June 8, 2007

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

May 19 – Saturday
One School at a Time (OSAAT) presents “Ganga-Kaveri” one of the most sought after ensembles of musicians from India, performing at the CET Theater, 701 Vine Street in San Jose from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. This performance offers a rich fusion of Indian folk, devotional and jazz music by Vidwan Anoor Ananth Krishna Sharma (Mridangam), Vidwan M.K. Pranesh (Carnatic Flute), Suramani Pravin Godkhindi (Bansuri), Vidwan V. Umesh (Keyboards), Vidwan Arun Kumar (Rhythm Pads and Drums), and Vidwan S. Madhusudana (Tabla). Cost is $15. For more information, visit http://osaat.org/ganga-kaveri.htm

May 20 – Sunday
San Jose Chamber Orchestra presents “The Seasons” at Le Petit Trianon, 72 North 5th Street in San Jose. Works by Bohmler, Shatin and Brahms. Barbara Day Turner, conductor and harpist Dan Levitan. Concert at 7 p.m. pre-concert chat at 6:15 p.m. Tickets $30-$45. For more information, call 295-4416 or visit www.sjco.org

THEATER

May 1 – 13
American Musical Theatre San Jose presents the National Tour of the blockbusting hit Broadway musical, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” This lively comedic romp plays at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts and is based on the successful 1988 MGM film about two con men extraordinaire that live it up large on the French Riviera. This production stars Tony-nominated actor Tom Hewitt and D.B. Bonds and reunites director Jack O’Brien and choreographer Jerry Mitchell - the creative team behind the Tony-nominated “The Full Monty.” Tickets are $13.75 - $73. For additional information, call 1-888-455-7469 or visit www.amtsj.org.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

May 5 – June 2
Family Fitness in the Park - Co-sponsored by Kaiser Permanente San Jose and Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens. Spend quality active time together as a family. Led by Instructor Kristin Strellis, this fun and family oriented fitness class will include stretching and fun games to increase health. Classes include a Healthy Start Kit for kids, pedometers and other healthy living material and videos from Kaiser Permanente San Jose. Session cost is $25.00 per family of 4 (must include at least one child 5-16 years old; additional family members are $5 per person) this activity is appropriate for ages 5 years and older, family participation required. Pre-registration is required. All classes will begin at the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. For more information and to register, visit www.grpg.org, e-mail education@grpg.org, or call 298-7657.

May 12 – Saturday
Create your own one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day Cards. Guadalupe River Park & Gardens will provide the dried rose petals, glue and other materials needed to make mom a card she’ll cherish forever. Participants will also get to select a rose for mom from the 3,700 varieties blooming in the Heritage Rose Garden! Workshop is from 9:30 a.m. – noon. Fees are $5 members/$10 non-members. All ages welcome, children must have an accompanying adult. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact education@grpg.org or 298-7657.

May 12 – Saturday
It’s Scout-O-Rama! From Pine Wood Derby (bring your own car) and water rocket derbies to Monkey Bridges and Merit Badge Exploratoriums, there is something for everyone at the Scout’s largest fair. Located at History Park in Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Road in San Jose, Over 50 Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venture crews have volunteered to host interactive, hands-on “booths.” Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Tickets are $5 per family plus $6 for nearby parking. For more information, go to go to our website at www.scccbsa.org/html/program/ activities/sor.html

May 13 – Sunday
First Congregational Church, 1980 Hamilton Avenue presents "With a Song in Our Hearts" concert by Chancel Choir. The concert begins at 4 p.m. Free will offering/Refreshments. For more information, call 377-7121.

May 18 - Friday
Calling all airplane enthusiasts! Friends of Guadalupe River Parks and Gardens Challenges you to “Name that Plane” in their after school workshop on Plane Spotting. Learn how to identify aircraft and make a spotting journal to record your sightings. We will explore the basic physics of flight and take a closer look at the engineering that allows planes to fly. Design your own paper airplanes and test them at our unique location near the flight path of San Jose International Airport. Hours are 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. geared for ages 5 -10 years. Cost is $12 members, $17 non-members and includes plane spotter guide.All programs take place at the GRP & G Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. For more information and to sign up for an event please visit www.grpg.org , email education@grpg.org or call 298-7657.

May 18 – 20
Mark your calendar for an event like no other – Monsters making music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. This well-crafted musical production includes nearly two dozen songs, including classics that children will love to sing along with such as “C is for Cookie” and “The Alphabet Song.” Tickets are $15 - $30. To purchase tickets online, visit www.ticketmaster.com, For information about the production, visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.

May 20 – Sunday
Marshall Lane Elementary School’s Flea Market Fundraiser: Come and check out the Great Stuff at Great Prices! Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school parking lot, 14114 Marilyn Lane, near Pollard and Quito Roads.

Ongoing
Summer is the time for California Theatre Center’s exciting and educational Summer Theatre Conservatory Program. Based in Sunnyvale, California Theatre Center (CTC) has offered its hands-on theatre Conservatories for ages 8 and up for over twenty years. By popular demand CTC now offers 2-week-long, half-day/ morning Junior Conservatories for ages 6-8. Registrations are currently being accepted at 245-2979. CTC’s regular Summer Conservatory is a three-week-long intensive workshop for young people ages 8 and up (must turn 8 by July 1, 2007) who are interested in developing and improving theatre skills. Conservatory students will work directly under the supervision of professional CTC company members to produce and act in their own production, culminating in public performances at the end of their Conservatory session. For more information about CTC Summer Conservatory dates and locations visit our web site at www.ctcinc.org. To register your child, call 408-245-2979.

CLASSES

Ongoing
Foundation of Family Values now offers a variety of weekly parenting classes with support groups at the Campbell Community Center. Sessions include licensed therapist facilitators, some free meetings, Fathers support group, etc. For more information, session dates and course descriptions, visit http://www.fofv.org. Foundation of Family Values seeks to enhance the core values of modern families through creating innovative programs in combination with providing resources that facilitate the intellectual development of parenting ethics and responsibilities in the best interest of children. Families of all Political, Religious, Sexual Preference, Economic, and Racial Categories are supported. FFV is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization.

Youth Science Institute is taking registrations now for their Summer Science Camps! Designed for children ages 3 ½ to 14, there are over 35 camps to choose from. Camps include Bugology, Mighty Forest, Science Sleuths and Wild Wonders, just to name a few. Children enjoy the wonders of science and the natural world with hands-on projects, experiments, crafts, hikes and games. Camp fees range from $130 to $205 per week. Camps start the week of June 18th and run through August 17th at each of YSI’s Science and Nature Centers, located at Alum Rock Park in San Jose, Sanborn Park in Saratoga and Vasona Park in Los Gatos. Scholarships are available at the YSI Centers in Alum Rock and Sanborn. Classes fill up quickly, so call 356-4945 today for more information or to register.

FIFTY PLUS

May 19 - Saturday
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 and new evening course of Photoshop Elements 5 at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals at 3:00 p.m. All classes will be held at the newly renovated Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House 268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

Ongoing
Attention recently retired or semi retired men! Sons in retirement (SIRS) meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Elks Club, 444 West Alma in San Jose for lunch. Join us for good food, great speakers and the chance to meet new friends. SIRS has many activities including bowling, golf computer clubs. SIRS has no initiation fees or dues. If you are interested come to one of the Branch 94 luncheons or call Ron Bianco at 267-0386
AARP Campbell Area Chapter 5151 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in room Q-80, Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Ave for informative and fun programs.  Visitors from all communities are welcome. Call 378-6996

MISCELLANEOUS

May 1 – July 28
Just in time for Mother's day-- a new exhibit, "A Garden of Lace" at the Sunnyvale Lace Museum.  The exhibit will run May 1 through July 28.  The free exhibit  features lace with intricate floral designs from the 1800's forward. Flowers have been a favorite subject for needlework designers for hundreds of years.  This special exhibit features lace edged dresses, shawls, collars, bonnets, doilies, table cloths and bedspreads. The Lace Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and located at 552 South Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale, CA with free parking.

May 11 – Friday
Hospice of the Valley hosts its 27th Annual Western Gala—“Eureka” –  at The Summit Center on Fourth Street in downtown San Jose. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and are set against a stunning western-themed backdrop. The evening includes premium wine tasting, an elegant dinner, music, and a silent and live auction. Returning as Master of Ceremonies is long-time supporter Brian Adams of KLIV/KRTY radio. Funds raised will provide quality end-of-life care programs for adults, children and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Western Gala tickets: $150.00 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit www.hospicevalley.org, call 408.559.5600 or email gala@hospicevalley.org

May 11 – 12
Enjoy Mother’s Day Weekend at Santana Row! The Italian Chalk-Art Festival will feature 17 world-class artists creating masterful paintings right on the streets of Santana Row. Visitors will get to vote on their favorite painting, and children will have an opportunity to participate in the creation of a Public Mural in the “Freestyle Kidzone” sponsored by Action Day Nursery. This free event takes place both days.

May 16 – Wednesday
What You Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor: Come to the Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell, for a workshop presented by the California Contractors State License Board. Participants will learn how to protect themselves and their property when hiring a contractor. Find out what you need to know about payment, work, insurance, qualifications, contracts, and more. Questions? Call the library at 866-1991. Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m.

May 19 - Saturday
The James Lick High School Class of 1987 20th Reunion is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at A.P. Stumps in San Jose. All details at jameslick1987.myevent.com or contact Lori at 408-568-1329.

May 20 – Sunday
Sierra Singleaires Hike: Single adults, over 40, will go on a flower friendly hike in Edgewood Park at 12:00 noon. Meet at the upper picnic tables. Bring your bag lunch and water. Interested people are cordially welcome to join us. For information and directions call Steve Smith (650) 345-4595 or Kit Kennedy (650) 493-7567.

May 22 – Tuesday
Do you love crime-scene investigation shows like “CSI” and “Law and Order”?  Then come to the Campbell Library at 7 p.m. to hear a real-life DNA Criminalist from the Santa Clara County Crime Lab talk about what their job is really like compared to the TV shows, and give an overview of some of their interesting cases.  You will also learn about the educational requirements for a career in Criminal and Forensic Science. For more information call 866-1991

May 26 – Saturday
Campbell Artists' Guild will present Sharon La Bouff with a hands-on demonstration of a papermaking process. She will display the equipment she uses & completed paper-made objects, as well as provide written papermaking instructions. Material produced may be used for sculptures, collages, & decorative arts. Free demonstration at 1 p.m. in the Campbell Library Community Room, 77 Harrison at Civic Center Drive. The public is welcome & membership is open.

Ongoing
September 22 – Saturday
Leigh High School Class of 1987 20th Reunion.  It will be held at the Hyatt Santa Clara.  You can register online at www.nationalreunions.com or shanicrosby@msn.com.  Other weekend activities are planned.

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