September 7, 2006

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

September 9 – Saturday 
September 11 Memorial Concert at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica: Marking the fifth anniversary of 9/11, the Mission Chamber Orchestra , conducted by Emily Ray, and the San Jose Symphonic Choir, directed by Leroy Kromm, will present Mozart's “Requiem” under the beautiful dome of St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 8 p.m. In a fitting tribute to the 9/11 victims, Terry Vosbein's “Prayer for Peace,” written in reaction to the events of that tragic day, will be performed, and mezzo Sherri Phelps will be featured in Craig Bohmler's evocative “Songs of Loss.” Pre-concert lecture begins at 7:00. Dan Leeson, author of “Opus Ultimum: The Story of the Mozart Requiem” will lecture before the concert. Immediately following, a reception will be held in Loyola Hall. Tickets for the concert and lecture are $25 per person; The reception is an additional $5 per person. For advance ticket purchase, visit www.missionchamber.org. All ticket purchasers will receive a dining benefit card to Eulipia Restaurant. Tickets purchased at the door are subject to availability.

September 11 – Monday
September 11 Tribute: A lone piper from The Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Pipes and Drums will play a tribute to the fallen Police and Firefighters of September 11 in front of the Stevens Creek County Fire Station, 20215 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino, at 3 p.m.

DANCE

September 16 – Saturday
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza at the Center for the Performing Arts: Ballet Folklorico Mexico brings the magic of dances from their roots that capture and symbolize the beauty of the Latin culture. Come to enjoy a journey filled with color, passion and traditions of Mexico. Performance time is 7 p.m. Admission is $15 - $35. Call 510-475-7388 or visit www.folklormexicano.com for more information.

ART

September 1 – 30
Monsieur Beans of Willow Glen, 1383 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose will be hosting local photographer Jeff Moody and his exhibit, “Our California”, for the month of September. Moody’s 15 original works feature a wide variety of styles and subjects, from the rugged coastal vistas of Big Sur and Marin to the sand dunes of Death Valley National Park. A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, September 8 from 7 – 9 p.m. and will be open to the public.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

August 12 – September 30
Through September 30, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum will offer a free audio tour guide. Sixty-nine minutes of museum highlights will be presented through an MP3 player allowing users to set their own pace with pause, stop and rewind functions. This English only tour provides special insight into the life and history surrounding artifacts. Includes rare Apis Bull Mummy, Tomb replica and Statue of Cleopatra VII.

September 8 - 10
Outrageous Outgrowns at Parkside Hall: The Bay Area’s biggest resale event for babies and kids of all ages. Brand name clothing, toys, accessories, books, shoes, play equipment, bikes, maternity and nursing items, furniture, movies, and much more. Thousand of new and gently used items available. Admission is free. Event hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 391-5909 or visit www.OutrageousOutgrowns.com

September 9 – Saturday
Princeton Plaza hosts an Arts and Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and see our unique selection of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, Arts and Crafts Show at Princeton Plaza, Corner of Meridian, Kooser and Blossom Hill (inside Mervyns Plaza). Complimentary Coffee and Donuts for early our bird shoppers. www.alphazetaevents.com, 408-761-6913. Live Entertainment.

September 9 – Saturday
"Club Impact" Student Game Night--to be held at the Almaden Community Center Gymnasium from 4-7pm.  A Kick-off event for Campus Bible Clubs, held weekly at Greystone, Simonds, and Williams Elementary Schools, and at Bret Harte and Castillero Middle Schools.  Come meet your club leaders and find out what Club Impact is all about.  Bring your family for high energy games and yummy snacks!  Club Impact is sponsored by South Hills Community Church.  For more information, contact Darlene at 268-1076.

September 9 – 10
The John E. Stowell Dahlia Society Annual Show will be at Westgate Mall, 1600 Saratoga Ave., San Jose.  Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 9/9 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 9/10.  Come by to see over 100 dahlia blossoms Admission is free. For more information, visit  http://www.jesdahlias.org.  or call 266 – 3605.

September 11 – Monday
Members of the The Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Pipes and Drums band will be participating in the Patriot’s Day Memorial Celebration in San Jose. The celebration will feature a police and firefighters mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral at 11:30 a.m. and a 1 p.m. Memorial Parade from the cathedral to Fire Station #1 on Market Street. The Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Pipes and Drums band consists of volunteers from the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department, and was founded in September 2001. It now has 40 members and is under the leadership of Pipe Major Jay Tuttle. For more information on the band, visit http://www.lenihan.org/lgpb

September 15 - 17
Holy Family Parish Festival: Now in its 27th year, the festival will feature the Joe Sharino Band on Friday from 7-10 p.m., Houserockers Band on Saturday from 7-10 p.m., and the Babiarz-Scott Band on Sunday from 12:30-2:00 p.m. with other live entertainment to be featured throughout the weekend. Open to the public, this community event will offer carnival rides for all ages, international food, beer, wine, margaritas, new games, a silent auction, bingo, and cherry bells for everyone¹s continued enjoyment. Holy Family is located at 4848 Pearl Avenue, Behind Oakridge Mall. For more information, visit www.holyfamilysanjose.org or call 265-4040.

Through September 23
Summer is almost over and it’s your Last Chance to check out Raging Waters.  Raging Waters is now open weekends through September 23.  Raging Waters has something for everyone, including over 20 rides and slides. Don’t miss your “Last Chance” Guest Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 10th. Prizes will be given out ever hour! For more information or discounts, check out www.rwsplash.com.  

Ongoing
Bonfante Gardens offers summer value and fun with 50% off adult general admission after 3 p.m. For just $19.50, guests of all ages can enjoy more than 40 rides and attractions including Bonfante's Splash Garden, six majestic gardens and educational exhibits. Offer valid for a limited time only. Purchase tickets online at www.bonfantegardens.org or at the park after 3 p.m.

CLASSES

“Hands On Clay” classes in Almaden is now accepting students for its Fall 2006 classes. These are small classes (4-6 students) taught by Avideh Yaghmai Samardar, an experienced elementary school teacher, artist and co-founder of the “Art through a Women’s Eyes” collective art group. Classes will be held in her Little Falls Drive art studio and gallery. For more information on the classes offered, visit avidehzworld@yahoo.com, or call 679-0238. Class fees cover all materials, tools, glazes and firings. Registration deadline is September 20.

Stroller Moms! by Strollecize(R) Certified Instuctor. A stroller fitness program designed for parents to help them get back in shape, get stronger, and keep healthy lifestyle. Parents will learn how to use the stroller as a resistance apparatus-fitness tool. Join us for a total body workout with your baby on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 a.m. in Almaden Lake Park (Windfield entrance.) First class is Free! More info? Contact me at andrea@strollercize.com or 417-4555. Visit: www.strollercize.com

Tai Chi Chuan classes at Hakone Gardens: Beginning/intermediate classes are ongoing and meet on Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:55 p.m., Hakone Gardens is located at 21000 Big Basin Way, close to downtown Saratoga. Fees are $96 for a consecutive 8-week series or $20 for a drop-in class. For more information, call Instructor at 295-9439 or email linda@xs.com. Tai Chi is a soft, internal energy martial art. It promotes balance and flexibility, strength, clarity, health and relaxation. This class is suitable for people of all ages.

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.

VOLUNTEERS

September 9 - Saturday
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 orientations on the dates above. Call 262-1349 or email info@visionliteracy.org to register for one of these dates or for more information.

Ongoing
Odyssey Healthcare Hospice volunteers: The individuals who work with us to serve all people during the end of life’s journey encounter situations that are sad, to be sure. We also see much valor, humor, love, and unvanquished humanity. It's worth every minute! We need people to do the little things that bring encouragement to our patients and their families: visiting, reading aloud, writing letters, giving caregivers short periods of respite--and sometimes, just being an attentive listener. Please call Melanie at Odyssey Healthcare: 626-4868.

Kaiser Permanente San Jose is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in someone's day.  Join a Volunteer community that shares your interest in helping others.  Greeting and assisting visitors, reading to children, conducting tours, or assisting in the Volunteer office are just a few of the opportunities available.  We are easily accessible via Hwy 85 and Light Rail, plus we offer Free Valet Parking.  Phone us at 972-6233 or visit our website at www.kpsantateresa.org for more information.

Volunteer with Hands On Bay Area and make a difference in your community! Each month, Hands On Bay Area offers over 100 community service projects across the Bay Area addressing issues such as: the environment, hunger, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, family service, children and teens, seniors and people with disabilities. Catering to today's busy lifestyles, most projects take place outside of regular working hours at night or on weekends, do not require a long-term commitment, and are group-based. A brief one-time orientation is required. For more information go to www.handsonbayarea.org .

MISCELLANEOUS

August 5 – October 28
The Sunnyvale Lace Museum’s new exhibit, “Hooked on Crochet: will feature one-of-a-kind items from the turn of the 20th century to the present. Come see examples of adult and children clothing, bedspreads, tablecloths and other crochet items from a craft that was once one of American women's greatest past time. This is a free exhibit. The Lace Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 552 South Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale, with free parking.

September 8 – Friday
Single Professionals of all ages are invited to dress in their finest for the Black & White Summer Ball, from 8:30pm-1am, at David’s Restaurant, 5151 Stars & Stripes, Santa Clara.  The cost is $20 at the door, which includes dancing plus complimentary hors d’oeuvres the first hour. Dinner is also available for $50 (prepaid), which includes free admission to the Ball.  This event is co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, a non-profit organization; and Singles Supper Club, the Silicon Valley’s premier dining club for single professionals. Anyone wishing more information may visit www.ThePartyHotline.com or call 650/327-4645. There is free parking.

September 10 – Sunday
Antique Autos in History Park: Sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San Jose, this free event includes antique cars, fire engines, motorcycles, boats and early day gas engines.  Come to History Park at the south end of Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Road to enjoy a day of music, food, trolley rides and crafts.  Hours are noon to 5 p.m..  For more information visit www.scvmtfc.org.  

September 10 – Sunday
YMCA’s Camp Campbell turns 70! To celebrate the 70th anniversary, Camp Campbell will hold a birthday party/reunion from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. The camp will be in full operation for the day and activities will include a barbecue, camp activities, pony rides, a closing campfire, a memory walk with photos from the past and another chance to see the famous banana slugs up close. Alumni are encouraged to reconnect with old friends. Former campers can register online at http://www.scvymca.org/redwoods/YMCAalumni.html and receive a personal invitation and a free gift. For more information, call YMCA Camp Campbell at (831) 338-2128.

September 12 – Tuesday
Back by for the second year in a row is the wildly popular group of "old broads" called "Mass Confusion," as they call themselves, who sing and play instruments and generally do a lot of cutting up.  These ten ladies, who have performed together for 34 year, will be performing at the first meeting of the San Jose Woman's Club. The meeting location is at the Clubhouse, 75 south 11th Street in San Jose, and begins with the 11:30a.m. Social hour followed by a luncheon and the musical program.  The cost is $20 and is open to the public.  Call 269-2395 for reservations.

September 15 – Friday
Single professionals of all ages are invited to meet new friends who appreciate fine art and fine wines. This social mixer will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery, 1793 Lafayette St. #110, Santa Clara. The cost is $30 at the door and includes all wine tasting, from boutique wineries; accompanied by appetizers to cleanse the palate. This event is sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, a non-profit organization, and WineSingles.com, America’s premiere website for single wine afficionados. For more information, call 415/507-9962 or visit www.ThePartyHotline.com.

September 15 – Friday
The Santa Clara County Division, of the California Retired Teachers Association, will meet at 1 p.m. at Leininger Center in Kelley Park, 1300 Senter Road, San José. All retired educators are welcome. Enjoy delightful folk singing by the Wheatleys.

September 15 & 16
E-Waste Recycling Event: This event, benefiting the Almaden Valley Counseling Service, will be held in the Office Max/Rite Aide parking lot, 1130 Blossom Hill Road, in San Jose from noon to 4 p.m. on 9/15 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 9/16. What we accept:  Computers (CPUs) Monitors, VCRs, Printers, Fax Machines, Stereo Components, Telephones, Microwaves, TVs, Mice, Keyboards, Radio, DVD’s, Speakers. Just drive in and drop-off your unwanted items.

Ongoing
Poetry Readings at Willow Glen Books, 1330 Lincoln Avenue, 7 p.m. Every Third Monday of the month.
Branham High School Class of 1976.  Our 30th Reunion is September 30 at Coyote Ranch.  We are looking for you and your high school friends.  Please email Pam Poor at pamela.schuur@comcast.net to get on the mailing list and visit www.geocities/branham76 for updates.

Willow Glen/Pioneer High School Class of 1961 will hold its 45th reunion at the Wyndham Hotel in San Jose on November 4, 2006. To secure your reservation, contact Donna O’Neil at 267-2487. Information about this event is posted on Classmates.com under Class of 1961.

Branham High School Class of 1986.  Our 20th Reunion is October 14, 2006 at the Wyndham Hotel.  We are looking for you and your high school friends.  Please email Jennifer Bentson Vazquez at jcjenvaz@sbglobal.net to get on the mailing list and visit http://www.classencounters.com for more information.

Humane Society of Silicon Valley Companion Animal Loss Support Group Meetings: First Wednesday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette St. Santa Clara. Facilitator: Adam Dorsay, M.A. For more information, call 450-1800.

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.