April 29, 2004

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC
May 8 – Saturday
Barnes & Noble is proud to bring a regular venue of live music back to our Almaden location. May 8 will feature “Sweet Duration,” One of the South Bay’s up-in-coming power pop/rock and folk bands, performing at 7:30 p.m. These musicians have already received airplay on local radio stations and garnered regional attention. Copies of their self-titled debut CD and their new EP, “No More!” will be available.

THEATER
April 23 – May 8
Written by Samuel Taylor, “Sabrina Fair” is a sophisticated romantic comedy that explores the democracy of love. Set in Long Island, 1953, this classically crafted comedy of manners revolves around a bright young woman, her three attractive suitors and two divergent families, who grant us a glimpse into the culture of America’s aristocracy at the brink of social democracy. Performance times are Fridays at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. All Performances will be held at the Tabard Theater on South Valley Christian Church campus, 590 Shawnee Lane, San Jose. Ticket prices are Adults $15; Seniors $12; Students $10. For Ticket reservations and Information: 408-979-0231 or visit www.tabardtheatre.org.

April 29 – May 1 & May 5 - 8
Pioneer HS presents “How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” performed under the stars on the school’s outdoor stage. All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for students/seniors, $12 adults. Call Carmen Kubo at 995-6244 for ticket information.

May 8 – June 6
The San Jose Repertory Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s hilarious and engaging comedy of divorce, dating and footwear “Bad Dates” directed by SJRT Artistic Director Timothy Near and starring Broadway’s favorite, Carol Halstead. Rebeck’s play centers on a plucky New Yorker (by way of Texas) Haley (Halstead) who has spent years as a divorced mother and restaurateur. She resolves to re-enter the dating world, only to get caught up in an escalating series of dating disasters, culminating in a hysterical run-in with the Romanian mob. For tickets and additional information, call 367-7255.

May 14 – 23
CMT presents its Mainstage production of ”Once on This Island”, at the Montgomery Theater in downtown San Jose. Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy, the production focuses on the life of Timoune, (Danelle Medeiros) an island girl whose life is spared in a deadly storm. Tucker Mulcahy is Agwe, the god of water, and Almaden resident Eric Krop Morocco is Daniel, the romantic male lead. Directed by Kevin R. Hauge. For ticket information, contact the Box Office at 288-5437 x10, or visit www.cmtsj.org .or email, tickets@cmtsj.org.

DANCE
May 6 – 9
Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley closes its 2003-04 Season with a program of four very different dances by four American choreographers. The program will feature the Company premieres of Martha Graham’s, “Frontier”, Lew Christensen’s “Vivaldi Concerto Grosso”, and “Hallelujah Junction” from New York City Ballet’s artistic director Peter Martins. Also on the bill is the reprise of Dennis Nahat’s popular swing ballet, “Go Daddy-O!” All performances will be at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, call 288-2800.

ART
May 1 -2
Open Studios: Four Friends.  Like a mini art fair, four painters will present their artwork for sale at Almaden artist Cindy Blain’s home and garden, 6026 Monteverde Drive, (near Coleman and Redmond), from 11 a.m – 5 p.m.  An etching press is set up in Blain’s studio to show how monotypes are made. Children welcome. For more information, call 268-5959, or visit www.cindyblain.com.

MEETINGS
May 1 – Saturday
Jim Cunneen, president of San Jose and Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be guest speaker at the Men’s Group of the Almaden Valley United Church of Christ (AVUCC-Congregational), 6581 Camden Ave., San Jose. The breakfast meeting, open to all men in the Almaden Valley, begins at 8 a.m. The meeting is held in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Women can also attend the program presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m. For reservations call the church office at 268-0242.

May 4 – 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.

May 5 – 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

May 6 – Thursday
The Almaden Business Association will sponsor an informational meeting from 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. This free event will be held at Chevy’s Restaurant, 5305 Almaden Expressway. The featured speaker will be Paul Krutko, Director of the Office of Economic Development for the City of San Jose, who will discuss “How San Jose’s Economic Strategy Will Benefit Both Large and Small Business.” The ABA is a sub-group of the Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce, composed mainly of small business owners and professionals in the Almaden and Blossom Valley areas. For more information, contact Bob Swan at 398-4731.

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.  We 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:
The New Almaden Community Center will be hosting a weekly yoga class on Mon/Wed/Fri. at 6 a.m. and on Tues/Thurs. at 7 a.m. Attendees should bring their own yoga mats, however, there are a limited number of pads available. For more information, contact Tara at 997-9383. Class fees are $6 each or $24 per week. Classes are appropriate for both beginner and intermediate levels.

FIFTY PLUS
April 30 – Friday
The Almaden Valley Athletic Club Senior Wellness Activities presents a Journaling Class by local author Kymberli Brady held in the AVAC Conference Room from 1 – 3 p.m. Members and guests are welcome. Please call Mary Ann at 445-4931.

May 3 & 4
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.

May 5 - 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.

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.

CHILDREN/FAMILY EVENTS
May 1 & 8 – Saturday
“The Frog Prince,” the timeless tale by the Grimm Brothers, will play at the Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 East Remington Drive, (just off El Camino Real)  on May 1 and 8 at 11a.m. California Theatre Center has adapted this timeless classic in a new way by using elements of Bunraku puppet theatre.  Tickets prices are $11-12. For tickets or more information, visit  www.ctcinc.org or call 245-2978.

May 1 – Saturday
“Rubberama” Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival will be at Parkside Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This art rubber stamp convention featuring a variety of fun rubber stamps and accessories, such as stationery, stencils, memory scrap booking materials, embossing goods, stamp pads, markers, etc., to create your own hand-made greeting cards, invitations, scrapbooks, etc. This event features ongoing-demonstrations during the show as well as free mini-lectures and “make it and take it” classes. Admission is $6, children under 12 are free. For more information, visit www.astampinthehand.com

May 1 – Saturday
The Los Gatos Parent Nursery School proudly presents the 16th annual Children’s Fantasy Faire featuring Magician Gerald Joseph from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Los Gatos High School front lawn. Admission to this event is free. For more information, visit www.lgparentnursery.org, or call 354-1433.

May 1 – Saturday
Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 21350 Almaden Road, is having a potted plant sale at Casa Grande from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, call 323-1107.

May 1 – Saturday
Barnes and Noble Almaden presents “Authors of Tomorrow,” featuring students from Almaden Elementary School at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend as the students share the books they have written in front of a bookstore audience! Help us congratulate these outstanding authors of tomorrow.

May 3 - Monday
Star viewing at EVC’s Montgomery Hill Observatory. Come gaze at the 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. 

May 7 – 9
Branham HS, 1570 Branham Lane (at Meridian Ave.) will host their Sports Boosters Carnival. Event hours are Friday from 4-11 p.m. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Tickets will be on sale by “The Rock” in front of the campus beginning May 3 through May 6 from 3 – 5 p.m. Purchase early and save 50 percent on your tickets. This family-oriented event will feature games, food, face painting, and donation (basket) drawings on May 8 in time for Mother’s day! Have fun and help support your local high school athletics! For more information, visit www.gobranham.com

May 8 – Saturday
The Second Annual Almaden Garden Walk offers the public a glimpse into the carefully crafted and cultivated sanctums of many Almaden area homes. This self-directed walking tour runs from 10 a.m. until noon. Tour maps and additional information will be available at the starting point, 1560 Puerto Vallarta Drive, near Camden Avenue and Coleman Road. This event is free to the public.

May 8 – Saturday
Dads and grandparents - help your kids and grandkids show appreciation for Mom! The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens will be using dried petals from the Heritage Rose Garden to create Mother’s Day cards. There will also be a chance to take a tour of the rose garden and pick a special rose (from the over 3500 varieties!) to take home to Mom. The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and is designed for children two years of age and older. This event will be held at the Guadalupe Garden Center, located at 715 Spring Street in San Jose. The fee is $5, and all children must be accompanied by an adult For more information please visit www.grpg.org or contact Kary Wilson, the Education Coordinator, at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.

May 22 - Saturday
The Almaden Elementary School PTA will be hosting the school’s first Annual Old Time Carnival, a spectacular extravaganza of good food, family games, petting zoo, and musical entertainment from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out with the entire family and join the fun. For additional information call Almaden Elementary School at 535-6207.

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing:
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing care to animals, has volunteer opportunities for foster caregivers for kittens and cats and for petfaire workers for our Saturday PetClub events. For more information, visit www.safehavenanimalsanctuary.org, or contact us through volunteer@safehavenforanimals.com or call 420-7233.
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.
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.

MISCELLANEOUS
May 1 – 2
The Santa Clara County Rose Society, the oldest rose society in Northern California, will be holding their 62nd Annual Rose Show at Vallco Fashion Park on Stevens Creek and Wolfe Road in Cupertino. The arrangement theme for this year is “Dancing with Roses.” This show is free and open to the public. Hours are 1 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

May 8 – Saturday
May is Veteran’s Appreciation Month! Join the Veterans Employment Committee of Santa Clara County for their 5th Annual Walk-A-Thon at Lake Cunningham, 2305 White Road. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. walks commence every 30 minutes with the last start time at 1:30 p.m. All donations will go towards funding the Bill Estes Memorial Veteran Scholarship Fund and the Ron Corbal Youth Scholarship. Prizes will be awarded to participants bringing in the most pledges. For more information, contact Linda Morgan at 928-3814 or visit vecsamnet.org.

Ongoing
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 our new member hotline at 445-7015. Ask for President Glenda or membership chairs Beverly or Barbara.

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.