January 12, 2007

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

January 9 - Tuesday
The Nova Vista Symphony announces auditions for the following instruments: Principal flute, Utility/fourth horn, All strings.The orchestra rehearses on Tuesday nights in Campbell (with occasional Wednesday string rehearsals) and performs its concerts on Saturday nights, usually at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. Typically the orchestra plays four major concerts each year, plus a children's concert and occasional other performances. Auditions for the positions listed above will be held starting on January 9, 2007. Contact the orchestra at personnel@novavista.org or call 530-0700 if interested in auditioning. Candidates will be asked to play an orchestral excerpt, which will be supplied in advance, and a short piece of their own choosing.

January 10 - Wednesday
Stanford Lively Arts presents The Juno Award-winning Gryphon Trio - one of the foremost chamber ensembles in North America. With a reputation for innovative interpretations, the acclaimed trio presents the U.S. premiere of Tears in Your Hand, by Stanford faculty member and esteemed composer Jonathan Berger in a program that also includes works by Haydn and Schubert. Post-performance discussion is free to the public. The performance is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University Tickets are $40/$36. Half-price tickets are available for young people age 15 and under and discounts are available for students and groups. For tickets, call 650-725-ARTS (2787) or visit http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

January 14 – Sunday
The San Jose Chanber Orchestra presents “Future Forecast” at Le Petit Trianon, 72 N 5th St San José featuring Anthony Quartuccio, conducting, oboist Jessica Pearlman, and cellist Mitch Wyman.

This performance also includes select members of the San Jose Youth Chamber Orchestra and will feature works by Janacek, Vaughan Williams and Pasculi. Premieres by Anica Galindo, Scott Perry and Dan Wyman. The concert begins at 7 p.m. with a pre-concert chat at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 - $5 each. For tickets or additional information, call 295-4416 or visit www.sjco.org.  

CHILDREN/FAMILY

January 18 – Thursday
The Children’s Discovery Museum presents: Musical Storytelling with Respected clarinetist and Museum favorite Michael Corner. Join Corner as he spins his latest musical tale “Toad Is the Uncle of Heaven” at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Children and adults alike will have fun learning about the woodwind family of instruments through the original re-telling of this Vietnamese folktale.

January 19 – Friday
Worms Workshop! Join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens from 3:30 – 5 p.m. and learn how these little recyclers view our garbage and how they help to save the environment, as well as looking at them in a whole different view under the microscope! The festivities will also include a yucky, worm inspired treat! This workshop is designed for children five years of age and older, and will be held at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. Attendees must be accompanied by an adult. Fees are $5 members/ $10 non-members per child. Reserve your spot by sending a check to: Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, 438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted via phone or mail. For more information, visit www.grpg.org or contact Kary Houle, the Education Coordinator, at education@grpg.org or 408-298-7657.

January 20 - Saturday
Youth Indoor Model Airplane Contest.  Moreland Community Center Gym, 1850 Fallbrook Ave. in San Jose.  Boys and girls 18 and under, build and fly a simple model airplane, enter the contest.  Prizes awarded through 5th place in 5 events. $5 entry fee includes cost of materials.  Fly any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For information call Lou Young, 252-2145.

January 20 – Saturday
Most Holy Trinity School's Annual Crab Feast: Held at MHT’s Trinity Center, 2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose, this event features all-you-can-eat crab and dancing with live music from “Tortilla Soup”. This is a sell-out event so make sure you get your tickets soon. This event is for adults 21+.Cost: $35.00 per person, no host cocktails and auction available. Event hours are 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For tickets call 729-3431. Our event accepts Cash, Check or VISA/MC.

January 20 & 27
California Theatre Center (CTC) presents a lively stage adaptation of Beverly Cleary’s Newberry Award-winning story, “Dear Mr. Henshaw”, adapted for the stage and directed by CTC General Director, Gayle Cornelison. Many people have pen pals, but not very many people have pen pals who are famous authors!  Leigh Botts, an 11-year-old boy from California, has been writing letters to the well-known children¹s author Boyd Henshaw since the second grade. Mr. Henshaw encourages Leigh to keep a personal journal as a way to deal with all of the changes in his life, including his parents’ divorce. Along the way, Leigh also discovers his own strengths as a writer, and explores his own personal strengths and creative capabilities throughout the story.  By the end, Leigh has improved his relationship with his parents, done better in school, and has grown smarter and wiser through his correspondence with Mr. Henshaw. Dear Mr. Henshaw plays at 11 a.m. on 1/20 and 1/27 and at 7:30 p.m. on 1/27, at the Sunnyvale Theatre, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 East Remington Drive. Tickets are $11 in advance/$12 at the door. Call 245-2978 for reservations. For more information, visit www.ctcinc.org.

January 27 -28
Have you noticed the fun fresh faces popping up at Children’s Discovery Museum? They are our newest friends, and they really know how to “Kick Start Eat Smart!” Based on healthy fruits and vegetables, each has a captivating personality all their own. Julienne was first on the scene at last summer’s Kick Start Eat Smart weekend. She’s tall, orange, and her green hair blows in the breeze as she runs along. Can you guess what she is? During the fall, we introduced Bart. He’s curvy, wears a ball cap and is oh, so sweet! Can you guess what fruit or vegetable character that might be next? Or better yet, come meet them for yourself at the Museum during the Kick Start Eat Smart weekend, or online at www.cdm.org/kickstart! Kick Start, Eat Smart hours are 1/27 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 1/28 from noon – 5 p.m. Kick Start Eat Smart is a partnership between Kaiser Permanente and San Jose Children’s Discovery Museum.

CLASSES

January 20 - Saturday
Learn the ABC’s of  Trap – Neuter - Return (TNR) for Homeless cats. Do you have stray cats in your neighborhood or at work? You can help improve their lives - learn to TNR. Free TNR Classes at San Jose Animal Care and Services (SJACS), 2750 Monterey Road, San Jose. Class hours are 1/13 from10am-12 p.m. or on 1/20 from 3 -5 p.m. RSVP to 877-729-7475 option 2, as space in the classroom is limited. Leave your name, phone number, and which day you would like to attend; please speak slowly.

January 23 - Tuesday
Become a Savvy Investor Using Online Databases: The Campbell Library is sponsoring a free workshop from 7 -8:30 p.m. in the Campbell Library Community Room, 77 Harrison Ave. in Campbell.  Learn how to find stock and industry reports and key information using Standard and Poor's NetAdvantage. Unique features on Morningstar stock reports will also be illustrated as well as how to use this information to scan potential investments. Q & A period to follow. Laptops welcome. This program is presented by Marion Michel and Vicky Powell, members of the Silicon Valley Chapter of BetterInvesting. For questions call the library at 866-1991.

January 28 – Sunday
Youth Indoor Model Airplane Building and Flying Class.  Kids 10 or older, learn to build, adjust and fly light weight, free flying, indoor model airplanes under the supervision of experts.  This is the first step toward competing in local, national and international contests, science projects or just fun flying.  Eight sessions, 4-6 p.m., in the Moreland Community Center Gym, 1850 Fallbrook Ave. in San Jose.  For information call Lou Young, 252-2145.

Ongoing
South Bay Deutscher Schulverein, a German Saturday Language School, offers German language instructions at the Willow Glen Educational Park, Middle School Section, 2001 Cottle Avenue in San Jose. The school offers classes for pre-school  through teenagers, as well as adult beginners, intermediate and advanced courses on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.,  For more information visit our website www.sbds.org or call 266 5100. Please note that no information is available weekdays at the school location.

FIFTY PLUS

January 6 – Saturday
SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration for computer classes at the "new" Almaden Community Center located at 6445 Camden Avenue. Registration for intermediate courses at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals at 3 p.m. All classes will be held at the newly renovated Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House 268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

Ongoing
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.

Eastside Neighborhood Center of Catholic Charities, 2150 Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose offers a variety of activities and services for seniors on an ongoing basis. These include Bingo, Free legal assistance, Senior club dancing, Senior Care Advocacy, Nutrition Programs, Nurse Screenings, Free Insurance Screenings, and more. Call for times and appointments. 251-0215.

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 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

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is actively recruiting volunteers who are interested in fostering dogs or puppies. Canine foster parents provide short and long-term care for dogs or puppies who are either fearful of being in a shelter environment, too young to be adopted or need time to heal from an injury or illness. For more information visit www.hssv.org and click on adoption and then foster care or call 408-727-3383 ext. 834.

MISCELLANEOUS

December 26 – February 2
San Jose residents can set their Christmas trees out for curbside recycling collection by the City of San Jose. Natural and flocked (frosted) trees will be collected on the same day as garbage and recycling at single-family homes. Tree collection is done at no additional charge, but residents must remove tinsel, decorations, and the tree stand. Trees also must be cut into five-foot lengths and placed in the street about a foot from the curb - this keeps from obstructing the flow of storm water down the gutters. Residents in apartments and other multi-family complexes should check with their building management for proper set-out instructions. Otherwise, the same rules apply such as removing tinsel and decorations.

January 20 – Saturday
Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event – Evergreen Valley United Methodist Church, 3520 San Felipe Road will be hosting a drop-off electronic waste recycling fundraising event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items accepted include: computer monitors and laptops, televisions, printers, Fax’s scanners, copiers, scanners, motherboards, cell phones, microwaves, washers & dryers, VCR’s stereo components and much more. Broken items accepted. Call 629-2511 or 309-0670 for a complete list of goods. This event is sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. San Jose Alumnae Chapter & Eta Omega Chapter.

January 20 - Saturday
The 13th annual South Bay Scottish Society’s traditional Burns Supper will be held at the Orchard City Hall, Campbell Community Center, from 6:30-10 p,m. We will celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s immortal bard, Robert (Robbie) Burns, with songs, poetry, spirited toasts to the Lads and Lassies, ceilidh (“kay-lee”) dancing, a raffle, and music by John Taylor and Hamewith. There will also be a performance by champion highland dancers, Lauren and Madeline Cooper. The dinner will include the famous haggis, Beef Bridie, Neeps and Tatties, Veggies, salad, and a wee dram or two for the traditional toasts. Seating will be limited so reserve early.  Visit us online at www.southbayscots.org or call 406-2556 for more information. Cost: $30.00 for members and guests, $35.00 for non-members, $15.00 for children 12 and under, and $40.00 at the door. Reservations with a check made payable to South Bay Scottish Society can be mailed to Frank Cameron, 490 Cherry Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022.

January 22 & 29
Learn to Square Dance. Adult singles/couples (no partner required). Monday evenings. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dance free in January! Loyola Elementary School, 770 Berry Ave. (near Foothill Expy & Springer), Los Altos. www.bowsandbeaus.org. Keith: 867-7715 or Mary: 650-941-3419 Caller/Instructor: Keith Ferguson.

January 24 – Wednesday
The Evergreen High School Speech and Debate team will face off against the Leland High School team in an exciting and unique exhibition event. During the program, Students will entertain the audience by showcasing their nationally recognized talents and performing individual events in oratory, persuasion, extemporaneous speaking, dramatic interpretation, and debate. The program will be held in the EVHS Theater, 3300 Quimby Road, San Jose and will begin at 6:45 p.m. with door opening at 6:30 p.m.. Refreshments will be available during break. Please arrive early as seating capacity is limited and is first come, first serve. The suggested entrance donation is $3 per person (although higher amounts are both appreciated and welcomed!) All proceeds benefit the speech and debate team. Parking at the school is free.

January 26, 28 & 31
The Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Avenue in San Jose, will be screening the spiritually-oriented documentary “2012 the Odyssey” a 2006 movie based on the Mayan Calendar featuring noted experts discussing how mankind can impact the world today. Showtimes are 1/26 at 8 p.m. 1/28 at 1 p.m. and 1/31 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. For more information call 293-3838.

February 3 – Saturday
“Six Degrees of Celebration,” the 16th Annual Gala Benefit for the Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose will be held at Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second Street in Campbell from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets include live performance, dinner, and dancing to the music of Silicon Valley Houserockers, plus both silent and live auctions. Individual tickets are $150, Table sponsorships are $2,000 Black tie optional. For tickets call the Event Line at 288-5437 or email events@cmtsj.org.

Ongoing
San Jose Flycasters meet the second Wednesday of the month at Senior Citizens Center at the NE corner of Payne Avenue and Saratoga Avenue intersection in San Jose. San Jose Flycasters is a non-profit organization promoting the sport of fly fishing, education on fisheries and habitat preservation and restoration. Free and open to the public. Jim at (408) 278-7077; online: www.flycasters.org.

Humane Society Silicon Valley Companion Animal Loss Support Group Meetings are the first Tuesday 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 or visit: www.hssv.org and click on Services and then Pet Loss. Meetings are free and open to the public.

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.