September 9, 2005

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC
September 10 - 25
Opera San Jose presents “The Crucible” at the California Theatre, The Crucible, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is one of the few widely recognized operatic masterworks of the twentieth-century, it is uniquely American, set in Massachusetts and steeped in the history and values of this country.

August 27 – Saturday
Taylor Eigsti / Anton Schwartz Quartet featuring Jason Lewis and John Shifflett 8:30 p.m. at The Agenda Lounge, 399 S. 1st Street in San Jose. For Reservations, call 287.3991, for Club Info, call 380.3042. Tickets are $10 with dinner, or $14 online at www.ticketweb.com Venue website: www.agendalounge.com.

August 19 - Friday
Bin Huang in Concert at the California Theatre – one night only, from 8 – 10:30 p.m. This concert is a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. It is primarily a classical music concert, featuring Bin Huang, the first prize winner of the 41st Paganini International Violin Competition. The concert repertoire comprises Jewish music and Chinese music during World War II, Paganini Caprices and Beethoven’s Sonata for violin and piano. For more information, call 331-4904 or www.dzandson.com. Admission is $65 - $300. For tickets or additional information, call 437-4450 or visit www.operasj.org

September 11 – Sunday
Recorder duo “Tibia” will be performing at Foothill Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Road in San Jose at 3 p.m. The performance wil include works by Hildegard Von Bingemn, Machaut, Bach, Teleman, Maute , and other composers from the Medieval, renaissance, and Baroque periods. Suggested donation is $10. For more information call 258-8133 x105

September 17 – Saturday
The Studio Theatre of California together with The Fun Times Singers presents a Benefit Concert for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina featuring The Fun Times Singers directed by Laura Green, and The STOCtet directed by Kevin Cormier. The concert will at 8 pm., at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, 2350 Winchester Blvd., in Campbell. The suggested donation is $5, but all donations are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross hurricane relief effort. For more information, call STOC at 370-6639 or email STOC at stoctix@comcast.net.

ART
August 27 – September 23
The Santa Clara Valley Water Color Society presents “Fluid Borders…where elements converge” 38th Annual Member Show at the Rose Shenson Gallery at the Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Ave in Santa Clara. Admission is free. Public viewing daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening reception will be September 11 from 1 – 4 p.m.

THEATER
September 9 – October 2
San Jose Repertory Theatre presents The World Premiere of “The Haunting of Winchester” Book and lyrics by Mary Bracken Phillips; Music and orchestration by Craig Bohmler. Directed by Michael Butler.For tickets, call the Box Office at 367-7255 or buy online at www.sjrep.com. Admission is $15 to $55.  Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers and groups: $30 - $50.

September 13 – 25
American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a spell-binding version of L. Frank Baum’s beloved “The Wizard of Oz,” at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring a cast of 70, lavish special effects, and vivid pyrotechnics, this timeless presentation brings back all of the favorite songs from the 1939 MGM film, as well as ‘The Jitterbug” which was cut from the original film version. Directed by AMTSJ Artistic Director Tim Blair, this musical stars 15-year old San Jose native Kari Yancy as Dorothy. For tickets and additional information, call 453-7108 or visit www.amtsj.org.

September 16 – 18
Desert Dance Festival: The Civic Auditorium will host one of Northern California’s premiere events highlighting the Middle Eastern dance community. The organizer celebrates this milestone with added activities featuring performers, instructors and vendors from beyond the local community. This event will feature instructors in a series of workshops celebrating diversity and vision in the dance. Additions to the schedule will also include a fashion show highlighting designers and dancers from around the country and a dance costume contest open to the general public.Hours are Friday, from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 pm. For more information, call 510-667-9333 or www.desertdance.com. Admisson is $10 - $15.

MEETINGS
Ongoing:
The Las Madres Adoptive Moms Group meets twice a month on Friday mornings for play dates and lunch.  Once per month we also have Mom’s Night Out, a family activity and a newsletter with stories written by members as well as informative articles and book reviews on adoption.  For more information, visit www.lasmadres.org

Business Leads Unlimited (www.onlineblu.com/admin ) meets at 7:15 a.m. every Tuesday, at the Denny’s Restaurant on Blossom Hill Rd approximately one half mile east of Almaden Expy.

Adlibmasters Toastmasters Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 5 - 6:45 p.m. and the last Tuesday of the month from Noon to 1 p.m.  All meetings take place at 5600 Cottle Rd.  Bldg. 50-B1.  For more information, contact Minoo Jha at 360-8080 or at Minoo_Jha@yahoo.com.  Cost is approximately $80 for a nine month term (amount is prorated). Improve your communication, presentation, leadership, listening, evaluation and thinking skills in a positive, enjoyable and supportive environment.  Adlibmasters will definitely help you achieve these skills.  Check out our website for more info: www.geocities.com/adlibmaster.

Las Madres Adoption Group is a wonderful support system for those who have gone through the adoption process and are looking to share the joys and challenges of parenting an adopted child.  We have regular play dates for newborns-5 years old and monthly “mom’s night out.” For more information, contact Barb Griswold at barbgris@aol.com or call toll free 1-877-LasMadres.  

Le Tip International, a business leads networking group meets every Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. at Denny’s Restaurant, 1140 Hillsdale Avenue. For more information, call 298-9131.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
September 11 – Sunday
Take a trip down memory lane at History San Jose’s free Family Day at History Park from noon to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club, there will be more than 100 antique autos, dating from the turn-of-the-last-century to 1945. Along with the autos, there will be antique fire equipment, antique motorcycles and bicycles, antique boats and early-day gas engines.

September 11 – Sunday
San Jose Youth Ballet Announces Open Auditions for our acclaimed Nutcracker Ballet! We welcome all ladies and gentlemen from ages 7 to adults, beginning, intermediate, advanced dancers and adult actors! Roles are determined depending on age and dance experience. 4075 Evergreen Village Square, Suite 260, San Jose, For specific times and more information, visit us at dtidance.com

September 17 – Saturday
Pokémon fans are invited to “Pokémon Rocks San Jose!” at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be part of the Pokémon experience, including playable demos of the new Pokémon XD: Gala of Darkness game for the Nintendo GameCube, exclusive downloads for Pokémon video games, Pokémon carnival games, and live stage activities. The festival will celebrate the Pokémon experience by bringing together enthusiasts from all over the area to share in the fun and excitement. Come on out for a fun day of Pokémon games and activities. Visit www.pokemon.com for more information. Free Admission.

September 24 – Saturday
Assemblymember Rebecca Cohn will be hosting the Stranger Danger Camp and Children’s Safety Resource Faire at Sartorette Elementary School, 3850 Woodford Drive from 10 a.m.

September 24 – Saturday
The Reid Hillview Airport Association Annual Airport Day will feature, along with the usual Food, Fun and Festivities, the opportunity to meet, greet and hear stories of members of the Tuskegee Airmen Association by actual surviving WW2 members of that historic group. For more information, call Mark Kadrich, President of the Reid Hillview Airport Association at 313-6262 or contact by email at  starwizz@pacbell.com. the Reid Hillview Airport Association Web Site is www.rhvaa.org

September 30 – October 1 – 2
Santana Row will transform into Little Italy, when the best of Italian cuisine, culture, and entertainment comes alive for the Italian American Heritage Foundation’s 25th Annual Italian Family Festa. This free three-day celebration will give the entire family an opportunity experience the vibrant and rich culture of Italy. Activities include a cultural area with historical photo display, Italian cooking demonstrations, fabulous non-stop entertainment, grape stomping contest and shopping at the many wonderful arts and crafts booths along the row.

August 19 – Friday
Enjoy whimsical children’s entertainment and discover Arena Green - a great section of the Guadalupe River Park! Each child will be given one free ride on the Children’s Carousel as a special treat. Experience the funny slapstick-approach to Magic and Juggling of comic entertainer, Daffy Dave. Visit www.daffydave.com to get a preview of Daffy Dave and his antics! Daffy Dave will perform at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm. Arena Green is located on Autumn Street at Santa Clara Street, across from the HP Pavilion. No reservations are required to attend and parking is free in the Arena’s surface lot on the south side of Santa Clara Street.

August 24 – 28
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® invites children of all ages to join the Ringling Bros. team at San Jose’s HP Pavilion in the all new 135th Edition of The Greatest Show On Earth® —the most interactive three-ring circus experience yet. The escape from the everyday begins with the Animal Open House 90 minutes before show time, inviting all ticket holders behind-the-scenes to see where the animals live, work, and play while they are in town. The All-Access Preshow begins one hour before show time when the arena floor is opened for audience members to step right up and meet clowns, dancers, animals, acrobats, and aerialists live, test their skills at performing daring circus feats, and learn how the acrobats stay CircusFit. Then, watch as Ringling Bros. newest Ringmaster, Tyron McFarlan, kicks off the action and adventure, featuring “America’s Best Clown,” Bello Nock, and more than 100 incredible human and animal performers from all over the world, a live band with original score, and intoxicatingly colorful and captivating sets, costumes, and lighting. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. Groups of 20 or more can purchase tickets via tickets@bobstickets.com or by phoning 415-668-0525. For more information visit www.ringling,com.

CLASSES
September 14 - Wednesday
Turn over those old leaves piling up in your yard this fall into a new compost pile! Master Composter, Phil Cornish, will be offering a comprehensive composting workshop, co-sponsored by Santa Clara County Home Composting Program and Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens. This session will cover topics such as: what can be composted, the various composting methods available, and what to do with finished compost. There will also be information about worm composting, or vermicomposting, and help with choosing which method works best for you. Class session is from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose.  The workshop is free, but space is limited. To sign up, contact the Education Coordinator at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.  Visit www.grpg.org for more information.

Ongoing:
Fall Art Classes for Kids: The ArtHouse offers Fall fine art classes for kids ages 2-15. Classes include Little Picasso’s, a parent participation class, Masterpiece, which combines art history with  hands-on experiences, Drawing and Painting Techniques and Guest Artist Workshop where kids get the oportunity to work with a new artist each week. ArtHouse Kids, 1043 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose. For more information, visit www.arthousekids.com or call 975-9987.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing:
If you like to knit or crochet, or would like to learn, you are invited to join Crafters Who Care. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Road). All are invited to a very special Fall Kickoff Celebration on September 23.  This is a chance for newcomers to find out what the Crafters group is all about.  There will be a slide show of our creations and the fun we’ve had at our meetings, as well as an explanation of who our donations go to.  For more information, or if you have yarn to donate, please contact Dee Castagnoli at 238-7956 or deedle09@sbcglobal.net

Do you enjoy reading and helping others? Consider a richly rewarding volunteer opportunity as a Tutor in the adult literacy program - Partners in Reading. Sign up now for the September 15th orientation and training on September 17th and 24th. Fourteen hours of training, instructional materials, & on-going support are all provided free. No experience necessary. Required commitment of two hours per week for six months. Call the San José Public Library at 808-2361

MISCELLANEOUS
September 12 – Monday
Learn to Write Your Life Story/Family History: Two sections of “Life Stories,” a 10-week life-in-review class will be offered on Mondays at the Unitarian Fellowship of Los Gatos, 15980 Blossom Hill Road. The morning session is from 10 a.m. to noon, the afternoon woman’s group is from 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor Sheila Dunec has over 20 years of teaching and counseling experience at Foothill College and has developed a course that make it easy and enjoyable for anyone to write about their life and family history. Fees are $140 for 10 weeks. To register or for more information, call 565-8087.

September 13 – Tuesday
The Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter is sponsoring a free film event! This is a potluck and screening, featuring the documentary “Thirst.” Join us for this exciting opportunity to eat and socialize with other interested activists, as well as learn about the struggle over the privatization of one of our most basic public resources: water. “Thirst” is a groundbreaking new one hour documentary that tells the story of communities stretching from Stockton, CA, to Cochabamba, Bolivia, to Rajasthan, India which are resisting privatization of their water in order to preserve water as a public trust. The screening will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose. For potluck participation, based on your last name, please bring: A-J Main dish; K-R Desserts; S-Z Salads, vegetables, snacks. Beverages will be provided, bring your own utensils, plate and cup. RSVP to Wendee Crofoot at: 650-390-8411, or loma.prieta.chapter@sierraclub.org For more event information, contact Bill Young: 650-390-8494, or Bill.Young@sierraclub.org. For more information about the film, visit: http://www.thirstthemovie.org/

September 17 – Saturday
Flea Market - Evergreen Community Center (Parking Lot) 4860 San Felipe Rd.from 7:30 a.m. to to 3 p.m. For more information call 270-2220.

September 24 – Saturday
The Original Rubber Stamp Convention: (Rubberama Stamp and Paper Arts Festival) An art rubber stamp convention at Parkside Hall that features many accessories, such as stationery, stencils, memory scrapbooking supplies, embossing goods, stamp pads, markers, etc. Learn to create your own hand-made greeting cards, invitations, scrapbooks, and much more. There are always on-going demonstrations during the show as well as free Mini-lectures and Make It and Take It classes. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6 general, Children under 12 years are free. For more information, call 310-884-9700 or visit www.astampinthehand.com.

October 4 – Tuesday
Century 12 Champion invites the public to join the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Cinnabar Hills Golf Course to benefit the Bill Wilson Center. Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with food and refreshments served. The shotgun start is set for Noon. There will be other contests on the course including a hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to the pin. The entry fee is $150.00 per player, which includes golf balls, brunch, a cart and dinner at which prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Margot Hessling or Elise Erwin at 978-8000 of Century 21 Champion Fine Homes & Estates. People wishing to donate raffle items should contact either Margot and Elise as well.

Ongoing
Campbell High School Classes of 1950 - 1959 Reunion: ONCE IN A LIFETIME! WONDERFUL! FABULOUS! FIFTIES REUNION for all Campbell High School 1950—1959 grads, teacher, and friends at the Gala Ballroom of the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on September 17, 2005 at 6 p.m. For information and invitations, email pattyg@garlic.com or bobkay@sbcglobal.net. Our website is www.CUHSreunion.com. Or you can call Pat Golden at 842-7547.

Campbell High School Class of 1955 Reunion: October 15, 2005 at the Campbell Campus Orchard City Hall (AKA Buc’s Cove). Corner of Winchester Blvd. & Campbell Avenue, Dress is Informal Resort Attire (Hawaiian Theme). Hawaiian Luau Buffet: $65 per person when received by August 20th. RSVP postmarked thereafter $75 per person. Please RSVP early! Questions? Call 267-4623.

Silver Creek High Class of 1985 Reunion: October 15, 2005 at the Hilton San Jose and Towers, 300 Almaden Blvd. Contact Michelle (Madden) Corbo at zc2mom@comcast.net or Erin (Maloney) Johnson at johnson@datapathway.com for more information.

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is currently seeking sponsors for The 29th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival held at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday September 25, 2005.The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival sponsorship program enables corporations, small businesses, and individuals to support the community through the philanthropic activities of the Almaden Valley Women’s Club. Different levels of sponsorship are available. Information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival can be found at www.almadenartwinefestival.com. Interested sponsors please contact Ellen Hudson-Snyder at sponsors@almadenartwinefestival.com.


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.