July 12, 2007

Calendar of local events

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

THEATER

June 22 – July 28
California Theatre Center (CTC) presents  “The Madwoman of Chaillot “ at The Sunnyvale Theatre, 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. Holly Cornelison stars in Jean Giraudoux's classic French satirical comedy. Performances are at 8 p.m. with a matinee scheduled for July 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $21-$25 and discounts are available for students, groups and subscriptions. Call 720-0873 or visit www.ctcinc.org for additional Information.

July 13 – August 4
The Sixth Annual Los Gatos Shakespeare Festival presents three plays in repertory for its 2007 season in Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos. Opening the season is William Shakespeare’s romantic adventure story, “Pericles, Prince of Tyre”, presented in the classical storytelling style of the 1001 Arabian Nights and directed by Bruce De Les Dernier. Following will be the timeless tale of power and politics, "Julius Caesar." The season will also include the rollicking comedy “Tartuffe” by Moliere; directed by Amy Himes.

The festival has a number of free events lined up this season, including a stage reading of one of next years’ productions “The Further Adventures of the Three Musketeers”; as well as our Camp Shakespeare youth conservatory class performances. Tickets range from $14-$20 and are available by calling (800) 838-3006 or online by visiting the website at www.lgshakes.org. Group discounts are available.

DANCE

June 16 - July 31
Youth Dance Company Auditions: Ladies and gentlemen ages 7 to 25 with performance experience are requested to email their resume to DTIdance@sbcglobal.net and schedule an audition by July 31. Accepted members are given a Performance Season, Choreography Opportunities, Cultural Events and Travel. Teachers and Choreographers are from national and international dance companies. www.DTIdance.com

MUSIC

July 12 – Sept. 6
Metro’s Music in the Park concert series presented by Dos Equis: Ten free outdoor concerts each Thursday – July 19 will feature the White Album Ensemble. Shows are 5:30 – 9:15 p.m. at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in San Jose. Food and Drink are available. Call 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com for details.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

July 13 – 22
Children’s Musical Theatre of San Jose presents “Disney’s High School Musical.” The Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life this summer! While on family vacations, high school jock and basketball star Troy and brainy Gabriella, two teens who are worlds apart meet and find a mutual love for music, and form a summer crush. The stage production of High School Musical performs the same songs that made the top of the billboard – “Start of Something New,” “Breaking Free,” and “We’re all in this Together.” Staged at the Montgomery Theater, admission is $13 - $16. For tickets and additional information, call 408-288-KIDS or www.cmtsj.org.

July 14
Calling all 5-10 year olds to get busy learning about bees! Join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for a look inside an observation hive watching bees at work – can you spot the queen? Learn how the bees make honey and sample different kinds of honey. Discover how bees communicate by performing a bee boogey. Cost is $12/members $15/non-members. Children do not have to be accompanied by parents for this workshop. Register for the children and the adult bee workshop and get a $4.00 discount. Workshops are held at the GRP&G Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave in San Jose. For more information, or to register, please visit www.grpg.org, email education@grpg.org or call 298-7657.

July 14
Princeton Plaza Fair – At Meridian, Kooser and Blossom Hill. Fairs are held on the second Saturday of each month.  Free coffee and donuts.

August 13 – 17
The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens will offer a week-long summer day camp for children ages 7-10 in San Jose’s Guadalupe River Park. Take a look back in time as we explore prehistoric beasts, uncover the lives of the Ohlone, Spanish and Chinese, and visit the Peralta Adobe. Take a trip inside a flower, dig up the dirt on worms, and do water tests on the Guadalupe River. The fee for camp is $200/child. Camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.grpg.org, or to register call 298-7657. Space is limited so sign-up today!

CLASSES

July 14
The A-B-C’s of Bee keeping. Join Santa Clara Valley Bee Guild and Delta Bee Club member, Alan Henninger, and the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, from 10-11:30 a.m., for an adult program explaining the mysteries of bees. Learn what is required to set up a hive and get help identifying the inhabitants. Did you know that honey bees are not native to California, or that beekeepers rent out their hives to help pollinate fruit and nut trees? For an added bonus, Nella Henninger will show some of the by-products of beekeeping: honey and beeswax figures and candles. Gain a new found appreciation for some of the hardest working insects on our planet! Cost is $12/members $15/non-members. Register for both the children and adult bee workshops and get a $4.00 discount. Workshops are held at the GRP&Gardens Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave in San Jose. For more information, or to register, visit www.grpg.org, email education@grpg.org or call 298-7657.

FIFTY PLUS

Ongoing
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.

VOLUNTEERS

Ongoing
Kaiser South Bay Hospice Programs is in need of volunteers. Sites are located in San Jose, Santa Clara and Redwood City. All volunteers are trained at no cost and participants are provided ongoing support and education. Volunteers go to patient and family homes providing helpful support in kind, caring ways. Requirements are approximately four hours per week. Call Steve Pankratz, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 342-6631 or 342-6699.

MISCELLANEOUS

July 10 – September 11
Drop-in Intro Square Dancing. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave, SJ, 95124. Tues. 6:30-9 p.m., Couples, Singles & Families with kids 10 year and older welcome. Adults $5, Seniors & Youth $2.50. For more information, call Karl at 723-0315.

July 14
Young Life Capernaum Project is sponsoring an Electronic Waste Recycling Event at Downtown College Prep (formally Hester Elementary School) parking lot at 1460 The Alameda in San Jose from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event.  Simply drive through and drop off your unwanted items, such as computers, small appliances, telephones, TV’s., etc., Please no freezers or refrigerators.

July 14
Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum presents "Tools of the Miner" event from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Through special exhibits and demonstrations, explore the dangers underground job of hard-rock miners. Exhibitors from around California will share their collections and expertise. Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 21350 Almaden Rd., San Jose. For more information, call 323-1107.

July 14
One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding, Inc (www.osctr.org) will host its first Poker Ride and Bar-B-Q fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calero County Park in south San Jose. The event will raise funds to further develop the therapeutic riding program of this non-profit organization. The Poker Ride is for experienced riders, ages 14 and above, and will cover several miles of equestrian trails in the hills above Calero Ranch Stables, site of One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding. Experienced riders that want to participate should call One Step Closer at 997-7264. The entry fee for riders is $35 and includes lunch. Prizes will be awarded to riders with the largest sponsorship and the riders with the best poker hands.

July 19
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer: Beshoff MotorCars, 3000 East Capitol Expressway, San Jose. Event hours are 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.   Pre-register online for $7.50 or $10 at the door. Join our monthly networking opportunity and bring lots of business cards! For registration and information go to www.SJChamber.com or call 408-291-5286

July 21
Almaden Valley Auto Festival: Over 100 Street Rod and Classic Cars will be on display at this family event, along with children’s games, a live band and a BBQ. The show is from 5 – 9 p.m. at South Hills Community Church, 6601 Camden Avenue. Admission is free. For more information call 414-3003.

July 27 – 29
It’s the festival you can smell a mile away! Gilroy’s 29th annual Garlic Festival is hailed as the “ultimate summer food fair”, and once again promises three days of incredible food, beverages, arts and crafts and live entertainment. This event is held at Christmas Hill Park, 30 miles south of San Jose off Highway 101. Hoursa re 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. all days. Tickets are $112 general, $6 for seniors and students ages 6 – 12 years. Children under 6 are free. Advance tickets are available online at gilroygarlicfestival.com.

Ongoing
September 1
Saratoga High School Class of 1987 is having their 20th Reunion at the California Café in Los Gatos.  For more information on this and other activities planned for the weekend please contact Jeni Pickard at jpickard2@cox.net or visit the official website at http://shs87reunion.com/

September 15
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 15
Silver Creek High School Class of 1997 10 Year Reunion will be held at 6:30 pm at Agenda Lounge in downtown San Jose at 399 S. First Street . For more information, please visit http://silvercreek97.myevent.com/ or send correspondence to silvercreek97@gmail.com.

September 22
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.

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