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  1. Win a camp with All-pro Linebacker Patrick Willis! It's open to ages 7-14 and takes place June 9-10 in Palo Alto. siliconvalley.parenthood.com
  2. San Jose Youth Symphony marks its 60th year with a concert starring pianist Jon Nakamatsu. June 16. $30, $20 kids. Flint Center, Cupertino.
  3. Last day of April, last day to vote in our Family Favorites survey. It only takes a few minutes. bit.ly/AaFOjL
  4. There's only a few days left to vote on our Family Favorites. It takes only a few minutes. Don't miss out! bit.ly/JwWtz9
  5. Win a Mother's Day "tech-over" with prizes including HP Touchsmart computer and more. Contest ends May 8. on.fb.me/IbgbVe
  6. RT @insertfoot: A 9-year-old worries she's fat (My latest Bay Area Parent column):... fb.me/14AjmoKhk
  7. May issue is ready 4 U. Summer travel, great camps, how moms balance work w/ parenting & more! bit.ly/txxERK
  8. Interview with Burlingame author of Daisy's Perfect Word. Reads With Ronna blog at bit.ly/v83NKT siliconvalley.parenthood.com
  9. Need some great new skillet recipes? Check out six recipes and vote for your favorite: facebook.com/Safeway#!/Safe…
  10. A must-read story in our April issue. Get help for temper tantrums -- the kind that mom and dad throw. bit.ly/IRseoM
  11. What R your fav places to eat, play, shop & learn? Be part of our Best of the Best publication. Takes only a minute. bit.ly/AaFOjL
  12. Time is running out to vote in our Best of the Best survey. Cast your vote! It takes only a few minutes bit.ly/zGd3Zr
  13. We luv R new baby. Articles on gender selection & raising twins. Plus: Our associate editor's new son on the cover. bit.ly/HbwPhB
  14. Looking for help & resources for ur teen? New digital edition of Teen Focus. Parties, camps, and more! bit.ly/HORbOS
  15. Spring into spring with our new April issue! Egg hunts, help for mom's temper & more. bit.ly/GZidW5
  16. Cngrts to Yvonne of San Leandro who won TOTEM tickets in our March e-Exclusive contest. Sign up to enter next time. bit.ly/hAenuR
  17. Have you voted yet in our 2012 Best of the Best survey? Why not? Let your voice be heard! bit.ly/zGd3Zr
  18. thanks! @PeterPanMS
  19. Wanna win a cool prize pack celebrating The Lorax? Hurry! Contest ends Fri. March 9! Enter at on.fb.me/zoEic7
  20. Put it on yr calendar. Our next camp fair, March 25, 1-4, Serramonte Center, Daly City. bit.ly/AmcKVy