January 17, 2008

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

Jan. 29
Free Opera Preview of Verdi’s “Rigoletto”- Singers from Opera San José and lecturer Larry Hancock preview Verdi's Rigoletto. Event time is noon, at the Beethoven Center in MLK Library, 4th and San Fernando in downtown San José. No reservations needed. For more information, visit www.sjoperaguild.org or call 275-6199.

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.

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.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Jan. 24 - 26
Pioneer High School Advanced Drama presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” directed by Steve Dini. All performances will be in the PHS Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10/Adults, $5/Seniors and Students w/ ID. This is an open seating performance. For more information, call 978-8499.

Jan. 25
The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens presents “The World Next Door.” Bring your imaginary passports for an afternoon of global travel as we explore the seven sister cities of San Jose. Join us as we discover the history and culture of these unique places around the world. Hear traditional stories, make crafts, listen to music, and sample breads from Russia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Japan, Taiwan, India and Ireland. Learn to play a new game and say hello and goodbye in another language. Time is 3:30 – 5 p.m. fees are $8/members and $15 non-members. Workshops take place at the Visitor and Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required - call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more. Appropriate for children 5 – 10 years. Parents need not be present during the workshop.

Jan. 31
Join Assembly Member Jim Beall for an Open House event at his local district office - Alfred E. Alquist State Building, 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Suite 300 in San Jose. The public is invited to drop by from 4 – 6:30 p.m. to say hello and discuss community and legislative issues. Informational brochures will be available and light refreshments will be served. For more information please call 282-8920. RSVP is appreciated.

CLASSES

Jan. 25
The nonprofit Katydids Square Dance Club is offering a 16-week beginner square dancing class. Get the fun, friendship and fitness of learning to square dance with the Katydids. Classes are 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, beginning January 25, in the hall at the United Church of Christ, 400 West Campbell Avenue, Campbell.  The first two evenings are free, then $4 per person. No partner, experience or special clothing required. For more information, call Lloyd at 241-7567 or visit http://www.katydids.info/  

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!

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. 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. 24
The American Association of University Women San Jose invites you to an Open House from 6 -7:30 p.m., at AAUW-SJ Headquarters, 1165 Minnesota Avenue, in Willow Glen.  Meet members and hear how AAUW-SJ promotes lifelong education and advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, research, and local school enrichment programs. A buffet supper will be served at 6 p.m. Membership in AAUW requires an Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.  For more information contact Linda Goldberg, rich-linda@verizon.net, 408-353-1916.

Jan. 25 – 27
The Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, hosts the South Bay Home & Garden Show: Discover the newest, most innovative products for remodeling, decorating or landscaping your home at this annual event. Featuring over 300 exhibits, attendees can meet celebrity presenters Vern Yip, host of HGTV’s Deserving Design and Karl Lohnes, founding editor of Canada’s Style At Home magazine, who will offer practical tips on ways to add value to your home. Hours are 1/25, from noon – 8 p.m.; 1/26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 1/27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10/Adults, children 12 years and under are free. For more infromation including ticket purchasing, call 748-7000 or visit www.southbayhomeshow.com <http://www.southbayhomeshow.com/>.

Jan. 26
Free electronic waste drop-off event at Williams Elementary: Help raise money for Williams Elementary School and benefit the environment at the same time. Our free electronic waste drop-off will be held in the Williams Elementary parking lot, 1150 Rajkovich Way from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items accepted include televisions, computer monitors, CPU’s, VCR’s, DVD players, microwaves, stereos, printers, laptops, and other electronic devices. These items contain significant amounts of lead and have been banned from going into landfills. All electronic waste will be recycled by ASL, a San Jose based electronics recycler.

Jan. 26
The public is invited to the 2008 Silicon Valley Digital Clubhouse Vietnamese American Heritage Project.  Hosted by the Silicon Valley Digital Clubhouse, History San José and the Museum of the Boat People and the Republic of Vietnam, the kick off and reception of this project will be at History Park on Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Empire Fire House Building. The youth of the Silicon Valley Digital Clubhouse Network will share with the public their digital stories and will invite community members to participate in the project.  All digital stories will be archived by History San José to sharing with schools, libraries and the community. 

Jan. 26
St. Timothy's Lutheran School is hosting an Open House: Located at 5100 Camden Avenue in San Jose, event hours are 9 a.m. to noon. St. Timothy's Lutheran School was founded in 1979 with a commitment to providing a high quality educational experience, within the framework of the Christian faith, to members of the congregation and the community. For more information, call 265-0244 or visit www.st-tims-lutheran.org

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.

Jan. 26 – 27
2nd Annual Arlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo at the McEnery Convention Center: Over 225 bike show entries, national & local vendors will fill over 100,000 square feet. Arlen and Corey Ness, along with special guest Donnie Smith, will be at the show signing autographs and talking motorcycles. This year the Pro Class has turned in to the Premium Class, allowing more styles of motorcycles to participate in the show. There will be everything from old school to no school, from mild to wild. With everything this show has to offer, you are not going to want to miss this year’s Arlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo. Admission is $5 - $15. For more information, call 866-907-7790 or visit www.arlennessbikeshow.com

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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