January 11, 2008

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

Jan. 13
The San Jose Chamber Orchestra presents “Saints and Sinners” by Craig Bohmler and Marion Adler (premiere). Featuring Barbara Day Turner, conductor and mezzo Layna Chianakas with baritone Robert Orth. Performance time is 7 p.m. at Le Petit Trianon 72 N 5th Street in San Jose. Tickets are $45-30 and may be ordered by calling (408)295-4416 or visit www.sjco.org.

Jan. 29
Free Opera Preview of Verdi’s “Rigoletto”- Singers from Opera San José and lecturer Larry Hancock preview Verdi's Rigoletto. Event time is noon, at the Beethoven Center in MLK Library, 4th and San Fernando in downtown San José. No reservations needed. For more information, visit www.sjoperaguild.org or call 275-6199.

Feb. 2
The Beauty of the Taiwan Folk Song at the Montgomery Theater: Experience the beauty and simplicity of Taiwanese folk songs that have been around for generations. A group of Taiwanese professional classical musicians give a refined touch to a selection of folk songs making this concert a unique experience. For more information, call 867-3769 or 316-7310.

Ongoing
Ladyesong, a Woman’s Vocal Ensemble, are seeking new singers. Must be able to sight read and available on Monday evenings for rehearsals. Founded in the winter of 1995 by director Mary Elizabeth Enmann, Ladyesong has been working toward sharing the gift of music and a commitment to the community in the South Bay Area. Ladyesong enjoys performing a variety of vocal music, both sacred and secular - from Gabrielli to Gershwin, from Dvorak to Doo Wop - and has provided music during local church services as well as concerts in community venues. Ladyesong's membership is diverse; from homemakers to business women to retirees, these women have bonded over their love of music and song.  Call Mary Elizabeth Enmann at 621-9812 for an audition. http://www.ladyesong.com/

ART

Jan. 9 – Feb. 24
The Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara, presents "David Ogle: Works on Paper - A Survey" Exhibition. Reception is Jan. 18 from 7 – 9 p.m. Museum hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., open until 9 p.m. Thursdays.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Jan. 12 – Mar. 2
History San José hosts “Becoming American: Teenagers & Immigration”, an exhibition of photographs from
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services, featuring photographs by Barbara Beirne. This exhibit will be open to the public at History Park. Students from Andrew Hill High School, Downtown College Prep, Notre Dame High School, Oak Grove High School, Overfelt High School and Santa Teresa High School will also be exhibiting their first-hand experience with immigration expressed through their photography.  Their assignment, with their families’ permission, was to select a friend or peer to photograph and document their experience of immigration into the United States. Sometimes the subject matter was the student himself. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at www.sites.si.edu.

Jan. 14
YSI Summer Science Camp. It’s not too early to start planning for summer! Youth Science Institute has Summer Science Camps for children ages 3 ½ to 14. YSI members can register their children for summer camp starting January 14th. Public registration opens Feb. 19th. There are over 35 camps to choose from and camp fees range from $150 to $250 per week, starting June 16 through August 15 at each of YSI’s Science and Nature Centers - Alum Rock Park, Sanborn Park, and Vasona Park. Scholarships are available at YSI Alum Rock and YSI Sanborn. Camps fill up quickly, so go to www.youthscience.org or call 408-356-4945 today for more information or to register.

Jan. 25
The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens presents “The World Next Door.” Bring your imaginary passports for an afternoon of global travel as we explore the seven sister cities of San Jose. Join us as we discover the history and culture of these unique places around the world. Hear traditional stories, make crafts, listen to music, and sample breads from Russia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Japan, Taiwan, India and Ireland. Learn to play a new game and say hello and goodbye in another language. Time is 3:30 – 5 p.m. fees are $8/members and $15 non-members. Workshops take place at the Visitor and Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required - call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more. Appropriate for children 5 – 10 years. Parents need not be present during the workshop.

Feb. 2
“Playhouse Disney Live!” comes to the Civic Auditorium: Blast off to adventure with your favorite Playhouse Disney pals when “Playhouse Disney Live!” comes to San Jose for two shows at noon and 3p.m. Climb aboard and get ready to explore with the Little Einsteins Leo, Annie, Quincy and June on an important musical mission; say “Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse” and sing along with Mickey and the gang at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse; and stop by Sheetrock Hills where Handy Manny always has the right tools for fun fix-it adventures! Come inside the Hundred Acre Wood and join Tigger and Pooh and their new friend Darby on super sleuthing adventure from “My Friends Tigger & Pooh.” Get ready to laugh, sing and play along at a live show that lets kids join in on the fun! Admission is $22 - $49, for tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com

Ongoing
Eastridge Barnes and Noble offers a variety of story time activities for children and families to enjoy each week: On Mondays at 10:30 a.m. is “Toddler Time” for children 3 years and under. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. is “Jamarama” pajama story time for all ages. Thursdays at 11 a.m. welcomes parents and children aged 3 – 5 years for “Preschool story time,” and every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. is a story time for the entire family. For more information, call our store at 270-9470.
 
CLASSES

Feb. 4
The Almaden Valley Counseling Service will be sponsoring a 7-week positive parenting class based on the STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) model. Classes are for the parents of preschool, school age and teenage children. Learn to understand yourself and your child; build self-esteem and responsibility; implement discipline vs. punishment and much more. Classes are held in the evenings from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m., and our next session will start the week of Feb. 4, 2008. The cost is $110 for one parent or $165 for a couple. For more information, call AVCS at 997-0200, or visit our website for registration forms, www.avcounseling.org. Class location is 6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D, San Jose.

Ongoing
The Committee to Promote Square Dancing is sponsoring a square dance refresher class for experienced dancers: Fees are $2.50/seniors and youth, $5/adults.  Classes meet Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. in the Camden Community Center Multipurpose Room, 3369 Union Avenue, San Jose, 95124. For more information, call 723-0315.
Pottery classes for all ages and all levels!  Start whenever you want.  Learn to throw on the potter's wheel or handbuild your clay creations at Black Leopard Clayware in Willow Glen.   4- and 8-week classes are held 2-4:30 and 6:30-9 pm Monday through Wednesday and 9:30 - Noon Saturday mornings.  Tuition includes clay, glazes, and firings, plus free open lab time for ongoing students.  Maximum class size of 4 guarantees individual coaching and rapid progress.   Want to try it out before committing?  BLC's 2-hour intro to clay is held every Friday evening from 6-8 pm. All classes are by pre-registration.  For more information and to register, call (408) 448-4597 or visit our website at www.bleopard.com. 

VOLUNTEERS

Jan. 22
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens to hold Volunteer Coffees: Two Volunteer Coffees will be held at the Visitor & Information Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose, to introduce prospective volunteers to the many opportunities that are available. Event times are 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. These Coffees are informal, and will present an overview of the park’s history, design and development, as well as information on volunteer opportunities. There is no obligation to sign up. To RSVP or get more information, contact Lucy Perez, Volunteer Coordinator, at lperez@grpg.org or 298-7657.

Ongoing
Kaiser Permanente San Jose is seeking volunteers. For as little as four hours a week you can make a difference in someone's life, as well as your own. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and take pride in knowing you are providing a community service. Gain retail and business experience volunteering in our newly remodeled Keepsake Gift Shop. We also have positions in the hospital or medical offices. We offer day, evening and weekend opportunities for those 18 and over. For more information go to our website at www.kpsanjose.org or call Teri at 972-7409.

MISCELLANEOUS

Jan. 20, 27 & Feb. 3, 10 and 17
Lawn Bowling competition at Willow Glen’s Frank Bramhall Park. Event time is 10 a.m., and the public is welcome to watch free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be available. For more information, call Jerry at 499-5423.

Jan. 24
The American Association of University Women San Jose invites you to an Open House from 6 -7:30 p.m., at AAUW-SJ Headquarters, 1165 Minnesota Avenue, in Willow Glen.  Meet members and hear how AAUW-SJ promotes lifelong education and advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, research, and local school enrichment programs. A buffet supper will be served at 6 p.m. Membership in AAUW requires an Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.  For more information contact Linda Goldberg, rich-linda@verizon.net, 408-353-1916.

Jan. 26 – 27
2nd Annual Arlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo at the McEnery Convention Center: Over 225 bike show entries, national & local vendors will fill over 100,000 square feet. Arlen and Corey Ness, along with special guest Donnie Smith, will be at the show signing autographs and talking motorcycles. This year the Pro Class has turned in to the Premium Class, allowing more styles of motorcycles to participate in the show. There will be everything from old school to no school, from mild to wild. With everything this show has to offer, you are not going to want to miss this year’s Arlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo. Admission is $5 - $15. For more information, call 866-907-7790 or visit www.arlennessbikeshow.com

Jan. 30
Society Dog presents Mardi Gras “Yappy” Hour at the Poor House Bistro, 91 S. Autumn in downtown San Jose.
This dog-lovers “yappy” hour event begins at 5:30 p.m. Followed by Ron Thompson & Friends Blues Band from 6:15 – 9 p.m. Cost is $15 PreFurred Members; $18 Basic Members and includes Food, One Drink Ticket & Mardi Gras festivities. This is a people-only event, no pets please. Space is limited, reservations required.Call 671-3417 for more information or email: www.alphadog @societydog.com. We will be creating photo nametags for this event. Send a jpg photo of your dog to alphadog@societydog.com

Feb. 2
The National League of American Pen Women, Santa Clara County Branch invites the public to celebrate nine women achievers in the arts--art, letters and music at their Mardi Gras Celebrity Luncheon. Ticket price includes fabulous buffet lunch by Elegant Events Catering, silent auction and raffle and "Art on Parade" program including music, comedy and more. A prize will be given for best costume and mask. Proceeds to benefit scholarships for local high school senior girls. Event time is 11 a.m. and the cost is $32. For reservations send check made out to NLAPW to ShaRon Haugen, 4156 Snowbank Ct., San Jose, Ca. 95135. For more information call 238-2340 or email haugends@sbcglobal.net.

Ongoing
Come join The Humane Society Silicon Valley for our weekly “Meet and Treat!” every Wednesday at HSSV, 2530 Lafayette Street, in Santa Clara. from 5 – 7 p.m. Not sure about adopting just yet? Come down and visit with animal guests outside their kennels. Play with canine companions throughout the shelter, or experience cuddly cats in your lap. And of course we have our adorable rabbits too. We will have tasty treats for people as well. For more information, call 727-3383 or visit www.hssv.org

12-Step Christian Program - Celebrate Recovery! Program held every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Generations Foursquare Church, 133 Bernal Road in San Jose. For more information, call 504-7687 or visit celebraterecovery@generationsfoursquare.org

The Almaden Valley Al-Anon Family Groups meet every Friday from 10to 11:45 a.m. and on Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 1198 Redmond Avenue, San Jose. Al-Anon helps families and friends learn what they can do about excessive drinking, alcoholism and its effects on the entire family. Meetings do not require appointments. There is no charge for attendance. For more information, call 379-1051 or visit the web site at http://www. ncwsa.org/scvafg/

Get listed!

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.