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November Happenings By Dominique

First trimester ends on: 11/20/15
Thanksgiving : No school through 11/23/15 to 11/27/15
Concerts in November in San Francisco:
                   Jazz Festival November 21
                   SF International Animation Festivals Nov. 11-15
   Love ‘n Soul Experience Nov. 12
                   Kendrick Lamar Nov. 10
                   Ghost Town Nov.

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