November 3, 2006

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

November 5 – Sunday
You are invited to join the Mission Chamber Orchestra for a concert of spirited Italian music at Evergreen Valley High School, 3300 Quimby Road, San Jose. Enjoy Mendelssohn's Symphony no. 4, "Italian", Castelnuovo-Tedesco's poignant Guitar Concerto no. 1, and Nino Rota's Balli. Rising star Michael Bautista is the featured guitar soloist in this performance that is sure to leave you longing for a trip to the boot-shaped country. You will know Nino Rota from his film music (“Godfather,” “Juliet of the Spirits”). Viva l'italia! Concert begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general, $5 for children under 12.

DANCE

November 16 - 19
Ballet San Jose presents the quintessential romantic ballet, “Giselle,” at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. With music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by Dennis Nahat (after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot), Giselle was first performed over 150 years ago in Paris. Giselle is the tale of betrayal, bravery, and the power of young love. Tickets: $25 - $78. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.balletsanjose.org

CHILDREN/FAMILY

October 21 – January 15, 2007
The new exhibit, “Dragons and Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam through Folktales,” opens at the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose. “Dragons and Fairies” is designed to educate children ages 5-12 about the rich cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people. It provides an opportunity to explore the lives and traditions of people living in modern and ancient Viet Nam. The Children’s Discover Museum is located at 180 Woz Way, in downtown San Jose, at the intersection of Woz Way and Auzerais Street. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sunday: noon-5 p.m. Member’s only hour is Sunday 11 a.m. – noon.

November 2 - 19
Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy has extended the 2006 regular operating season. Visitors can now enjoy six (6) additional days of fall fun at California's only horticultural theme park. The new operating days are November 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information about the regular 2006 season, visit www.bonfantegardens.org.

November 5 – Sunday
Radio Disney’s Jingle Jam Concert at South Hall: Radio Disney AM 1310 KMKY is hosting its 6th annual Jingle Jam Concert, presented by FoodMaxx and sponsored by Disney Mobile! This free event is full of fun things to do for the entire family, including interactive game booths and activities, a visit from Santa Claus and more. Plus, live on stage - the star of the hit new Disney Channel Show "Hannah Montana", Miley Cyrus, performing as Hannah Montana. Also performing are the Jonas Brothers and Nuttin' But Stringz. Event time is 12 noon. For more information, visit http://radio.disney.go.com/mystation/SanFrancisco/

FIFTY PLUS

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.

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

November 5 – Sunday
Fall Furry Flurry - 5K all breed Dog Walk for the whole family at Los Gatos Creek County Park. Hosted by the Bay Area Siberian Husky Club, this walk is set up for pledges for walking to support any Bay Area Animal Rescue Organization of your choice. Each canine participant will receive a goody bag of treats, and Frosty Paws; each human participant will receive a long-sleeved Fall Furry Flurry T-shirt. Sign-in at 9-10:30 a.m., Walk from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., followed by contests and games from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. There will be a Raffle at 12:30 p.m. and a Silent Auction at 1 p.m. Call 408-559-3230 x108 or visit the website www.bayareasiberian. org directly for more information and entry forms. The focus of the President’s Speaker Series is on creating relationships between the community and the campus and on increasing student success. The community is invited to attend the free presentations.

November 8 – Wednesday
Dr. Aida Hurtado will speak at Evergreen Valley College as part of its President’s Speaker Series at 12:30 p.m. in Gullo II located in the Student Services Center. Her published works include The Color of Privilege:  Three Blasphemies on Race and Feminism; Voicing Feminisms; and Young Chicanas Speak Out on Sexuality and Identity. Hurtado is co editor of Chicana Feminisms: A Critical Reader and her most recent book co-authored with Patricia Gurin is Chicana/o Identity in a changing U.S. society. ¿Quién soy? ¿Quiénes somos? Dr. Hurtado is recognized as an expert on Hispanic students, and was invited by President Clinton to participate in a White House Strategy Session on improving the achievement of Hispanic Students.  She led the panel on eliminating the achievement gap in Hispanic educational achievement. The focus of the EVC President’s Speaker Series is on creating relationships between the community and the campus and on increasing student success. The community is invited to attend the free presentations.

November 8 – Wednesday
Hospice of the Valley presents, “Getting Through the Holidays,” a special community event that offers emotional support and practical ideas for getting through the first holiday season without your loved one. Adult members of bereaved families from the community are encouraged to attend this pre-holiday event from 7 – 9 p.m. at Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Avenue in San Jose, near Hwy 85. Donation is appreciated. RSVP to Hospice of the Valley at (408) 559.5600. For additional information, visit www.hospicevalley.org

November 11 – 12
Come and enjoy a Victorian-inspired holiday and get your Christmas shopping done early at the 2nd annual Yuletide Bazaar. Featuring fine handmade items and treats. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum, 21350 Almaden Rd., San Jose. For more information call 323-1107 or visit www.parkhere.org.

November 11 – 12
Dog Behavior Seminar featuring Cheri Lucas, Founder and President of Second Chance at Love Humane Society. Lucas is also the protégé of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan. She will impart her knowledge in dealing with problem dogs at this seminar. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morgan Stanley Building, 333 W. San Carlos St., Suite 1100, San Jose. $100 donation per person. Proceeds benefit Humane Society Silicon Valley. RSVP 805-434-3901. For more information visit,www.secondchancelove.org.

November 12 – Sunday
Eastridge Mall opens its door from 7 – 9 p.m. for an exclusive shopping evening, Real Simple’s Festival of Giving.  Shoppers will enjoy over 30 special retailer offers, including Old Navy, American Eagle Outfitters, Sears, and more, as well as prize giveaways, and holiday entertainment by the popular local jazz band, Round Midnight.  $5 tickets are on sale at Customer Service, located at Upper Level Center Court, with 100% proceed going to local schools and non-profit.  Visit www.eastridgecenter.com for more information.  The newly renovated shopping center is located at the corner of Capitol Expressway and Tully Road.

November 17 – Friday
Dance to the Joe Sharino Band at the Snow Season Kick-off Party presented by the Apres Ski Club at the Techmart, 5201 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara.  No-host bar from 6 p.m.  Vendor booths from 7 p.m. $25 admission includes buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 9 p.m., and party time fun. Valuable raffle prizes and silent auction throughout the evening. Tahoe Ski Lodge info. Apres is a year-round sports and social club - the largest in the Bay Area. More details online: www.apres.org

November 23 – Thursday
Registration is open for the Second Annual “Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot – Run or Walk for Health, Hope and a Home,” scheduled for 9 a.m. The race includes a 5K run or walk and a 10K run, with awards three-deep in all age group categories. In addition, there are several “races within the race,” including the “SAP CEO/Celebrity Charity Challenge,” the “KB Home Quickest Cop/ Fastest Firefighter Competition,” the EMC2 “Fittest Firm Competition” for the companies turning out the most employees. To register in any division, simply go to the Silicon Valley Leadership Group web site at www.svlg.net and click on the Turkey Trot icon on the home page, or visit active.com. Registration prior to November 22 is $30, with race day registration at $35.

December 2 – Saturday
The Villages Swing Band will be entertaining with a holiday dance at the Villages Auditorium from 7:30-10 p.m.. "Silver and Gold" is the evenings theme and semi-formal dress is requested. The cost is $8 per person. Visitors will be given admittance at the security gate for the dance.

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.

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.

The Hearing Loss Association of Silicon Valley meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at the Moose Lodge, 1580 Hamilton Avenue in San Jose. Meetings begin at 12:30 p.m. Our mission is to improve the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 229-1041 or visit www.hearingloss.org.

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.