January 18, 2008

Community Calendar

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

MUSIC

Jan. 29
Free Opera Preview of Verdi’s “Rigoletto”- Singers from Opera San José and lecturer Larry Hancock preview Verdi's Rigoletto. Event time is noon, at the Beethoven Center in MLK Library, 4th and San Fernando in downtown San José. No reservations needed. For more information, visit www.sjoperaguild.org or call 275-6199.

Feb. 2
The Beauty of the Taiwan Folk Song at the Montgomery Theater: Experience the beauty and simplicity of Taiwanese folk songs that have been around for generations. A group of Taiwanese professional classical musicians give a refined touch to a selection of folk songs making this concert a unique experience. For more information, call 867-3769 or 316-7310.

ART

Jan. 9 – Feb. 24
The Triton Museum, 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara, presents "David Ogle: Works on Paper - A Survey" Exhibition. Ogle is a noted art professor at West Valley College. Reception is Jan. 18 from 7 – 9 p.m. Museum hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., open until 9 p.m. Thursdays.

Jan. 12 – Mar. 2
History San José hosts “Becoming American: Teenagers & Immigration”, an exhibition of photographs from
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services, featuring photographs by Barbara Beirne. This exhibit will be open to the public at History Park. Students from Andrew Hill High School, Downtown College Prep, Notre Dame High School, Oak Grove High School, Overfelt High School and Santa Teresa High School will also be exhibiting their first-hand experience with immigration expressed through their photography.  Their assignment, with their families’ permission, was to select a friend or peer to photograph and document their experience of immigration into the United States. Sometimes the subject matter was the student himself. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at www.sites.si.edu.

THEATER

Jan. 22 – Feb. 3
American Musical Theater San Jose presents “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Center for the Performing Arts: Nerdy floral assistant finds romance with the help of an enormous man-eating plant who was sent from outer space to take over the world. Not your average-sounding musical, but are all part of “Little Shop of Horrors,” the comedy classic that will have you singing along to the rock-n-roll doo-wop sounds of the 1960s. For tickets and additional information, call 1-888-455-SHOW or visit www.amtsj.org\

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Jan. 14
YSI Summer Science Camp. It’s not too early to start planning for summer! Youth Science Institute has Summer Science Camps for children ages 3 ½ to 14. YSI members can register their children for summer camp starting January 14th. Public registration opens Feb. 19th. There are over 35 camps to choose from and camp fees range from $150 to $250 per week, starting June 16 through August 15 at each of YSI’s Science and Nature Centers - Alum Rock Park, Sanborn Park, and Vasona Park. Scholarships are available at YSI Alum Rock and YSI Sanborn. Camps fill up quickly, so go to www.youthscience.org or call 408-356-4945 today for more information or to register.

Jan. 24 - 26
Pioneer High School Advanced Drama presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” directed by Steve Dini. All performances will be in the PHS Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $10/Adults, $5/Seniors and Students w/ ID. This is an open seating performance. For more information, call 978-8499.

Jan. 25
The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens presents “The World Next Door.” Bring your imaginary passports for an afternoon of global travel as we explore the seven sister cities of San Jose. Join us as we discover the history and culture of these unique places around the world. Hear traditional stories, make crafts, listen to music, and sample breads from Russia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Japan, Taiwan, India and Ireland. Learn to play a new game and say hello and goodbye in another language. Time is 3:30 – 5 p.m. fees are $8/members and $15 non-members. Workshops take place at the Visitor and Education Center located at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required - call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more. Appropriate for children 5 – 10 years. Parents need not be present during the workshop.

Jan. 31
Join Assembly Member Jim Beall for an Open House event at his local district office - Alfred E. Alquist State Building, 100 Paseo de San Antonio, Suite 300 in San Jose. The public is invited to drop by from 4 – 6:30 p.m. to say hello and discuss community and legislative issues. Informational brochures will be available and light refreshments will be served. For more information please call 282-8920. RSVP is appreciated.

Feb. 2
“Playhouse Disney Live!” comes to the Civic Auditorium: Blast off to adventure with your favorite Playhouse Disney pals when “Playhouse Disney Live!” comes to San Jose for two shows at noon and 3p.m. Climb aboard and get ready to explore with the Little Einsteins Leo, Annie, Quincy and June on an important musical mission; say “Meeska, Mooska, Mickey Mouse” and sing along with Mickey and the gang at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse; and stop by Sheetrock Hills where Handy Manny always has the right tools for fun fix-it adventures! Come inside the Hundred Acre Wood and join Tigger and Pooh and their new friend Darby on super sleuthing adventure from “My Friends Tigger & Pooh.” Get ready to laugh, sing and play along at a live show that lets kids join in on the fun! Admission is $22 - $49, for tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com

VOLUNTEERS

Jan. 22
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens to hold Volunteer Coffees: Two Volunteer Coffees will be held at the Visitor & Information Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose, to introduce prospective volunteers to the many opportunities that are available. Event times are 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. These Coffees are informal, and will present an overview of the park’s history, design and development, as well as information on volunteer opportunities. There is no obligation to sign up. To RSVP or get more information, contact Lucy Perez, Volunteer Coordinator, at lperez@grpg.org or 298-7657.

MISCELLANEOUS

Jan. 20, 27 & Feb. 3, 10 and 17
Lawn Bowling competition at Willow Glen’s Frank Bramhall Park. Event time is 10 a.m., and the public is welcome to watch free of charge. Complimentary refreshments will be available. For more information, call Jerry at 499-5423.

Jan. 24
The American Association of University Women San Jose invites you to an Open House from 6 -7:30 p.m., at AAUW-SJ Headquarters, 1165 Minnesota Avenue, in Willow Glen.  Meet members and hear how AAUW-SJ promotes lifelong education and advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, research, and local school enrichment programs. A buffet supper will be served at 6 p.m. Membership in AAUW requires an Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.  For more information contact Linda Goldberg, rich-linda@verizon.net, 408-353-1916.

Jan. 25 – 27
The Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, hosts the South Bay Home & Garden Show: Discover the newest, most innovative products for remodeling, decorating or landscaping your home at this annual event. Featuring over 300 exhibits, attendees can meet celebrity presenters Vern Yip, host of HGTV’s Deserving Design and Karl Lohnes, founding editor of Canada’s Style At Home magazine, who will offer practical tips on ways to add value to your home. Hours are 1/25, from noon – 8 p.m.; 1/26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 1/27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10/Adults, children 12 years and under are free. For more infromation including ticket purchasing, call 748-7000 or visit www.southbayhomeshow.com.

Jan. 26
St. Timothy's Lutheran School is hosting an Open House: Located at 5100 Camden Avenue in San Jose, event hours are 9 a.m. to noon. St. Timothy's Lutheran School was founded in 1979 with a commitment to providing a high quality educational experience, within the framework of the Christian faith, to members of the congregation and the community. For more information, call 265-0244 or visit www.st-tims-lutheran.org

Jan. 26
Electronic Waste (e-waste) Recycling: Live Oak Academy is hosting a free recycling event to be held at Foxworthy Baptist Church, 1774 Foxworthy Ave., from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a simple and convenient way to get rid of any old computers or electronics that may be cluttering up your space, and help our school raise funds. So bring your old TV's, stereos, telephones, computers, monitors, peripherals, printers, etc.  All items recycled locally by a state authorized recycling company. For questions, call 355-4935.

Jan. 26 – 27
2nd Annual Arlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo at the McEnery Convention Center: Over 225 bike show entries, national & local vendors will fill over 100,000 square feet. Arlen and Corey Ness, along with special guest Donnie Smith, will be at the show signing autographs and talking motorcycles. This year the Pro Class has turned in to the Premium Class, allowing more styles of motorcycles to participate in the show. There will be everything from old school to no school, from mild to wild. With everything this show has to offer, you are not going to want to miss this year’s Arlen Ness Bike Show & Parts Expo. Admission is $5 - $15. For more information, call 866-907-7790 or visit www.arlennessbikeshow.com

Jan. 30
Society Dog presents Mardi Gras “Yappy” Hour at the Poor House Bistro, 91 S. Autumn in downtown San Jose. This dog-lovers “yappy” hour event begins at 5:30 p.m. Followed by Ron Thompson & Friends Blues Band from 6:15 – 9 p.m. Cost is $15 PreFurred Members; $18 Basic Members and includes Food, One Drink Ticket & Mardi Gras festivities. This is a people-only event, no pets please. Space is limited, reservations required. Call 671-3417 for more information or email: www.alphadog@societydog.com. We will be creating photo nametags for this event. Send a jpg photo of your dog to alphadog@societydog.com

Feb. 2
The National League of American Pen Women, Santa Clara County Branch invites the public to celebrate nine women achievers in the arts--art, letters and music at their Mardi Gras Celebrity Luncheon. Ticket price includes fabulous buffet lunch by Elegant Events Catering, silent auction and raffle and "Art on Parade" program including music, comedy and more. A prize will be given for best costume and mask. Proceeds to benefit scholarships for local high school senior girls. Event time is 11 a.m. and the cost is $32. For reservations send check made out to NLAPW to ShaRon Haugen, 4156 Snowbank Ct., San Jose, Ca. 95135. For more information call 238-2340 or email haugends@sbcglobal.net.

Feb. 12
The American Red Cross Mobil Blood Drive: Oak Grove School District Gymnasium, 6610 San Ignacio in San Jose. Drive hours 2 – 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.BeADonor.com (Code: OAKGROVE84) or call Peg at 578-5731 ext. 243 to schedule an appointment.

Princeton Plaza Fair: ( Meridian, at Kooser and Blossom Hill) inside the Mervyn’s Plaza. Fairs will be held on the second Saturday of each month. Coffee and donuts for early bird shoppers. For more information, visit www.aplhazetaevents.com or call 761-6913.

MOMS Club of San Jose - Blossom Hill/Santa Teresa chapter: We are a playgroup that meets a few times per week for many fun, social activities. Our website is www.bayareamoms.org, Contact Victoria Meline for more information 888-5838.

12-Step Christian Program - Celebrate Recovery! Program held every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Generations Foursquare Church, 133 Bernal Road in San Jose. For more information, call 504-7687 or visit celebraterecovery@generationsfoursquare.org


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, and our weekly publication, Almaden Times Weekly. Items must be submitted by e-mail 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 Rd., Suite 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.