March 13, 2008

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

March 15
The San Jose Youth Symphony (SJYS) Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Classic: SJYS, under the artistic leadership of Maestro Yair Samet, announces its second concert of the season, “Spring Classic”, held at 2:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street in San Jose. This performance will feature two outstanding young musicians and winners of the San Jose Youth Symphony Young Artist Competition (YAC) – clarinetist Joseph T. Morris performing Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F Minor and, pianist Angela Hwang performing Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 43. Advance tickets are available at http://www.sjys.org/concerts/tickets.html or at the box office before the concert. Admission is $15/Adults, $10/Students and Seniors, and $5 for children under 13. For further information, call 885-9220 or sjys@sjys.org.

DANCE

March 15
Elements Dance Company Auditions: E.D.C. provides specialized training in Hip-Hop and Break Dance Styles as well as competition skills/performance Strength. Audition time for Junior and Teen teams (ages 11 years and older) is 10 a.m. – noon. Classes are available for children 5 – 10 years beginning March 29 from 9 – 10 a.m. No audition is required for these classes. Location is Nancy Doize School of Dance, 3001 Ross Avenue in San Jose. For more information, call Alisha Simms at 623-2163 or missalisha@hotmail.com

March 22
The Flamenco Society of San Jose will host “Juerga” (Flamenco Jam Session) at the Hoover Theater beginning at 7 p.m. This event will feature various performers, including a cast of three great flamenco dancers. Our special guest direct from Miami; Adela. Joining the line up are Rubina Valenzuela, and Amanda, along with superbly talented supporting musicians. We encourage audience participation and always include aspiring students, as well as music and dance from other cultures. Admission is $14/General, $12/Students and Seniors.This promises to be a very special event that will take place at the new home for the society the Historic Hoover Theater in San Jose. Seating is limited so ticket purchases should be made soon. For advance purchase, call 510-792-8355.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

March 15
The Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Avenue in San Jose, is sponsoring an Egg-Citing Spring Celebration from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $5 per person and the public is invited. For more information, call 559-7542.

March 16
Make-A-Wish Bowl-A-Thon: The Greater Bay Area Chapter of Make-A-Wish is partnering with DaVita, a leading provider of kidney dialysis, to grant a wish for two 16-year-old pediatric dialysis patients. The Make-A-Wish Bowl-A-Thon will take place at Cambrian Bowl, 1400 Camden Ave. in San Jose from 2 to 6 p.m. 

March 22
Campbell Kiwanis Club presents the annual Campbell Eggstravaganza at the Campbell Community Center. Designed for children ages 2-12, this highly anticipated family fun event begins at 10:30 a.m. SHARP with a traditional egg and candy hunt on the Athletic Fields of the Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Avenue. Please bring a bag or basket for your child. Thousands of plastic colored eggs will be sprinkled throughout the lawn. Please be sure to arrive on time, as the eggs will go fast. Other festivities that morning, beginning at 9 a.m., will include face painting, finger nail painting, games, arts and crafts activities, a jump house, and pictures with the Eggstravaganza Bunny. Coffee and donuts will be sold to the dedicated bleary-eyes parents beginning at 7:30 a.m. This free event is open to the public. For more information, call 866-2769.

March 24
Audition sign ups for the California Youth Symphony has started for all CYS ensembles, encompassing eight programs for all symphonic instruments, from beginning to advanced levels, for musicians of high school age and younger. Registration deadline is March 24. Auditions will take place at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills, on April 19 and April 26. Registration forms may be downloaded from the CYS website: www.cys.org and mailed in immediately, along with a check for $15 payable to “CYS.” Please check the website for audition requirements and to download forms, or contact the California Youth Symphony office by calling 650-325-6666.

CLASSES

March 6 – Apr. 24
Almaden Valley Counseling Service presents “Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - How to Parent as a Team when you are No Longer a Couple” Almaden Valley Counseling Service is expanding their Parent Education program to include this vital course. Cooperative Parenting These classes are for parents who are either divorced or in the process of divorcing and focus on reducing parental conflict and address the factors that influence children’s post-divorce adjustment.. Courses are eight weeks from 7:15 – 9:15 p.m., fees are $145 and limited to one parent from a co-parenting family. Contact AVCS at 997-0200 / staff@avcounseling.org for more information.

March 15
Soil Science Course: The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens host a special 2-hour course with Brian Debasitis, founder of Mauby All Natural and soil consultant to the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden. This workshop, held from 1 a.m. to noon, will define what soil is, identify its major components, review common soil problems and explain how they affect your garden. Take a look at soil through a microscope to see the differences between healthy and unhealthy soils. Bring in your own soil samples to view under the microscope and get some expert advice on the best course of action to correct any problems. You will not only improve the health of your soil, but you will also improve the health of your lawn, garden and trees. At the same time, you’ll be helping clean up our air and water, chemical free!All classes take place at the Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave. in San Jose. Fees are $10/members, $15/non-members. Pre-registration is required. To register call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to lean more.

March 22
“The Rise of Digital and the Decline of Print”, a one session class, will be taught by journalist Leigh Weimers at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of SJSU. For more information, visit www.osher.sjsu.edu or call 294-2734.

MISCELLANEOUS

Feb. 26 – May 20
Divorce Recovery Workshops & Divorce Care 4 Kids: Calvary Church in Los Gatos is offering a Tuesday evening Divorce Recovery Workshop from 7 – 8:30 p.m. These sessions are here to help you heal from divorce and begin again. Learn why relationships go wrong, how to manage conflict, heal emotionally, and grow healthy relationships. Anyone who is divorced, separated or hurting from a major, non-marriage relationship break-up is welcome to attend. DivorceCare4Kids (ages 5-12) is also available to help your children deal with the unique issues they face in a divorce. Cost is $20 for the adult program. DivorceCare4Kids is $20 for one child and $30 for two or more children. For more information, visit our website at www.calvarylg.com/divorcerecovery or call the church office at 408.356.5126.

March 1 – May 17
Spring Walking Series at Guadalupe River Park & Gardens: Start the New Year out right by registering for a structured walking series from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. with Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens. Step after step, you’ll become healthier through these group walks that will take place on the beautiful paved trails of the Guadalupe River Park. Whether you are an avid walker or new to a walking program, you will learn about proper equipment, walking technique, stretching and beneficial strength exercises for walkers while meeting others who enjoy walking. Fees are $50/members, $60/non-members. All participants must be 18 years or older. All classes will meet at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required. To register, call (408) 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more.

March 14
CCOC to host 39th Annual Open House: Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) will open its doors to the community as staff welcomes parents, other students, businesses and community members to tour and observe hands-on student demonstrations throughout the campus-Silicon Valley’s one-of-a-kind public career technical training facility. Staff and student tour guides will be on hand to welcome the public from 8-10 a.m., 1-3 p.m., and 6-8 p.m. CCOC is located at 760 Hillsdale Avenue in San Jose.

March 15
Mulberry School, 220 Belgaots Road in Los Gatos (right off of Blossom Hill Road), is hosting an Ewaste Collection event from 9a.m. – 4p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit the Mulberry Schools Activities fund.

March 18
Relay For Life of Almaden is holding its March monthly meeting at Legends Pizza Co. 5965 Almaden Expressway. The Leadership Committee meeting starts at 6 p.m. and the Team Captain Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The Relay For Life of Almaden event is scheduled for the weekend of June 28-29 at Leland High School. For more information email AlmadenRelayForLife@ yahoo.com.

Ongoing
Humane Society Silicon Valley will stay open later to accommodate the public during the spring/summer months. Beginning on Monday, March 10, our Adoptions Program will be open from 11:30 a.m.- 8:30p.m. Monday through Friday with the last appointment/walk in taken at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, we will be open from 10a.m.-7p.m. with the last weekend appointment/walk in taken at 6p.m.

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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