September 10, 2008

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

Sept. 4 - 25
The Bay Area Showcase Chorus will host a 4-week program for women who love to sing. Starting 9/4 and each Thursday through 9/25, guests will enjoy a fun-filled hour of vocal coaching with our director. Afterwards, participants will join the chorus for an hour of singing in our regular rehearsal. This guest program will culminate in an opportunity to perform with the chorus. Dates are Thursdays, September 4, 11, 16 (Tues.), 25 at SES Hall, 1375 Lafayette in Santa Clara from 7 – 9:30 p.m. The participation fee is $20, to offset cost of materials used. Contact us at 973-1555, or email divas@singharmony.org, or visit http://www.singharmony.org/ for more information.

Ongoing
Nova Vista Symphony Orchestra announces openings/auditions: The Nova Vista Symphony, now entering its 43rd season, announces openings for the following instruments: Co-principal flute, Second oboe, and all strings. The orchestra rehearses Tuesday nights in San Jose (with occasional Wednesday string rehearsals), and typically plays four major concerts each year, plus a children’s concert and occasional other performances. Auditions will be held starting Sept. 2. Please contact personnel@novavista.org or call 624-1492 if you are interested. Candidates will be asked to play an orchestral excerpt which will be supplied in advance, and a short piece of their own choosing. For more details visit www.novavista.org

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Sept. 19
“Falling into Autumn” children’s workshop: Autumn officially begins on Sept. 22 so fall into the season with us from 3:30 – 5 p.m. as we learn why leaves change colors and the reason for the seasons. Join Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens and make a leafy craft to take home, while discovering the science behind the beautiful colors of fall. Location is the Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required and parents need not be present during the workshop. Class is designed for kids aged 5 – 10 years. Register at www.grpg.org or call 298-7657. Cost is $10/members or $15/non-members.

Sept. 27
Most Holy Trinity school, together with the Most Holy Trinity parish community will be hosting a Family Fun Day at the parish and school grounds. Many activities, food, shows and a 50/50 Raffle will be held where one person will win half of all the funds raised in this event. The school and parish invite all residents of Evergreen and neighboring communities. Most Holy Trinity’s family fun day replaces the yearly parish festival which has now been moved to the Feast of the Holy Trinity in June, 2009. Location is 2040 Nassau Drive, San Jose. For more information, visit www.mht-school.org or call MHT School at 729-3431.

Sept. 27 – 28
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Assyrian & Mediterranean Food Festival will feature Music, Folkloric Youth Group Dancing, Children’s Games, plenty of entertainment and a variety of Assyrian Ethnic Foods including Kabobs, Shawarma, and delicious home-made pastries. Hours are 11 – 9 p.m. and admission is free. Location is 109 North First Street, Campbell.

Sept. 27 - 28
The Italian American Heritage Foundation will hold its 28th annual Italian Family Festa, in downtown Willow Glen, San Jose, between Minnesota Avenue and Willow Street. The festivities will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 27 with the Founder’s Day parade on Lincoln Avenue at 11 a.m. The Italian food booths and arts and crafts vendors will open at 12 noon. Opening ceremonies of the Festa will commence at 12:30 p.m.

Sept. 30
Open House at St. Elizabeth’s Day Home: Guess what? San Jose’s most historical established early education and child care center is now serving the youngest residents of San Jose! Come celebrate with us at our open house, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and learn about what we can do to enrich your toddlers, twos, and preschooler’s lives. Location is 950 St. Elizabeth Drive, San Jose. Call 295-3456 or visit www.stelizabethsdayhome.org for more information.

CLASSES

Ongoing
Vipassana (Mindfulness) meditations. Alternate walking and sitting Vipassana meditations. Every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free. Mindful Living Alliance Insight Meditation Center, 419 California Street in Campbell. For more information on all events, please call Tony at 505-5190, or visit www.MLAusa.org.

FIFTY PLUS

Ongoing
AARP Campbell Area Chapter 5151 meets the third Tuesday of every month (except December) at 9:30 a.m. in room Q-80 at the Campbell Community Center, 1 West Campbell Ave.  Guests are welcome from all communities.  For more information, call 316-2130.

MISCELLANEOUS

Sept. 20
AAUW San Jose Hosts Fall Event – “You Make A Difference”: Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) San Jose Branch will showcase the organization’s mission and activities at the annual Fall Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, corner of Leigh and Hamilton Avenues.  Free and open to the public, Fall Event is the community’s best opportunity to learn about AAUW while enjoying a brunch, displays of branch projects, and a program.  Contact Jackie Chase at 264-7914 or Dodie Morin 265-7920 for information.
Membership in AAUW is open to graduates holding an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university and to current college students. For more information telephone AAUW at 294-2430.

Sept. 26 - 27
40th Reunion for the Willow Glen High School Class of ‘68: The fun starts on 9/26 with a casual, no charge, no-host, evening out with old friends from the class of ‘68 at the Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos. We will meet in the “WG Hospitality Suite” for a glass of wine or beverages at 6 p.m., followed by the mixer at 7:30.  The Lodge offers a dining room where you can have dinner or order appetizers in the bar. They also have live music for your later evening listening or dancing pleasure. On 9/27 alums & guests will enjoy a leisurely afternoons at “La Vigna” at the gorgeous Hecker Pass Winery, from 1 - 9:30 p.m. Dinner service at 3:30 p.m, dancing till 9:30 p.m. Hecker Pass Winery, 4605 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. For more information visit www.willowglenclassof68.myevent. com or call John Pfahnl at 266-5289 or Ronita Seward at 831-818-4233.

Sept. 27 - 28
Holistic Arts Faire: The Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Road will again host the 8th Annual event, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Fair is a great opportunity to discover today’s leading trends in the visionary arts, holistic health, human potential, spiritual and psychic awareness, and future alternatives. Those attending can receive readings, healings and guidance on the path to health and wholeness. Admission is free to all exhibits and events, and parking is free behind the center. Event highlights will include the Crystal Bowl Equinox Meditation (Saturday), and on Sunday a Chi Gong workshop, Vision Quest Drumming Circle with Crowman, a Dowsing class, and more. Over 50 exhibitors will offer products and services covering the full range of today’s holistic alternatives. Visit our web site at http://www.sfo.com/~eameece/haf.htm for the latest updates, or call 448-6726

Ongoing
New Mom Support Group: Wednesdays, from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Baby Buzz Cafe, 1314 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose. For more information, please contact group facilitator Cheryl at mamamiacher@yahoo.com
Leland High School Class of 1978 is having a 30 year reunion celebration! It will be held Oct. 11, 2008 at 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


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