October 3, 2006

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

October 6-7
Barbershop Harmony Convention at the Civic Auditorium: Voices in Harmony Chorus is hosting this year’s annual Far Western District Contest and Convention. 27 Quartets and 25 Choruses will compete for the top awards, the winners receiving an invitation to the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Convention in July, 2007. Admission is $30 - $50. For more information, call 247-1180.

October 13 – Friday
Branham High School's Battle of the Bands: Teen bands battle for top honors in this outdoor rock concert party. Judging panel consists of local musicians and a talent scout with prizes for the top 3 bands. Interested bands contact Bill@BranhamMusic.com.  Bands must fill out an entry form with $15 band entry fee.  All bands must have at least one band member as a current CUHSD student.  Advance tickets on sale at www.BranhamMusic.com thru Branham's PayPaw for $8 plus transaction fee or $10 at the door, per availability.  This event is expected to sell out. Doors open at 6:30 p. m, concert is 7-10p.m. at Branham HS,1570 Branham Lane in San Jose.  All proceeds benefit Braham HS Music Department.

October 20 – Friday
Boyz II Men at the Campbell Heritage Theater: Introduced by Bell Biv Devoe’s Michael Bivins through Motown Records in 1991, this Philadelphia high school vocal group sky-rocketed to one of the most successful R&B vocal sensations in the early 90s. Characterized by their multiple lead arrangements and rich harmonies, Boyz II Men topped the charts with hits “One Sweet Day,”“Ill Make Love to You,” and “End of the Road.” Performing one night only. For tickets and additional information, call 866-2700 or visit wwwheritagetheatre.org

THEATER

September 23 – October 14
Saratoga Drama Group presents “Bye, Bye Birdie” at the Saratoga Civic Theatre, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga. Considered on of the captivating musicals of modern times, “Bye, Bye Birdie” follows rock heartthrob Conrad Birdie on the verge of his induction into the Army. When his publicity-minded agent decides to send Birdie off with a kiss from a member of his fan club – on the Ed Sullivan show – things begin to go awry. Classic songs from the production include “What Did I Ever See In Him?”, “Spanish Rose” and “Kids.” For tickets and information, call 266-4734. Directed by Tim Harris, music by Charles Strouse, choreography by Kayvon Kordestani.

ART

October 1 – 31
Monsieur Beans of Willow Glen, 1383 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose, presents an art exhibit of original paintings by Pauline J. Jensen. This showing will features 20 works including “Glass Walkways – Halfmoon Bay” and “Dreams of Travel” (water color) and “People of Korea.” (oil) An artist’s reception will be held on October 8 from 2 – 5 p.m. refreshments will be served.

October 14 - 15
“Art by the Pound” brings animal and art lovers under one roof, featuring animals available for adoption from Humane Society Silicon Valley and animal inspired artwork from Santa Clara artist Sonya Paz. The event hours are from 1 pm - 6 pm both days at the Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery (www.sonyapaz.com), 1793 Lafayette Street, Suite 110, in Santa Clara. A percentage of the proceeds will directly benefit the shelter animals. The special exhibit will continue through October 22.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

October 6 - 8
San Jose Arts Festival at the San José McEnery Convention Center: This event features 170 exhibitors offering more than 10,000 original works for sale in all price ranges. Festival visitors have the opportunity to meet and talk with the artists and craftspeople about how they make their unique items. Admission is $6.50 - $7.50. For more information, call 805-461-6700 or visit www.americanartfestivals.com

October 6 – 8
St. Lucy Parish, 2350 Winchester Blvd. in Campbell, presents its 20th annual Family, Food & FunFest. Event hours are: Oct. 6 from 4pm-11pm; Oct. 7 from 11am-10pm; and Oct. 8 from 11am-6pm. This year's festival features carnival rides and games for all ages, a variety of great food booths — including beer and wine — and lots of free entertainment, including live music for every taste and a magician on Sunday at 1 p.m. A silent auction will be held throughout the weekend in the school gym. On Sunday, the grand prize raffle ticket will be drawn, with the winner taking home $5,000. Tickets are available for $1.00 each or $10 for a booklet of 12. Tickets may be purchased at the school or rectory. They can also be purchased at the FunFest itself.

October 7 – Saturday
Scarecrow-Making Workshop: Gather ‘round for this wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends/family and let your collective creativity flow! Additionally, all scarecrows will be invited to participate in the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens’ sponsored Scarecrow Contest at Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday, October 14.  The workshop will be held at the new Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. One scarecrow allowed per group.  Scarecrow building materials are included in the workshop fee. Children under eighteen years old must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by sending a check to: Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, 438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted via phone or mail. For more information please visit www.grpg.org or call 298-7657.

October 13 – 15
St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church will host its 4th Annual Book and Bake Sale Fundraiser event. Hours are: 10/13 noon – 4 p.m., 10/14 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on 10/15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be thousands of books to choose from in all categories. The sale will be in Becket Hall, 1522 McCoy Avenue in Campbell. For more information, call 378-1595 or visit stcsj.org.

October 13 – 14
International Gift Faire: Fairly-traded folk art and handicrafts from Ten Thousand Villages, a non-profit job creation and marketing program for artisans in 30 developing countries. Event hours are Fri., Oct. 13, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Lincoln Glen Fellowship Hall, 2700 Booksin Ave., San Jose. For more information, visit www.internationalgiftfaire.com.

October 15 – 21
Teens can vote for their favorite new teen books during Teen Read Week at the Campbell Public Library and be entered into a prize drawing.  A display of the nominated books and voting forms will be in the Teen Section of the library.  Teens can also vote online. This year’s Teen Read Week theme is “Get Active @ your Library”. Some of this year’s nominees for the 2006 Teens’ Top Ten Books include Captain Hook: the adventures of a notorious youth, Harry Potter and the half-blood prince, Twilight, and Heavy metal and you. For more information, call the Campbell Public Library at 866-1991.

October 21 – Saturday
The new exhibit, “Dragons and Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam Through Folktales,” opens at the Children’s Discovery Museum in San Jose. “Dragons and Fairies” is designed to educate children ages 5-12 about the rich cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people. It provides an opportunity to explore the lives and traditions of people living in modern and ancient Viet Nam. The Children’s Discover Museum is located at 180 Woz Way, in downtown San Jose, at the intersection of Woz Way and Auzerais Street. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sunday: noon-5 p.m. Member’s only hour is Sunday 11 a.m. – noon.

October 27 – Friday
The Campbell Historical Museum, 51 North Central Avenue in Campbell, will offer its 4th annual “Spooky Halloween Night” evening of fun and recreation of old-fashioned Halloween games and activities from the 1920s and 30s. The event, designed for families, will include hot cider, apples to dunk, candy and treats for the youngsters, plus games and activities like “touch-feely” boxes and making trick-or-treat bags to prepare the children for the big Halloween night. The location has changed this year because of the closure of the Ainsley House due to the roofing project. Admission $5 per person; and children under 2 free. Event hours are 3 – 7 p.m. For information, call 866-2119 or visit through the City’s website: www.cityofcampbell.com/museum Costumes are permitted.

November 4 - 5
St. Frances Cabrini Holiday Boutique: The 36th Annual Holiday Boutique, held in the Parish Hall, 15333 Woodard in San Jose, will feature handcrafted specialties and holiday items by local artisans, a kid’s craft area, Santa pictures, Carolers, baked goods, raffle, and breakfast/lunch. Admission is free. Hours are 11/4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on 11/5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

CLASSES

September 27 – December 13
Tai Chi Chuan Classes: Classes meet on Wednesdays, from 11:30-12:30 p.m. for Beginners; 12:30-1:30 p.m. for Intermediate. All sessions held at the Los Gatos Recreation Center, 123 E. Main Street, Room B, in Los Gatos. Fee: $85/10 classes. Call Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation Department at 354-8700, x221 or x225 for more information.

Beginning October 1
The Oakland Cloud Dusters and the City of San Jose is sponsoring an Indoor Model Airplane Building Class. Designed for ages 10 and up, participants will learn to build, adjust and fly light-weight; free-flying, rubber powered indoor model airplanes under the supervision of experts.  Eight weekly classes begin on October 1, from 3-5 p.m. in the Moreland Community Center Gym, 1850 Fallbrook Avenue, San Jose.  For fee and registration information call 249-6580.

Ongoing
Instruction and Practices on yoga and Insight meditations, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Wednesday, at no charge. All classes are held at the Mindful Living Alliance Insight Meditation Center, 419 California Street in Campbell. For information call Tony at 732-3322 or e-mail MLA9988@Gmail.com, or visit www.MindfulLivingAlliance.org.

FIFTY PLUS

October 6 – Friday
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in cooperation with Stanford University and Willows Senior Center in San Jose is sponsoring a two-week workshop, “Arthritis Quick Start Workshop and Study.” Attendees will learn about pain management, arthritis medications, and the latest in exercise. In addition, workshop sponsors will help participants design and carry out individualized self-management programs. Free workshop courses are from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited. For more information or to register, call the Stanford Patient Education Research Center at 1-800-366-2624. The Willows Senior Center is located at 2175 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose.

October 7 – Saturday
SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration for computer classes at the "new" Almaden Community Center located at 6445 Camden Avenue. Registration for intermediate courses at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals at 3 p.m. All classes will be held at the Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House 268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

Ongoing
AARP Campbell Area Chapter 5151 meets the third Tuesday of every month (except December) 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

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.

MISCELLANEOUS

October 5 – Thursday
Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence Registration is at 11 a.m. in the City Hall Rotunda, the Program begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the walk from 12 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be available at 12:30 p.m. in the Rotunda. For more information, contact Eve Costallanos, 535-8101.

October 7 - Saturday
ElectronicWaste Recycling Event: This event, benefiting Dartmouth Middle School, will be held in the DMS parking lot, 5575 Dartmouth Drive, in San Jose from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. What we accept:  Computers (CPUs) Monitors, VCRs, Printers, Fax Machines, Stereo Components, Telephones, Microwaves, TVs, Mice, Keyboards, Radio, DVD’s, Speakers. Just drive in and drop-off your unwanted items.

October 7 – Saturday
Pet Blessing: Come have your pets blessed, at St. Stephen's in-the-fields Episcopal Church. In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, all pets large and small are blessed and receive a certificate at this charming ceremony, outside under the oak tree. Bring your friends. The blessing begins at 4 p.m.at 7269 Santa Teresa Blvd in San Jose. For more information, call 226-9763 or visit www.ststephensinthefields.org.

October 8 – Sunday
Want to help homeless animals? Grab your dog and head to Rock Bottom Brewery in Campbell for their Tails & Ales fundraising event from 5-8 pm. Meet & mingle with other dog lovers and their canine companions. Your $10 donation will help benefit Humane Society Silicon Valley and entitle you to free food and discounted beer for the evening. Visit www.hssv.org for details or call 408.727.3383 ext. 873.

October 12 – Thursday
The SJSU African American Faculty and Staff fundraiser “Family Comedy Night” will be held in the Barrett Ballroom at SJSU from 7 – 9 p.m. This night of fun and entertainment features Reggie Steele, Bobby Quevedo, Edwin Okongo, Eleanor Curry, and Brenda Davis. Admission is $20 General, $10 for Students and Seniors. All tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call Dr. Oscar Battle, Jr. at 924-8117 or 924-3133. Come on out and enjoy an evening of laughter – why? Because laughter is good health for YOU! Proceeds benefit the AAFS Association.

October 14 – Saturday
Branham High School Class of 1986.  Our 20th Reunion is at the Wyndham Hotel.  We are looking for you and your high school friends.  Please email Jennifer Bentson Vazquez at jcjenvaz@sbglobal.net to get on the mailing list and visit http://www.classencounters.com for more information.

October 14 – Saturday
The City of Campbell will be having its fifth annual city wide garage sale, “Campbell on Sale” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is coordinated by the City of Campbell and over 250 households have registered to date! Maps listing addresses and sale items are available after October 11th at the Campbell Library, City Hall, Safeway, Nob Hill, Whole Foods on Bascom Avenue, Campbell 7-11’s, Delta Queen, Rotten Robbie Gas, Delicious Donuts, Goodies Coffee Shop and the Shell Station next to Home Depot on Hamilton.

October 19 – Thursday
Project HIRED will hold its annual “Harvest Moon Gala” at Villa Ragusa in Campbell.  The annual fundraiser benefits Project HIRED, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities to gain competitive employment and advance their careers, through partnerships with industry. The reception begins at 6 p.m. and the silent auction runs through 7:45 p.m. Emcee Jamie Williams, former 49er’s tight end, will regale the audience with stories of his playing years and how a team made up of people with a wide range of abilities is always a winning team. “Tables of Champions” for ten people can be purchased for $1,500.  Individual tickets are available at $150 each. For more information about sponsorships or purchasing tickets, call Karen Morris, Director of Development, at 557-4307 or visit www.projecthired.org

October 28 – Saturday
Campbell Artists' Guild presents a free oil demonstration by Artist Stefan Baumann, Host of “The Grand View” on KCSM. The presentation begins at 1 p.m. in the Campbell Library Community Room, Lower Ramp, 77 Harrison Ave at Civic Center Dr, Campbell. The public is welcome. Membership is open.

October 28 – Saturday
Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Ave., is presenting its Fall “Gently Used Book Sale,” from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adult and children's books, fiction and non fiction, and media are available.  Profits go to support library programs.

October 29 – Sunday
San Jose Scales of Justice Lions Club announces the 9th Annual Bini’s Style Spaghetti Dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. All you can eat Pasta, Gourmet Marinara Sauce with special herbs and spices, Italian Sausage, Garlic Bread, Fresh Tossed Green Salad and desert. Raffle prizes and silent auction. Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 (under 12) Located at the Cambrian Park United Methodist Church. For more information, contact Mike Irving at 227-8815.

November 4 – Saturday
Willow Glen/Pioneer High School Class of 1961 will hold its 45th reunion at the Wyndham Hotel in San Jose. To secure your reservation, contact Donna O’Neil at 267-2487. Information about this event is posted on Classmates.com under Class of 1961.

Ongoing
The South Bay Astrological Society meets at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month at the Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Ave in San Jose. This month's meeting is October 8. The presentation will be "A New Look At Houses with Greg Howard, discussing the relationship between natal and ruled houses. Come for refreshments and fellowship at 1 p.m.; Lecture starts at 1:30 p.m.. For more information call 512-1187 or visit www.southbayastrology.org

Poetry Readings at Willow Glen Books, 1330 Lincoln Avenue, 7 p.m. Every third Monday of the month.
Humane Society of Silicon Valley Companion Animal Loss Support Group Meetings: First Wednesday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette St. Santa Clara. Facilitator: Adam Dorsay, M.A. For more information, call 450-1800.

Willow Glen/Pioneer High School Class of 1961 will hold its 45th reunion at the Wyndham Hotel in San Jose on November 4, 2006. To secure your reservation, contact Donna O’Neil at 267-2487. Information about this event is posted on Classmates.com under Class of 1961.

Branham High School Class of 1976.  Our 30th Reunion is September 30 at Coyote Ranch.  We are looking for you and your high school friends.  Please email Pam Poor at pamela.schuur@comcast.net to get on the mailing list and visit www.geocities/branham76 for updates.

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.