December 28, 2007

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

Jan. 5
Come celebrate the start of the New Year with a special evening of "chamber music in world flavors"! Internationally renowned pianist Donna Stoering will be joined by duduk player Shea Comfort and a variety of professional young string players from London, Florida, Georgia and California in a program of works by Mozart, Brahms, Heisinger and Komitas, benefiting the San José Youth Chamber Orchestras. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. at Le Petit Trianon, 72 North 5th Street in San Jose. Tickets are $25 and can be ordered by calling 295-4416 or emailing sjco@sbcglobal.net

Jan. 13
The San Jose Chamber Orchestra presents “Saints and Sinners” by Craig Bohmler and Marion Adler (premiere). Featuring Barbara Day Turner, conductor and mezzo Layna Chianakas with baritone Robert Orth. Performance time is 7 p.m. at Le Petit Trianon 72 N 5th Street in San Jose. Tickets are $45-30 and may be ordered by calling (408)295-4416 or visit www.sjco.org.

Ongoing
Ladyesong a Womans Vocal Ensemble, are seeking new singers. Must be able to sight read and available on Monday evenings for rehearsals. Founded in the winter of 1995 by director Mary Elizabeth Enmann, Ladyesong has been working toward sharing the gift of music and a commitment to the community in the South Bay Area. Ladyesong enjoys performing a variety of vocal music, both sacred and secular - from Gabrielli to Gershwin, from Dvorak to Doo Wop - and has provided music during local church services as well as concerts in community venues. Ladyesong's membership is diverse; from homemakers to business women to retirees, these women have bonded over their love of music and song.  Call Mary Elizabeth Enmann at 621-9812 for an audition. http://www.ladyesong.com/

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Jan. 5 – 6
Three Wise Kings Celebration: The Children’s Discovery Museum ends the winter holiday season with a community celebration, popular in many parts of Europe and Latin America, with El Dia de los Reyes Magos. Experience The Three Wise Kings (also known as Epiphany and Twelfth Night) in the style of Mexico with Rosca de Reyes bread, Papel Picado crafts, mariachi music, folklorico dance and photo opportunities with the Three Wise Kings. For a schedule of activities, go online at www.cdm.org.

Jan. 12
Come to Guadalupe River Park & Gardens from 3:30 – 5 p.m. as we “Shake, Rattle and Roll” things up and learn what drives the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates. Build a volcano to take home and watch it erupt again and again. We will create a yummy snack that shows the inside of the Earth and all of its different layers. Learn how to stay earthquake safe and design a plan to help your family when the next earthquake occurs. Appropriate fro children 5 – 10 years. Fees are $8/members and $15 non-members. Workshop location is 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. Pre-registration is required. Parents need not be present during the workshop. To register call (408) 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more.

Jan. 12
Youth Indoor Model Airplane Contest:  Boys and girls 18 and younger, build and fly a simple model airplane with expert help, enter the contest.  Prizes awarded through 5th place in five events. The $5 entry fee includes cost of materials.  Fly any time between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Moreland Community Center Gym, 1850 Fallbrook Ave. in San Jose.  For information call Lou Young, (408) 252-2145.

Jan. 12 – Mar. 2
History San José hosts “Becoming American: Teenagers & Immigration”, an exhibition of photographs from
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services, featuring photographs by Barbara Beirne. This exhibit will be open to the public at History Park. Students from Andrew Hill High School, Downtown College Prep, Notre Dame High School, Oak Grove High School, Overfelt High School and Santa Teresa High School will also be exhibiting their first-hand experience with immigration expressed through their photography.  Their assignment, with their families’ permission, was to select a friend or peer to photograph and document their experience of immigration into the United States. Sometimes the subject matter was the student himself. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at www.sites.si.edu.

Jan. 14
YSI Summer Science Camp. It’s not too early to start planning for summer! Youth Science Institute has Summer Science Camps for children ages 3 ½ to 14. YSI members can register their children for summer camp starting January 14th. Public registration opens Feb. 19th. There are over 35 camps to choose from and camp fees range from $150 to $250 per week, starting June 16 through August 15 at each of YSI’s Science and Nature Centers - Alum Rock Park, Sanborn Park, and Vasona Park. Scholarships are available at YSI Alum Rock and YSI Sanborn. Camps fill up quickly, so go to www.youthscience.org or call 408-356-4945 today for more information or to register.

Ongoing
Eastridge Barnes and Noble offers a variety of story time activities for children and families to enjoy each week: On Mondays at 10:30 a.m. is “Toddler Time” for children 3 years and under. Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. is “Jamarama” pajama story time for all ages. Thursdays at 11 a.m. welcomes parents and children aged 3 – 5 years for “Preschool story time,” and every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. is a story time for the entire family. For more information, call our store at 270-9470.

CLASSES

Jan. 6
Youth Indoor Model Airplane Building and Flying Classes:  Kids 10 or older will 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. will be held in the Moreland Community Center Gym, 1850 Fallbrook Ave. in San Jose.  For information call Lou Young, (408) 252-2145.

FIFTY-PLUS

Jan. 5
SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration for computer classes at the Almaden Community Center located at 6445 Camden Avenue. Registration for intermediate courses at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals at 3:00 p.m. All classes will be held at the Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House at (408)268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

VOLUNTEERS

Crafters Who Care meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Evergreen Community Center from 10-12 p.m. We are a group of ladies who use our crocheting, knitting, or sewing talents to make blankets for Project Linus and other charities. For more information, contact Erma Linn at ermadlinn@msn.com or 274-7517.

Ongoing
Kaiser Permanente San Jose is seeking volunteers. For as little as four hours a week you can make a difference in someone's life, as well as your own. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and take pride in knowing you are providing a community service. Gain retail and business experience volunteering in our newly remodeled Keepsake Gift Shop. We also have positions in the hospital or medical offices. We offer day, evening and weekend opportunities for those 18 and over. For more information go to our website at www.kpsanjose.org or call Teri at 972-7409.

MISCELLANEOUS

Jan. 5
Free Single Travelers Party: Single adults of all ages are invited to meet new friends who love to travel from 3-5 p.m., at Tarragon Restaurant’s private upstairs banquet room, 140 S. Murphy in Sunnyvale. Admission is free. Ann Thomas, Director of The Singles Travel Company, will present a slide show on single travel, discussing how singles can travel affordably. This event is Tri-sponsored by Society of Single Professionals (non-profit); Singles Travel Company, and Singles Supper Club. For more information about the party, visit www.ThePartyHotline.com or call 415/507-9962. For more information about single travel, visit www.SinglesTravelCompany.com or call 1-888-286-8687.

Jan. 5 – 6
Wedding Faire 2008 at the Santa Clara Convention Center: This must-see event for brides-to-be encompasses over 80 wedding-related vendors ranging from florists and bakeries to bridal designers and beauty consultants. Considered one of the area’s largest bridal fairs, this event boasts over 50,000 square feet of everything to plan the perfect wedding. Also featured will be a variety of seminars and fashion shows throughout the weekend, offering attendees the opportunity to see products and speak to bridal experts first-hand. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are $10 at the door and $8 in advance. For advance tickets and information call 408-284-1500 or 1-800-445-2545 or find us at www.wedding-faire.com.

Jan. 8
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley (CFSV) Presents: Bill Whalen - a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. Discussion begins at 7 p.m. (Doors open and registration begins at 6 p.m.) at the American Legion Hall, 958 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. Cost is CFSV Members/Students/First Time Visitors: No charge, non-members: $10. For more information, visit: www.theconservativeforum.com

Jan. 12
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens present the adult workshop, “Hunters of the Sky.” Join Karen Hoyt of Sky Hunters Environmental Education from 10 – 11:30 a.m. as she presents a program that will introduce you to raptor biology. The focus will be on raptors that can be found within or near the Guadalupe River Park, and the importance of both nocturnal and diurnal raptors to an ecosystem. Hoyt will bring two birds of prey that may include the American Kestrel, Barn Owl, or Peregrine Falcon. Space is limited to keep the birds calm and comfortable. Children ages 12-18 are welcome, but MUST be accompanied by an adult. Fees are $10/members, $15 non-members. Workshop location is 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required so call (408) 298-7657 to reserve your spot today or visit www.grpg.org to learn more.

Ongoing
Come join The Humane Society Silicon Valley for our weekly “Meet and Treat!” every Wednesday at HSSV, 2530 Lafayette Street, in Santa Clara. from 5 – 7 p.m. Not sure about adopting just yet? Come down and visit with animal guests outside their kennels. Play with canine companions throughout the shelter, or experience cuddly cats in your lap. And of course we have our adorable rabbits too. We will have tasty treats for people as well. For more information, call 727-3383 or visit www.hssv.org

12-Step Christian Program - Celebrate Recovery! Program held every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Generations Foursquare Church, 133 Bernal Road in San Jose. For more information, call 504-7687 or visit celebraterecovery@generationsfoursquare.org

The Almaden Valley Al-Anon Family Groups meet every Friday from 10to 11:45 a.m. and on Sundays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 1198 Redmond Avenue, San Jose. Al-Anon helps families and friends learn what they can do about excessive drinking, alcoholism and its effects on the entire family. Meetings do not require appointments. There is no charge for attendance. For more information, call 379-1051 or visit the web site at http://www.ncwsa.org/scvafg/

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.