April 28, 2005

Calendar of local events

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

DANCE
May 5 - 8
“A Grand Finale” Ballet San Jose’s Final Program of the season will feature the following works: “Some Times,”a romantic jazz ballet set to a commissioned score by Claus Ogerman with choreography by Dennis Nahat. Flemming Flindt’s master work “The Lesson,” inspired by Eugène Ionesco’s dramatic play, which tells of a psychopathic ballet teacher so driven by his work that he murders his pupil in the process. The Grand Pas de Deux, “Diana and Acteon”excerpted from “La Esmeralda” with choreography by Agrippian Vaganova and music from Riccardo Drigo will have you jumping out of your seat! And Nahat’s “Moments,” a striking and endearing large company work set to Felix Mendelssohn’s Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello. All performances will be at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in downtown San Jose. Ticket prices are $22-68. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at 288-2800 or visit www.balletsanjose.org. Tickets are also available through TicketMaster

MUSIC
April 29 - 30
The Fun Times Singers present “Harmonies of Hope,” spring concert at the Congregational Church of Campbell, 400 West Campbell Avenue. General Admission: $12, Seniors/Students: $7. For information, call 356-0101 or visit our website at www.FunTimesSingers.org.

May 8 – Sunday
Babbu Mann Live in Concert: The Civic Auditorium presents an Indian Punjabi concert featuring renowned performer Babbu Mann from 6 -11:30 p.m.Admission is $35 per person. Call 650-771-0933 for ticket information.

CHILDREN & FAMILY
April 28 – May 1
Children’s Musical Theater San Jose’s Rising Stars production of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” will be at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose for a limited engagement. Tickets are now on sale to the public for $15 adults, $12 children 12 and under. A special Target® Family Matinee performance will be held on Saturday, April 30 at noon, all tickets $7.25. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the CMTSJ web site at www.cmtsj.org. Or phone the CMT Box Office at 288.5437

April 30 – Saturday
Join history buffs for Almaden Quicksilver County Park’s History Tour. From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., participants will step back in time and visit historic sights to experience what life was like back in the area’s mining heyday. Attendees should meet at the Quicksilver Mining Museum at 9.a.m. and bring sun protection, sturdy shoes, water and lunch. Call 323-1107 for reservations and information. Almaden Quicksilver County Park: 21785 Almaden Road, San Jose.

April 30 - May 1
The Vallco Shopping Center in Cupertino will host Rhapsody of Roses Annual Rose Show. Hundreds of beautiful roses will be on display at the Santa Clara County Rose Society’s annual show! This free event is open to the public. Event hours are 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. The display is located on the main level near J.C. Penney. For more information, visit www.sccrose.org 

May 6 – 15
Children’s Musical Theater San Jose is proud to present “Seussical, The Musical,” a CMT Mainstage premiere, performing two weeks only, at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose (corner of Market and San Carlos streets). Tickets are now on sale to the public for $18 adults, $13 children 12 and under. Special Target® Family Matinee performance Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 pm, all tickets $9.50. Inspired by the unmatchable rhyming and whimsical imagination of Dr. Seuss, “Seussical, The Musical” follows Horton the elephant from the Jungle of Nool, to the Circus McGurkis and back, protecting his small friends on the planet of Who from danger and despair. Horton is joined by other familiar Seuss characters including Gertrude McFuzz, the Sour Kangaroo, Yertle the Turtle and of course, The Cat in the Hat who orchestrates the entire story in his own mischievous and zany ways. Like Seuss stories, “Seussical, The Musical” carries a positive message to both onstage characters and audience members alike, reminding all to believe in themselves and others around them for exactly who and what they are. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the CMTSJ web site at www.cmtsj.org. Or phone the CMT Box Office at 288-5437.

May 7 – Saturday
Almaden Quicksilver Park hosts an adventurous Wildflower search, a scenic two-mile walk with park staff, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A map, guide and recording chart will be provided upon arrival and a prize goes to the first person that finds all the flowers. The event is open to all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees should meet at the McAbee park entrance. For more information, call 268-6541 or 355-2255. Almaden Quicksilver County Park: 21785 Almaden Road, San Jose.

May 7 – Saturday
Mother’s Day Rose Petal Cards - Dads and grandparents, let mom sleep in and take the kids to make her a one of a kind Mother’s Day gift. The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens will provide dried rose petals and all the glue and other materials needed to make her a card she will cherish forever. You can also choose a rose for mom from the 3700 varieties that will be blooming in the Heritage Rose Garden! Class hours are from 9:30 a.m. to noon (drop-in between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.)Fee: $5.00 per child – All ages welcome.

Ongoing
Almaden Ladybugs Soccer Premier/Class 1, U17 Girls, Tryouts for State Cup and Spring/Fall season, every Tuesday and Thursday. Date of Birth after 7/31/88. Contact Roger Haupt 779-7697, Linda Urzi 723-0928. All practices held at Gunderson High School.     

CLASSES
April 30 – Saturday
MetroED is hosting a free Compost Basics Workshop at MetroED/Erickson Adult Ed
4849 Pearl Avenue in San Jose, from 10 a.m. to noon. The County Home Composting Education Program will be
selling Earth Machine compost bins ($40) and worm bins ($5) after the workshop. Register at 918-4640 or email compost@pln.co.santa-clara.ca.us and indicate if you would like to purchase a bin after the workshop. Cross streets are Branham and Pearl Ave., parking is on Minas Dr.

Ongoing
Fine Art Lesssons: Fine Art Classes in Watercolor, Oil and Soft Pastel with Gillian Lane Altieri, at the New Almaden Community Center, Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginning and intermediate classes, all skill levels are invited. $20 per lesson or $60 per month (3-4 lessons).Call 268-2990 for information and materials lists.
ACE Tennis Academy offers tennis instruction for boys and girls ages 7-17, from beginner to tournament level players. Classes are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information and registration, phone 650-302-4250 or e-mail acetennis@sbcglobal.net.

HEALTH
Ongoing:
Aasha Pediatrics, 2060 Aborn Rd., Suite 230, (behind Red Lobster) is offering free consultation on newborn care to expectant parents. Get all your questions answered toward being best prepared for the arrival of your child. For a personal appointment, call Dr. Meena Sathappan at 274-9099. www.aashapediatrics.com
Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association now includes meetings at Kaiser Santa Teresa. Meetings are held in the San Jose Kaiser Family Health Center, Conference Room C, 3rd Floor, located at 276 International Circle. For more information call 800-660-1993.

FIFTY PLUS
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.
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.

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing:
The Campbell Highland Games Association is seeking volunteers for all day on Friday and Saturday June 17-18 for the 27th Annual Campbell Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Gathering. The event is June 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Campbell Community Center, but the work starts now. High school and Church community service groups are also welcome. If you are interested, call 219-9264, or 629-9325.
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, www.wcsv.org, seeks center volunteers and home care volunteers to care for injured and orphaned wildlife for release back to the wild. We also need volunteers to help with educational outreach, database/office management, landscaping, facilities planning and fundraising. The Wildlife Center, located in San Jose, has an active and enthusiastic corps of volunteers committed to welcoming and training new supporters.  Join us in giving a hand to our Silicon Valley wildlife. Email Patricia at volunteer@wcsv.org or call 929-WILD (9453) ext. 350 for orientation dates.

MISCELLANEOUS
April 30 – May 1
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1103 Branham Lane, presents its Annual Jewelry Extravaganza held from 10 a.m. to – 5 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds from this event will help support cancer research. Call 265-5535 for more information.

April 30 – Saturday
Join history buffs for Almaden Quicksilver County Park’s History Tour. From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., participants will step back in time and visit historic sights to experience what life was like back in the area’s mining heyday. Attendees should meet at the Quicksilver Mining Museum at 9.a.m. and bring sun protection, sturdy shoes, water and lunch. Call 323-1107 for reservations and information. Almaden Quicksilver County Park: 21785 Almaden Road, San Jose.

May 7 – Saturday
The public is invited to hear Bob Farnquist, Organizational and Career Development Manager, speak on “From Success to Filfillment—Why is Personal Change So Hard to Make?” at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Almaden Valley United Church of Christ (Congregational), 6581 Camden Avenue. Call 268-0243 for more information.
Ongoing
Campbell High Class of 1980 25th Reunion: August 6, 2005 at the Campbell Community Center.  Open to classes of 1978-1981. For more information contact Tami Gee-De Fiore at 866-1284 or www.campbellhigh reunion.com


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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.