May 17, 2007

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

May 19 – Saturday
One School at a Time (OSAAT) presents “Ganga-Kaveri” one of the most sought after ensembles of musicians from India, performing at the CET Theater, 701 Vine Street in San Jose from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. This performance offers a rich fusion of Indian folk, devotional and jazz music by Vidwan Anoor Ananth Krishna Sharma (Mridangam), Vidwan M.K. Pranesh (Carnatic Flute), Suramani Pravin Godkhindi (Bansuri), Vidwan V. Umesh (Keyboards), Vidwan Arun Kumar (Rhythm Pads and Drums), and Vidwan S. Madhusudana (Tabla). Cost is $15. For more information, visit http://osaat.org/ganga-kaveri.htm

May 20 – Sunday
San Jose Chamber Orchestra presents “The Seasons” at Le Petit Trianon, 72 North 5th Street in San Jose. Works by Bohmler, Shatin and Brahms. Barbara Day Turner, conductor and harpist Dan Levitan. Concert at 7 p.m. pre-concert chat at 6:15 p.m. Tickets $30-$45. For more information, call 295-4416 or visit www.sjco.org

CHILDREN/FAMILY

May 5 – June 2
Family Fitness in the Park - Co-sponsored by Kaiser Permanente San Jose and Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens. Spend quality active time together as a family. Led by Instructor Kristin Strellis, this fun and family oriented fitness class will include stretching and fun games to increase health. Classes include a Healthy Start Kit for kids, pedometers and other healthy living material and videos from Kaiser Permanente San Jose. Session cost is $25.00 per family of 4 (must include at least one child 5-16 years old; additional family members are $5 per person) this activity is appropriate for ages 5 years and older, family participation required. Pre-registration is required. All classes will begin at the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. For more information and to register, visit www.grpg.org, e-mail education@grpg.org, or call 298-7657.

May 11 – 20
Children’s Musical Theater Mainstage presents CATS playing at the Montgomery Theater. Featuring a single cast of talented 14-20-year-old performers, CATS promises to be the “must-see” dance extravaganza of CMT’s 39th season. CATS is directed and choreographed by Jacob Brent, known for his portrayal of the magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the Broadway, London and Video productions of CATS. Tickets are now on sale at www.cmtsj.org or by calling 288-5437. Prices are $19 adults, $14 children 12 and under.

May 18 - Friday
Calling all airplane enthusiasts! Friends of Guadalupe River Parks and Gardens Challenges you to “Name that Plane” in their after school workshop on Plane Spotting. Learn how to identify aircraft and make a spotting journal to record your sightings. We will explore the basic physics of flight and take a closer look at the engineering that allows planes to fly. Design your own paper airplanes and test them at our unique location near the flight path of San Jose International Airport. Hours are 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. geared for ages 5 -10 years. Cost is $12 members, $17 non-members and includes plane spotter guide.All programs take place at the GRP & G Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. For more information and to sign up for an event please visit www.grpg.org , email education@grpg.org or call 298-7657.

May 19 – 20
Ballet San Jose School presents "The Tinderbox" at The California Theatre. This American Premiere ballet features the Professional Division students of Ballet San Jose School and special guest artists from Ballet San Jose. Choreographed by Lise La Cour, this production is based on the original fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Tickets are $15 - $45. This special one-hour ballet is appropriate for ages 4 years and older. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 288-2800 or visit www.balletsanjose.org

May 19 – 20
Boogie on the Bayou returns to Campbell: Just when you thought it was safe to put away those Mardi Gras beads, downtown Campbell, reining queen of the outdoor festival, offers up this springtime arts and crafts fest with a decidedly down-home flavor. Craft vendors, food booths and three stages of entertainment will be the fare du jour. And of course, les petites won’t be forgotten, as Kiddie Korner will offer up activities and games from face painting and rock climbing to the most toddler-tempting bouncy houses.

May 26 – Saturday
New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum presents "Play Like a Miner" where kids from 6 to 12 can experience games, adventures and win prizes. This free event will be held outside the Mining Museum from 11am to 2pm. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 323-1107. New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 21350 Almaden Rd., San Jose.

Ongoing
Summer is the time for California Theatre Center’s exciting and educational Summer Theatre Conservatory Program. Based in Sunnyvale, California Theatre Center (CTC) has offered its hands-on theatre Conservatories for ages 8 and up for over twenty years. By popular demand CTC now offers 2-week-long, half-day/ morning Junior Conservatories for ages 6-8. Registrations are currently being accepted at 245-2979. CTC’s regular Summer Conservatory is a three-week-long intensive workshop for young people ages 8 and up (must turn 8 by July 1, 2007) who are interested in developing and improving theatre skills. For more information about CTC Summer Conservatory dates and locations visit our web site at www.ctcinc.org. To register your child, call 408-245-2979.
Youth Science Institute is taking registrations now for their Summer Science Camps! Designed for children ages 3 ½ to 14, there are over 35 camps to choose from. Camps include Bugology, Mighty Forest, Science Sleuths and Wild Wonders, just to name a few. Children enjoy the wonders of science and the natural world with hands-on projects, experiments, crafts, hikes and games. Camp fees range from $130 to $205 per week. Camps start the week of June 18th and run through August 17th at each of YSI’s Science and Nature Centers, located at Alum Rock Park in San Jose, Sanborn Park in Saratoga and Vasona Park in Los Gatos. Scholarships are available at the YSI Centers in Alum Rock and Sanborn. Classes fill up quickly, so call 356-4945 today for more information or to register.

CLASSES

Ongoing
"Hands On Clay" classes in Almaden is accepting students for Summer 2007. Come create unique pieces that will surely impress your family and friends! The fee for these small classes (4 students) includes instructions, materials, use of tools, and kiln firings. The adult classes are held on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. in Avideh Yaghmai-Samardar's Little Falls Drive art studio and gallery. For information or to register call 679-0238 or e-mail avidehzworld@yahoo.com. 

FIFTY PLUS

May 19 - Saturday
SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration for computer classes at the Almaden Community Center located at 6445 Camden Avenue. Registration for intermediate courses and new evening course of Photoshop Elements 5 at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals at 3:00 p.m. All classes will be held at the newly renovated Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House 268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

Ongoing
Attention recently retired or semi retired men! Sons in retirement (SIRS) meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Elks Club, 444 West Alma in San Jose for lunch. Join us for good food, great speakers and the chance to meet new friends. SIRS has many activities including bowling, golf computer clubs. SIRS has no initiation fees or dues. If you are interested come to one of the Branch 94 luncheons or call Ron Bianco at 267-0386

The San Jose Widow/Widowers Club meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month for lunch at the Cup & Saucer Restaurant, 1375 Blossom Hill Road in Princeton Plaza. They also meet for breakfast every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Goodies Coffee Shop on the corner of Bascom and Apricot in Campbell. Call 408-275-6178 or 408-292-3406 for information.

AARP Willow Glen - Chapter 5193. Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month, 1 – 3 p.m. There will be speakers on senior issues and refreshments are served. Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. For more information call 448-6400.

MISCELLANEOUS

May 1 – July 28
Just in time for Spring-- a new exhibit, "A Garden of Lace" at the Sunnyvale Lace Museum.  The exhibit will run May 1 through July 28.  The free exhibit  features lace with intricate floral designs from the 1800's forward. Flowers have been a favorite subject for needlework designers for hundreds of years.  This special exhibit features lace edged dresses, shawls, collars, bonnets, doilies, table cloths and bedspreads. The Lace Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and located at 552 South Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale, CA with free parking.

May 19 – Saturday
Almaden Valley Athletic Club (AVAC), 5400 Camden Avenue in San Jose will host a fundraiser to benefit TurningWheels for Kids. AVAC has partnered with TurningWheels for Kids, an organization that encourages active lifestyles among underprivileged children, and aims to assist the organization's efforts to provide 1,534 bicycles to children this year. This fundraising event is two, two-hour spinning sessions on the Club's outdoor swimming pool deck. Sessions will be conducted by AVAC's certified spinning instructors and choreographed to a live music DJ. A $50 dollar donation will buy one of 40 seats available for each session. The first session is from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., followed by a second session from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring guests and seek sponsorships. For more information about AVAC, visit www.avac.us. For more information about TurningWheels for Kids, visit www.turningwheelsforkids.org.

May 19 - Saturday
The James Lick High School Class of 1987 20th Reunion is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at A.P. Stumps in San Jose. All details at jameslick1987.myevent.com or contact Lori at 408-568-1329.

May 19 – Saturday
Meridian Square Spring Bazaar: Located at the intersection of Branham and Meridian (By Petco) this family-oriented event will feature Prizes, entertainment and fun for everyone.

May 20 – Sunday
Sierra Singleaires Hike: Single adults, over 40, will go on a flower friendly hike in Edgewood Park at 12:00 noon. Meet at the upper picnic tables. Bring your bag lunch and water. Interested people are cordially welcome to join us. For information and directions call Steve Smith (650) 345-4595 or Kit Kennedy (650) 493-7567.

May 23 – Wednesday
A World of Tastes at the Los Gatos History Club: Come sample a wide array of food, drink, and entertainment representing cultures world wide in our historic garden setting. Event hours are 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Funds raised will benefit local Los Gatos charities. Location – 123 Los Gatos Blvd. For more information, call 253-0522.

Ongoing
September 15 - Saturday
Leland High School Class of 1987 20th Reunion - held at 7 p.m. at the Hotel Montgomery, 211 South First Street in San Jose. For hotel reservations call 1-866-823-0530. See www.classmates.com for more information, or contact Cynthia Bradley @ cwatt12@yahoo.com Other weekend activities also planned.

September 22 – Saturday
Leigh High School Class of 1987 20th Reunion.  It will be held at the Hyatt Santa Clara.  You can register online at www.nationalreunions.com or shanicrosby@msn.com.  Other weekend activities are planned.

October 2007
Abraham Lincoln High School Class of 1967 – 68 40-year Reunion. Contact organizers Debbie (Brown) Rocha at pazrocha@aol.com or Sue (Correia) Dini at tapcrazysue@yahoo.com for more information.
The Hearing Loss Association of Silicon Valley meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at the Moose Lodge, 1580 Hamilton Avenue in San Jose. Meetings begin at 12:30 p.m. Our mission is to improve the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 229-1041 or visit www.hearingloss.org.

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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.