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Unique Events
05/13/2009—05/16/2014 | Green & Healthy Neighborhoods
Sign up for a new and exciting opportunity with Our City Forest! Learn how you and your neighbors, co-workers or favorite group can get involved with Green & Healthy Neighborhoods. It's SIMPLE, FUN & FREE !
ACT NOW! Groups across San Jose will begin meeting soon! Spaces limited but booking is available for later sessions.
To sign up or for more information, please call or write:
Monica Nanez
mnanez@ourcityforest.org
(408) 998-7337 x 108
| Free | SanJose
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Teens & Tweens
07/14/2009—12/31/2009 | Rodin Sculpture Tour
<p>The entire Rodin collection at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center is currently on display. It includes 200 works, the largest in the world outside the Musee Rodin in Paris. Admission is free Docents lead free tours of the Rodin Collection Wednesdays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11:30 am, and Sundays at 3 pm, rain or shine. Meet in the main lobby Cantor Arts Center is open Wednesday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm. The Center is located on the Stanford campus, off Palm Drive at Museum Way. Free parking free after 4 p.m. and all day on weekends. Visit museum.stanford.edu</p>
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Kids Classes
08/15/2009—06/30/2010 | Firebird Dance Studio Free Trial Class
<p>Firebird Dance Studio is proudly reopening for its 19th season of dance classes, performances and special dance events. We want to invite your child to come and take a free trial class with us this season! If you or someone you know are a parent who wants to introduce their child to dance; if you have a little one who cannot stop dancing in the living room; if you have seen our captivating dance performances and want to your child to become a part of that tradition. Try a class to see what makes us so unique. Firebird Dance Studio 1415 B El Camino Real Mountain View www.firebirddance.com</p>
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Kids Classes
08/22/2009—06/11/2010 | Bala Vihar - Children's Cultural and Yoga Program
<p>Bala Vihar: A Place for Children We offer classes in yoga and meditation for children in K-5 grade levels. Our programs integrate art, music, yoga, and meditation to help develop healthy and vibrant children. <span>To register your child for the classes, please send a note to info@pacificmeditation.com.</span></p>
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Storyhours & Book Events
09/05/2009—01/02/2010 | Saturday Family Storytime
<p>The whole family is welcome to our Saturday Family Storytime, where new adventures are just a book or two away. We will see you there! Barnes & Noble Booksellers Eastridge. (408)270-9477</p>
| Free | San Jose
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Playgroups
09/15/2009—12/15/2009 | Grown-up & Me (12-24months)
<p>This class provides a fun morning playtime for toddlers and parents or other caregivers in a Jewish environment. A grown-up partner is required to participate. 10-11:30am Tuesdays 9/15-12/15. $139 non-members for 7 weeks. Location: Addison Penzak JCC, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 408-357-7409. svjcc.org.</p>
| Fee | Los Gatos
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Parent Education
10/07/2009—11/04/2009 | Child Obesity Prevention Feeding Classes at Stanford
<p>Stanford University is offering parent education classes on the topic of child feeding. These classes are aimed at preventing future eating and weight problems in your children. The classes are for families with one or both parents overweight and a child between the ages of 2-4. For more information, please visit http://feeding.stanford.edu or use the contact information above to contact the Research Assistant on the study.</p>
| Free | Stanford
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Support Groups
11/01/2009 | Bay Area Single Parents
<p>Here is an opportunity to meet with other single parents. Our name is Bay Area Single Parents. We organize regular events to provide a place for single parents and their families to meet each other. This group runs by volunteers. No dues to pay. If you want to find out more about our group, please go to: www.meetup.com/singlebayarea.com This new member orientation event will be held at: Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041.</p>
| Free | Mountain View
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Music
11/01/2009 | Silicon Valley Brass Band Concert
<p>The Silicon Valley Brass Band, under the direction of Tony Clements, will present its season opening concert of the 2009-2010 season on Sunday, November 1st at 2:30 p.m. at West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, in the Campus Theatre, near Parking Lots 1 & 2. Suggested donation is $10. The group is a 30-piece brass and percussion ensemble formed in the tradition of a brass band, with a unique, rich sound. The group is made up of talented volunteer musicians</p>
| Fee | Saratoga
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Parent Education
11/01/2009 | How I Decided to Raise My Kids Jewish
<p>How do non-Jewish parents decide to raise their children as Jews? What are their concerns? A panel of non-Jewish parents discusses their process. 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM. Beth Israel Judea, 625 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco. $7. MORE INFO: Website: http://buildingjewishbridges.org/?p=239 Email: dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org Phone: 510-845-6420 x11</p>
| Fee | San Francisco
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Unique Events
11/01/2009 | Silicon Valley Co-op MEET AND GREET, park play date
<p>You asked for it and Silicon Valley Co-op listened…we’re proud to bring you - MEET AND GREET, park play dates at Live Oak Park, Santa Clara! for parents and children to meet and greet Silicon Valley Co-op members. Come monthly to meet co-op babysitters and make new friends! Fall Play Date Schedule and Times 10.30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, December 6th * Everyone is welcome to stay beyond the scheduled time **How to find us.....................Black and Yellow balloons** Live Oak Park. 4025 Rivermark Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054</p>
| Free | Santa Clara
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Auditions
11/01/2009—12/11/2009 | Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition Tryouts
<p>'Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition' Accepting Applications NOW! Win $2,500. Go to LivermoresTalentCompetition.com . Apply by December 11, 2009. 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Bankhead Theater, Livermore Performing Arts Center, 2400 First Street, Livermore. $25 / $35. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.livermorestalentcompetition.com Email: auditions@livermorestalentcompetition.com</p>
| Fee | Livermore
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Kids Create
Celebrate a different textile tradition each month through a story and hands-on art project. In November, make a festive Indian toran welcoming decoration. Ages 5-10. 2-3:30pm every 1st Sun. $7.50. San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, 520 S. 1st St. Registration required. 408-971-0323, ext. 14. sjquiltmuseum.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Children's Bookmark Contest
Create a bookmark with a drawing and/or message about books or reading in black ink in honor of Cambrian Library's third birthday. Pick up an entry form at the information desk and return the entry by Nov. 7. Winners will be announced at the library's birthday party on Nov. 17. Grades K-5. 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3080. sjlibrary.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | 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. 11:30-12:15pm every Sun. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. See address details in Egyptian Jewels.
| Fee | San Jose
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | Egyptian Jewels
See rare pieces up close. Learn about different types of Egyptian jewelry and how they served specific functions. 12:30-1:15pm every 1st Sun. 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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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Seaside Crafts at Seymour Center
Make a sea-inspired craft at the aquarium. 1-3pm Sundays. Included with admission: $4-6. Seymour Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz. 831-459-3800. www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter.
| Fee | South Valley
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Nature
11/01/2009 | Wetlands of Watsonville
Take a guided tour of these wonderful wetlands and learn about the creatures that call them home. All ages welcome. Binoculars provided. 1:30pm Sundays. Free. Wetlands Nature Center, 30 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville. 831-768-3133. wetlandsofwatsonville.org.
| Fee | South Valley
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/01/2009 | Day of the Dead
Celebrate this Mexican tradition with performances and activities at four Palo Alto venues. At the art center, peruse the Treasures from the Mexican Museum exhibit. At the Children's Library, hear stories by Latina performer Olga Loya. At the Main Library, teens can make sugar skulls. Noon-5pm. Free. The art center, 1313 Newell Road; Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St.; Main Library, 1213 Newell Road; and Palo Alto Jr. Museum and Zoo, 1451 Middlefield Road. cityofpaloalto.org.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | Earthquake Walk
See where worlds collide at the junction of the Pacific and North American plates. Look for remnants of the 1906 quake and learn about plate tectonics and preparedness on this two- to three-mile stroll. Bring water and snacks. 2-4:30pm. Free. Los Trancos Open Space Preserve, Page Mill Road, 7 miles west of Highway 280 and 1.5 miles east of Skyline Blvd., west of Palo Alto. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Teens & Tweens
11/01/2009 | Day of the Dead Craft
The Mexican celebration Dia de los Muertos honors those who have departed. Learn the background of this festive holiday while decorating your own sugar skull. Teens only. 3pm. Free. Main Library, 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto. 650-329-2436. cityofpaloalto.org.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Art
11/01/2009 | Nature Through a Lens
Join amateur photographers for a leisurely three-mile hike. Discuss basic technique and focus on aspects of nature you haven't noticed before. 9am-1pm. Free. Russian Ridge Preserve, northwest corner of Page Mill/Alpine Road and Skyline Blvd. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Russian Ridge Preserve
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Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Tales of the Moon
Charlie Chin, renowned performer and storyteller, presents these traditional Chinese tales. 2-3:30pm. 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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Museum Events
11/01/2009 | Coyote Pt Museum Free Day
This colorful museum features wildlife shows and exhibits on nature and the Bay Area environment. Noon-5pm. Free every 1st Sun. 1651 Coyote Pt. Dr., San Mateo. 650-342-7755. coyoteptmuseum.org.
| Free | San Mateo
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Animal Encounters
11/01/2009 | Beginning Birding Hike
Take a leisurely hike through Quail Hollow Ranch County Park in search of feathered friends. No experience needed. 8-10am. Free. 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton. 831-335-9348. santacruzca.org.
| Free | South Valley
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