Sunday, July 19, 2009

Gallery Exhibit - "A New Direction", Recent Oil Paintings by Contemporary Realist Riki R Nelson

Peabody Fine Art Gallery11 to 5

"A New Direction" Gallery Exhibit of recent and never before shown oil paintings by contemporary realist Riki R Nelson at Peabody Gallery of…

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Chefs Who Care monthly fundraising dinner

Amarin Thai Cuisine 2 - CLOSEDreservations from 5:00-7:30 pmmake reservation in half hour i…

Amarin Thai will be hosting this monthly fundraising event that rotates among the area's finest restaurants. Amarin will be serving up a dinner…

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Transformation, a photography exhibit

Palo Alto Research CenterM-F only, 9 am - 5 pm

Illuminata, a photo group, exhibits photographs that explore the concept of transformation. Forgotten objects, loss of childhood, the process…

650.812.4489

Youth Volleyball

Kirk ParkCall for details

The U.S. Youth Volleyball League is looking for players ages 7-15 to register for its fall season. All kids and parents are welcome to participate…

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Youth Photography Showcase

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose10am-5pm

An exhibit of digital video stills, photography and other projects by the Museum's Discovery Youth program's fifth through twelfth grade participants.

408.298.5437

Kids' Summer Camp 2009, Session 3

Pacific Art League of Palo Altotimes vary, for details see listing

Let the Pacific Art League's outstanding instructors guide your child through a Summer of Art! Seven individual weeks of art lessons whose…

650-321-3891

Creative Dramatics Summer Workshops

San Jose Repertory Theatre9am-12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm

Sign up your children and teens for the San Jose Rep's Creative Dramatics Summer Workshops, where they can build their improvisational and play-building…

408.367.7266

Color Quartet

Gallery HouseTues: 11 am-5 pm, Wed - Sat.11am-8pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm

Four Gallery House artists, Kevyn Warnock, Oil; Martha Castillo, Clayprint; Midori McCabe, Mixed Media; and Trevlyn Williams, Watercolor; are…

650-326-1668

Water Conservation Poster Contest

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium

This poster contest is open to young people ages 6 to 12. This year's theme," Why Water Conservation Matters!" is meant to create meaningful…

408.947.3636

American Red Cross Public Blood Drive

Biltmore Hotel and Suites10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The American Red Cross is holding a public blood drive at Biltmore Hotel & Suites, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara. Call 800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543)…

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Open Mic

Campbell Brewing CompanyEvery other Sun, 9pm

A bi-weekly comedic open mic, hosted by Joni Rodgers, featuring 10 comedians. Every other Sun.

408.866.2699

NextNew: Green

San Jose Institute of Contemporary ArtTuesday-Friday, 10-5; Sat. 12-5

Nine Bay Area artists will be presented at the NextNew exhibition opening July 7th at The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). This…

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Blastin� Barriers with Frederick Harris and Friends

Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford 7:30 p.m.

Pianist Frederick Harris, a Stanford Jazz Workshop alumnus and long-time faculty member, presents an evening of music in trio, quartet, and…

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O'Reilly Open Source Convention - OSCON

San Jose McEnery Convention CenterAll day

What Does Open Source Mean for You and Your Business? The theme of the 11th O'Reilly OSCON is "Open for Business: Sustaining, Applying, and…

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Summer Intensive 2009

Ballet San Jose10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ballet San Jose School's Summer Intensive 2009 is for male and female dancers, ages 8 and up, with previous ballet training. Depending on level…

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Summer Presentation Camp - Presentation Techniques (grades 2-8)

Emerson School, Palo Alto10am-4pm (free care 8-10am; 4-6pm)

PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES�develops students� public speaking and analytical skills using age-appropriate support tools. All courses are directed…

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Children's Exhibits

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josecall for details

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles"…

408.298.5437

Silicon Valley Eating Disorders Association

Belmont Village Retirement Home6:30-7:30pm

The support group for those suffering with an eating disorder, and their friends and family, meets once a month with a licensed therapist.

831.234.1951

Live Homework Help - Online Tutoring

Calabazas Branch Library2pm-12am

A free service providing online tutoring in math, science, social science, and English to students enrolled in grades k-12, the first two years…

Homework Center

Calabazas Branch Library3-5:30pm

Homework assistance is provided for students in grades K-12.

408.996.1535