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Music
06/04/2009—10/15/2009 | Love to Sing? Visit Bay Area Showcase Chorus
Thursdays, 6/4 and 7/9, 7:00-10:00PM, Cambell Community Center.
Thursdays, 6/11 thru 7/2 and 7/16 thru Oct 15, 7:30-10:30PM, SES Corp. Hall, Santa Clara, CA.
If you love to sing, have we got the place for you! Come visit a rehearsal this week and find out what it's all about. Join the friendship, the fun, the music.
Please check the events web page, http://www.singharmony.org/events.sthml, for detailed location info.
| Free | SantaClara
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Museum Events
07/29/2009—10/18/2009 | From the Bronze Age of China to Japan's Floating World
<p>The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University announces the forth and final exhibition in the yearlong “Passion for Collecting” series, highlighting the museum's acquisitions from the past decade. The exhibition is on view from July 29-October 18, 2009, and presents works from Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cultures. Admission is free. Cantor Arts Center is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm. The Center is located on the Stanford campus, off Palm Drive at Museum Way. Visit museum.stanford.edu for more information.</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/01/2009 | Decorate the JCC Sukkah
<p>Help decorate the Los Gatos JCC Sukkah in time for the holiday. Supplies will be provided, but you can bring some of your own if you wish. The JCC is located at 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. More info: 408-357-7413.</p>
| Free | Los Gatos
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Hands-on Activities
10/01/2009 | Binary Beading
What is the binary code and how do computers use it? You'll find out and get to code your initials into a beaded key chain. Ages 7 and up. 3:30 and 4:30pm. Free. The Intel Museum, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. Register 2 days in advance by emailing child's name, age, phone number and requested session. 408-765-0889. museum@intel.com. intel.com/museum.
| Free | Santa Clara
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Teens & Tweens
10/01/2009 | Gamefest
Come and play popular board games and video games on the Wii and Xbox. 4-5pm. Free. Berryessa Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose. Registration required. 408-808-3050. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Nature
10/01/2009 | Healthy Trails Challenge Stroller Hike
Explore wetland birds and breezes on this docent-led hike. Bring water, snacks, a camera and sun protection. 8:30-11:30am. Free. Alviso Marina County Park, Mill Street, Alviso. 408-262-6980. strollerhikes.com. parkhere.org.
| Free | Alviso
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Teens & Tweens
10/01/2009 | Introduction to Hieroglyphics
Learn the history of the Middle Kingdom hieroglyphs, a classical writing form used for 500 years in ancient Egypt, and try writing in the language of the Egyptian gods. 4pm every Thurs. Museum hours: 11am-6pm. Free with admission: $9 adults, $7 students, $5 children ages 5-10, free children under 5. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1664 Park Ave., San Jose. egyptianmuseum.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Science
10/01/2009 | Mad Science Workshop
The community room transforms into a crime lab, with the students as detectives who use science to solve crimes. K-6. 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Rose Garden Library, 1580 Naglee Ave., San Jose. Registration required. 408-808-3070. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Exhibits
10/01/2009 | Maurice Sendak Retrospective
This major exhibit features more than 100 works from the author of Where the Wild Things Are, including sketches and watercolors. Learn how his childhood as the son of poor Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn influenced his work and discover the hidden stories in his writings. Through Jan 19. $10 adults, free youth under 18. 11am-5pm daily (except Wednesday.) 1-8pm Thurs. Contemporary Jewish Museum, 736 Mission St., San Francisco. 415-655-7800. thecjm.org.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Science
10/01/2009 | Preschool Mad Science Workshop
Learn about taste and smell and make a scented picture to take home. Ages 3-5. 10:30-11:30am. Free. Rose Garden Library, 1580 Naglee Ave., San Jose. Registration required. 408-808-3070. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/01/2009 | Pumpkin Junction
Search for your perfect pumpkin, enjoy a train ride and watch the many spooky characters lurking around. 8am-8pm daily through Oct. 31. Free. Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy., Hollister. 408-842-7282. casadefruta.com.
| Free | South Valley
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Storyhours & Book Events
10/01/2009 | Reading Buddies
Kids, practice your reading skills with a teen buddy, in a fun and relaxed setting. 4-5pm every Thurs. Free. Evergreen Library. 2635 Aborn Road, San Jose. 408-808-3060. sjlibrary.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Teens & Tweens
10/01/2009 | Reading Buddies
Teens: Make a difference by reading with a younger buddy an hour a week. Sign up for a training session at the library. 4-5pm every Thurs. Free. Evergreen Library. 2635 Aborn Road, San Jose. 408-808-3060.
| Free | San Jose
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Museum Events
10/01/2009 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Enjoy amazing exhibits and activities. 10am-5pm Tues.-Sun. Free the 1st Thursday of the month. $2 regular admission. 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz. 831-420-6115. santacruzmuseums.org.
| Fee | South Valley
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Theater & Performance
10/01/2009 | Schoolhouse Rock!
In the 1970s and 80s, the Emmy award-winning Schoolhouse Rock TV cartoon series taught millions of kids math, grammar, science and history. See this pop phenomenon live on stage at The Retro Dome, San Jose's newest performing arts complex. 7:30pm Thurs-Sat., and 1:30pm Sat.-Sun., through Oct. 4. $24-36. Presented by Guggenheim Entertainment at The Retro Dome, 1694 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408-404-7711. guggyent.com.
| Fee | San Jose
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Theater & Performance
10/01/2009 | The Producers
This Tony Award-winning Mel Brooks comedy follows two theater producers who plan to get rich quick by overselling investments in a Broadway show that's sure to be a flop. But before they know it, their should-be disaster becomes a megahit, hailed by all. 8pm Thurs.-Sat., 2:30pm Sun., Sept through Oct. 10. $9-31.50. South Bay Musical Theatre at Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave. 408-266-4SDG (4734). saratogachamber.org.
| Fee | Saratoga
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Festivals & Fairs
10/01/2009 | Uesugi Farms Pumpkin Park
Hayrides, trains, live entertainment and the Pumpkin Time Theater are some of the activities you'll enjoy in addition to one of the largest pumpkin patches in the area. 9am-7pm through Oct. 15, 9am-9pm Oct. 16-31. $15-17. $1-5 for hayride, train and other attractions. Uesugi Farms, 14485 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. 408-778-7225. uesugifarms.com.
| Fee | South Valley
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Playgroups
10/02/2009 | Drop-in Play for Twins
The children play while a twin expert discusses child development with parents. 9:30am every 1st Fri. $8. Parents Place, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto. 650-688-3040. parentsplaceonline.org.
| Fee | Palo Alto
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Hands-on Activities
10/02/2009 | Fabulous Friday Craft
Make a craft and then check out the books at the library. 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Road, San Jose. 408-808-3060. sjlibrary.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Teens & Tweens
10/02/2009 | Live Teen Bands
Make new friends and enjoy music by local artists. 5:30-9pm. Free. Vineland Library. See address in teensReach above.
| Free | Vineland
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Theater & Performance
10/02/2009 | Schoolhouse Rock!
In the 1970s and 80s, the Emmy award-winning Schoolhouse Rock TV cartoon series taught millions of kids math, grammar, science and history. See this pop phenomenon live on stage at The Retro Dome, San Jose's newest performing arts complex. 7:30pm Thurs-Sat., and 1:30pm Sat.-Sun., through Oct. 4. $24-36. Presented by Guggenheim Entertainment at The Retro Dome, 1694 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408-404-7711. guggyent.com.
| Fee | San Jose
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Nature
10/02/2009 | Swank Farms
Kids of all ages will enjoy touring the pumpkin patch and finding their way through the mazes. 10am-6pm daily through Nov. 1. Adults and older kids will have a scary good time at the Haunted Ranch and Nighttime Maniac Maze. 10pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. and 10am-10pm Sun., through Nov. 1. $1-10 for day maze and special attractions. 2600 San Felipe Road, Hollister. 831-637-4704. swankfarms.com.
| Fee | South Valley
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Teens & Tweens
10/02/2009 | teensReach
Join the library's youth advisory council and help the library while earning community service hours. 4-5pm. Free. Pearl Avenue Library, 4270 Pearl Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3053. Almaden Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3040; Vineland Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. 408-808-3000. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Theater & Performance
10/02/2009 | The Producers
This Tony Award-winning Mel Brooks comedy follows two theater producers who plan to get rich quick by overselling investments in a Broadway show that's sure to be a flop. But before they know it, their should-be disaster becomes a megahit, hailed by all. 8pm Thurs.-Sat., 2:30pm Sun., Sept through Oct. 10. $9-31.50. South Bay Musical Theatre at Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave. 408-266-4SDG (4734). saratogachamber.org.
| Fee | Saratoga
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Teens & Tweens
10/02/2009 | Teens & Tweens Square Dance
<p>Come try square dancing set to a variety of music from modern rock to traditional and everything in between. Three Fridays October 2nd, 9th & 16th, 7-9 p.m. Ages 10 & up only please; parents welcome too. Located at Hyde Middle School, Cupertino (on Bollinger Road near the corner of Miller across from Safeway). No experience or special clothing needed. Contact Ruth info@familysquaredance.org, (408) 623-5000</p>
| Free | Cupertino
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Harvest Fair & Exposition
A fun family event on the Farm. Free hay wagon rides, apple juice tasting, tours, petting zoo, face painting,large pumpkin patch, entertainment and much mucn more
| Free | SanJose
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009—10/04/2009 | World Veg Festival in San Francisco
<p>SF Veg Society 9th World Veg Festival,Oct 3 - 4, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. SF County Fair bldg, Golden Gate Park.Lectures, cooking, exhibits,foods.$6 donation 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, San Francisco. $6 minimum donation. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.sfvs.org/wvd/ Email: wvdinfo@sfvs.org Phone: 415-354-5715</p>
| Fee | San Francisco
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Exhibits
10/03/2009—10/04/2009 | The 14th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
<p>The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch®—a beloved Bay Area autumn event for all ages—returns to the Palo Alto Arts Center. Celebrating its 14th anniversary, it is the largest glass pumpkin patch in California—featuring 8,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins crafted by 35 prominent glass artisans. Wander through a dazzling array of one-of-a kind glass pumpkins and other unique glass art objects designed to reflect nature’s brilliance in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Special 10% discount coupon available by visiting www.greatglasspumpkinpatch.com</p>
| Free | Palo Alto
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Parent Education
10/03/2009 | Baby Sign Language
Jumpstart your child's verbal skills and deepen the bond with your baby. 12:30-2pm. Free. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. 408-808-2183. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
10/03/2009 | Binary Beading
10:30, 1:45 and 3:30pm. What is the binary code and how do computers use it? You'll find out and get to code your initials into a beaded key chain. Ages 7 and up. Free. The Intel Museum, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. Register 2 days in advance by emailing child's name, age, phone number and requested session. 408-765-0889. museum@intel.com. intel.com/museum.
| Free | Santa Clara
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Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Butterfly Parade and Bazaar
Celebrate the return of the Monarch butterflies with a parade through lovely Pacific Grove followed by the Butterfly Bazaar. 10:30am. Free. Robert Down School, 485 Pine Ave. 831-646-6548. pacificgrove.org.
| Free | South Valley
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Hands-on Activities
10/03/2009 | Catch the Bead Game
Kids build coordination as they play a fun reflex game they make themselves. Ages 3 and up. 11am-3pm. Free. Lakeshore Learning, 1099 Bascom Ave., San Jose. 408-998-0794. lakeshorelearning.com.
| Free | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
10/03/2009 | Cheese Please and Garden Salad
Learn how to make mozzarella cheese. Search the organic garden for edible greens, and then finish with a healthy lunch featuring a pita pizza and salad you make yourself. 10am-noon. Ages 5 and up. $36 for adult and child, $16 extra person. Hidden Villa farm and wilderness preserve, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. 650-949-9704. hiddenvilla.org.
| Fee | Los Altos Hills
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Teens & Tweens
10/03/2009 | Color in Nature
Red sunsets, orange monarchs, yellow buttercups- color is everywhere in nature. On this two- to three-mile hike, explore the causes of color and how it is perceived by organisms ranging from honey bees to humans. Bring water and snacks. Best for ages 10 and up. 1:30-4:30pm. Free. Skyline Ridge, on Skyline Blvd., a mile south of its intersection with Page Mill/Alpine Road, west of Cupertino. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Cupertino
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009 | Dandelion Wishes Children's Resale Event
Shop for great deals on gently used baby and children's clothing, furniture, toys, movies, books and accessories such as strollers and car seats. 10am-6pm Sat.-Sun. Hilton Garden Inn, 6070 Monterey Road, Gilroy. 408-910-6140.
| Fee | South Valley
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Nature
10/03/2009 | Elkhorn Slough tours
Meet at the reserve and take a docent-led tour of Elkhorn Slough and learn about this unique area. Call for times. Weekends. Free. Elkhorn Slough, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville. 831-728-2822. elkhornslough.org.
| Free | South Valley
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Nature
10/03/2009 | Family Moonlight Hike
Head out under the stars on the paved Los Gatos Creek Trail. Watch for wildlife, explore constellations and discover many secrets of the night. Come with walking shoes, layered clothing, water, snack and flashlight. 6-7:30pm. Free. Playground parking lot, Vasona County Lake, 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. 408-355-2240. parkhere.org.
| Free | Los Gatos
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Teens & Tweens
10/03/2009 | Go Saturday
Come learn the Asian board game of go, also known as weiqi in China and baduk in Korea. All levels are welcome; lessons available for beginners. 3-4:30pm. Free. Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Road, San Jose. 408-808-3060. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Benefits and Fundraisers
10/03/2009 | Humane Society Walk 'n Wag
Enjoy a 5K walk with your dog, live music, vendor booths, dog agility demonstrations, pet contests and kids' activities. Walkers are asked to gain sponsors to help support the Humane Society. 7:45-9:45am check in, 10am-1pm event. Free. 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas. robert.armbrust@hssv.org. 408-262-2133, ext. 131. walknwag.info.
| Free | Milpitas
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Teens & Tweens
10/03/2009 | Job Search Skills Workshop
This fun workshop gives tips on finding unique jobs, networking, creating resumes and cover letters, interviewing and negotiating job offers. 11am-1pm. Free. Berryessa Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose. Registration required. 408-808-3050. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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