The latest iteration of the Vintage Computer Festival East is taking place this weekend in Wall Township, New Jersey.  At 9:30 am on Saturday, May 5, VCF East 8.0 kicks off a weekend of retro-computing fun at the InfoAge Science Center.  The festivities run through Sunday evening and this year looks to be a great one.  For Apple fans, Daniel Kottke’s Sunday keynote speech will be of special interest, as will Mike Willegal’s “Introduction to Apple II Maintenance” workshop.  To check out the full schedule of events, visit VCF 8.0’s web page. Tickets are $10 for one day, $15 for both days, and FREE for ages 17 and younger. Parking is free.

Over at Time.com, Technologizer’s Harry McCracken has listed 14 great celebration ideas to commemorate the 35th birthday of the Apple II.  Our favorite?  #13: Attend KansasFest!  Also worth a read: Harry’s 35th Anniversary Tribute to Apple’s First Iconic Product.  And check out the photo gallery while you’re there.

(HT Ken Gagne)