September 12, 2005

CALENDAR

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

ART
August 27 – September 23
The Santa Clara Valley Water Color Society presents “Fluid Borders…where elements converge” 38th Annual Member Show at the Rose Shenson Gallery at the Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Ave in Santa Clara. Admission is free. Public viewing daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening reception will be September 11 from 1 – 4 p.m.

MUSIC
September 10 - 25
Opera San Jose presents “The Crucible” at the California Theatre, The Crucible, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is one of the few widely recognized operatic masterworks of the twentieth-century, it is uniquely American, set in Massachusetts and steeped in the history and values of this country. Admission is $65 - $300. For tickets or additional information, call 437-4450 or visit www.operasj.org

September 11 – Sunday
Recorder duo “Tibia” will be performing at Foothill Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Road in San Jose at 3 p.m. The performance will include works by Hildegard Von Bingemn, Machaut, Bach, Teleman, Maute , and other composers from the Medieval, renaissance, and Baroque periods. Suggested donation is $10. For more information call 258-8133 x105.

THEATER
September 13 – 25
American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a spell-binding version of L. Frank Baum’s beloved “The Wizard of Oz,” at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring a cast of 70, lavish special effects, and vivid pyrotechnics, this timeless presentation brings back all of the favorite songs from the 1939 MGM film, as well as ‘The Jitterbug” which was cut from the original film version. Directed by AMTSJ Artistic Director Tim Blair, this musical stars 15-year old San Jose native Kari Yancy as Dorothy. For tickets and additional information, call 453-7108 or visit www.amtsj.org.

September 9 – October 2
San Jose Repertory Theatre presents The World Premiere of “The Haunting of Winchester” Book and lyrics by Mary Bracken Phillips; Music and orchestration by Craig Bohmler. Directed by Michael Butler.For tickets, call the Box Office at 367-7255 or buy online at www.sjrep.com. Admission is $15 to $55.  Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers and groups: $30 - $50.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
September 10 – Saturday
Girls and women, ages 6 to 60, will take to the water at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica for the third annual NorCal Women’s Surf Fest. This day-long event benefits local chapters of the Surfrider Foundation, SurfAid International and the restoration of Pacifica State Beach. Events will include a wide variety of activities for surfers and spectators. For more information, visit www.ncwsc.com.

September 10 – Saturday
The public is invited to the Grand Opening of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens’ $350 million multipurpose park/flood protection project. Opening ceremonies are at 10 a.m. in the Confluence Point area of the park. Six entertainment stages will present a wide variety of music – rock, folk, bluegrass, taiko, Latin/salsa, and traditional bands. Headliners include The Makaha Sons from Hawaii, Trout Fishing in America, and bilingual recording artist Jose-Luis Orozco. In honor of this milestone in Santa Clara Valley history, the first 10,000 park guests will receive commemorative backpacks, a children’s activity book and a 2006 Guadalupe River Park & Gardens wall calendar.

There will also be free caricature portraits by local artists, face painting, popcorn and lemonade, and other souvenir items at individual booths. At 1:30 p.m., a celebrity softball game is scheduled for the Columbus Park ball field. For complete information on the extensive schedule of activities and entertainment, visit www.grpg.org

September 10 - Saturday
Almaden Oaks Plaza, 6109 Meridian Avenue in San Jose presents its new Arts, Crafts, Antiques and Collectibles Fair. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held the second Saturday of each month, this community-based event features a wide variety of local vendors and crafters, great bargains and fun for the whole family. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 268-8363, or visit www.alphazetaevents.com.

September 11 – Sunday
Take a trip down memory lane at History San Jose’s free Family Day at History Park from noon to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club, there will be more than 100 antique autos, dating from the turn-of-the-last-century to 1945. Along with the autos, there will be antique fire equipment, antique motorcycles and bicycles, antique boats and early-day gas engines.

September 17 – Saturday
Councilmember Linda J. LeZotte announces the 5th Annual “Festival in the Park” from 1 – 5 p.m. at San Tomas Park (Castle Park) located on Valerie Drive off San Tomas Aquino Road, south of Campbell Avenue. This is a family-oriented, free community event, featuring live entertainment, children’s games, food and a resource area. This year’s special guests include the Saratoga Taiko Band, Mark Wilson Band, Kafé Mundo, San José Police Department, San José Fire Department, San José Earthquakes and many more. Plan to celebrate the spirit of community by attending the 2005 Festival in the Park festivities.

September 24 – Saturday
The Almaden Valley United Church of Christ, 6581 Camden Avenue, will be hosting a Hawaiian Luau. In addition to fine Hawaiian food, the event will feature live and silent auctions. The proceeds from the event will go to a special Pastoral Housing fund. For tickets or more information call the church office at 268-0243.

September 24 – Saturday
Assemblymember Rebecca Cohn will be hosting the Stranger Danger Camp and Children’s Safety Resource Faire at Sartorette Elementary School, 3850 Woodford Drive from 10 a.m.

August 11 – 14
Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose presents “Sleeping Beauty” at the Montgomery Theater. CMT’s youngest performers cast a charm on the audience with a favorite childhood fairytale. This version, commissioned by Prince Street players, is filled with fairies, a funny villainess named Trollarina and few more magical spells than usual. Sleeping Beauty will feature beautiful sets and costumes and a large cast of 6- to 9- year olds, including many making their stage debut as CMT performers. For more information, call 288-KIDS or visit www.cmtsj.org. Admission is $13 - $20

August 15 – 19
The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens are collaborating with History San Jose, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium, San Jose Museum of Art, Don Edward’s San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Tech Museum and the Winchester Mystery House to present a full week of unique educational experiences. San Jose Safari Summer Day Camp is designed for children ages 7 – 10 years. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 25 p.m. Learn a wide range of safety tip from local law enforcement, fire safety and much more – fingerprinting and fingerprinting kits will be available. Starting point is the Guadalupe Gardens Visitor Center, in San Jose. Cost is $225 per child, per week. Space is limited - each session has only 15 spaces available! Please contact Education Coordinator Kary Wilson at education@grpg.org or 408-298-7657, or visit www.grpg.org,

September 24 – Saturday
The Reid Hillview Airport Association Annual Airport Day will feature, along with the usual Food, Fun and Festivities, the opportunity to meet, greet and hear stories of members of the Tuskegee Airmen Association by actual surviving WW2 members of that historic group. For more information, call Mark Kadrich, President of the Reid Hillview Airport Association at 313-6262 or contact by email at  starwizz@pacbell.com. the Reid Hillview Airport Association Web Site is www.rhvaa.org

September 25 – Sunday
Teddy Bear Picnic at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose: The Bay Area Bears, a Bay Area non-profit, invite you and your fuzzy friends to join them for the Happy Hollow Teddy Bear Picnic from 1 – 2 p.m. Bring a picnic, your blanket and your favorite teddy bear and enjoy a performance by the Bay Area Bears, larger than life costume characters. After the show meet all the critters from the Bay Area Bears. No picnic, no problem, the Kids Café will be open. Teddy bear donations will be expected that day for distribution to “bear-less” children in the community. For more information, call Happy Hollow Park & Zoo at 277-4193.

September 30 – October 1 – 2
Santana Row will transform into Little Italy, when the best of Italian cuisine, culture, and entertainment comes alive for the Italian American Heritage Foundation’s 25th Annual Italian Family Festa. This free three-day celebration will give the entire family an opportunity experience the vibrant and rich culture of Italy. Activities include a cultural area with historical photo display, Italian cooking demonstrations, fabulous non-stop entertainment, grape stomping contest and shopping at the many wonderful arts and crafts booths along the row.

October 1 – Saturday
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 15885 Los Gatos – Almaden Road in Los Gatos, will be hosting a free, fun Safety Awareness Day for children and parents from 10 a.m. to Noon. This event will include child fingerprinting by the San Jose Police Department, as well as safety information for both children and parents from local law enforcement. Children will learn age-appropriate safety tips and techniques, and can explore a fire truck, pet a mounted police horse, jump in the jump house, do face painting, and other fun activities. For more information, call 356-3525.

CLASSES
September 14 - Wednesday
Turn over those old leaves piling up in your yard this fall into a new compost pile! Master Composter, Phil Cornish, will be offering a comprehensive composting workshop, co-sponsored by Santa Clara County Home Composting Program and Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens. This session will cover topics such as: what can be composted, the various composting methods available, and what to do with finished compost. There will also be information about worm composting, or vermicomposting, and help with choosing which method works best for you. Class session is from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose.  The workshop is free, but space is limited. To sign up, contact the Education Coordinator at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.  Visit www.grpg.org for more information.

September 21 - Wednesday
Parent Effectiveness Training is a class which teaches parents the skills they need for the most important job they’ll ever have: raising responsible children.  Classes start Wed. 9/21/05 and are $100/person or $185/couple.  Classes are held at the Campbell Community Center.  For more information or to register call 866-2105.

Ongoing:
Fall Art Classes for Kids: The ArtHouse offers Fall fine art classes for kids ages 2-15. Classes include Little Picasso’s, a parent participation class, Masterpiece, which combines art history with  hands-on experiences, Drawing and Painting Techniques and Guest Artist Workshop where kids get the oportunity to work with a new artist each week. ArtHouse Kids, 1043 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose. For more information, visit www.arthousekids.com or call 975-9987.

HEALTH
Ongoing:
Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association now includes meetings at Kaiser Santa Teresa. Meetings are held in the San Jose Kaiser Family Health Center, Conference Room C, 3rd Floor, located at 276 International Circle. For more information call 800-660-1993.

FIFTY PLUS
Ongoing:
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.

The Geriatric Advisory Program is a service providing documented analysis, advice and resources to those caring for aging family members and is available through the Almaden Valley Counseling Service. Sliding scale fees available. 975-2988.

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing:
Do you enjoy reading and helping others? Consider a richly rewarding volunteer opportunity as a Tutor in the adult literacy program - Partners in Reading. Sign up now for the September 15th orientation and training on September 17th and 24th. Fourteen hours of training, instructional materials, & on-going support are all provided free. No experience necessary. Required commitment of two hours per week for six months. Call the San José Public Library at 808-2361.

MISCELLANEOUS
September 13 – Tuesday
The Sierra Club, Loma Prieta Chapter is sponsoring a free film event! This is a potluck and screening, featuring the documentary “Thirst.” Join us for this exciting opportunity to eat and socialize with other interested activists, as well as learn about the struggle over the privatization of one of our most basic public resources: water. “Thirst” is a groundbreaking new one hour documentary that tells the story of communities stretching from Stockton, CA, to Cochabamba, Bolivia, to Rajasthan, India which are resisting privatization of their water in order to preserve water as a public trust. The screening will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose. For potluck participation, based on your last name, please bring: A-J Main dish; K-R Desserts; S-Z Salads, vegetables, snacks. Beverages will be provided, bring your own utensils, plate and cup. RSVP to Wendee Crofoot at: 650-390-8411, or loma.prieta.chapter@ sierraclub.org. For more event information, contact Bill Young: 650-390-8494, or Bill.Young@ sierraclub.org. For more information about the film, visit: http://www.thirstthemovie.org/

Ongoing
Campbell High School Classes of 1950 - 1959 Reunion: ONCE IN A LIFETIME! WONDERFUL! FABULOUS! FIFTIES REUNION. for all Campbell High School 1950—1959 grads, teacher, and friends at the Gala Ballroom of the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on September 17, 2005 at 6 p.m. For information and invitations, email pattyg@garlic.com or bobkay@sbcglobal.net. Our website is www.CUHSreunion.com. Or you can call Pat Golden at 842-7547.

Silver Creek High Class of 1985 Reunion: October 15, 2005 at the Hilton San Jose and Towers, 300 Almaden Blvd. Contact Michelle (Madden) Corbo at zc2mom@comcast.net or Erin (Maloney) Johnson at johnson@datapathway.com for more information.

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.