Silicon Valley Events

Event: Los Gatos Relay For Life

Wed, 14 May 2008 02:05:15 PDT

On July 19th & 20th, cancer survivors and caregivers will be celebrated, those we have lost to cancer will be remembered, and the community will pledge to fight back against the disease at the Los Gatos American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
At this 24 hour event, people form teams and team members take turns walking (or running, if preferred) around a track.
For more information, go to http://events.cancer.org/rfllosgatosca or email rfloflosgatos@yahoo.com
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Event: DanCyn Studio SUMMER CAMPS

Wed, 14 May 2008 01:57:18 PDT

DANCYN STUDIO
Summer Camps

Call 978-7827 today to sign your child up for Dance Camp!
MINI Hannah Montana Camp
Mon July 14 - Thurs July 17 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Ages 3 - 5.5
$150.00
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Event: Become a Child Advocate!

Wed, 14 May 2008 09:44:45 PDT

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley trains and supports adult (21+) volunteers to mentor and advocate for children in the Santa Clara County foster care system. We ask that Advocates commit to a child for a minimum of 12 months and see his/her child once a week, for approximately 3 hours, this is generally flexible as long as you are spending quality time with the child. Advocates will also receive 30 hours of training before taking a case. They need to be in good standing with the law, DMV, and be able to pass a background check and submit references. We...more

Event: Walk With Santas - Support American Heart Association

Tue, 13 May 2008 02:54:55 PDT

In response to criticism from the Surgeon General about Santa being a poor role model for children, as published in the Boston Herald on November 30, 2007, the Santas of Northern California are hosting Santas from around the country in a public community �Walk With Santas� from 8:00 to 9:00 AM to kick off the Healthy Santas Symposium (9:15 to 11:15 AM) being held at the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant on Coleman Avenue in San Jose. Santa is health-oriented and cares about children and families. In this way, Santa is modeling exercising with the morning �Walk With Santas� and eating healthy...more

Event: Movie Night At the Winery

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:57:27 PDT

Enjoy a night of film at the charming Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill, featuring the movie Cinema Paradiso, (in it�s original 16mm format) Starring Phillippe Noiret, Leopoldo Trieste and Salvatore Cascio. Miramax Films; Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
A benefit showing for the 5th anniversary of Morgan Hills Poppy Jasper Film Festival, held this year Nov. 14th � 16th.
Purchase tickets online via the Poppy Jasper Film Festival website or in the tasting room at the Guglielmo Winery.
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Event: Watching For Wildlife

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:24:28 PDT

WATCHING FOR WILDLIFE
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 10AM - 12:30PM
Coyote Hellyer Regional Park,
San Jose, CA
$29.00.
Activate student learning with hands-on, nature-based Activities!
Introduce your students to creek habitats in the South Bay with our interdisciplinary curriculum. We�ll help you identify wildlife tracks and other animal clues, explore the riparian web of life,...more

Event: Volunteers Needed for Birdhouse Bash!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:24:16 PDT

Spring is here!

Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping.

Be a part of the Child Advocates team by

volunteering at our sixth annual garden auction,

the Birdhouse Bash.

Whether you come for the day or just for a

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Event: Art Exhibit - Works by Abbey Shane

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:34:40 PDT

Heart of Chaos presents�
Works by Abbey Shane
You can learn more about the artist at http://www.nvsdesignz.com/feb_bulletin/may08.html#featured2.
Exhibit Dates: April 30 - May 30
Gallery Hours:
6am-5pm M-F
7am-3pm Sat-Sun
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Event: Become a friend, mentor and advocate!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:52:29 PDT

Only a few hours a week can bring hope to a child in need.
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley provides stability and hope to children that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Volunteers serve as friends, mentors and court appointed special advocates to a child in the foster care system.
Advocates (21 years) spend one-on-one time with a child on a weekly basis and speak up for their best interest in court.
For...more

Event: Home Away From Home - Art of Mary Medrano

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:35:00 PDT

Please join me at Ameriprise Financial in downtown San Jos� for an art show and reception. I will be showing recent paintings and mixed media works I've made that are about my memories of my childhood.
I will be giving a talk about my art and process at 8 pm. I hope you will be able to join me.
Show and Reception:
Home Away From Home
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Event: Art Exhibit & Auction - Live Music - FREE!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:39:08 PDT

Come support your local artists! South First Billiards and Heart of Chaos present Initiation of an Artist by Miguel Machuca. View this talented artists work from the beginning to present. Art will be up for bid in a silent auction. Admission is free and local bands Philtered Soul and Trinity will be performing live.
Art will be on display until June 30, 2008.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 4pm - 2am

Event: Be the Voice for an Abused Child!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:50:44 PDT

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley is looking for caring, dedicated adults
(21 ) to work with children who have entered the foster care system due to abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Our program trains community volunteers in a fun and interactive 30 hour class. We also have an Education program that has an 18 hour training class.
If this sounds like an interesting volunteer opportunity give us a call at (408)�573-5665 or go to www.BeMyAdvocate.org! The first step to becoming an advocate is...more

Event: Good Karma presents New Paintings by Christine Benjamin

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:51:05 PDT

Good Karma Vegan Restaurant proudly presents new paintings by local artist Christine Benjamin. Christine is a artist/ illustrator and has a new series of paintings on skateboard decks. There will be a reception on The First Friday May 2nd at 7PM to 9PM. Christine will be available to answer questions and all art will be available to purchase.
Good Karma will be displaying Christine's work from May 2nd to May 29th, 2008
Viewing Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM MON - SAT...more

Event: The Blank Club presents local artist Christine Benjamin

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:44:49 PDT

ONE NIGHT ONLY!
The Blank Club in Downtown San Jose invites you to view local artist/ illustrator Christine Benjamin's new painted skateboard decks and other creations. All art will be available to purchase.
Christine creates her own universe that is populated with characters of her own design. These characters of hers have graced products and merchandise for such companies as Yahoo!, Hitachi, Hasbro, Apple, etc. and she has shown her paintings in solo and group shows in the bay
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Event: Celebrate �Cinco de Fido� with Society Dog!

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:50:00 PDT

On �Cinco de Fido� Society Dog will host the first of its ongoing Monday evening dog walks in the Evergreen area of San Jose. Meet the lime green Society Dog bus, at 6:30 pm at Fowler Creek Park for Mexican pizza and soda. Enjoy a walk with your dog along the east side hills and end up at Java Junction for Mexican Coffee & pastries with your pooch! As always, there will be lots of dog treats!
$8 Prefurred Members; $10 Basic Members
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Event: Stranger Danger Camp & Safety Fair

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:31:28 PDT

The Stranger Danger Camp includes John Hall�s Kid Escape! class, which teaches child abduction prevention and life-saving tips on how to survive the unthinkable. This program helps dispel fear by teaching proactive strategies in a fun, non-threatening matter. The Safety Fair provides you with a wide range of safety information from local law enforcement, fire safety, and much, much more.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Melisa Wonch, Field Representative to Assemblymember Jim Beall, Jr., at 408-282-8920 or Greg Lecount, Director of Recreation Plus, at glecount@recreationplus.org.
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Event: MOMS Club Spring Open House

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:05:19 PDT

Come check out the MOMS Club of San Jose - West/ Campbell.
We are a non-profit organization that supports at-home mothers of today!
Join us on Friday April 18th from 9am-2pm!
We will have refreshments, face painting, a tumbling area, an outdoor play area, arts & crafts, a performance by a local children's musician, and more!
FREE car seat inspections will be conducted by...more

Event: Become A CASA!

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:39:49 PDT

Help an Abused Child!
Only a few hours a week can bring hope to a child in need.
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley provides stability and hope to children that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Volunteers serve as friends, mentors and court appointed advocates to a child in the foster care system.
Advocates(21+ years)spend one-on-one time with a child on a weekly basis and speak up for their best interest...more

Event: Child Advocate Orientation!

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:08:09 PDT

Be the voice for a child in need!
Only a few hours a week can bring hope to a child in need.
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley provides stability and hope to children that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Volunteers serve as friends, mentors and court appointed advocates to a child in the foster care system.
Advocates(21+ years) spend one-on-one time with a child on a weekly basis and speak...more

Event: Dark Matter Art by Curtis Manzano

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:35:40 PDT

Heart of Chaos presents Dark Matter Art by Curtis Manzano, founder of Heart of Chaos. Come out and support your local artists. Artwork will be priced to sell!
Dark Matter Art by Curtis Manzano
Details: 4/15 thru 4/15/2008
City: San Jose