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MetroActive's Silicon Valley Calendar for September 3 - September 9, 1998

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Walking Wounded: Phoebe Gloeckner examines her troubled family life with a doctor's surgical eye.

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5th Army Vets Return to Italy
Veterans of the 1943-45 Italian Campaign will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Allied landings at Salerno Beachhead by visiting Naples, Capri and Rome. Call for more information. Nov 8-17
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Nov 8 at 12am
(516)432-3022
Artist Fellowships Announced for Novelists
Requirements: Artists must have been professionally active for at least three years; must either be a resident of Santa Clara county for at least one year, or a resident of a neighboring county for at least one year, whose artistic career is based in Santa Clara County; must be 18+; and must not be students (graduate students may apply if field of study is not related to literary arts). Call for applications. Deadline Sep 30
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Sep 30 at 12am
(408)998-2787
Brown Paper Press
A quarterly journal dedicated to the art of lesbian erotica will release its inaugural issue in November. A writing contest is open. See details and contest rules at www.members.aol.com/WritingWks/wworks.html
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 15 at 12am
California Indian Market Participants
Artists, dance groups, sponsors, vendors and volunteers are invited to find out more about this cultural educational public benefit. Sep 5-6, 10am-7pm.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Sep 5 at 12am
(408)623-2379
Career Nights
UCSC Extension is holding free orientation sessions to its certificate programs including education, business, writing, science, computers, marketing and more. Visit www.ucsc-extension.edu/bw/ for more information
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 18 at 12am
Celebrate the Regions of the Sun
This week's dinner will celebrate Umbria, Italy. Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 5:30-10pm. Sep 9-12.
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12 at 12am
546 University Ave, Palo Alto MapIt!
(650)326-0111
Celebrate the Regions of the Sun
This week's dinner will celebrate Tuscany, Italy. Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 5:30-10pm. Sep 2-5.
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5 at 12am
546 University Ave, Palo Alto MapIt!
(650)326-0111
Celluloid Dreams
Tim Sika talks with writer/director Mark Steven Johnson who makes his directorial debut with Simon Birch. Sep 7, 5-6pm. 90.5FM KSJS
Mon, Sep 7 at 12am
Changing Roles
Adult children caring for aging parents and family members can get help and information from the Home Instead Senior Care. Call for more information
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
(408)295-3905
Child Care Food Program
ESO announces its sponsorship of the Child Care Food Program through which children are served meals at no charge. Call for more information.
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Sep 6 at 12am
1445 Oakland Road, San Jose CA 95112 MapIt!
(408)971-0888
Christmas in April
This organization helps renovate homes and community facilities from Sunnyvale to South San Francisco, including major and minor repairs. Some qualifications. Call for an application. Deadline Oct 15.
Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Oct 15 at 12am
(650)361-4920
City of Santa Clara Programs
A variety of classes, programs and events are being offered for children, teens, adults and seniors. Call for a guide and registration forms
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Sep 10 at 12am
(408)984-3257
Community Forum on Violence Prevention
Sep 9, 7-9pm.
Wed, Sep 9 at 12am
819 W. Iowa Ave, Sunnyvale MapIt!
(408)885-4226
Computer Learning Center Classes
One- and two-day demonstrations and lectures are being offered to adults 55+ including Creating a Web Page, Online Services, Print Shop, Genealogy, Scanning, How to Buy a Computer and more. Call for more information. Registration Sep 10. Classes begin Sep 14.
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 10 at 12am
450 Bryant St, Palo Alto MapIt!
6503272811
Dispose of Unwanted Materials
Santa Clara residents can dispose of unwanted items and household hazardous waste with proof of residency. One visit per resident. Free. Some restrictions apply. Call for details. Sep 19, 10am-3pm.
Sun, Sep 6 at 12am
Materials Recover Center Transfer Station, 1313 Memorex Dr, Santa Clara CA MapIt!
(408)984-3080
Everest Tickets
Tickets to the Tech Museum's new exhibit halls and its debut show in the IMAX dome theater are on sale. Call for tickets. Exhibits or IMAX, $8/$6 children/$7 seniors; both events, $13.50/$10 children/$12.50 seniors.
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Nov 3 at 12am
145 W. San Carlos, San Jose CA MapIt!
(408)294-TECH
Family Name
See a sneak preview of filmmaker Macky Alson's documentary that chronicles the search for the descendants of the slaves and slave owners who once lived on the Alston family plantations. Free. Sep 9, 7pm.
Wed, Sep 9 at 12am
1100 California St, San Francisco CA MapIt!
(415)749-6360
Fiddler On the Roof
Odyssey Theatre Company presents the musical. $10/$8 seniors and students. Every Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sep 4-Sep 26; Sep 13 and 20, 4pm. Opening night reception Sep 4, $15 adults/$10 seniors and students.
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 26 at 12am
10th and Princevalle, Gilroy MapIt!
(408)848-7179
Field of Dreams
Field trials and display gardens are open to the public. Guided tours for 10+ people are available on Mon and Wed. Free. Limited space. Call for more information.
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Sep 30 at 12am
2280 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy CA MapIt!
(408)847-7333
Foster Homes Needed
The Santa Clara County Social Services Agency is searching for families to care for abused or neglected children. Call for more information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent
Wed, May 13 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
(408)299-KIDS
Free Employment Aid
Blind people in Santa Clara County can receive free assistance in finding employment and job training. Call for more information.
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Oct 6 at 12am
101 N. Bascom Ave, San Jose MapIt!
(408)295-4016
Junior Achievement Volunteers
Business professionals, parents, retirees and college students can teach Junior Achievement classes to show students how a community works, how to balance a checkbook and how to run a business. K-12. Call for more information
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 30 at 12am
(800)THE-NEWJ A
The King and I
Tickets are now on sale for the national tour of the Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's show. $21-$41. Oct 6-8, 8pm.
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Oct 6 at 12am
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino MapIt!
(408)998-BASS
Local Pediatrician Bikes for Babies
Dr. Berry Armstrong is going on a personal bike-a-thon to raise funds to build a medical clinic at Sri Lam Orphanage in Northern India. Call Mount Madonna Center for more information. Tax-deductible donations can be made to Sri Rama Foundation Clinic Fund, P.O. Box 2550, Santa Cruz, CA 95063
Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 11 at 12am
4088470406
The Mardi Gras Continues
A real estate trade show and luncheon. Public welcome. $20 advance/$25 door. Trade show 10am-noon; luncheon noon-2pm. Sep 9.
Wed, Sep 9 at 12am
2050 Gateway Place, San Jose MapIt!
4089987440
Michael Gerber
The author of The E-Myth: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What To Do About It will speak. $79.95/$99.95. Limited space. Refreshments, 6-7pm; event 7-10pm. Sep 9.
Wed, Sep 9 at 12am
170 S. Market St, San Jose Ca 95113 MapIt!
(800)275-0919
Military Academy Deadlines
Applications for the class of 2003 for the Air Force Academy, the Military Academy and the Naval Academy are due by Nov 1
Wed, May 13 - Sun, Nov 1 at 12am
(408)371-7337
Muscular Distrophy Telethon
Jerry Lewis's MD Telethon will feature concerts by Celine Dion and Pam Tillis, VH-1 segments featuring Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan, Hanson, Sarah MacLachlan, the B-52s and others, Broadway shows and comedians Drew Carey, Bill Maher, Louie Anderson and Bill Cosby. Sep 6-7. Various television stations
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 7 at 12am
(520)529-2000
Orchard City Community Chorus
Rehearsals for a Christmas concert on Dec 5 are taking place every Mon, 7:30-9:30pm. Membership open to interested singers. Call Billie for more information
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Oct 1 at 12am
(408)356-2733
Psychiatric Abuse Action Line
If you or someone you know has been assaulted, held against their will, denied the right to refuse treatment, forcibly drugged, raped, abused or otherwise harmed by mental health treatments, call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights. A confidential service
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
(800)330-7290
Rape Crisis Line
The YWCA operates a 24-hour rape crisis line. If you or a loved one has been the victim of sexual harassement or assault, call 408/287-3000 to speak with state-certified volunteers. All calls strictly confidential.
Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
Villa Nueva, 375 S. Third St, San Jose MapIt!
(408)295-4011
Religious School
Grades 1-10 can meet at the synagogue; kindergarten classes meet at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center. Register by Sep 6. Classes begin the week of Sep 13.
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6 at 12am
16555 Shannon Rd, Los Gatos MapIt!
(408)358-1751
San Jose Peace Chorale
Singers community-minded and interested in cultural diversity, peace and justice are invited to call for more information. Rehearsals resume Sep 10, 7pm. Cafeteria,
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 at 12am
4 Wabash Ave near W. San Carlos, San Jose CA MapIt!
(408)450-8267
Screenwriting Competition
The Monterey County Film Commission is accepting unsold screenplays. $1,000 top prize, $500 second prize, $250 third prize, plus up to seven honorable mentions. Submissions must be full-length film or television movie scripts 90-130 pages. $40 per script postmarked by Dec 31/$50 per script postmarked by Jan 30. For complete rules and a submission form send a SASE to the Monterey County Film Commission Screenwriting Competition, P.O. Box 111, Monterey, CA 93942-0111. Rules may be downloades at http://tmx.com/mcfilm
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Jan 30 at 12am
(831)646-0910
Self-Guided Filoli Tours
$10. No reservations required. Every Thu-Sat. Docent-guided tours are offered Tue-Sat. 10am-3pm.
Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Oct 30 at 12am
Cañada Rd, Woodside MapIt!
6503648300
Stanford Bookstore Reopening
The store will hold a kick-off celebration and ribbon cutting. Sep 9, 5pm.
Wed, Sep 9 at 12am
135 University Ave, Palo Alto CA 94301 MapIt!
(650)614-0280
Sunnyvale Farmers' Market
Rain or shine. Every Sat, 9am-1pm. S. Murphy Avenue between Washington and Evelyn
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Dec 9 at 12am
Support Group
A new support group is forming for relationship issues including divorce, communication, life transitions, grief and loss. Meet in Los Gatos
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 15 at 12am
(800)597-5918
Tapestry in Talent Volunteers
Ages 14+ can volunteer at the Festival of the Arts. Benefits include free parking, a light rail pass and complimentary meals. Sep 5-7. Downtown San Jose
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7 at 12am
(408)293-9728
World Day of Prayer
The church will join Unity School of Christianity to pray. To receive prayer support call 816/969-2000. Sep 10, 7:30pm.
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10 at 12am
2682 Union Ave, San Jose CA 95129 MapIt!
(408)266-7269