May 19, 2006

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

June 4 – Sunday
Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose presents “Sing You Now” at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 Shasta Avenue in San Jose at 4 p.m. Join us for our Spring Season performance Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Tickets: $6 for children $8 for adults. For advance tickets or for more information call: 979-9997 or www.vivaceyouthchorus.org

ART

June 3 – 4
The Triton Museum of Art and the Alliance of Visual Artists present the 11th Annual AVArtfest, a festival of arts held in the sculpture gardens of the Triton Museum from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  ArtFest is where art collectors discover affordable original juried art works for sale.  These pieces are created by hundreds of local artists who work in all media. A variety of art demonstrations, as well as music and food, can be enjoyed in the park setting on both days.  A portion of the art sales goes to support the Triton Museum of Art. Admission is free.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

May 19-June 10:
South Valley Civic Theatre presents "Annie," one of the world's best-loved musicals, at the Morgan Hill Playhouse, in downtown Morgan Hill (corner of Monterey and Fifth).  With its upbeat ending and a wonderful musical score, it's no wonder this heartwarming show has become an international sensation. Directed by Colleen Chipman, Musical Direction by James Chipman, Choreography by Kat Hepner. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors or students. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. on: May 19, 20, 26, 27 June 2, 3, 9 & 10.  There are also two Saturday Matinees, May 27 & June 3 at 2 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the SVCT web site at www.svct.org or call 408-842-7469.

May 20 – Saturday
The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department announced today that it will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a celebration at Hellyer County Park in San Jose. The public is invited to join the festivities which include a live radio remote, mariachi music, Mexican and Vietnamese dancing troupes, a petting zoo, and food and refreshments provided by local vendors. For more information on this weekend’s 50th anniversary celebration at Hellyer County Park, located at 985 Hellyer Avenue in San Jose, contact Tamara Clark-Shear at 355-2215. For more information about the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department and its beautiful parks, please visit www.ParkHere.org.

May 21 - Sunday
Sally Ride Science Festival: Join hundreds of girls in grades 5-8 for an exciting day of science and socializing at the NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field. This festival features an action-packed street fair with experiments, food, music, and fun; a chance to meet and listen to world famous astronaut Janice Voss; and exciting workshops given by women ranging from veterinarians to aerospace engineers. Parents and teachers are also encouraged to attend. Festival hours are 11 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. The cost is $18 in advance and includes lunch, and all festival activities and materials. Advance registration is required. Register and learn more by visiting www.SallyRideFestivals.com or by calling 800.561.5161.

May 26 – Friday
Eastridge Barnes & Noble announces a Summer of Unfortunate Events with Lemony Snicket: To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program, B&N has invited Lemony Snicket, author of the bestselling “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” to help foster a love of reading. The Summer Reading program will kick off at the Eastridge Barnes & Noble, 2200 Eastridge Loop Space 1420 on the Quimby Road side of Eastridge Mall Friday at 7 p.m. The program will include trivia, discussion, activities and a special unfortunate snack. Through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program, students in grades 1-6 can continue to improve their reading skills throughout the summer in a fun, rewarding and educational way.  Parents can pick up activity kits and journals at any Barnes & Noble store.  They are also available online at <http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com>, and will be distributed to teachers and schools.

June 2 – July 23
California Theatre Center’s Summer Rep 2006 season opens with “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Based on the loveable “Peanuts” comic strip characters created by Charles Schulz, this fun and poignant Tony Award-winning musical by Clark M. Gesner takes the audience through a day in the life of Charlie Brown. From wild optimism to utter despair, Charlie and his friends offer their unique wisdom and insights into life. All performances held at the Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 505 East Remmington Drive in Sunnyvale. For performance times and ticket information visit www.ctcinc.org or call 720-0873.

June 3 – Saturday
Turn off the T.V. and come outside! The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens have a great morning Family Fitness Walk planned right along the Guadalupe River Park trails. Walk hours are 9:30 - 11 a.m. All you need is to bring is your enthusiasm, walking shoes, water and sun protection. The instructor, Kristin Strellis, received her BA in Exercise Science from Johnson State College, Vermont and is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. She is also CPR, AED and First Aid certified. Kristin will start off with some tips on walking correctly as well as the health benefits of walking. Along the trail she will show how many features of the park, like stairs and low walls, can be used for fitness opportunities along the way and will also be incorporating fun games, yoga and stretching into the walk. We’ll finish off with a healthy snack and a handout that will include all the activities that were introduced during the walk so you and your family can come back and do it all again and as often as you would like. Please bring a water bottle, sun protection and wear good walking shoes. Cost is $10 Adult/members, $12 Adult/non-members. $8 per child (5 years and older). Space is limited to only 20 Participants, so reserve now by contacting Kary Houle at education@grpg.org or 298-7657. Please visit www.grpg.org for more information.

CLASSES

Ongoing
ArtHouse Kids Summer Camps. The Arthouse, 1043 Lincoln Avenue, is currently taking registration for our summer camps which begin the week on June 26. Camps include Little Picasso's, Multicultural Art & Cooking, Pop Art, Animals in Art, The Art of Nature and more. For more information, call 975-9987, or visit www.arthouse kids.com

Fine Art Classes will be held on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the New Almaden Community Club, Bertram Rd (behind La Foret Restaurant). Instruction in oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic. All skill levels welcome. Go to www.galafineart.com or call 268-2990 for more information and materials lists.

Starting in April, beginner Italian Classes will be offered on Monday mornings at Holy Cross Parish, 580 East Jackson Street in San Jose, CA 95112-2736. For more information or to register please call 646-0232.

German Language Classes!. South Bay Deutscher Schulverein, a German-Language Saturday School, offers German language instructions at the Willow Glen Educational Park, Middle School Section, 2001 Cottle Avenue, CA 95125. The school offers pre-school/kindergarten through adult 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

May 20 – Saturday
SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration for computer classes at the Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Avenue. Registration for intermediate courses will be at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals at 3 p.m. All classes will be held at the Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House 268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

VOLUNTEERS

Ongoing
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.

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, www.wcsv.org, seeks center volunteers and home care volunteers to care for injured and orphaned wildlife for release back to the wild. We also need volunteers to help with educational outreach, database/office management, landscaping, facilities planning, event planning, graphic design, board work, and fundraising. The Wildlife Center, located in San Jose, has an active and enthusiastic corps of volunteers committed to welcoming and training new supporters.  Join us in helping local wildlife, one animal at a time. Email Patricia Abreu at volunteer@wcsv.org or call (408) 929-WILD (9453) for orientation dates.

MISCELLANEOUS

May 1 – July 30
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum,1342 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, will explore the life and career of Leonardo Da Vinci in its new exhibit "Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Scientist, Mystic." This family-friendly exhibit will feature reproductions of Leonardo¹s sketches, scale models of his inventions  (including the winged-glider), and materials from the Rosicrucian Library. Docents will be available, and there will be gallery discussions regarding Leonardo¹s historical context of, his spiritual and artistic sides, and his being a link between the Ancient World and the Modern World. Entrance to the Exhibit is included with Museum Admission. For more information visit www.egyptianmuseum.org or call 947-3636.

May 25 – Thursday
Unique Lives & Experiences presents “Jane Fonda” at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. Come hear Jane Fonda tell her story about Viet Nam, Ted Turner, life at 68, and more. Jane Fonda is also a mother, an author, a philanthropist, and a feminist who has empowered women all over the world. For more information, call
1-877-882-8124 or visit www.eventsunlimited.org. Admission: $132 - $252

May 25 – Thursday
Sake San Jose combines tasting with a walk through Historic Japantown San Jose from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Yu-Ai Kai Senior Community Center will host this benefit sake tasting walk through Japantown's various businesses and restaurants, each having different types of sake at special tables. Sakes made in Japan and the US, such as daiginjo, ginjo and junmai grades of premium sake will be available for tasting, providing a great opportunity for connoisseurs and novices to sample and learn about the variety of sakes. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at Yu-Ai Kai (588 N. Fourth Street, San Jose), participating merchants in Japantown or online at www.sakesanjose.com. All proceeds will benefit Yu-Ai Kai's programs.

May 27 – Saturday
Lock & Key Party: Single professionals of all ages are invited to a Lock & Key and Dance Party, from 8 p.m. to Midnight at the Sheraton Hotel San Jose, 1801 Barber Lane in Milpitas. How it works: Every female gets a lock and every male gets a key upon arrival to the party. Attendees then have to find a lock that matches their key or vice versa. Each time a lock and key match both guests are entered into a raffle to win top prizes. Following the Lock & Key party is dancing with a professional DJ. The cost is $15 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, visit http://lockandkeymatch.com or call 925-945-8340.

June 2 – Friday
Unique Lives & Experiences presents “Lily Tomlin” at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. Lily and her hilarious characters will sound off on modern life, love, childhood, the media, pop culture, the past and the future. You will find yourself laughing at life, at Lily and most of all, yourself! Call 1-877-882-8124 or visit www.eventsunlimited.org for more information. Admission: $132 - $252.

June 3 – Saturday
The Center for the Performing Arts presents “The Latin Show,” featuring Salsa Band, Mariachi Band, Tango Band, Flamenco guitarists and singers, International Latin Dance Champions, Salsa dancers troops, Argentine Tango dancers, Mexican Folkorico dancers, Brazilian dancers and drummers. This event showcases artists raising money to get Ballroom dance/Etiquette training in our schools. Andrew P. Hill will present the first of many pilot programs for kids. General dancing to live music will be available to the public after the show. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Call 925-937-0761 or visit www.adrianflorespresents.com for more information. Admission: $28 - $48.

June 3 – 4
Don't miss this special class on lace knitting taught by Ele Schwartz at the Sunnyvale Lace Museum. The class takes place June 3 and June 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Basic skills (knit and purl stitches) are required. Cost for two days is $100 and includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon snacks. Class size is limited so register fast. Registration deadline is May 20. You can register by calling 730-4695 or go to: http://www.thelacemuseum.org.

June 6 – Tuesday
Rally to Stop Domestic Violence will be held at City Hall Plaza, 200 E. Santa Clara Street from 12 – 1 p.m. Speakers will include: Councilmember Forrest Williams, Mayor Ron Gonzales, Attorney General Bill Lockyer, Supervising District Attorney, Family Violence Division Dan Nishigaya and Asst. Chief of Police Tuck Younis. Come show your support for the elimination of domestic violence. You too can make a difference

June 8 – Thursday
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is launching their first annual Change the Face of Hunger, Skip Lunch event. This event encourages everyone to skip lunch and donate the money they would have spent to the Food Bank. The goals of this event are to raise money for Second Harvest and raise awareness about the issue of hunger by encouraging everyone to experience it.  Even a donation of $10 is enough to provide 20 nutritious meals to people in need. To find out more visit www.iskippedlunch.com.

Ongoing
Eastside Neighborhood Center of Catholic Charities, 2150 Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose offers a variety of activities and services on an ongoing basis. These include Bingo, Free legal assistance for seniors, Dancing, and Immigration Consultation. Call 251-0215 fro more information and schedules.

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.


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