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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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Parent Education
11/06/2009—11/07/2009 | Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way
<p>A step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially-based parenting groups. Developed by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D. and Lynn Lott, MFT. Participants will practice research-based, effective tools and strategies for teaching parents how to use discipline that is kind and firm at the same time, neither punitive nor permissive. • UU Fellowship of Redwood City, 2124 Brewster Av, Redwood City, CA 94062. $295 early-bird registration. www.positivediscipline.org to register and for more information, or call Linda at 408-370-1516.</p>
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/07/2009 | Goodbye, Shabbat, Hello New Week (Havdalah)
<p>Congregation Shir Hadash and The PJ Library Program® will present a fun-filled evening of stories, songs, and activities to help children understand the beautiful traditions of Havdalah, and prepare for the week ahead. The program is geared for children ages 3 to 6, but siblings are more than welcome! Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas (parents can come in PJs too!), and bring a pillow and a blanket for snuggle-time. Families will go home with their very own hand-made Havdalah ceremonial objects. Shir Hadash is at 20 Cherry Blossom Lane. Please RSVP by November 3 to rabbialexander@jvalley.</p>
| Free | Los Gatos
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Hands-on Activities
11/07/2009 | Maritime Day
<p>San Mateo County History Museum celebrates our 5th Annual Maritime Day. Explore the interesting world of ships during an afternoon of maritime activities. Children will have a chance to make their own model ship. Visitors can explore the fabulous Charles Parson’s Ships of the World exhibit - 22 handcrafted boats! 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. www.historysmc.org Free with museum admittance ($2.00-$4.00)</p>
| Fee | Redwood City
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Music
11/07/2009 | Family Concert: Meet the Composers
<p>Meet Vivaldi, Beethoven, and a real live modern-day composer, Gabriela Frank, in this fun and free family concert event for all ages! 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. San Francisco Conservatory of Music Concert Hall, 50 Oak Street, San Francisco. Free. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.sfchamberorchestra.org/concerts/for-families/ Email: info@sfchamberorchestra.org Phone: 415-248-1640</p>
| Free | San Francisco
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Gizmo Guys to entertain at SaturYAY!
<p>Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker, the Gizmo Guys, perform a combination of dazzling juggling and infectious humor to make their act appealing to all. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Adults: $10, $14, & $18 and Child: $6, $10 & $14. Purchase 4-7 show passes for the SaturYAY! series and receive a discount. Purchase online www.civicartstickets.org, by phone or at box office Mon-Fri 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.civicartsliterary.org Phone: 925-931-3444</p>
| Fee | Pleasanton
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Art
11/07/2009—11/08/2009 | The Alameda Art Works: Fall Open Studios
<p>The Alameda Art Works will be hosting its Fall Open Studios. In this year’s event, the artists will be donating a portion of all sales to Sacred Heart Community Service, a social services charity that has been serving our community since 1964. The Alameda Artworks invites all art lovers to a reception celebrating the Fall Open Studios Event. Saturday- Reception: November 7, 2009 2 to 5PM (studios open from 11am to 5pm) Sunday- Open Studios: November 8, 2009 11am to 5pm. 1068 The Alameda, San Jose.</p>
| Free | San Jose
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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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School-related Events
11/07/2009 | Crazy Hair Day
<p>Join the fun at KidsPark. Our staff will spike, color, braid and create unique and crazy hairstyles. This activity is offered all day. Regular hourly rates apply. Please visit our website for more information: http://www.kidspark.com/center/San-Jose/calendar/.</p>
| Fee | San Jose
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/07/2009 | Lions 16th Annual Christmas Boutique
<p>Support the Livermore Lions Club Christmas Boutique, hand crafted gifts, independent distributors, raffles, carols, children's activites, food, fun. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Free to the public, Vendors $55 - Vendors RSVP jbeason@comcast.net. MORE INFO: Website: http://livermorelions.org Email: jbeason@comcast.net Phone: 925-373-1131</p>
| Free | Livermore
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Sports
11/07/2009 | Native American Campfire Stories
Enjoy an enchanting evening around the fire as you learn about the Ohlone Indians, their songs, artifacts and lore. 6:30-8pm. $15 or $10 in advance. 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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Hands-on Activities
11/07/2009 | Maritime Day
Kids can make a signal flag, cargo ship and treasure chest and then view model ships in the Charles Parsons' Ships of the World exhibit at this fifth annual event. 1-4 pm. $4 adults, $2 students, free children 5 and under. San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. 650-299-0104. historysmc.org.
| Fee | Redwood City
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Museum Events
11/07/2009 | Exploratorium 40th Anniversary
The museum celebrates its 40th anniversary as a leader in hands-on science education with events all weekend. See bubble expert Tom Noddy create amazing suds, ranging from smoke bubbles to bubbles inside bubbles. Cheer on the competitors in a zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience for the revered title, "Iron Science Teacher." Take behind-the-scenes tours, see films and try arts and crafts. Sat.-Sun. Free admission this weekend only. 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco. 415-561-0363. For a full schedule of events, see exploratorium.edu.
| Fee | San Francisco
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Exhibits
11/07/2009 | Mummy Madness
Egyptian mummies have fascinated people for thousands of years. Discover how old rituals and new technology work together to shape their stories. 12:30-1:15pm every 1st 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.
| Fee | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
11/07/2009 | Chinese Cultural Celebration: Origami
Practice simple origami pieces for this fun activity for the whole family. 2:30-4pm. Free. Berryessa Library, 3355 Noble Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3050. sjlibrary.org.
| Fee | San Jose
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Music
11/07/2009 | Baby Loves Disco
It's a pajama party, so come boogie in your jammie booties. Enjoy hula hoops, bubble machines, scarves, egg shakers, balloons, chill-out zone, diaper-changing station, healthy snacks, face painting and a live DJ. 2-5pm. $15 or $12 in advance, free for non-walking babies. Avalon Nightclub, 777 Lawrence Expwy., Santa Clara. babylovesdisco.com/locations/southbay.
| Fee | Santa Clara
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Nature
11/07/2009 | Discover Ohlone Plant Uses
Find out what plants were used by the area's early inhabitants, the Ohlone. Then, enjoy a guided walk around the native plant garden. 1:30-3:30pm. 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
11/07/2009 | The Ohlone Way
On this 2-mile hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve, learn how the Native Americans used native plants. During a long lunch break, hear about the area's history from the early Asian immigrants to the Gold Rush to the present. Ages 14 and up. 11am-2:30pm. Free. Meet at Russian Ridge Preserve parking lot, northwest corner of Page Mill/Alpine Road and Skyline Blvd., west of Cupertino. Reservations required. 650-691-1200. openspace.org.
| Free | Cupertino
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Music
11/07/2009 | Chip Curry
This musician doles out old-fashioned fiddle music and stories. 2:30-3:30pm. Free. Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. cityofpaloalto.org/depts/lib/default.asp.
| Free | Palo Alto
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Teens & Tweens
11/07/2009 | Cutting Ice into One Piece
In honor of the Exploratorium's 40th anniversary, staff will hang a motorcycle from a wire wrapped around an ice block suspended from the ceiling. Watch the wire slowly cut through the ice while the block remains in one piece. Learn about this phenomenon and find out if the motorcycle will fall. All day. Free today and Sunday only. 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco. 415-561-0363. exploratorium.edu.
| Free | San Francisco
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Hands-on Activities
11/07/2009 | Veteran's Day Flag
Fly a colorful flag decoration that you make yourself and show our veterans how much you appreciate all they've done. 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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Art
11/07/2009 | Dream Snow Art Lesson
Learn art principles and produce a fabric collage based on the children's book Dream Snow by Eric Carle. Led by Art 'n Motion for ages 4 and up. 1-2pm. Free. Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library, 3090 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. 408-808-3090. sjlibrary.org,.
| Free | San Jose
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Hands-on Activities
11/07/2009 | 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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Films
11/07/2009 | Movie Matinee 4 Teens
Enjoy a recently released movie for teens in our program room on the big screen. 2-4pm. Free. Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. 408-779-3196. santaclaracountylib.org.
| Free | South Valley
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Nature
11/07/2009 | 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. 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville. 831-728-2822. elkhornslough.org.
| Free | South Valley
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