January 10, 2008

Calendar of local events

Unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the 408 area code.

MUSIC

Jan. 13
The San Jose Chamber Orchestra presents “Saints and Sinners” by Craig Bohmler and Marion Adler (premiere). Featuring Barbara Day Turner, conductor and mezzo Layna Chianakas with baritone Robert Orth. Performance time is 7 p.m. at Le Petit Trianon 72 N 5th Street in San Jose. Tickets are $45-30 and may be ordered by calling (408)295-4416 or visit www.sjco.org.

Ongoing
Ladyesong a Woman’s Vocal Ensemble, are seeking new singers. Applicants must be able to sight read and be available on Monday evenings for rehearsals. Founded in the winter of 1995 by director Mary Elizabeth Enmann, Ladyesong has been working toward sharing the gift of music and a commitment to the community in the South Bay Area. Ladyesong enjoys performing a variety of vocal music, both sacred and secular - from Gabrielli to Gershwin, from Dvorak to Doo Wop - and has provided music during local church services as well as concerts in community venues. Ladyesong's membership is diverse; from homemakers to business women to retirees, these women have bonded over their love of music and song.  Call Mary Elizabeth Enmann at 621-9812 for an audition. http://www.ladyesong.com/

ART

Jan. 9 – Feb. 24
The Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara, presents "David Ogle: Works on Paper - A Survey" Exhibition. Reception is Jan. 18 from 7 – 9 p.m. Museum hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., open until 9 p.m. Thursdays.

THEATER

Jan. 22 – Feb. 3
American Musical Theater San Jose presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Center for the Performing Arts: Nerdy floral assistant finds romance with the help of an enormous man-eating plant who was sent from outer space to take over the world. Not your average-sounding musical, but are all part of “Little Shop of Horrors,” the comedy classic that will have you singing along to the rock’n’roll doo-wop sounds of the 1960s. For tickets and additional information, call 1-888-455-SHOW or visit www.amtsj.org\

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Jan. 12
Come to Guadalupe River Park & Gardens from 3:30 – 5 p.m. as we “Shake, Rattle and Roll” things up and learn what drives the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates. Build a volcano to take home and watch it erupt again and again. We will create a yummy snack that shows the inside of the Earth and all of its different layers. Learn how to stay earthquake safe and design a plan to help your family when the next earthquake occurs. Appropriate fro children 5 – 10 years. Fees are $8/members and $15 non-members. Workshop location is 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. Pre-registration is required. Parents need not be present during the workshop. To register call (408) 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more.

Jan. 12
Youth Indoor Model Airplane Contest:  Boys and girls 18 and younger, build and fly a simple model airplane with expert help, enter the contest.  Prizes awarded through 5th place in five events. The $5 entry fee includes cost of materials.  Fly any time between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Moreland Community Center Gym, 1850 Fallbrook Ave. in San Jose.  For information call Lou Young, (408) 252-2145.

Jan. 12 – Mar. 2
History San José hosts “Becoming American: Teenagers & Immigration”, an exhibition of photographs from
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services, featuring photographs by Barbara Beirne. This exhibit will be open to the public at History Park. Students from Andrew Hill High School, Downtown College Prep, Notre Dame High School, Oak Grove High School, Overfelt High School and Santa Teresa High School will also be exhibiting their first-hand experience with immigration expressed through their photography.  Their assignment, with their families’ permission, was to select a friend or peer to photograph and document their experience of immigration into the United States. Sometimes the subject matter was the student himself. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at www.sites.si.edu.

Jan. 14
YSI Summer Science Camp. It’s not too early to start planning for summer! Youth Science Institute has Summer Science Camps for children ages 3 ½ to 14. YSI members can register their children for summer camp starting January 14th. Public registration opens Feb. 19th. There are over 35 camps to choose from and camp fees range from $150 to $250 per week, starting June 16 through August 15 at each of YSI’s Science and Nature Centers - Alum Rock Park, Sanborn Park, and Vasona Park. Scholarships are available at YSI Alum Rock and YSI Sanborn. Camps fill up quickly, so go to www.youthscience.org or call 408-356-4945 today for more information or to register.

CLASSES

Ongoing
The Committee to Promote Square Dancing is sponsoring a square dance refresher class for experienced dancers: Fees are $2.50/seniors and youth, $5/adults.  Classes meet Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. in the Camden Community Center Multipurpose Room, 3369 Union Avenue, San Jose, 95124. For more information, call 723-0315.
Ceramics classes for adults.  Do something totally fun and creative for yourself in 2008...Hands On Clay classes in Almaden is now accepting applications for its small, relaxing clay classes in January on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m., and Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11 a.m. The fee includes instructions, clay, glazes, use of tools, and kiln firings. The classes are held in the teacher's studio in Almaden. For more information call (408) 679-0238. Space is limited to only four students for each class, so register early!

FIFTY PLUS

Ongoing 
AARP Willow Glen - Chapter 5193. Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month, 1 – 3 p.m. There will be speakers on senior issues and refreshments are served. Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. For more information call 448-6400.

VOLUNTEERS

Jan. 22
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens to hold Volunteer Coffees: Two Volunteer Coffees will be held at the Visitor & Information Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose, to introduce prospective volunteers to the many opportunities that are available. Event times are 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. These Coffees are informal, and will present an overview of the park’s history, design and development, as well as information on volunteer opportunities. There is no obligation to sign up. To RSVP or get more information, contact Lucy Perez, Volunteer Coordinator, at lperez@grpg.org or 298-7657.

MISCELLANEOUS

Jan. 10 -13
Dreaming about a new car? Head on down to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center for the 2008 Silicon Valley International Auto Show where more than 400 of the latest cars, trucks, crossovers and sport-utility vehicles will be showcased. This automotive extravaganza will give attendees an up close look at the newest vehicles in a non-selling environment, including hot concept cars, luxury rides, tricked-out aftermarket vehicles, exotics, hybrids and more. Event hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday. Advance E-tickets can be purchased and discount coupons can be downloaded at www.SVAutoShow.com. Admission is $9/adults, $7/students and military with ID, $6/seniors (62-plus) and $5/children (7-12). Children 6 years and under are free. For more information including special discounted rate days, www.SVAutoShow.com.

Jan. 11
St. Timothy’s Lutheran School, 5100 Camden Avenue, San Jose, will host a Free “Kindergarten Readiness” presentation for parents at the school’s January principal’s Coffee. Open to the public, this discussion begins at 9 a.m. and will feature guest speaker Lori Burns from the Santa Clara Partnership for School Readiness.

Jan. 12
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens present the adult workshop, “Hunters of the Sky.” Join Karen Hoyt of Sky Hunters Environmental Education from 10 – 11:30 a.m. as she presents a program that will introduce you to raptor biology. The focus will be on raptors that can be found within or near the Guadalupe River Park, and the importance of both nocturnal and diurnal raptors to an ecosystem. Hoyt will bring two birds of prey that may include the American Kestrel, Barn Owl, or Peregrine Falcon. Space is limited to keep the birds calm and comfortable. Children ages 12-18 are welcome, but MUST be accompanied by an adult. Fees are $10/members, $15 non-members. Workshop location is 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required so call (408) 298-7657 to reserve your spot today or visit www.grpg.org to learn more.

Jan. 20, 27 & Feb. 3, 10 and 17
Lawn Bowling competition at Willow Glen’s Frank Bramhall Park. Event time is 10 a.m., and the public is welcome to watch free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be available. For more information, call Jerry at 499-5423.

Jan. 26
Electronic Waste (e-waste) Recycling: Live Oak Academy is hosting a free recycling event to be held at Foxworthy Baptist Church, 1774 Foxworthy Ave., from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a simple and convenient way to get rid of any old computers or electronics that may be cluttering up your space, and help our school raise funds. So bring your old TV's, stereos, telephones, computers, monitors, peripherals, printers, etc.  All items recycled locally by a state authorized recycling company. For questions, call 355-4935.

Ongoing
Princeton Plaza Fair: (Meridian, at Kooser and Blossom Hill) inside the Mervyn’s Plaza. Fairs will be held on the last Saturday of each month unless noted. Coffee and donuts for early bird shoppers. For more information, visit www.aplhazetaevents.com or call 761-6913.

Come join The Humane Society Silicon Valley for our weekly “Meet and Treat!” every Wednesday at HSSV, 2530 Lafayette Street, in Santa Clara from 5 – 7 p.m. Not sure about adopting just yet? Come down and visit with animal guests outside their kennels. Play with canine companions throughout the shelter, or experience cuddly cats in your lap. And of course we have our adorable rabbits too. We will have tasty treats for people as well. For more information, call 727-3383 or visit www.hssv.org

MOMS Club of San Jose - Blossom Hill/Santa Teresa chapter: We are a playgroup that meets a few times per week for many fun, social activities. Our website is www.bayareamoms.org, Contact Victoria Meline for more information 888-5838.

The Almaden Valley Al-Anon Family Groups meet every Friday from 10to 11:45 a.m. and on Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 1198 Redmond Avenue, San Jose. Al-Anon helps families and friends learn what they can do about excessive drinking, alcoholism and its effects on the entire family. Meetings do not require appointments. There is no charge for attendance. For more information, call 379-1051 or visit the web site at http://www.ncwsa.org/scvafg/

12-Step Christian Program - Celebrate Recovery! Program held every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Generations Foursquare Church, 133 Bernal Road in San Jose. For more information, call 504-7687 or visit celebraterecovery@generationsfoursquare.org


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