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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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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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Music
11/15/2009 | Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players
<p>Live Family Concert Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players Sunday, November 15th -11am and 2pm Foothill College’s Smithwick Theater, Los Altos Hills Tickets - $13/advance and $15/door Purchase online at www.mvpns.org Come see award winning children’s singer and songwriter Justin Roberts perform comic and soulful songs enjoyed by both parents and children. Justin has appeared on the Today show, won four Parents Choice Gold Awards and creates music videos for the Noggin family network.</p>
| Fee | Los Altos Hills
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Clubs
11/15/2009 | 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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Kids Classes
11/15/2009 | Seasonal Baking Creations
Come spend an afternoon baking on the farm. Bake two pumpkin treats and then wrap them beautifully to take home. Ages 8 and up. 2-4:30pm. $50 for adult and child. 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
11/15/2009 | Egyptian Perfume Workshop
Discover how oils and perfumes were used in ancient Egypt and experience the scents firsthand. 12:30-1:15pm every 2nd 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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Auditions
11/15/2009 | Jumpstart Volleyball Club Tryouts
Jumpstart Volleyball Club provides teams and training for developing and advanced players who want to compete in tournaments locally and throughout Northern California. 10am-noon for ages 12 and under, 2-4pm for ages 13-14 and 6-8pm ages 15-18. $30. Buchser Middle School, 1111 Bellomy St., Santa Clara. 408-378-8590. jumpstartvolleyball.com.
| Fee | Santa Clara
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/15/2009 | 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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Animal Encounters
11/15/2009 | Beginning Bird Watching
Start with a slide show indoors to recognize the regulars and then borrow a pair of binoculars to try your new skills along the bay. 9:30-11:15am. 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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Teens & Tweens
11/15/2009 | Make Homemade Hummus
Cookbook author Suzanne Vandyck demonstrates how to make this creamy health food and party dip. 3pm. Free. Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main St. 408-262-1171. santaclaracountylib.org.
| Free | Milpitas
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Health & Safety
11/15/2009 | Yoga With Your Child
Enjoy a relaxing yoga class and hear stories about the different poses that you learn. 2pm. Free. Ages 3-6 and caregivers. Children's Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. 650-329-2436. cityofpaloalto.org/depts/lib/default.asp.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Teens & Tweens
11/15/2009 | The Slumbering Giant
Walk atop the San Andreas fault and learn how California emerged from the Pacific as North America drifted westward during Jurassic times, how the fault formed and quakes shaped the land. Ages 14 and up. 11am-2pm. Free. Los Trancos Preserve, Page Mill Road, 7 miles west of Hwy. 280, west of Palo Alto. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/15/2009 | Holiday Boutique
Shop for gifts from around world while you enjoy kids' crafts, games and food. 10:30am-2:30pm. Free admission. Temple Emanu-El, 1010 University Ave., San Jose. 408-773-1410. anitajmed@yahoo.com. templesanjose.org.
| Free | San Jose
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Music
11/15/2009 | The Sippy Cups in The Time Machine
<p>The latest show from kid-rock sensation The Sippy Cups features original material from their third full-length CD, and a few recast cult classics. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Bimbo's 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave, San Francisco. $17. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.thesippycups.com Email: nina@thesippycups.com Phone: 650-335-4422</p>
| Fee | San Francisco
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