September 1, 2005

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC
September 2 - 3
Performing Live at the Montgomery Theater - The Romantic Voices of a Golden Era. Aztlán Academy presents Azul Bohemia in Concert Three young men have united their talents and experience to continue firing up the romantic music of great Trios of México. Presented by Aztlán Academy this concert fundraiser helps support the Academy’s year-round education and performance programs. Performance time is 8 p.m. Admission is $12 - $18, for tickets or more information, call 984-0342.

September 10 - 25
Opera San Jose presents “The Crucible” at the California Theatre, The Crucible, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is one of the few widely recognized operatic masterworks of the twentieth-century, it is uniquely American, set in Massachusetts and steeped in the history and values of this country.

August 27 – Saturday
Taylor Eigsti / Anton Schwartz Quartet featuring Jason Lewis and John Shifflett
8:30 p.m. at The Agenda Lounge, 399 S. 1st Street in San Jose. For Reservations, call 287.3991, for Club Info, call 380.3042. Tickets are $10 with dinner, or $14 online at www.ticketweb.com Venue website: www.agendalounge.com.

August 19 - Friday
Bin Huang in Concert at the California Theatre – one night only, from 8 – 10:30 p.m. This concert is a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. It is primarily a classical music concert, featuring Bin Huang, the first prize winner of the 41st Paganini International Violin Competition. The concert repertoire comprises Jewish music and Chinese music during World War II, Paganini Caprices and Beethoven’s Sonata for violin and piano. For more information, call 331-4904 or www.dzandson.com. Admission is $65 - $300. For tickets or additional information, call 437-4450 or visit www.operasj.org.

THEATER
September 9 – October 2
San Jose Repertory Theatre presents The World Premiere of “The Haunting of Winchester” Book and lyrics by Mary Bracken Phillips; Music and orchestration by Craig Bohmler. Directed by Michael Butler.For tickets, call the Box Office at 367-7255 or buy online at www.sjrep.com. Admission is $15 to $55. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers and groups: $30 - $50.

ART
August 27 – September 23
The Santa Clara Valley Water Color Society presents “Fluid Borders…where elements converge” 38th Annual Member Show at the Rose Shenson Gallery at the Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Ave in Santa Clara. Admission is free. Public viewing daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening reception will be September 11 from 1 – 4 p.m.

CHILDREN & FAMILY
September 3 – 5
30th Annual Tapestry Arts Festival - What began thirty years ago as Tapestry in Talent you now know as the Tapestry Arts Festival. Come join us Labor Day Weekend from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. as we celebrate 30 years with live music, art, food, and fun. Tapestry Arts is San Jose’s oldest and largest street festival with hundreds of artists, four live music stages, and food from around the world. The event takes place at Parkside Hall & Almaden Blvd/ Park Avenue Streets. Admission is free and proceeds support arts education in the schools and the community. For more information, visit www.tapestryarts.org

September 4 – Sunday
Paramount’s Great America presents a special Labor Day fireworks extravaganza free with park admission beginning at 8:45 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.pgathrills.com

September 10 - Saturday
Almaden Oaks Plaza, 6109 Meridian Avenue in San Jose presents its new Arts, Crafts, Antiques and Collectibles Fair. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held the second Saturday of each month, this community-based event features a wide variety of local vendors and crafters, great bargains and fun for the whole family. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 268-8363, or visit www.alphazetaevents.com.

September 11 – Sunday
San Jose Youth Ballet Announces Open Auditions for our acclaimed Nutcracker Ballet! We welcome all ladies and gentlemen from ages 7 to adults, beginning, intermediate, advanced dancers and adult actors! Roles are determined depending on age and dance experience. 4075 Evergreen Village Square, Suite 260, San Jose, For specific times and more information, visit us at dtidance.com.

FIFTY PLUS
Ongoing
AARP Campbell Area Chapter 5151 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in room Q-80 at the Campbell Community Center, One West Campbell Ave. Fun and informative programs. Guests are welcome from all communities. For more information 378.6996.

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing
Be a Hospice Volunteer - to read, write letters, listen, and play games with our patients and their families. For details and to learn more about volunteering and training for Odyssey Hospice contact Melanie at 626-4868.
Do you enjoy reading and helping others? Consider a richly rewarding volunteer opportunity as a Tutor in the adult literacy program - Partners in Reading. Sign up now for the September 15th orientation and training on September 17th and 24th. Fourteen hours of training, instructional materials, & on-going support are all provided free. No experience necessary. Required commitment of two hours per week for six months. Call the San José Public Library at 808-2361.

Vision Literacy needs tutor volunteers to help adults build their literacy skills. Tutor volunteer opportunities exist in community literacy, family literacy, substance abuse treatment programs and correctional facilities. Vision Literacy is conducting tutor volunteer orientation Sept 7th and Sept 10th. Call 262-1349 or email sgomez@visionliteracy.com for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS
September 6 – Tuesday
St. Mary’s Church, 219 Bean Avenue in Los Gatos is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hofmann Hall. Blood has a short shelf-life and supplies have to be constantly replenished. To make an appointment to give blood at the Los Gatos drive, call 800-448-3543 or visit www.BeADonor.com

September 12 – Friday
Learn to Write Your Life Story/Family History: Two sections of “Life Stories,” a 10-week life-in-review class will be offered on Mondays at the Unitarian Fellowship of Los Gatos, 15980 Blossom Hill Road. The morning session is from 10 a.m. to noon, the afternoon woman’s group is from 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor Sheila Dunec has over 20 years of teaching and counseling experience at Foothill College and has developed a course that make it easy and enjoyable for anyone to write about their life and family history. Fees are $140 for 10 weeks. To register or for more information, call 565-8087.

Ongoing
StrollerStriders Ongoing outdoor exercise and fitness program now enrolling for moms with stroller-age children focusing on endurance, toning, and core bodywork in a social atmosphere designed for moms. Program consists of 45-60 min. workouts up to three times per week at the Los Gatos Creek Trail and Campbell Park. Bring stroller, baby jogger, towel, water, and sunscreen with baby to Campbell Park located at 2 Gilman Ave. at Campbell Ave. Meet at Bridge at 9:15 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society and first class is free. Call 482-9516 or see www.strollerstrider.com for more information.

Leigh High School Class of 1965 Reunion: The Forty Year Reunion is scheduled for October 1 from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1700, San Jose. The cost is $50 per person if registering before August 21, or 60 per person after August 21. Please email leighreunion65@hotmail.com or call Carol Menichetti at 626-7754 or Allan McClung at 268-4402 for more information.

Campbell High School Classes of 1950 - 1959 Reunion: ONCE IN A LIFETIME! WONDERFUL! FABULOUS! FIFTIES REUNION for all Campbell High School 1950—1959 grads, teacher, and friends at the Gala Ballroom of the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on September 17, 2005 at 6 p.m. For information and invitations, email pattyg@garlic.com or bobkay@sbcglobal.net. Our website is www.CUHSreunion. com. Or you can call Pat Golden at 842-7547.

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.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.