Events


These blog and media features cover all 80+ events that New Visions of Tomorrow has organized and staffed since late 2011. 

2017 Kung Fu Event

On January 8, 2017, New Visions of Tomorrow organized an event at Pure Shaolin Kung Fu in Belmont, CA to expose visually impaired children to advanced motor skills utilized in martial arts, such as the use of balance and flexibility as they kicked and punched with the guidance of our volunteers. As seen in the photos below, participants were guided through a number of stretches in order to prepare their body to the regimen of Kung Fu, then took part in learning the positions of the basic stances of the sport. Even the punching and kicking bags were used to let out some unwanted stress. The photos can be seen below:

Event #61: 2016 Ice Skating Event

New Visions of Tomorrow coordinated the annual winter ice skating event alongside Vista Center this year at the Winter Lodge (Palo Alto). NVoT members were on hand to make sure that visually impaired youth had companions and received guidance as they skated. Additionally, volunteers on hand helped to serve food and guide skaters to different areas of the skating arena. Volunteers also handed out handmade holiday cards written in Braille to each visually impaired youth.

2016 Holiday Card Making

On December 16th, New Visions of Tomorrow members met at the Mountain View Library to make holiday cards for the visually impaired. Holiday greetings were first created using a braille typwriter. Later, members designed and drew pictures on the cards.

2016 Christmas Choir

New Visions of Tomorrow sponsored a Christmas choir performance sung by the visually impaired kids. The choir performance was held at the Santa Clara University Recital Hall.

2016 Visit to Silicon Valley Youth Orchestra

On December 4th, New Visions of Tomorrow members brought visually impaired children to visit the Silicon Valley Youth Orchestra. Volunteers helped guide the children around the orchestra exploring and feeling the types of instruments in the orchestra.

2016 Stanford Men's Football Concessions versus Rice University

In Stanford's final regular season game of the 2016 season, NVoT volunteers were busy selling food items to customers while raising funds for the visually impaired. Below are some pictures from the event. We wish Stanford good luck in their bowl game as they cap their season off.

2016 NVoT Cooking Event

On November 19th, NVoT members had a fun and relaxing cooking session with the visually impaired, all from scratch. Teen Chef David taught the children how to make pizza, baked chicken drumsticks, and apple pie from the recipe of the blind winner of Master Chef season 3 Christine Ha from raw ingredients. Our volunteers helped guide the children to identify different textures, such as the soft, pillow-like feel of the dough or the smooth outer skin of the tomatoes that create the pizza sauce.

 

2016 FLL Qualifier Promotion Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow managed a booth that sold snakes for robotics members participating in the 2016 FLL Robotics Qualifier at Blanch Middle School. Volunteers also helped to sell food and drinks to bystanders to raise awareness of our cause. The proceeds will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future activities in coordinating and hosting future volunteer events. Pictures are below: 

2016 Cardinal Kid Pass

New Visions of Tomorrow sponsored a Cardinal Kids Pass to a visually impaired child's family to attend one of Stanford's football games.

2016 Stanford vs. Oregon State Football Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow managed concession stands on Saturday, November 5th during the home game against Oregon State. NVoT volunteers were in charge of preparing and selling food and drinks to the audience at The Dog House, with all proceeds going to our organization. Our successful fundraising will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future volunteer events.

2016 Vista Center Donation

On October 24, 2016, a few of our members were present to give fundraising proceedings to the Vista Center, a non profit organization dedicated to care for blind and visually impaired people. Pictures are below:

2016 Stanford vs Colorado Football Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow again managed concession stands on October 22 against Colorado. Volunteers sold hot dogs and other items to the audience with a portion of the revenues going to NVoT. Our successful fundraising will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future volunteer events. 

2016 Stanford vs Washington State Football Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow managed concession stands on Saturday, October 8 during the home game against Washington State. Although Stanford suffered a tough loss, NVoT volunteers were in charge of preparing and selling food and drinks to the audience at The Dog House, with all proceeds going to our organization. Our successful fundraising will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future volunteer events.

2016 Stanford vs. USC Football Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow managed concession stands on September 17 during the home game against USC. Volunteers were in charge of preparing and selling food and drinks to the audience at The Dog House, with all proceeds going to our organization. Our successful fundraising will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future volunteer events.

2016 Magical Bridge Playground: Interactive Event

New Visions of Tomorrow coordinated an interactive trip to the Magical Bridge Playground in Palo Alto for the Vista Center youths. Volunteers helped and played with visually impaired children in the playground. Afterwards, NVoT volunteers served pizza.

2016 Stanford vs. Kansas State Football Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow was in charge of a concession stand, The Dog House, during the Stanford vs. Kansas state football game. Volunteers were in charge of preparing and selling food and drinks to the audience, with all proceeds going to our organization. The funds raised will support our future activities in coordinating and hosting future volunteer events, as well as collaborations with any other nonprofits serving the blind.

 

2016 SJ Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy Soccer Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow was in charge of one of the concession stands during the sold-out Earthquakes vs. Galaxy game. Volunteers were in charge of preparing and selling food and drinks to the audience, with all proceeds going to our organization. Our successful fundraising will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future activities in coordinating and hosting future volunteer events.

2016 Stanford vs. UCLA Men's Basketball Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow participated in Stanford concessions  stands during the home game against UCLA. Volunteers were in charge of preparing and selling food and drinks to the audience (The Dog House), with all proceeds going to our organization. Our  successful fundraising will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future  volunteer events.

2016 Junior Museum and Zoo: Interactive Event

New Visions of Tomorrow's volunteers worked with Vista Center to introduce visually impaired children to visually impaired adults at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. Volunteers helped guide visitors around the zoo, handed out pizza during dinner, and watched over children.

2016 Stanford vs. Long Beach Men's Volleyball Fundraiser

New Visions of Tomorrow managed concession stands on April 2 during the home game against Long Beach. Volunteers were in charge of preparing and selling food and drinks to the audience at The Dog House, with all proceeds going to our organization. Our successful fundraising will support nonprofits for the visually impaired, as well as our future volunteer events.