Feb 19, 2004

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

MUSIC
February 20 - 22
Almaden Feed and Fuel, 18950 Almaden Road, hosts live music each Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and on Sundays from 3 – 7 p.m. This week features “Bill Iriton” on the 20th, “Bonedriver” on the 21st and “Out Back” on the 22nd. For additional information, call 268-8950.
February 21 – Saturday
Highly acclaimed harpsichordist Matthew Dirst will perform in concert as part of the Almaden Adventure in the Arts concert series at Joint Ventures Churches of Almaden. The recital will feature solo and pieces accompanied by a small string ensemble with a program that will include Johann Sebastian Bach’s Concerto in F minor and Concerto in A major as well as works by W.F. Bach and C.P.E. Bach. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 general and $8 student for advance purchase, or $20/$10 at the door. Child care will be provided. For more information, call 268-0243.

THEATER
February 21 – Saturday
The Heritage Theater, 1 West Campbell Avenue, in Campbell, presents one of America’s all-time favorite comedy teams, The Smothers Brothers. They’ve headlined in Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe and have toured coast to coast. Impeccable timing combined with their natural, easy and entertaining repartee makes The Smothers Brothers a show not to be missed. Show time is 7:30 p.m. For tickets and additional information, call 866-2797.
February 26-29
Children’s Musical Theatre of San Jose Rising Stars presents “Guys and Dolls” at the Montgomery Theatre in downtown. Considered one of the best musical comedies ever written, “Guys and Dolls” features such classics as “Luck Be A Lady,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and “Bushel and A Peck.” For tickets and more information, call 288-5437, or visit www.cmtsj.org.
February 27 – 29
Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” will be presented by Santa Clara University’s Department of Theatre and Dance and the Center of Performing Arts at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre. Department of Theatre and Dance faculty member Elizabeth Dale will direct this American masterpiece. Single ticket prices for “A Streetcar Named Desire” range from $5 - $14. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more. For tickets or more information, contact the Center of Performing Arts box office at 554-4015, or visit www.scu.edu/cpa.

ART
February 2 – 29
Almaden artist Cindy Blain’s paintings will be on exhibit at the Willow Glen Coffee Roasting Company, 1383 Lincoln Avenue, in downtown Willow Glen. “Coloratura Companions” presents Blain’s recent expressionistic and energetic figure paintings. The reception will be Sunday, February 15, from 1- 3 p.m.

MEETINGS
February 24 - Tuesday
Adelante Toastmasters meets each Tuesday at 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. at Hick’ry Pit Restaurant, 980 E Campbell Ave, (across from the Pruneyard), Campbell. For more information call Mary at 979-9499 or visit http://adelante.tripod.com/.
February 24 – Tuesday
Le Tip San Jose/Willow Glen Chapter meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s on 1140 Hillsdale Ave. San Jose. Call Dr. Manfred, 568-9900 to become part of a successful business network.
February 24 – Tuesday
Business Leads Unlimited meets every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. at Denny’s 1015 Blossom Hill Road. Please contact Richard at 378-2225 if you plan to attend.
February 25 – Wednesday
South Valley Chapter of Leads Business Networking Group meets for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Call or email Renee to get location details. 210-7361 or rdaggett@adminbooks.com
February 25 – Wednesday
American Business Women’s Association Changing Times Chapter meets at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 2885 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara. Program and dinner are $25 and reservations are required. For meeting times and additional information contact Bonnie George-Orsley 221-6606.
Ongoing:
Las Madres Adoption Group is a wonderful support system for those who have gone through the adoption process and are looking to share the joys and challenges of parenting an adopted child. They have regular play dates for newborns-5 years old and monthly “mom’s night out”. For more information, contact Barb Griswold at barbgris@aol.com or call toll free 1-877-LasMadres.  

HEALTH
Ongoing:
Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association now includes meetings at Kaiser Hospital, Santa Teresa Kaiser, Bldg. 3, Conference rm. 2 5755 Cottle Road. For more information call 800-660-1993.

FIFTY PLUS
February 21 – Saturday
AVAC Los Alamitos Creek Trail Walk - Meet MaryAnn at Greystone Lane at 8:15 a.m. to walk towards Almaden Lake. All ability levels are welcome. After the walk we’ll go to a nearby coffee shop for rest and relaxation. Bring water and a friend if you wish. For more information, call MaryAnn Smith at 445-4931.
February 23 & 25
Fifty Plus Gentle Yoga Class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis Church at the corner of Pine and Newport in Willow Glen. Everyone is welcome, no yoga experience is necessary, no pretzel poses! This class is perfect for increasing flexibility, building strength, and reducing injuries. For more information call Yoga Instructor Arika Larson at 947-7685.
February 24 – Tuesday
TGA (To Get Acquainted) is a Senior Tuesday Night Ballroom Dancing Club that meets every Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Santa Clara Senior Center, corner of Fremont and Monroe, Santa Clara. Dance lessons are included with paid admission from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live Band $4 - DJ $3. Refreshments, no partners needed.
February 25 - Wednesday
Bingo from 1:15-3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave. The cost is $5.00 for the first pack and $2.00 for each additional pack. Sales of Bingo cards will begin at 11:00 a.m. Doors open at 1:00 pm. Cash prizes of $50-$99 will be awarded for each of the 12 games. For more information, call (408) 448-6400.
March 6 – Saturday
The Computer Connection - classes for seniors over 50. Registration for computer classes will be on March 6 at all three SeniorNet Centers in San Jose. A variety of classes will be offered at each center. In Almaden, 6445 Camden Avenue, registration is from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Computer Fundamentals students will register from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The other two SeniorNet sites are Willow Senior Center at 2175 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose and Cypress Senior Center, 403 S. Cypress Ave. in San Jose. Call Don House at 268-1703 for more information.
March 12-14
Fifty-Plus Lifelong Fitness presents the 21st Annual Fitness Weekend at Stanford University. This event includes a public forum session, Health Faire, Health Conference and Symposium, Awards and Recognition dinner, and a variety of athletic events for every fitness level. For information and registration, call 650-843-1750 or visit www.50plus.org.
Ongoing:
AARP Information Center needs volunteers to staff their office. Duties include helping seniors find various services and programs, and providing information on senior needs. The office is located at 840 Willow Street, Suite 300, at the corner of Bird and Willow Streets on bus route #25. The hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 278-1855.
Catholic Charities’ Foster Grandparent Program is looking for persons over age 60 who are willing to give love and attention to children with special needs in the community. Participants must be on a limited retirement income to qualify, be in good physical health and be able to work four hours a day, five days a week. Foster grandparents receive a small non-taxable stipend and other benefits. Contact Susan Alberto at 325-5206.
Senior Adults Legal Assistance program at Eastside Neighborhood Center of Catholic Charities, 2150 Alum Rock Ave. handles cases in Legal Assistance, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare. First and third Thurs. of each month (60 years or older – free). By appointment only at 251-0215.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is offered free to assist the elderly with Medicare problems and help with Health Insurance. Eastside Neighborhood Center of Catholic Charities, 2150 Alum Rock Ave. Call 251-0215 for more information.
The Geriatric Advisory Program is a service providing documented analysis, advice and resources to those caring for aging family members and is available through the Almaden Valley Counseling Service. Sliding scale fees available. 975-2988.

CHILDREN/FAMILY EVENTS
January 24 – March 5
Art of the Zodiac: Celebrating the Year of the Monkey, will be on display at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The King Library will be the first institute in the United States to host this exhibition this year. This event is sponsored by the Council for Cultural Affairs, Executive Yuan, Republic of China (Taiwan), and the Taipei Cultural Center Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York and San Francisco. For more information contact Steven Groth at 808-2061.
February 21 - Saturday
Come enjoy classic old movies, presented just as they first appeared in the 1920’s! The Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Avenue, presents Silent Movie Nights, complete with accompanying organist Gene Turner and drinks and popcorn galore. On Feb. 14, see a special Valentine’s Day screening of “The Cruise of the Jasper B” starring Bob La Rocque at 7 p.m. The Feb. 21 feature will be the drama, “Tol’able David,” starring Richard Barthelmess. These fundraising events will benefit the DSC music and organ fund. Suggested donation is $6 at the door. For more information, call 293-3838.
February 24 – Tuesday
Barnes and Noble Almaden hosts “Toddler Tuesday Morning Storytime,” a weekly read aloud session that begins at 10 a.m.
February 26 – Thursday
Bring the ‘jammies and get ready to cuddle up to a great story at Barnes and Noble Almaden’s Thursday night Pajamarama Storytime held at the store each week at 7 p.m.
February 28 – Saturday
Harry the Dirty Dog, based on Gene Zion’s popular children¹s book, will play at the Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre on Saturday morning, February 14, at 11:00am. Tickets are $11 advance purchase and $12 at the door. For more information, visit  www.ctcinc.org or call 245-2978.
Ongoing
Attention dog lovers! Join the canines of Society Dog for engaging walks and socialization. Walkers meet the second Saturday of each month at the Los Gatos Town Plaza at 10:00. Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are “Bark in the Dark” nights. Meet at the Los Gatos Town Plaza at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday evening, and at Willow Glen Elementary School at 6:30 each Thursday evening. For more information call 671-3417 or visit www.Societydog.com.
New at the Tech! The Tech Museum of Innovation announces the opening of it new exhibit: Engineer It! Visitors of all ages will have a great time designing boats, buildings, bridges, windmills, and airplanes, and testing their performance in water tanks, earthquake simulators, and wind tunnels. Engineer It! is a highly interactive traveling exhibition that presents science as an open-ended discovery process; there are no write or wrong answers. Every station offers a fun and challenging activity where visitors are encouraged to “think it, build it, and test it.”

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing:
Kaiser Santa Teresa has an array of volunteer opportunities available, with our greatest need being at the Information Desks. Weekday, weekend, and evening shifts are available. If you are 18 or older, please call 972-6233 or e-mail Debbe.Brewer@kp.org
Welcome Wagon #3 is a non-profit, diverse group of volunteers dedicated to charity, community and each other. Welcome Wagon offers 15+ activity groups of various interests for our members to enjoy. Twice yearly WW hosts charity events to raise funds, giving back to the community. WW #3 meets as a whole on the third Wednesday of each month for luncheons and programs to various restaurants in the area. New members are always welcome! For additional information, call or new member hotline at 445-7015. Ask for president Glenda or membership chairs Beverly or Barbara.
Child Advocates of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is looking for volunteers to mentor and speak up for abused and neglected children/youth who have been placed in the foster care system. To find out how you can make a difference in the life of a child, call (408) 416-0400 or e-mail info@cadvocates.org.
The Restorative Justice Program is currently seeking community members who enjoy working with youth and wish to reduce juvenile crime and violence by becoming a NAB member. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Rosalinda Lara at (408) 929-1080 ext. 326.
Sacred Heart Community Service needs volunteers to assist in our Self-Sufficiency Programs, including Youth and Adult Education, JobLink and Embracing Families. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. For more information contact the Volunteer Office at 278-2171 or visit www.sacredheartcommunityservice.org.
Friends of Evergreen Library is a volunteer group meeting on the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Road. For more information, call Dr. Rod Cryer at 531-9933 or by email at ev.sjpl@ci.sj.ca.us.
Child Abuse Prevention Center is seeking volunteers to join the Volunteer Case Aide program, which assists children and their families by providing services requested by county social workers. Call (650) 595-7640 for more information.
Friends of Santa Teresa Branch Library is a volunteer group benefiting both visitors and staff of the Library through fundraising activities. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month. For more information, call 281-1879.

MISCELLANEOUS
February 21 – Saturday
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens presents “Gourds – How to grow them, what to do with them.” Gourds are easily grown, come in a variety of forms and can be used for many different projects. Join us from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to find out how to add gourds to your garden and how they can be utilized. Instructor Jennifer Wool of the Calabash Club of Silicon Valley will bring in several samples of gourd art to amaze and inspire. The cost is $13 for members and $15 for non-members. Fro more information, visit www.grpg.org or contact Kary Wilson at 298-7657.
February 22 – Sunday
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road in Saratoga, hosts the South Bay Mah Jongg Mavens Spring 2004 Tournament. This event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost to register is $25, which includes tournament play, welcoming coffee, and lunch. Checks should be payable to Congregation Beth David. For more information, contact Phyllis Zis at 257-5618.
February 23 - Monday
Star viewing at EVC’s Montgomery Hill Observatory. Come gaze at the winter evening sky from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the new Montgomery Hill Observatory at Evergreen Valley College. Recommended for ages 10 and older. For reservations, please call (408) 270-6490 before 6:00 pm. The events will be cancelled if it’s raining or clouds cover most of the sky. 

HAVE AN ITEM FOR OUR CALENDAR?
We are seeking calendar items pertaining to the south bay communities we cover in our seven monthly community newspapers: Blossom Valley, Cambrian, Campbell, Evergreen, Santa Teresa, Willow Glen, Fifty Plus, and our weekly publication, Almaden Times Weekly. Items must be submitted by email or fax several weeks before the event. Send an email to candy@timesmediainc.com or fax to Candy Richter at 494-7078. Photos should be sent digitally as jpegs or mailed to Calendar, Times Newspapers, 1310 Tully Road, Ste. 107, San Jose, CA 95122. Due to the large volume of items received calendar requests left on voice mail cannot be used. Space is limited.