June 2, 2005

Calendar of local events

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

THEATER
May 19 – June 5
Teatro Visión is excited to bring back “Santos & Santos” the ground breaking play by award winning playwright, Octavio Solis. Hard hitting and filled with insight into the absurdity of a corrupt ‘justice system,’ “Santos & Santos” depicts a family’s struggle with wealth and power. All performances will take place at The Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San José Tickets are $14-17 each. Senior, student and group discounts are available. For more information and ticket reservations call 272-9926 or visit www.teatrovision.org. This production contains adult themes.

June 10 – 25
Center Stage Productions presents “Inherit the Wind” the classic drama based on the famous Scopes Monkey trial that captured the Nation’s attention and sparked the debate over Creationism vs. Darwinism. We invite you to revisit this timeless classic as it comes to live on our Willow Glen stage. All performance will take place at The Center for Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark Street in San Jose. Directed by Byran Freeman, “Inherit the Wind’s” thought-provoking subject matter is as captivating today as it was when it was written over 50 years ago. Tickets are $12 - $20 each. For tickets and additional information, call the CSP box office at 294-1828 x116. Ask about group rates for schools

MUSIC
June 9 – 12
San Jose Jazz Society presents “Festival of Cultures” at The California Theatre. Twelve extraordinary and diverse arts groups take the California Theatre stage. Jazz, Indian dance, Filipino dance, Chinese orchestra, Mexican folkloric and more! Admission is $22 - $32 per person. For tickets or additional information, call 286-2600 ext. 23 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

June 10 – Friday
Pocket Opera’s “Lucrezia Borgia” brings the classic tale of cruelty, corruption and loss to the Montgomery Theater. One performance only, 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 - $32. For tickets and additional information, call 415-972-8934 or www.pocketopera.org.

CHILDREN & FAMILY
June 4 – Saturday
MLS Futbolito, Major League Soccer’s official 4-v-4 amateur soccer tournament, will be in San Jose at SJSU’s Spartan Stadium, 1257 S. 10th Street. This amateur tournament targets the league’s growing multicultural fan base and is open to players of all ages, abilities and affiliations. Team rosters can consist of up to seven players and each team will play a minimum of three games in round-robin action. In addition to the games, each registered player will receive an official MLS Futbolito event t-shirt, one ticket to a MLS game (in MLS markets only) and the chance to win various prizes from Panasonic and RadioShack. Legendary midfielder Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama will greet guests and sign autographs at most events. The entrance fee is $150 per team for those competing in the Premier Division and $120 per team for all other divisions. Games start at 9 a.m. Teams can register online in Spanish or English at www.MLSFutbolito.com or by calling 866-965-7484.

June 4 - Saturday
Enjoy a different musician, singer or artist every week at Vasona Lake County Park’s “Vasona Vibrations” Outdoor Music Series. Shows run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and attendees should meet on the Ranger office lawn. Participants can bring a picnic dinner or enjoy the park’s concessions. For more information and lineups, call 354-2608 or visit www.southbayfolks.org/vasona. Vasona Lake County Park is located at 333 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos.

June 4 – Saturday
Join with tamale lovers and aficionados from all over the region at Emma Prusch Farm Park for the 2005 Story Road Tamale Festival, celebrating this rich cultural heritage. See who makes the best tamales, enjoy great food and two stages of live entertainment, including the music of “Malo”. There’s fun for everyone including tamale eating contests, tamale cooking demonstrations, unique arts and crafts, plus special fun activities for the children. Emma Prusch Farm Park is located just off Highway 280 and 101, at Story and King Road, in San Jose. The Festival opens to the public at 10 AM and admission is free. For more information, visit www.storyroad.org.

June 11 – Saturday
Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Road, hosts a Habitat Hike with park staff from noon to 1:30 p.m. The two-mile hike takes nature enthusiasts on an exploration of the park’s plant and tree life. Attendees should bring sturdy hiking shoes and water, and meet at the Ranger office. Call 354-2608 for more information.

CLASSES
Ongoing
Silicon Valley Aquatic Association, located at the Gunderson High School Aquatic Center in San Jose, is now accepting advance registration for the following summer aquatics programs:  Red Cross Swim Lessons, Recreation Swim Team, Baby Aquatics and Adult Swim Lessons.  All summer programs begin in June. Please call the SVAA office at (408) 227-5884 or visit www.siliconvalleyaquaticassocation.org.
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:
Sacred Heart Community Service needs teen or adult volunteers to tutor children grades 4 through 8 in mathematics, reading and computer skills, as well as accompanying students on weekly field trips at the Academic Summer Day Camp program. Tutors must be at least high school juniors and 16 years old. Adults and college students are welcome. High school sophomores may join with a recommendation letter from their high school principal. Camp is scheduled Monday, June 27 – Thursday, July 28 and runs from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each weekday.  Tutors are asked to volunteer one full week or one day per week.  To sign up for an orientation, or for more information, contact the Volunteer Office at Sacred Heart Community Service: 408.278.2171 or volunteers@sacredheartcommuntiyservice.org.

MISCELLANEOUS
April 15 – July 31
History Park San Jose will present “Macau - Universal Heritage,” a photographic exhibition of 52 vibrant images featuring Macau’s historical architecture. The exhibit is open Tuesdays through Sundays, 12 to 5 p.m. The photographs focus on buildings and sites presented by the People’s Republic of China to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in a proposal for Macau’s classification as a World Heritage site.

June 7 – Tuesday
Two Opera San Jose resident artists will be singing at the final General Club Meeting of the San Jose Women’s Club The luncheon, program and meeting will be held at the beautiful historic clubhouse located at 75 So. 11th Street. The luncheon  begins at 2 p.m.. There is a $10 fee. Make checks payable to SJWC and mail to Maxine Lubow 518 S. 13th St. San Jose ,CA 95112. Further information: 286-7892

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.campbellhighreunion.com
Silver Creek High Class of 1985 Reunion: October 15, 2005 at the Hilton San Jose and Towers, 300 Almaden Blvd. Contact Michelle (Madden) Corbo at zc2mom@comcast.net or Erin (Maloney) Johnson at johnson@datapathway.com for more information.
The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is currently seeking sponsors for The 29th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival held at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday September 25, 2005.The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival sponsorship program enables corporations, small businesses, and individuals to support the community through the philanthropic activities of the Almaden Valley Women’s Club. Different levels of sponsorship are available. Information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival can be found at www.almadenartwinefestival.com.
Interested sponsors please contact Ellen Hudson-Snyder at sponsors@almadenartwinefestival.com.

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.