benefit Schola Cantorum.

    Fauré Requiem with Schola Cantorum
    Date
    Location
    Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
    Fauré Requiem with Schola Cantorum 8:00 PM, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
  18. Empowering Viking Voices

    Empowering Viking Voices with a logo of butterfly and leaf

    Join us for Empowering Viking Voices, a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to come together and share thoughts on the current climate and events shaping our country. This is a chance to connect, and listen to each other’s perspectives.

    Can't make it? The next session will take place:
    April 30, 2-3 p.m., Kirkorian

    Empowering Viking Voices
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Empowering Viking Voices 11:00 AM, Kirkorian
  19. Honors Program Information Night

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    Optimize your transfer options by joining our West Valley College Honors Program! Our special partnership with UCLA and connections with other top-tier universities will help set you up for transfer success.

    Honors Program Information Night
    Date
    Location
    Virtual
    Honors Program Information Night 6:00 PM, Virtual
  20. Open House

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    JOIN US AT OPEN HOUSE TO SEE WHY
    YOU SHOULD GO WEST!

    Open House
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Open House 9:30 AM, Campus Center | CC
  21. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  22. Juventud Rising

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    We are thrilled to invite you to the Juventud Rising Student Summit (Raíces y Alas: Empowering Our Future), a day dedicated to celebrating our heritage and empowering the next generation of leaders. With the theme Raíces y Alas: Empowering Our Future, we will honor the deep roots of our culture and the limitless potential of our youth as they soar toward new heights.
     
    Workshop Themes:
    • Money for College:
      • Financing your College Dreams
    • First Generation Experience:
      • Managing your College Transition
    • Transfer Leader:
      • Transfer Pathways & Career Exploration
    • Latinos in Tech:
      • Find your space in the tech world
    • Student Athlete:
      • Turning your passion into a career
    • Know your Rights
      • Undocumented Student Rights

    Juventud Rising
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Juventud Rising 9:30 AM, Campus Center | CC
  23. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  24. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2:00 PM, Theater
  25. Piano Class Recital

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    Piano Class Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Piano Class Recital 6:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  26. Know Your Rights Workshop

    Know Your rights with logo of butterfly and oak leaf

    Join us for the "Know Your Rights" workshop, where students, staff and faculty can learn about their rights and protections in the U.S. This is a safe space to ask questions, gain important information, and feel empowered in understanding your legal rights.

    Join in person in the Baltic Room (located inside the WVC Campus Center) or on Zoom
    Meeting ID: 770 866 3410
    https://wvm-edu.zoom.us/j/7708663410?omn=91925885103

    Know Your Rights Workshop
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Know Your Rights Workshop 1:00 PM, Campus Center | CC
  27. Empowering Viking Voices

    Empowering Viking Voices with a logo of butterfly and leaf

    Join us for Empowering Viking Voices, a safe space for students, staff, and faculty to come together and share thoughts on the current climate and events shaping our country. This is a chance to connect, and listen to each other’s perspectives.

    Empowering Viking Voices
    Date
    Location
    Kirkorian
    Empowering Viking Voices 2:00 PM, Kirkorian
  28. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  29. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  30. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 8:00 PM, Theater
  31. A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    West Valley Logo

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, estimated to have been written in 1595/96. The play is one of Shakespeare’s most influential works. A Midsummer Night’s Dream delivers a comedic tale of an ancient Greek love triangle, which falls apart under hilarious circumstances in the woods with the help of some mischievous fairies, who in the end convince the humans that the night’s strange events must have been just a dream.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Date
    Location
    Theater
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2:00 PM, Theater
  32. Voice Class Recital

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    Voice Class Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Voice Class Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  33. Jazz Band Spring Concert

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    Jazz Band Spring Concert
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Jazz Band Spring Concert 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  34. Band Spring Concert

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    Band Spring Concert
    Date
    Location
    Campus Center | CC
    Band Spring Concert 7:30 PM, Campus Center | CC
  35. Choral Concert

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    Choral Concert
    Date
    Location
    Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
    Choral Concert 7:30 PM, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church
  36. Applied Jazz Recital

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    Applied Jazz Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Jazz Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  37. Applied Voice Recital

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    Applied Voice Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Voice Recital 7:00 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  38. Applied Instrumental Recital

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    Applied Instrumental Recital
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Applied Instrumental Recital 4:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  39. Jazz Under the Stars

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    Jazz Under the Stars
    Date
    Location
    Science and Math | SM
    Jazz Under the Stars 12:00 AM, Science and Math | SM
  40. Dance Caravan

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    Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Dance Caravan 3:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  41. Dance Caravan

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    Dance Caravan
    Date
    Location
    Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
    Dance Caravan 8:30 PM, Cilker School of Art & Design | CIL
  42. 2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise

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    Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise

    Grab your bikes and join us for a 10k, 20k, or 30k, fun ride through the streets of Saratoga! The West Valley College Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise welcomes everyone for a joyful community ride. Bring your family and friends to this new community tradition!

    Find out more and register today! https://tdsbikerace.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16358

    2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise
    Date
    Location
    West Valley College
    2nd Annual Tour de Saratoga | Race to Raise 9:00 AM, West Valley College

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