Thursday, August 07, 2008

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Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad

Oak Meadow Park10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ride the 102-year-old train through Oak Meadow and Vasona Park. Plus, kids can ride the restored carousel at Oak Meadow Park.

408.395.7433

Bonfires and Bugs: The Art and Science of Camping

Moah Museum of American Heritage11am-4pm

Artifacts of past and present camping techniques and traditions.

650.321.1004

Bounce Like Bounce Star Sweepstakes

BOUNCE-A-RAMAAll day

Bounce A Rama, a premier Air-flatables BouncePark is giving away 5 birthday parties (a $350 value each) with our Party Like A Bounce Star Sweepstakes.…

Call for Nominations

Call for detailscall for details

Gavilan College is accepting nominations for the 2008 Spirit Awards. Nominations accepted thru Aug 22.

408.848.4724

Capelinhos 50-Year Anniversary

History Parkcall for details

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

408.287.2290

Catch the Reading Bug

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Librarycall for details

Children up to the fifth grade are encouraged to read and earn prizes at San Jose Public Library and other participating Bay Area libraries.

408.808.2183

Charles Babbage's Difference Engine No. 2

Computer History Museumcall for details

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

650.810.1010

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

CIRCUS VARGAS

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds4:30 and 7:30pm

Circus Vargas 2008 is bringing its brilliant blend of breathtaking circus artistry and hilarious slapstick comedy to the San Francisco Bay Area…

877-GOTFUN1 Buy Tickets

ComedySportz

ComedySportz9 and 11pm

An interactive improvised comedy show that pits comedy teams against one another. All ages welcome to early Friday show and both Saturday shows.…

408.985.5233

Committee Members Wanted

Call for detailscall for details

Sunnyvale's Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee is currently recruiting new members. Applications must be received by Sep 12.

408.730.7477

Craft Rave

A Work of Heart6pm-midnight

Craft the night away in the art lounge. Supplies and tools provided.

408.266.1005

Cupertino Square Farmers Market

Cupertino Square9am-1pm

An open-air market of local vendors. Free.

800.949.FARM

Cycle Tours and Rides

Eco City Cycles7PM-2AMCall ahead or hail curbside

Take a ride around Downtown San Jose in the back of a Eco City Cycle bicycle taxi. Mention SanJose.com for specials! This bicycle taxi service…

408.771.7723 Buy Tickets

Doubt: a Parable

Lucie Stern Theatre & Community Center8pm

John Patrick Stanley's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play about a priest under suspicion of molestation premieres in Silicon Valley. Previews…

Downtown Farmers Market

San Pedro Square10am-2pm

In its 16th season, the market features fresh produce and local goods. Thru Dec 12. Free.

800.949.FARM

Eureka!

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art10am-5pm

Featuring the work of the 2005-2007 winners of the Eureka fellowship.

408.283.8155

Evergreen Senior Nutrition Program

Call for detailsnoon-1pm

This program offers nutritious meals, socialization opportunities and special events for seniors. $2-$5 suggested donation.

408.270.1244

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

St Justin Catholic Church7:30am

A weekly program for individuals recovering from addictive eating and anorexia based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Free.

781.321.9118

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