June 5, 2008

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

June 7 & 8
Symphony Silicon Valley presents Beyond the Score® Classical Music Exposed - The Rite of Spring
Beyond the Score® is ideal not only for classical music aficionados, but also for newcomers who want the excitement of a fresh, multi-media concert format. The first half of the concert uses an actor and narrator, rich visual images, and musical illustrations by the orchestra, all to explore the creative context of Stravinsky's revolutionary The Rite of Spring.  After intermission, the orchestra performs the full work for listeners who can now bring a fresh and lively understanding to this musical experience. Beyond the Score® adds depth and theatricality to the concert experience, but keeps the music intact. Martin West, Conductor. All performances held in the California Theater. Concert times are 8 p.m. on 6/7 and 2:30 p.m. on 6/8. Call the box office at 286-2600 for information and tickets

June 20
The Hedley Club Lounge presents “Gemini Soul” performing two free show at 8:30 and 10 p.m. This jazz funk fusion group has recently released a CD, The Nefertiti Xperience. The Hedley Club is located at 233 West Santa Clara St. in Santa Clara. For more information, visit www.geminisoul.net.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

June 6 - 8
The Willow Glen Children's Theatre continues its 19th season with an original play “Adrift in A Vacuum,”Staged at the Markham Little Theatre (at Willow Glen Middle School) 2105 Cottle Avenue San Jose. Show times are 6/ 6 at 7:30 p.m., 6/7 at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. and on 6/8 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.WGCT.org

June 7 - 11
Kids in Parks - Summer Day Camp at Santa Teresa County Park's Historic Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch. Kids will explore local history and nature through fun outdoor activities and adventures with Park Staff. Each day kids will explore different topics...all-the-while building a healthy, respectful relationship with the natural, cultural and historic resources in or near their neighborhoods. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Friday. A maximum of 20 kids, ages 9-11 years will be accepted into this camp. The camp fee is $150 per child. Please call Mary Berger at 323-0107 for program and registration information.

June 14
Time to get your groove on and head on over to Willow Glen’s 13th annual Dancin’ On The Avenue streetfest. This popular event promises to be the biggest and best to date, featuring live entertainment on four stages, great food supplied by local eateries, fun kid’s activities and of course, plenty of dancin’! Live entertainment for 2008 includes The Joe Sharino Band, Ryze The Band, The Silicon Valley House Rockers and Mamaluke. For more information, visit www.downtownwillowglen.org. Event hours are 5 – 10 p.m.

June 14 – 15
Juneteenth in the Park Festival: The Juneteenth in the Park Festival is a cultural event that recognizes the emancipation of slaves in the United States in 1863.  Although the festival is celebrated annually in more than 200 cities across the country, San Jose is the host to the largest celebration in the nation.  The Juneteenth Celebration features the children's expo, a food and retail marketplace and premier performing artists from a range of genres. Plaza de Cesar Chavez - downtown San Jose. For more information, call 292-3157 or visit http://www.bayareajuneteenth.com/

June 21
Kepler Learning Center will host the San Jose Autism June meeting at their facility, 305 Piercy Road, San Jose at 7 p.m. This outreach event will offer the opportunity for parents of Autistic children to meet and network. Kepler is also in the process of forming a team for the upcoming “Walk Now for Autism” fundraiser sponsored by Autism Speaks.For more information, call 363-0222.

June 23 – 27
St Edwards Church Vacation Bible School schedule. Designed for children age 4 yrs. 3 months to 10 years, the summer session hours are from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at St. Edwards Church, 15040 Union Avenue in San Jose. For more information, visit www.stedwards.org/vbs.htm

June 23 - 27
Join us at Foxworthy Baptist Church for Vacation Bible School! These free classes are for kids 3 years through 6th grade. Hours are from 9 a.m. - noon. Register online at www.foxworthy.org. Foxworthy Baptist Church is located at 1774 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose, between Meridian and Ross.

June 23 - 26
Check out the full-filled Summer Classes offered by the Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens: Selections include Fitness Fun, Fossil Finders, Little Sprouts, Pioneer Parade and Nature Navigators. Most classes are from 9 a.m. to noon and are designed for children aged 5 – 7. The cost is $30. The Nature Navigators session is for children age 7 – 10 and runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. the fee is $40. All sessions take place at the Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. Pre-registration is required and parents need not be present during the workshop. To register call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more class details.

June 28
Children’s Musical Theater celebrates 40th anniversary with free party in the park: CMT will host a free “Party in the Park” from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose. Open to anyone and everyone, this event includes performances by CMT members , a sneak preview of the 2008/09 CMT season, multi media entertainment, children’s games and an enormous cake to feed the expected 3000 people attending the event.

CLASSES

June 2 – July 28
The Center for Spiritual Living now offers Tai Chi Classes: Tai Chi is a soft, internal energy martial art. It promotes balance, flexibility, strength, clarity, health and relaxation. This flowing, gentle, slow whole body movement is for people of all ages. Classes meet on Mondays, at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location is 1195 Clark Street (near Bird and Willow) in San Jose. Fees are $80/8 classes or $15 per class drop-in. Call Instructor at 295-9439 to register. For more information, visit http://www.sanjosecenter.org

June 7
Leland High School ASB President Crystal Adams presents “All the World’s A Stage!” A public speaking workshop designed for middle school students. In this workshop, students will learn how to develop self-confidence, a poised expression, and positive physical appearance. Working hand-in-hand with Leland’s nationally-ranked Speech and Debate team members, participants will gain valuable tools to prepare them for high school and beyond. Workshop hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the fee is $5 per student. Snacks are provided, please bring a lunch. Location is South Hills Community Church, 6601 Camden Avenue, San Jose. To register, contact Crystal Adams at cmadramaqueen@yahoo.com. Adams offers this workshop a part of her Girl Scout gold award project.

June 7 – July 26
Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens Summer Walking Series: Get fit in the beautiful setting of Guadalupe River Park’s paved trails! 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. Instructor Kristin Strellis will lead this 8-week Saturday series along with weekly emails of encouragement and walking tips. Session times are 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Fees are $30/members and $40/non-members. Pre-registration is required and participants must be 18 years of age or older. All classes will begin at the GRPG Visitor and Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue. To register, call 298-7657. For questions about the class, please contact Kristin Strellis at kstrellis@yahoo.com.

June 19
Almaden Valley Counseling Service presents the Cooperative Parenting and Divorce course ”How to Parent as a Team when you are No Longer a Couple.” Cooperative Parenting classes are for parents who are either divorced or in the process of divorcing. The class focuses on reducing parental conflict and addresses the factors that influence children’s post-divorce adjustment. This 7-week course will be held from 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. at 6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D, in San Jose. The cost is $145 and is limited to one parent from a co-parenting family. For more information, contact AVCS at 997-0200 or staff@avcounseling.org. Register online at www.avcounseling.org

Ongoing
Children's Drawing & Painting Classes - art classes for children 7-12 years old are offered in Nelly Rouhani's house in Almaden. Classes are on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. with a maximum 4:1 child to teacher ratio. Children will learn about the fundamentals of drawing and paint using various media. Tuition is $100 per month, and includes all required materials. A snack will be provided. For more information, call 607-7588 or email niloufarafshin@sbcglobal.net.

Clay classes for adults.  New handbuilding ceramics classes are forming now. These small, relaxing clay classes are held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m., and Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11 a.m. The fee includes instructions, clay, glazes, use of tools, and kiln firings. The classes are held in the artist's studio in Almaden. For more information or to register, call 679-0238. Space is limited to only 4 students for each class, so register today!

FIFTY PLUS

Almaden SeniorNet has openings in the following classes: Intro to Google, Basic Word Processing, Basic Tips & Techniques, CD Burning, Photoshop 6.0, Basic Digital Photo Editing, Digital Music, Windows XP, Managing Your Files, Intro to Internet, Picasa Web Albums, Digital Camera, Beg Computer Skills (Tues) and Beg Computer Skills (Thursday). Classes begin 5/31/08. Call Don House 268-1703 to register.

MISCELLANEOUS

June 6
Enjoy exercising and make new friends...learn to Square Dance. Free introductory session on June 6th then $4 per night. No partner or experience needed. Just come and have fun on Friday nights at the Katydids Square Dance Club, United Church of Christ Hall, 400 W. Campbell Ave in Campbell. For more information, contact Caroline 377 3740.

June 6
Enjoy exercising and make new friends...learn to Square Dance. Free introductory session June 6 then $4 per night. No partner or experience needed. Just come and have fun on Friday nights at the Katydids Square Dance Club, United Church of Christ Hall, 400 W. Campbell Ave in Campbell. For more information, contact Caroline 377 3740.

June 7
Happy Hollow hosts a one-of-kind Estate Auction of Happy Hollow Memorabilia: Ever wanted to own your own Merry-Go-Round? Or one of the Antique Cars from Frontier Village? Well, now is your chance. Happy Hollow will be hosting an auction for these and many more unique Happy Hollow & Frontier Village items. Public preview is on 6/6 from 6 – 8 p.m. and on 6/7 from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Auction hours are from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now - $30 per person in advance or $35 per person at the door. Purchase tickets at the Happy Hollow entrance or call Amy at 307-8206 or email happyhollowcorp-tickets@yahoo.com For more details, call 277-4193 or www.hhpz.org. Proceeds from this event will help to build the New Happy Hollow.  

June 21
The Marine Corps League Needs You!  We are a family support organization for Marines and Marine families. We participate in Veterans Parades and other Vet related events around Santa Clara County. Meetings are held locally in Santa Clara County every third Sat. from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara Elks lodge on Martin Ave. For more information, contact S/SGT Dick Whitaker at 219-3024 or view our website @ http://www.usmcleague.com/ .

June 22
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFS) will host the first ever Silicon Valley Duck Race at Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos. A festival filled with entertainment, food and games will kick-off the event, followed by the duck race where 10,000 individually numbered rubber ducks will pour from a dump truck into a creek at Vasona Lake County Park and race into Vasona Lake. The top twenty winners of the race will have the opportunity to win one of several great prizes, including the chance to win $1,000,000. Proceeds from the Duck Race will benefit JFS and other local non-profits. Festivasl times is 11 a.m., duck race at 1 p.m. For ducks, $5 each, visit http://siliconvalleyduckrace.org/ or call JFS at 357-7406.

Ongoing
Santa Teresa High School Class of 1988 20th Reunion will be held on June 28, at 7 p.m. at the San Jose Hilton and Towers. Tickets are $93 through May 30th and go up $10 after that date. Tickets can be purchased from GreatReunions.com – Select California and find Santa Teresa ’88. For More information, go to the Alumni page of Santa Teresa High School:  sths.ca.campusgrid.net/home/Alumni

Get ready for a blast from the past! Leland Chargers Class of 1988 are reuniting this September. The location will be the Hotel Valencia in Santana Row at a to-be-announced date. For more details or to join a Reunion Committee, contact Paula Cavagnaro at CavagnaroPaula@yahoo.com or Laura Delizonna at ldelizonna@gmail.com



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