April 5, 2005

CALENDAR

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

THEATER
April 7 – Thursday
History San Jose and The Mexican Heritage Plaza present “Between the Dirt and the Sky” an original children’s musical for the entire family, performed by the San Francisco Arts Education Project Event Players at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock in San Jose. Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $6 for students, $25 for a family pass. For tickets call 287-2290 or visit www.historysanjose.org This event is also sponsored by COMCAST.

April 8 – 23
The Tabard Theatre Company presents its third and final production of the 2004-2005 season, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo”directed by Irene Trapp. “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” explores questions of race and cultural identity with a light hand that touches the heart and mind equally. Cultures collide as the premiere of “Gone with the Wind” and preparations for Ballyhoo, a lavish Jewish society ball, overshadow the impending threat of war. Set in 1939, Atlanta, this is the story of two Jewish families coming to an understanding of who they are told with great humor and insight. A portion of the concession proceeds from each production will benefit Jewish Family Services (www.jfss.org). All performances are at Joint Venture Churches, 6581 Camden Avenue (near Almaden Expressway), in San Jose. For additional information, call the Tabard Box Office at 979-0231.

April 12 – 24
American Musical Theater of San Jose presents”Tapestry, A Musical Revue Based on the Life of Carol King;” A dazzling musical event celebrating the achievement and artistry of King’s musical career. Tapestry will be at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. From “Up on the Roof” to “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” King’s body of music comes to life in this high energy production, with six performers and five musicians. Tickets are $45 - $72. For information call 1-888-455-7469 or visit www.amtsj.orj.

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.
Adlib Toastmasters Club meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 5 - 6:45 pm 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 Regan Eyerman at 264-4370 or at DREyerman@earthlink.net.  Cost is $65 for a 9 month term, (amount is pro-rated). Start the year right by improving communication, presentation, leadership, listening, evaluation and thinking skills.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
April 9 - Saturday
Santa Teresa’s historic Bernal Ranch, 260 Bernal Road hosts an afternoon of “Scrub-A-Dub & Old Time Games.” From 1 - 4:30 p.m., participants will play games from 100 years ago during fun-filled afternoon at the ranch. Bernal Ranch is located at the corner of Camino Verde and Manilla Drive in San Jose, near Santa Teresa Hospital. Contact 226-5453 for more information.

April 11 – 15
Join Vasona Lake County Park staff for Junior Ranger Day Camp, an interactive weeklong series of morning outdoor adventures. A different nature topic and activity will be featured each day from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is open to kids ages nine to 11. Snacks are provided. For registration and information, please call 354-2608. Vasona Lake County Park is located at 333 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos.

April 15 – Friday
Kids - get ready for Earth Day with the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens! They will be reading some wisdom from Dr. Seuss, making litterbugs, green cleaning kits and more! So, if you come, they’ll guarantee all the fun! Reservations are required. The program will be held at the Guadalupe Garden Center, located at 715 Spring Street. For more information, or to reserve a spot, please visit www.grpg.org or contact Kary Wilson at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.

April 23 – Saturday
“Young at Art” is the theme of the 17th Annual San Jose Children’s Faire held at Discovery Meadows in San Jose to celebrate the”Month of the Young Child.” The Children’s Faire features over 60 activity booths sponsored by organizations and businesses with services and/or products for families with young children. Each booth offers a free, hands-on activity for children aged 2-12, as well as child development resources for parents and caregivers. Family entertainment, special attractions, exhibits, and food are also offered. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the annual “Month of the Young Child” Second Harvest Food Bank drive. For more information, www.moyc-csj.org or call 808-2617. Fair hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CLASSES
April 11 - Monday
Are you tired of raveling and unraveling your hose or is your current irrigation system failing? Join Derek McKee, Principal, Beals Alliance, Inc and the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens in this introductory irrigation class to save time and money, while keeping your plants adequately hydrated all year long. The class will include information on irrigation basics, irrigation materials, system set-up, design and layout, use zones and water conservation and controllers and operations. The workshop will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Guadalupe Garden Center, located at 715 Spring Street in San Jose. The fee is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by sending a check to: Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, 50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1100, San Jose, CA 95113. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted via phone or mail. Refunds for the events will only be made if the event is cancelled or if there is a waiting list. For more information please visit www.grpg.org or contact Kary Wilson, the Education Coordinator, at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.

April 17 - Sunday
Hakone Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga presents weekend classes in traditional Japanese Gardening techniques: This week, Traditional Japanese Carpentry  - Hand Tools & Joinery with Jay van Arsdale. Session hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advanced Registration fee is $30 person, Same-day registration is $35 per person. For more information, visit www.Hakone.com or call the Hakone foundation Office at 741-4994.

April 24 - Sunday
Hakone Gardens in Saratoga presents weekend classes in traditional Japanese Gardening techniques: This week, Japanese Maples – Aesthetic design, pruning techniques with Yuki Nara, Session hours are from 1 - 4 p.m. Advanced Registration fee is $30 person, Same-day registration is $35 per person. For more information, visit www.Hakone.com or call the Hakone foundation Office at 741-4994.

HEALTH
April 19 - Tuesday
A Free Educational Seminar on Infertility: Presented by Fertility Physicians of Northern California in the Good Samaritan Hospital Auditorium, 2425 Samaritan Drive in San Jose. One in six couples struggle with having a baby. Having correct, expert information is the best way to overcome the challenge. Learn about the causes and treatments for infertility and meet key Fertility Physician team members, including the doctors, embryologists and financial consultants who can help you reach your dream of parenthood. Seminar attendees receive a free fertility consult.  To register call 866-575-5334. For more information, visit www.fpnc.com.

April 23 – Saturday
Assemblywoman Rebecca Cohn will be hosting a Health and Wellness Resource Faire from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2175 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose. The faire is free to the public and will feature free screenings including Diabetes, Blood pressure evaluation, Body Mass Index test (BMI) and information about health and social services. Materials will be available in numerous languages. For more information, please call 282-8920.

April 26 – Tuesday
Dr. Robert Martines of Chiropractic Health Care will be presenting a free workshop on “Practical Ways to Boost Your Energy and Optimize Your Health Naturally” at 6:05 p.m. the workshop will be held at 151 North First Street in Campbell. Call 378-1881 to guarantee seating.

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
April 23 – Saturday
Help an Adult Learn How to Read and Write Vision Literacy is conducting volunteer orientation at the Campbell Library from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. The orientation will provide an overview of Vision Literacy and describe the role of tutors and other volunteers in the program. Volunteer opportunities exist in community literacy, family literacy, substance abuse treatment programs and correctional facilities. Call 262-1349 for orientation registration or for more information.

Ongoing:
The Campbell Highland Games Association is seeking volunteers for all day on Friday and Saturday June 17-18 for the 27th Annual Campbell Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Gathering. The event is June 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Campbell Community Center, but the work starts now. High school and Church community service groups are also welcome. If you are interested, call 219-9264, or 629-9325.

MISCELLANEOUS
April 2 – 28
The Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society’s exhibit “Blended Visions” will
be showing at the Willow Glen Coffee Roasting Company, 1383 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose. The public reception will be on April 10 between 1 and 3 p.m. with all of the exhibiting artists in attendance.

April 5 – Tuesday
The Spa Los Gatos announces its 2nd Annual “April in Paris” Event kick-off Reception from 6 – 8 p.m. featuring food and beverages, mini-spa services, educational areas throughout the spa, and raffle prizes, all with a Parisian theme. The Spa has created two exclusive “Springtime in Paris” treatments available during the month of April. For each of these treatments purchased, $20 will benefit the Junior League’s Family Learning Center Project. Additionally, The Junior League will receive a portion of the ticket sales from the kick-off reception. For more information, call 354-5901 or visit wwwthespalosgatos.com.

April 22 – Friday
The Junior League of San Jose will host the 36th Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos Street in San Jose. This event is designed to celebrate the important contributions made by volunteers in our community. The theme this year is “Celebrating Success in Voluntarism.” The Luncheon provides a showcase of the everyday successes of those inspirational volunteers who enlighten our community. Tickets are $28 and include a wonderful three-course lunch. For more information on the Luncheon or to purchase tickets, please call 264-3402 or visit www.jlsj.org

April 23 – Saturday
Project Safe Place presents Safe Place Community Outreach 2nd Annual Bowl-A-Thon at Cambrian Bowl, 14900 Camden Avenue in the Cambrian Park Plaza. From noon to 2 p.m. or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Help keep kids safe in San Jose! An afternoon of bowling can turn into an opportunity to make new connections, for staff to bond together and to ensure that kids have access to immediate help and safety in San Jose. For more information visit www.billwilsoncenter.org.

April 23 - Saturday
Spring in Guadalupe Gardens Garden Festival and Plant Sale will take place from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in Columbus Park in Guadalupe Gardens, at the intersection of Spring and Taylor streets in San Jose. This event features plant sales, garden art, expert gardening advice, alternative energy information, and books on gardening and local history. Children of all ages can enjoy free entertaining and educational activities. There is no admission charge and plenty of free parking. Docent led tours of Guadalupe Gardens will be held throughout the day.  Short presentations, sponsored by SummerWinds Nursery and Watershed Watch, will cover; Gardening for Wildlife, IPM (Integrated Pest Management), and Organic Fertilizer. The Kid’s Korner will provide free, fun and educational activities for children. Every child can play the games, win prizes, and plant seeds, while learning about the important eco-system of the Guadalupe River, native wildlife, pollution prevention, and water conservation. For more information, call Friends of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, at 408-298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org.

HAVE AN ITEM FOR OUR CALENDAR?
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.