September 7, 2007

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

Sept. 8 – 23
Opera San José launches its 2007–2008 season with Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Eight performances are scheduled at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street in downtown San José. As an extra treat, this production will be directed by Timothy Near, artistic director of San Jose Repertory Theatre. It will be her second directorial assignment for Opera San José—and first in a foreign language. This production is presented in Italian with English Supertitles. Conductors —Anthony Quartuccio, Joseph Marcheso. Stage director —Timothy Near. Tickets are $66, $78, and $88 (includes city facility usage fee) and may be purchased from Opera San José Box Office, 2149 Paragon Dr., San José, For more information, call 437-4450 or visit www.operasj.org

Sept. 29 - 30
Symphony Silicon Valley presents An American Anthem at the California Theatre: The season opens with the world premiere of David Amram’s symphonic version of Woody Guthrie’s This Land Is Your Land, commissioned by the Guthrie Foundation. The program includes Beethoven’s Pastorale Symphony and Janácek’s Sinfonietta, led by Maestro Polivnick in his sixth appearance on SSV’s podium. Admission is $24 - $72. For tickets and additional information, call 286-2600 or visit www.symphonysiliconvalley.org

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Sept. 9 – Oct. 28
Heaven: do you ever wonder what it will be like? Evergreen Valley Church would like to invite anyone in the community to come explore biblical teachings about heaven. Free for eight weeks beginning Sunday, Sept. 9th at 9 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m. at Evergreen Valley Church, 2750 Yerba Buena Road.

Sept. 14
Children's Workshop -- Shiver Me Timbers! Arrgh! Sept. 19 is international talk like a pirate day so what better way to celebrate than to explore the science behind piracy. Join Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens for an afternoon of swashbuckling fun from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Come dressed in costume as we take to the land for an amazing adventure. Go on a modern day treasure hunt using GPS technology to discover hidden treasure. Design your own pirate flag, use compasses to learn about navigation, and discover why pirates wore eye patches. Ahoy me hearties, thars fun to be had says I! Children do not need to be accompanied by an adult. Ages 7 – 12, $10/members, $15 non-members. Workshop held at 438 Ed Center, 438 Coleman Avenue. Space is limited. To register call 298-7657. For information visit www.grpg.org.

Sept. 16
The 14th Annual Chinese Moon Festival at Overfelt Gardens will be an afternoon of hands-on arts and crafts, storytelling, puppet shows, musical and cultural performances.  There will be a stunning array of fun family projects and entertainment - paper arts, folk arts, folk songs, children’s temple dancers, face painting, children’s poetry, music, Chinese tea and ancient poetry, star and moon gazing, Chinese yo-yo performance, emperor’s hats, Chinese chess, dragon crafts, lion dancers, lantern making, and much more. This event will bring the “child” out in everyone and is co-sponsored by the Chinese Moon Festival Committee, the Institute of Sino-American Studies, the city of San Jose’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, the San José Public Library Educational Park Branch, and Independence High School Planetarium.  For more information, visit our website at: http://www.chineseculturalgarden. org.

CLASSES

Aug. 9 – Sept. 13
Sunset Yoga in the Park: Join Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens and instructor Kristin Strellis for an evening of gentle yoga each Thursday, beginning August 9 from 6:15 - 7 p.m. This class is designed to improve your flexibility, balance and relaxation. All necessary equipment will be provided for your use. Please dress in comfortable clothing. This is an outdoor class that will be taught on the grass. Cost for registration is $30/members, $35/non-members. All programs start at the GRP& G Visitor Center, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by contacting education@grpg.org or call 298-7657.

Sept. 9
Toss the watering can and learn about Irrigation Systems at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) new, free World Garden Workshop at the Erikson Adult Center, 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose. Master Gardener Tina Dinitz will speak on the various types of irrigation systems available during this workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in room 18, across from MetroED’s World Garden. Dinitz will teach gardeners, of all skill levels, how to determine which irrigation system or combination of systems may work best in a home landscape. The World Garden is located on the southwestern edge of the Erikson Adult Center campus.  Look for the redwood trees and the greenhouse roof after entering the fenced parking lot on Minas Drive, off of Pearl Avenue. To register, call 723-6450 and request the September World Garden Workshop or email ritab@metroed.net. Reserve early, space is limited.

FIFTY PLUS

Sept. 18
Catholic Charities' Day Break Adult Day Support Center will host an Open House/Caregiver Resource Faire for families of Dependent Seniors living in Santa Clara County on from 1-3 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in East San Jose. For more information, please call Amy Carlson at 325-5237.

Ongoing
The UC Santa Cruz Extension at 10420 Bubb Road in Cupertino hosts over 35 classes through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in subjects including photography, history, current events, memoir writing, Islamic studies and more. The first class, "Introduction to Digital Photography", begins on September 8th. Some classes are for one day. Others meet weekly or bi-weekly. Tuition is charged. For specific information, call Brendan Rawson at (408) 861-3876 or visit our web site at www.ucsc-extension.edu/olli

The Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Road in San Jose offers a variety of classes and special monthly events, as well as a Senior Nutrition Program. The Nutrition Program serves a delicious and well-balanced meal to seniors 60 and over every Monday – Friday at noon. The suggested donation is $2 per person. To make reservations at least one day in advance, but not more than two weeks in advance, call 270-1244. For more information of the Evergreen Community Center programs, call 270-2220.

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.

VOLUNTEERS

Ongoing
Crafters Who Care meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Evergreen Community Center from 10-12 p.m.
We are a group of ladies who use our crocheting, knitting, or sewing talents to make blankets for Project Linus and other charities. Our fall kick off is scheduled for Sept. 28. Fro more information, contact Erma Linn at ermadlinn@msn.com or 274-7517.

Do you enjoy working with children and have an interest in art?  The San Jose Museum of Art is currently recruiting volunters to join the Let's Look at Art Program.  As a volunteer docent you would bring art into classrooms and lead interactive discussions with the students.  Classroom visits are done according to your availability during school hours.  For more information phone 291-5393 or email Vol4LLAA@sjmusart.org.  No art experience is required.  Training session begins Oct. 17, 2007.

MISCELLANEOUS

Sept. 7 – 8
Interiors by Decorating Den is the featured exhibitor at the South Bay Home & Garden Show at the Santa Clara Convention Center this year. For the first time, the show will feature a replica of a Victorian Home. It looks just like a real house on the outside.  There are three rooms, and we are decorating them!  Stay tuned to radio stations KBAY and KEZR for a contest to win 2 all-expense paid weddings in the "back yard" and 2 reaffirmation ceremonies. Also, for those who aren't shy, enter a dance contest sponsored by KGO Channel 7! The winner gets an all-expense paid trip to see "Dancing with the Stars."Suzanne Whang from HGTV's House Hunters is the celebrity guest speaker. Go to the "Show Highlights" section to see the info on Interiors by Decorating Den: www.southbayhomeshow.com

Sept. 8
The Tabard Theatre Company, presents “More than Petticoats” discussion panel at the Triton Hall Pavilion, 1900 Don Hall, Santa Clara. Panelists and discussion will feature relatives, experts and authors of the seven women portrayed in “More Than Petticoats”, including Erin H. Turner, author of the book “More Than Petticoats” and Doug Brook, “More Than Petticoats” playwright.  This event begins at 11 a.m. and includes audience Q & A. Admission is free, however reservations are strongly recommended – to RSVP, call the Tabard Box Office at 679-2330. For additional information, visit <http://www.tabardtheatre.org

Sept. 14
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. Join us for our annual new member reception. A short one-act comedy will be presented by the Santa Clara Players.

Sept. 15
“Marking Milestones, Sharing Strengths,” is the program theme of the American Association of University Women, San Jose Branch, annual Fall Meeting, held from 10-12:30 pm, at First Congregational Church, corner of Hamilton and Leigh Avenues. The public is invited to browse displays of local, state and international projects, and enjoy a free brunch prepared by members. AAUW is open to holders of Associate, Baccalaureate, or advanced degrees from an accredited college or university. For more information contact Diane Trombetta at 294-2430.

Sept. 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 at cwatt12@yahoo.com Other weekend activities also planned.

Sept. 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.

Sept. 20
Exclusive eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Lunch Event: Maggiano’s at Santana Row. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Craig Harrison, Expressions of Excellence, Berkely , CA “When Networking isn’t Working for You and 9 Mistakes to Avoid” $53/guests; late registration, beginning 9/15; $63 all registrants. For more information, Kristy Rogers 288-8484, or kristyrogers@ewomennetwork.com San Jose businesswomen are owners, corporate professionals and entrepreneurs who are committed to supporting and transacting business with women. At this event we will maximize our networking efforts by giving first and then asking for what we need to grow our businesses. We value business relationships and interaction. We will have extended networking time to get to know each other.

Sept. 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.

Sept. 22 – 23
The Eight Annual Holistic Arts fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Ave. in San Jose. This event is a great opportunity to discover today’s leading trends in the visionary arts, holistic health, human potential, spiritual and psychic awareness, and future alternatives. Over 20 experts will speak on holistic subjects, including Crowman, shaman and vision quest leader. Other highlights include the UFO Panel, the Holistic Music Concert, Yoga for your Eyes workshop, Drumming and sharing circle, Dowsing class, and the Crystal Bowl Equinox Meditation ceremony. Over 50 exhibitors will offer products and services covering the full range of today's holistic alternatives. For more information, call 448-6276 or visit our web site at http://www.california.com/~eameece/haf.htm.

Oct. 6
Willow Glen High School Class of 1981 and 1982 will be holding their Reunion at Los Gatos Lodge from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from Reunion Celebrations, Inc. at 813-874-9967. Ask for Risa or Sunny.

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.

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, and our weekly publication, Almaden Times Weekly. Items must be submitted by e-mail 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 Rd., Suite 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.