October 3, 2008

CALENDAR

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

THEATER

Oct. 10 – Nov. 1
The Tabard Theater open its 8th Season with “Antigone in the Oval Office”: Ancient Greece meets The West Wing as the Vice President is thrust into the Oval Office after the President’s sudden fall from power and faces national crises that become personal very quickly when his goddaughter Antigone challenges his wartime martial law. Warning: This timely translation may lead to heated discussions of parallels and pitfalls. This modern translation of Sophocles’ play by Ian C. Johnston, adapted by Ana-Catrina Buchser is based on a concept by Cathey Spielberger Cassetta. Driected by Buchser, this is the Tabard’s first production in its new home, Theater on San Pedor Square, 29, N. San Pedro Street, San Jose. Tickets are $22 , with discounts available for students/seniors. Reservations strongly recommended. Tabard Box Office: 679-2330 For more information visit http://www.tabardtheatre.org

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Oct. 5
Join Evergreen Elementary for their Annual Harvest Festival! This much anticipated family fun event will include exciting games with prizes for everyone to enjoy as well as our famous raffle and our first ever silent auction event! Be prepared to be dazzled by prizes and silent auction items donated from Cal Skate Milpitas, Classic Car Wash, Dave & Busters, Great Clips for Hair (Evergreen), Planet Granite, Clarity Med Spa, Secret Oasis Spa & Salon, Savannah Chanel Vineyards, Pruneridge Golf Club, Evergreen Veterinary Clinic, The Wooden Horse and much more! Event hours are 1 – 5 p.m.

Oct. 11
Scarecrow Contest at Pumpkins in the Park: Attention all classrooms, families, neighborhoods, church groups, clubs, associations, individuals......everyone! Its time to start planning your scarecrows now! For the past 13 years, the scarecrows on “Scarecrow Row” at “Pumpkins in the Park” have grown steadily in quality and quantity. This year’s display promises to be the largest and most creative yet! The Scarecrow Contest will be a feature of the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens 14th annual “Pumpkins in the Park” event on Oct. 11 at Discovery Meadow. The Scarecrow entries will be judged by the public throughout the day and there will be fun prizes for the winners. The contest is open to anyone & everyone, the more the merrier – entry is free. Creativity is encouraged. To register on-line, please visit http://www.grpg.org/PIP/Scarecrow.html

Oct. 17
A Squash By Gosh! The fall and Halloween wouldn’t be the same without these famous squashes. Dig into the ooey gooey goodness of pumpkins as we learn about their origin, history, botany and so much more. Can you guess how many seeds are inside the pumpkin? Or how much it weighs? Join the Friends of the Guadalpue River Park and Gardens as we learn all about these wonderful vegetables. Workshop hours are 3:30 – 5 p.m. and fees are $10/members, $15/non-members. All workshops take place at the Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. Pre-registration is required and parents need not be present during the workshop. This course is appropriate for children 5 – 10 years. To register call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org.

Oct. 18
St. Stephen’s In-the-Field Church, 7269 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, will hold a gift faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items will include Holiday Flower arrangements, Ornaments, Latasia Jewelry, Tupperware, Lingerie Bags
Lavender Products, many Handcrafted items, items, Jewelry, Beauty aids, wine, and much more. Live entertainment rounds out this event. For more information, call the church at 629-1836.

Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat at Evergreen Valley Church: Everything is free at this Halloween festival for children sponsored and hosted by Evergreen Valley Church. From 6 – 9 p.m. children will walk from car to car and “trick or treat” from trunks in the parking lot for plenty of candy and treats. Each car will be decorated and provide a free game to the kids. This event is being held at Evergreen Valley Church located at 2750 Yerba Buena Road. Please call 274-7422 with any questions.

VOLUNTEERS

Santa Clara County Open Space Authority is looking for people that are interested in trail patrol for hikers, bikers and equestrians. On Oct. 29 from 7- 9 p.m. we will be holding an informational meeting, and on Nov. 8 from 12 - 5p.m. we will be holding a volunteer trail patrol workshop. Please contact dneumann@openspaceauthority.org for more information.

Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you enjoy art?  Let’s Look at Art, an innovative museum program in which trained art docents bring an education field trip into the classroom, is currently seeking volunteers.  The times and dates of school visits are flexible.  No art experience is necessary.  Training will be provided, beginning Jan. 6, 2009.
Come join this group of community-minded people who enjoy sharing the joy and fascination of art with students.   For more information, please call 291-5393 or e-mail vol4LLAA@sjmusart.org. 

CLASSES

Oct. 11
Learn about Integrated Pest Management for the Home Garden at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) World Garden Workshop at the Erikson Adult Center, 4849 Pearl Ave, San Jose. Master Gardener Lee Ann Ray will teach gardeners of all skill levels how to manage garden pests. The workshop will cover pest prevention techniques, symptom identification and management methods, low impact solutions to gardening challenges and a discussion on how to enhance your garden’s health. This free workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon, and requires advance registration. Call 723-6450 between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m. Mon – Fri. to reserve your space, or email your name and phone to ritab@metroed.net. Reference the Oct. World Garden Workshop.

Oct. 20
The Almaden Valley Counseling Service will begin its 7-week positive parenting class based on the STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) model weekly evenings from 7:15 to 9:15 pm. Preschool Class will be held on Monday nights starting Oct. 20; school age class will be held on Wednesday nights starting October 22; teen class will be held on Thursday nights starting October 23. No classes will be held the week of Thanksgiving. The cost is $110 for one parent or $165 for a couple. Contact AVCS at: 997-0200 / staff@avcounseling.org Visit our website for registration form: www.avcounseling.org. Location: 6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D, San Jose.

MISCELLANEOUS

Sept. 6 – Oct. 12
Northern California Renaissance Faire returns to Case de Fruta: This living history festival includes everything from live comedy and improv to dramatic performances, traditional Elizabethan fare and English ales plus a host of pretty maidens, strolling minstrels, gallant knights and swashbucklers galore. It is the only one of its kind to be managed by a group of its own performers and artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Sat. & Sun. at Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. Tickets are $25 at the gate for general admission, children 5 – 12 are $10 and under 5 are free. For more information, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com or call 847- FAIR.Tickets are now available online.

Oct. 5
The 2008 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon begins with the wheel chair invitational at 7:55 a.m. followed by the half marathon at 8 a.m. the course starts on Santa Clara Street at Almaden Avenue in San Jose. Immediately following the race, Creedence Clearwater Revisited will be the headline entertainment for the post race concert at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez stage. The concert is free and open to all. In addition to live bands and water stations along the scenic course through San Jose, high school cheerleading squads will be on-site to provide further entertainment and motivation to runners and walkers. The event concludes with a finish line party and an afternoon headliner concert featuring a premier rock ‘n’ roll act. For more information, please visit www.RnRsj.com or call 800-311-1255.

Oct. 8
Esther Dickler releases her second book “From My Window in Paris.”: The public is invited to a presentation and booksigning of South Bay author Esther Dickler’s new release “From My Window in Paris.” Dickler will share the misadventures and laughter as well as the brave adventure for a single woman with no knowledge of the language. She lived in the City of Lights for one year and learned to love life again. “From My Window in Paris” is a sequel to “Please Leave Me…Don’t” which chronicled her psychological and physical struggles she endured caring for her husband alone. The event will be held at the Saratoga Community Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave. at 2 p.m.

Oct. 10 - 11
Class of ’68 Mount Pleasant High School 40th Reunion: The festivities begin at 4 p.m. at Mount Pleasant High School. Join us for a tour, special entertainment, a wonderful Mexican dinner (off-site), and come back ready to cheer for the Mount Pleasant Cardinal Football team. On 10/11 at 6 p.m. enjoy a BBQ dinner, dance, and special awards. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime 2-day event. Contact Connie Childers at (831) 638-1162, childersconnie@yahoo.com; Jack Coward at (408) 799-9194; or Ron Harrison at harrisonr@esuhsd.org.

Oct. 11
Leland High School Class of 1978 is having a 30 year reunion celebration! The location is David’s Restaurant in Santa Clara. We look forward to a great evening and hope to see you there! For more information contact: Jeanne Pfeiffer Sommer at 472-6112 or optico@earthlink.net

Oct. 18 -19
Autumn in the Rose Garden Home Tours: A 1930s Georgian house with a secret stairway. A historic Victorian with a mysterious chapel. A new home with every luxury. These three one-of-a-kind homes, plus an estate garden, will be featured during this annual tour and luncheon. Gather your friends, put on your walking shoes and enjoy an afternoon in one of San Jose’s finest neighborhoods. The tour begins at 1262 University Avenue in San Jose. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tickets may be purchased for $30 in advance at Casa Casa and Fleurish in the 1300 block of Lincoln Avenue in Willow Glen, Flower Flour at 896 Willow Street, or Vintage and Vogue at  243 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, or for $35 at the door. Optional lunch tickets are $13. Proceeds benefiting St. Martin of Tours School, San Jose. For more information, go to http://stmartinsj.org/rosegardenhomestour.php.

Oct. 25
Holiday Crafts Boutique: The Evergreen Community Center at 4860 San Felipe Rd. in San Jose will have a Holiday Crafts Boutique from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Crafts include stained glass, baby items, blankets, jewelry, totes, embroidered items, woodwork items, American Girl doll clothes and holiday decorations. Food items will also be on sale. Call 270-2220 for more information.

Nov. 7 - 9
Oak Grove Eagles Class of 1988 Reunion Weekend: 11/7 Homecoming game 7p.m. at Oak Grove High School;  11/8 Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge 6 -10 p.m.  til closing, location is 99 E San Fernando St in downtown San Jose. 11/9 Sunday Brunch, location TBA. For more info www.oakgrove88.homestead.com

Ongoing
The Lace Museum is calling for entries in its juried show for dolls dressed in Victorian clothing to be used in the December exhibit, “Victorian Lace Remembered.”  The exhibit runs from Nov. 15 through Jan. 9 and is held at the museum.  Entries will be selected for appropriateness to the theme of “Victorian Lace Remembered.”  Winners will be featured in the exhibit.  Pictures of all entries must be received by Oct. 15. Selection by jury will take place that week. Notification of acceptance into the exhibit will be issued on Oct. 21.  Dolls must be hand delivered to the museum Nov. 7-8 and may be picked up after the exhibit on Jan. 10, 2009. This exhibit is one of our most popular and takes place during the annual lace covered ornament sale. For more information, call Annette Stransky at 867-7468 or e-mail annette022003@yahoo.com

Open Mic at Monsieur Beans of Willow Glen! Stand up performers, musicians, comedians or poets of any kind are welcome. Every 4th Friday of the month, sign ups for performers start at 7 p.m., gigs begin at 8p.m. Local Fun! 1383 Lincoln Ave. 95125. Call 297-9077 for more information. Sound systems are provided by the house.
Southside Boutique - Beautiful handmade items for sale, lovingly crafted by talented local artists.  Open 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday, located at the Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Road between Poughkeepsie Road and Blossom Hill Road.  For more information, call 629-3336 or visit www.southsideseniorcenter.com 
The Evergreen Chapter of Society Dog announces weekly walks: These free walks happen every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. We will do a different walk each week, so check the Society Dog website for weekly details. The walk is followed by “Yappy Hour” at a dog friendly restaurant. Everyone is invited, but you must sign up as a member (Basic Membership is free) & agree to the terms of participation. One dog per person unless otherwise permitted by the Alphadog, alphadog@societydog.com.

Get ready for a blast from the past! Leland Chargers Class of 1988 are reuniting this September. The location will be the Hotel Valencia in Santana Row at a to-be-announced date. For more details or to join a Reunion Committee, contact Paula Cavagnaro at CavagnaroPaula@yahoo.com or Laura Delizonna at ldelizonna@gmail.com

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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.