Events: March 26, 2008
Exhibits at Silicon Valley's 10,000 square-foot Intel Museum show how technology has evolved from telegrams to cell phones and how advanced chip designs and manufacturing are accelerating technological advancements. In all, the museum features over 30 fun, interactive exhibits. Admission is FREE. Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 2200 Mission College Blvd. in Santa Clara. (408) 765-0503.
Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market Every Saturday
Held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jackson Street between Homestead Road and Benton Street. This weekly event allows residents to purchase fresh produce and flowers directly from growers. Call 510-745-7100 or 408-765-0503 for more information.
Mariani's Karaoke Lounge Every Thursday 8 to 11 p.m.
Singing, dancing, great prizes, specialty drinks and more, all with no cover charge. Every Thursday evening at Mariani's Inn at 2500 El Camino Real at San Thomas. Call 408-243-1431 or visit www.marianis.com.
Family Art Day at the Triton Saturday March 29
Bring the kids for a free afternoon of hands-on art activities at the Triton Museum of Art Family Day on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have fun creating your own art project and join in on a Gallery Exploration of the Museum's exhibitions, including a “Santa Clara Unified School District Student Exhibition.”
Family Art Day is funded by Target Stores, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation. For more information, call 247-3754.
Eye on the Sixties: Vision, Body, and Soul: Selections from the Collection of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson, March 29 through June 15
The 1960's represent an important social, historical, and cultural transformation in the U.S. Artistically, the decade signaled many dramatic changes. This exhibition celebrates the artistic legacy of this decade in all of its dynamic diversity. Free admission. Open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The de Saisset Museum is located on the Santa Clara University campus. For more information, call 408- or visit www.
Model train Show Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6
Model trains and railroad artifacts are the focus of the Spring Model Train Show at the historic Santa Clara Depot on Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.
Two museum-quality model railroad layouts and a collection of railroad artifacts – many provided by local families steeped in railroad history – will be on display.
The HO and N-scale model train displays at the Santa Clara Depot are works in process. The HO-scale layout is undergoing a transformation more in keeping with its theme of local railroading and numerous scenes on the layout have been updated recently. The layout operates in an era ending in 1959, meaning that scenery (structures, industries and businesses) and vehicles are consistent with real railroad operations of that era. The N-scale layout operates in roughly the same era. Both displays will be fully operational from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The organization’s Company Store will be open to sell used model railroad trains, and railroad memorabilia, books, magazines and videos.
The South Bay Historical Railroad Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization founded in 1985 to restore and maintain the historic former Southern Pacific Santa Clara Depot and to maintain a museum and a library of railroad-related information.
The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History includes a collection of railroad lanterns and many historic trackside and grade crossing signaling devices, as well as memorabilia that celebrates the heritage of local railroad workers. The Santa Clara interlocking control tower, which for many years stood sentry over the adjacent rail yard, will be open for tours between 12 noon and 4 p.m. each day, weather permitting.
A donation of $5 for adults will be collected at the entrance to the depot. Admission for persons under 18 is free. For more information, see the SBHRS website at www.sbhrs.org or leave a message on the recorded phone line at 243-3969 and your call will be returned.
Coin, Stamp and Collectible Show April 10-13 at SC Convention Center
For more information, call (805) 962-9939.
Millie Kalish Presents Little Heathens Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m.
Writer Mildred Armstrong Kalish will talk about her book, Little Heathens at the Santa Clara Central Park Library on Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Cedar Room. Kalish is a former professor of English who lives with her husband in Cupertino. Little Heathens is a memoir of her rural childhood during the Depression years featuring charm and humor. Little Heathens was chosen as one of ten best books of 2007 by the New York Times and has received many glowing reviews. Sign up at the Library's reference desk or call 408-615-2900. Free event is sponsored by Santa Clara City Library Adult Services and the Sunnyvale-Cupertino branch of the American Association of University Women.
Junior Theatre presents “Seussical!” April 18-20 and April 25-27
This magnificent musical stars many favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Horton the Elephant, and all of the Whos of Whoville! The classic, colorful tales of Dr. Seuss, and their subtle themes, appeal to all ages.
Performances will be at the Mission City Center for Performing Arts, 3250 Monroe St. (at Wilcox High School) on April 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7 p.m. and April 20 and 27 at 2 p.m.
Advanced tickets are available through order forms at the Community Recreation Center or online at www.rjjt.org. Tickets are $3 for children and $6 for adults. See the website or call 615-3161 for more information.
Friends of the Library book sale April 19
Add to your private book collection, find a bargain, and support the Santa Clara City Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale on April 19. The book sale will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Central Park Library Cedar Room, 2635 Homestead Rd. Visit www.lovethelibrary.org for more information about the Foundation and Friends of the Santa Clara City Library or call 615-2987.
Body-Mind-Spirit Expo April 24-27 at SC Convention Center
For more information, call (408) 284-5300
Arbor Day/Earth Day April 25
An award to Santa Clara as a "Tree City, U.S.A." will highlight the annual Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration on Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. on the Triton Museum grounds at 1505 Warburton Ave. This is the 21st year that the City of Santa Clara has earned recognition from the National Arbor Day Foundation for its effective tree care program.
The Arbor Day/Earth Day event will include guest speakers, information on tree care, and ideas on things everyone can do to help preserve the earth’s natural resources. Guests will include members of the City Council, the Parks & Recreation Commission, and children from local schools. For more information, call 615-3080.
Household hazardous waste Drop-off April 26
The first of several drop-off events for Santa Clara residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. You must call 299-7300 to make an appointment and learn details about location and time.
This is the opportunity to clean out your house, garage, and garden shed and dispose of materials that are toxic and should never go to the landfill, including household cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, paint products, car and household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, solvents, waste oil, automotive products, and Sharps containers. Ammunition, explosives, and radioactive materials will not be accepted.
Fish Derby for children ages 3-11 April 26
Children ages 3-11 can try their luck at fishing at the annual Fish Derby on Saturday, April 26. This free event will be held from 6-11 a.m. at the Santa Clara Civic Center Plaza, near El Camino Real and Lincoln Avenue. There the reflection pool will be transformed into a fishing pond filled with active, healthy trout for the children to catch. Rods and bait will be provided. The Santa Clara Kiwanis Club, Santa Clara Elks Club, Santa Clara Lions Club, Mission City Community Fund, and Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department sponsor this event, with support from a variety of local community groups. Call the Parks & Recreation office at 615-2260 for more information.
36th Annual Wildflower Show April 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This two-day expo showcases the plant biodiversity of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. The region's premier botanical/horticultural event displays over 400 species of wildflowers and native plants, each accurately labeled, many suitable for the home garden Sponsored by California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter, and the Mission College Biological Sciences Department. Will be held at Mission College's Hospitality Management Building, 3000 Mission College Boulevard. . Parking free in Lot C only. Visit www.cnps-scv.org, E-mail cnps_scv@yahoo.com, or call 650-941-1068 for more information.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, May 3, 7 p.m.
The Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team, the San Jose Earthquakes play their first game at Santa Clara University's Buck Shaw stadium. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
Santa Clara University President's Speaker Series Presents Michael S. Malone May 6
Journalist Michael S. Malone will speak on "The Significance of the Entrepreneur in American History." Malone takes a look back at Silicon Valley history and takes stock of where we find ourselves on history's trajectory, and how a new society is emerging in the 21st century. The event will take place at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre on the campus of Santa Clara University. Tickets are $20 each and can be ordered by calling (408) 554.4400.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Columbus Crew at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, May 10, 7 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the Crew. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
Bike-to-Work Day 2008 May 15
Whether your concern is global warming, improved health – or both – the annual Bike-to-Work Day is an opportunity to try an alternative to driving to work. The City of Santa Clara is participating in this regional event on Thursday, May 15, and encouraging commuters with an Energizer Station at the northeast corner of El Camino and Lincoln Street from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Free refreshments will be provided to passers-by who are bicycling or walking to work that day.
41st Santa Clara International Swim Meet May 15-18
This summer the swimming world gears up for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. As part of the competitive build-up, the Toyota Grand Prix series of swimming, a year long series of world class meets, heads to Santa Clara for the 41st Santa Clara International Swim Meet May 15-18. This premier national and international meet will be one of the final tune-ups before the United States Swimming Olympic Trials. Some of the finest swimmers from throughout the United States and the world will be competing in Santa Clara. Already committed are Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Tara Kirk, Ben Wildman-Tobiner, Brendan Hansen, Peter Vanderkay, Caitlin Leverenz, Matt Greavers, Whitney Meyers, Dana Vollmer, Mary Descenza, Jayme Cramer, and Ryan Lochte, plus top swimmers from Europe, South America, Japan, Canada, and Australia. Held at the George F. Haines International Swim Center, the invitational meet begins on Thursday, May 15 at 4 p.m. with distance events for both the men and women. Preliminaries begin daily at 9 a.m., with finals starting at 5 p.m. Beginning in April, advanced tickets can be purchased through the Santa Clara Swim Club website at www.santaclaraswimclub.org.
Santa Clara Chorale Presents “Ein Deutches Requiem, Op. 45.” May 16, 8 p.m. at Mission Santa Clara. SC Chorale joins voices with the Santa Clara University Choirs and a full professional orchestra to perform Johannes Brahms crowning achievement, the soul-stirring “Ein Deutches Requiem, Op. 45.” The concert will also feature Brahms’ brief and moving work, “Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) Op. 54,” a rarely heard jewel for chorus and orchestra. For tickets and information, call 369-1289 or visit www.scc.org.
Santa Clara Players Presents "The Constant Wife" May 16 through June 7
The Santa Clara Players present "The Constant Wife" by W. Somerset Maugham. This brilliant comedy of modern English life is a sophisticated play based on the idea that so long as a wife is supported by her husband it is up to her be faithful to him. Show dates are: May 16-17, 23-25, 28-31 and June 5-7. Matinees on May 17, 25 and 31. For more information, call (408) 248-7993, or visit the website below.
Fiesta! Fiesta Ole´ May 17
The annual fundraiser for Soroptimist International of Santa Clara is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave. Pre-sale tickets are $40 per person or $45 per person if purchased at the door. The ticket price includes food, no host bar, and starter scrip.
Proceeds of this annual event benefit local charities. Past recipients have included Santa Clara Valley Victims of Domestic Violence, FISH of Santa Clara for food for needy families, YWCA Rape Crisis Program, Triton Museum of Art for art supplies at the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital, and programs of Soroptimist International of Santa Clara.
To reserve tickets, become a sponsor, donate prizes, or for general information, call 310-0540 or 983-0701.
Friends of the Library book sale May 17
Add to your private book collection, find a bargain, and support the Santa Clara City Library by purchasing books at the Friends of the Library Book Sale on May 17. The book sale will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Central Park Library Cedar Room, 2635 Homestead Rd. Visit www.lovethelibrary.org for more information about the Foundation and Friends of the Santa Clara City Library or call 615-2987.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo at Buck Shaw Stadium Thursday, May 22, 7:30 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the Dynamo. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
Afternoon Tea and Vintage Fashion Show June 8
The lovely, shaded garden of the Harris-Lass Historic Museum at 1889 Market St. will be the setting for an “Afternoon Tea and Vintage Fashion Show” from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. Guests will be served tea, scones, finger sandwiches, fruit and pastries, while watching a vintage hat and fashion show featuring costumes and dress of the 19th and early 20th century.
Guests will also receive a pass to return, at a later date, for a private tour of the beautifully appointed Harris-Lass House with its delightful antique collections. The event is sponsored by the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara.
Tickets for this fundraiser are $25 each and must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited to 100. Contact Maria at 246-3822 for more information or to reserve tickets, or leave an inquiry on the message line of the Harris-Lass House Museum at 249-7905.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the Rapids. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls at Buck Shaw Stadium Sunday, July 27, 1 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the Red Bulls. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. New England Revolution at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, August 16, 7 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the Revolution. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Kansas City Wizards at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, August 30, 7 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the Wizards. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. D.C. United at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, September 6, 7 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the United. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, September 13, 1 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host the Dynamo. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Real Salt Lake at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, September 27, 7 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host Real Salt Lake. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Chivas USA at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, October 11 27, 7 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host Chivas USA. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
Pacific International Quilt Festival XVII, October 16 to 19
Annual quilt festival includes displays of beautiful handcrafted quilts, materials for sale, and much more. Held at the Santa Clara Convention Center. For more information, visit the website below.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Toronto FC at Buck Shaw Stadium Saturday, October 25 27, 7 p.m.
The San Jose Earthquakes host Toronto FC. For tickets and information, call 408-556-7700.
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