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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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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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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/07/2009—11/14/2009 | De-Stress Your Holidays!
<p>Come and learn tips to make your holiday preparations and events easier to manage and less stressful. Bring your own ideas to share! Saturday, Nov. 7, 2:00 pm, Cambrian Branch Library,1780 Hillsdale Ave.,San José, CA 95124 808-3080 AND Saturday, Nov. 14, 11:00 am, King Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95112, 808-2397.</p>
| Free | San Jose
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009—12/06/2009 | Magic Carpet Theatre Presents Cinderella
<p>Magic Carpet Theatre presents its interpretation of the classic "Cinderella," however this isn't your Disney original. The contemporary musical fantasy, which is a "fun, fast-paced romp through fairytale land," premiers November 13, 2009 at 7p.m. at San Jose State University's Hal J. Todd Studio Theatre - One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 Only $5.00 for children (16 and under, $10.00 for students and seniors, $15.00 for genereal admission For more information and more dates and times call Magic Carpet Theatre at 408-924-4664. For reservations call 408-924-4551</p>
| Fee | San Jose
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009—11/22/2009 | The Bay Area eTc presents WILLY WONKA
<p>The Bay Area Educational Theater Company presents WILLY WONKA Bring the whole family to enjoy this delicious, candy-filled adventure! November 13th - 22nd Canada College Main Theater 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City Fridays: 7:30 PM Saturdays: 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM For tickets and more info, visit www.bayareaetc.org</p>
| Fee | Redwood City
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Theater & Performance
11/13/2009—11/15/2009 | Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School Students Present the Musical “Spitfire Grill”
<p>Based on the award-winning film by Lee David Zlotoff, the musical depicts the journey of a young woman just released from prison who decides to start her life anew in a rural Wisconsin town. She precipitates a journey within the town itself toward its own tenuous reawakening. Performances: Friday, Nov 13 @ 8pm Saturday, Nov 14 @ 2 pm & 8pm Sunday, Nov 15 @ 2pm Performances will be at the Bethany College Theater, 800 Bethany Drive, Scotts Valley CA. Map: http://tinyurl.com/BethenyTheaterMap</p>
| Fee | Santa Cruz
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Unique Events
11/13/2009—12/06/2009 | Cinderella Tea Party
<p>Cinderella Tea Party Musical Play and Royal Tea Party at Chic Chateau. Watch the musical play 'Cinderella' at the Magic Carpet Theatre-SJSU,then walk with Cinderella and her friends to Chic Chateau to enjoy the most wonderful Princess Tea Party! Great for birthday parties and holiday parties! $25/child under 16yrs-Sat. and Sun. only. Includes play and tea party. Call 408-924-4664,-4551 for tickets and information</p>
| Fee | San Jose
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Festivals & Fairs
11/14/2009—11/15/2009 | Santa Clara High School Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
<p>13th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, November 14-15, 10:00am to 4:00pm 3000 Benton St., Santa Clara,CA 95051 Vendor Space Available 408/248-3409 Come one and all, bring canned food for Second Harvest, get free raffle ticket. Holiday shop from one of speciality and and handcrafted vendors. Unique & affordable treasures. Jewelry, chocolate, sports items, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Avon, Airbonne and much more. Music and Concession on site. Tamales baked goods, eggrolls and kettle corn to go. Proceeds benefit Athletic Boosters.</p>
| Free | Santa Clara
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Clubs
11/14/2009 | American Girl Fashion Show
Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether in the past or today, through a presentation of historical and modern fashions on American Girl dolls. The show benefits the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and includes refreshments and prizes. 4 and 7pm today and 10:30am, 1:30 and 4:30pm Sat. $30 ($20 tax-deductible.) Hosted by the Palo Alto Auxiliary at Los Altos Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos. AmericanGirlFashionShow@gmail.com. PaloAltoAuxiliary.com.
| Fee | Los Altos
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Hands-on Activities
11/14/2009 | Musical Greeting Cards
See Nov. 10. 10:30am, 1:45 and 3:30pm every Saturday through Dec. 26. The Intel Museum, Santa Clara.
| Fee | Santa Clara
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/14/2009 | Holiday Craft Fair
Shop from specialty and handcraft vendors for jewelry, chocolate, sports items, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Avon, Arbonne and more. Enjoy music and food including tamales, eggrolls and kettle corn. Proceeds from this 13th annual event benefit the school's athletic boosters. Bring canned food for Second Harvest for a free raffle ticket. 10am-4pm Sat.-Sun. Free admission. Santa Clara High School, 3000 Benton St. mmdeaton@hotmail.com.
| Fee | Santa Clara
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Nature
11/14/2009 | Monster Bacteria and Other Suspicious Critters
Explore the salt marsh's hidden habitats. See monster bacteria and join a microbial ecologist for a short hike where you'll use field microscopes to dive down into a tiny world. Ages 8 and up. 10am-noon. Free. Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center, 1751 Grand Blvd., Alviso. Registration required. 408-262-5513, ext. 102. fws.gov/desfbay.
| Free | Alviso
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Nature
11/14/2009 | Search for the Everlasting
Capable kids can handle this moderate four-mile hike along the lovely Orchard Loop and Zinfandel Trails. This moderate four-mile hike along Orchard Loop and Zinfandel Trails includes a lunch stop at the babbling Stevens Creek, and a search for the everlasting plant, which smells like maple syrup. 10:30am-3pm. Free. Picchetti Ranch Preserve, Montebello Road, half a mile from Foothill Boulevard/Stevens Canyon Road, west of Cupertino. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Cupertino
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Teens & Tweens
11/14/2009 | Los Gatos as a Stagecoach Town
On this 3.4-mile hike at St. Joseph's Hill Preserve, you'll ascend on the historic Jones Trail, enjoy 360-degree views and stop for lunch to hear about the colorful characters and events of the pioneer towns Lexington, Alma and Los Gatos. 10:30am-1:30pm. Free. $6 parking. County boat launch parking lot next to Lexington Reservoir Dam, on Alma Bridge Road, Los Gatos. Call for directions. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Los Gatos
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Animal Encounters
11/14/2009 | ABC's of Raptors
Is it an accipiter or buteo? It could also be a falcon or a kite. Learn the difference as you explore the world of birds of prey. Best for grade 3 and up. 1-3pm. Free. Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center. See details in Monster Bacteria above.
| Free | San Francisco
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Hands-on Activities
11/14/2009 | Leafy Butterfly
Children make this fall puppet from craft sticks, collage leaves, pipe stems and more. 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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Music
11/14/2009 | Music and Movement
Kids ages 3-5 play music games with parachutes, bean bags, scarves and rhythm sticks. Their parents learn how to use music to enhance learning. 11:30am-12:30pm. Free. Evergreen Library, 2635 Aborn Road, San Jose. 408-808-3060. Registration required. 408-808-3060. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Teens & Tweens
11/14/2009 | Cosmetics Egyptian Style -
Learn the history of cosmetics in ancient Egypt. Discover how and why certain minerals were used and how nearby cultures influenced Egyptian cosmetics. 12:30-1:15pm every 2nd Sat. 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.
| Free | San Jose
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/14/2009 | Special Needs Storytime
Special-needs children can practice circle time behavior and gross motor skills with their peers at this story, craft and play time. All kids (typically developing and special needs) ages 3-8 are welcome. 11am-noon. Free. Vineland Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. 408-808-3000. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Nature
11/14/2009 | Star Party
Take a look into the night sky with members of the Halls Valley Astronomical Group. Telescopes are provided, or bring your own. 5:30-10:30pm. Free. Entrance gate closes at 10pm. Grant County Park, 18405 Mt. Hamilton Road, San Jose. 408-274-6121. parkhere.org. hallsvalley.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/14/2009 | Lotus in the West Storytime
This Vietnamese and English storytime also features songs, crafts and snacks. Preschool-12 years. 11am-12:30pm today. Free. Tully Library, 880 Tully Road, San Jose. 408-808-3030. sjlibrary.org.
| Free | San Jose
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