# Event Details - **Event Name**: Authors' Luncheon hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a fabulous afternoon celebrating literature and our community and our scholars - it's going to be an afternoon to remember!About this EventThe San Jose (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting an Authors' Luncheon - our signature fundraising event dedicated to providing educational scholarships and supporting vital outreach programs for underserved communities in Santa Clara County. The luncheon is hosted in collaboration with The Links Foundation, Incorporated.Our theme this year is The Power Within: Leadership, Legacy and Well-Being and we hope that our featured authors bring light, hope, understanding, and new perspectives during our uncertain times.The keynote speaker for this elegant affair will be Denise Young, author of When We are Seen; How to Come Into Your Power - and Empower Others Along the Way. Dr. Candice Carmel Weaver, the author of Nia's Puzzle, Hedwig Gayle Rucker, author of Noodles and Gumbo and Christina Lewis, author of Brown Sugar Goals will also join the Literary Luncheon. The event includes lunch and amazing entertainment throughout the afternoon.We hope that you and your friends will attend this luncheon and participate in our FUNdraising event. Donations, ticket sales, corporate sponsorship and an exciting fund-a need experience are ways that you can support the efforts of the San Jose Links.The luncheon directly supports community service programs and two cornerstone scholarship initiatives:Our Alice E. Foster scholarship is focused on supporting foster youth who are pursuing higher education at two and/or four year institutions. The scholarship and mentorship of our foster youth continues with them until they graduate.Our Links to Success scholarship is focused on African American high school graduates who are also pursuing higher education. This scholarship is disbursed each semester for the first year of their enrollment.We continue to see the results of our efforts as our scholars graduate college and speak about the impact our scholarships had on their success. You will hear from one of our scholars during the luncheon.Your donations are greatly appreciated and will make a difference in the lives of youth as the San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated continue our legacy of transforming the Santa Clara County community through dedicated services for the underserved and underrepresented.All donations will support our scholarships for local youth, charitable and educational programs. Proceeds benefit The Links Foundation, Incorporated, an IRS 501(c)(3) organization.Dress Code: Sunday BestFor more information on the San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, visit us at ...https://www.sanjoselinks.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milpitas/authors-luncheon-hosted-by-san-jose-chapter-of-the-links-incorporated/100001990021297270 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-11-07T18:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Sonesta Silicon Valley Event Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 7500, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Milpitas - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Sonesta Silicon Valley Event Center - **lat**: 37.4007186 - **long**: -121.9114763 - **full address**: Sonesta Silicon Valley Event Center, 1800 Barber Lane, Milpitas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Authors' Luncheon hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/531d8e36da813786e1780905d39e6b76f23b64bc99feff45e8993c755c57e589-rimg-w384-h264-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1784147287 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Authors' Luncheon hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated being held? - **A:** Authors' Luncheon hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Sonesta Silicon Valley Event Center, 1800 Barber Lane, Milpitas, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Authors' Luncheon hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated? - **A:** Authors' Luncheon hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is organized by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Authors' Luncheon hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milpitas, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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