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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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Adopt-a-Pet
Give an animal in need a home. Dogs and puppies, Sat, 11am-3pm and Wed, 7-9pm. Cats and kittens, Sun, noon-3pm.
Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
2980 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose MapIt!
(408)227-CARE
AIDS/HIV Nightline
Volunteers are needed to provide emotional support, crisis counseling and information for anyone with HIV concerns. Training provided
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
(415)984-1902
Art Gallery Volunteers
The nonprofit, community service art gallery needs volunteers to help staff the gallery. Call for more information.
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Sep 22 at 12am
30 N. Third St, San Jose CA MapIt!
(408)295-8378
Arthritis Self-Help Course Volunteers
Learn to teach about pain management, nutrition, exercise and more to help those with arthritis become more active, have less pain and improve their quality of life. 18+. Call for more information.
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Sep 6 at 12am
1000 Welch Rd, #204, Palo Alto CA 94304 MapIt!
(800)464-6240
Blood Drives
Odd Fellows, 276 E. Campbell, Campbell. Sep 4, 1-6. St. Joseph Church, 10110 N. DeAnza Blvd, Cupertino. Sep 8, 2-7pm. Lockheed Martin, Building 107, 11th Avenue, Sunnyvale. Sep 9, noon-5pm. Santa Clara County, 70 W. Hedding St, San Jose. Sep 14, 11am-4pm. St. Mary's Church, 219 Bean Ave, Los Gatos. Sep 15, 12:30-5:30pm. City of Santa Clara, 1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara. Sep 17, 1-5pm. San Jose State University, 125 S. Seventh St, San Jose. Sep 21 9am-2pm and Sep 22, 11am-4pm. San Jose City College, 2100 Moorpark Ave, San Jose. Sep 23, 10am-3pm
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 23 at 12am
(408)577-2069
Car Donation Program
Donate your old vehicle to raise funds to fight digestive diseases. Receive a tax deduction based on the Blue Book value. Pickup or towing is free. Call for more information.
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Dec 31
1730 S. Amphlett Blvd, #230, San Mateo CA 94402 MapIt!
(800)328-8677
Car Donations
California Boys and Girls Clubs are looking for unwanted cars to help support their programs. Cars should be intact, and the title to the car must be surrendered at the time of pickup. Call to make donation and pick up arrangements
Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Dec 30
(800)246-0493
Child Abuse Prevention Center
Volunteers are needed to become mentors or case aides. Help four hours per week for a minimum of six months. $35 training fee. Call for more information. Training class Sep 19, 9am-3pm in Belmont.
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 19 at 12am
(650)327-8120
Community Impact Day
Volunteers will work on done-in-a-day volunteer projects throughout the Bay Area, including painting homeless shelters, planting trees and sorting food bank donations. Call by Sep 25 to participate. Oct 3, 8am-3pm.
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 25 at 12am
(650)965-0242
Discovery Shop
Volunteers are needed to help in this resale store, which benefits the American Cancer Society's research, service and education programs. Opportunities include pricing, selling and displaying merchandise and coordinating special events.
Sun, Jun 29 - Thu, Oct 1
39 E. Main St, Los Gatos MapIt!
(408)354-5917
Foster Grandparents Needed
Persons 60+ who are willing to give love and attention to children with special needs (social, mental, emotional or physical handicaps) in the community are needed. Participants must be on a limited retirement income, be in good physical health, have good English skills and be able to work four hours a day, five days a week. Foster grandparents receive a small nontaxable stipend and other benefits. Call Susan for more information.
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Dec 23 at 12am
2625 Zanker Rd, San Jose MapIt!
4089440282
Hiller Aviation Musuem Docents
Volunteers are needed to guide visitors through the aircraft collection. Librarians are needed to organize and develop a collection of printed material. Restoration technicians are needed to create new exhibits from old parts. Computer skilled persons are needed to manage information services. Maintenance technicians are needed to keep the building running. Call for more information.
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
San Carlos Airport, MapIt!
4086540200
Humane Society Auto Donations
Donate your used, working vehicle to help support homeless animals. Tax-deductible. Call for more information.
Wed, May 13 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
2530 Lafayette, Santa Clara MapIt!
4087273383
Join Let's Look At Art
Docent applications are being accepted for the outreach art education program for elementary and secondary school children. Encourage children to actively learn about art. Free. Call for more information. Next session begins Sep 14.
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Sep 14 at 12am
110 S. Market St, San Jose MapIt!
(408)291-5373
Museum Store Volunteers
Volunteers are responsible for cashiering, stocking and gift wrapping. Volunteer for a three-hour shift at least twice a month. Call for more information.
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
110 S. Market St, San Jose MapIt!
(408)271-6879
Music For Minors Volunteers
Visit a classroom once a week as a docent to share songs, games, rhythm instruments, music appreciation and movement activities. Volunteers do not need to be trained musicians. Training classes are held in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties beginning Sep 15. Call for more information.
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15 at 12am
(650)941-9130
Open Space Volunteers
Lead kids on a habitat hike or pond prowl and work with children in the environmental education program. An informational meeting will be held Sep 22, 7pm
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22 at 12am
(650)691-1200
Parental Stress Hotline and Teenline
Volunteers are needed to provide free, confidential listening and referral services to parents and teenagers. Extensive training provided. Call to apply or for more information.
Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Sep 10
375 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto CA 94306 MapIt!
(650)326-6576
Role Models and Mentors
MACSA is recruiting volunteers to help high-risk youth. Volunteer orientations are being held Sep 3, 6:30-8pm. MACSA Youth Center, 660 Sinclair Dr, San Jose, 408/929-1080. Gilroy Community Youth Center, 7400 Railroad St, Gilroy, 408/847-4686
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3 at 12am
San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Volunteers are needed to help in the garden. No experience needed. Every Wed and Sat, 9am-noon. Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, Taylor and Spring, San Jose
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
(408)298-7657
The Santa Teresa Community Medical Center
Volunteers are needed in various areas of the hospital and medical offices. Call for more information.
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
250 Hospital Pkwy, San Jose CA 95119 MapIt!
(408)972-6233
Tech Museum Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help staff the theme galleries, floor programs and other activities for the Oct 31 opening. Benefits include free admission, free parking and invitations to special events. 15+. No science background required. Call for more information.
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Oct 17 at 12am
145 W. San Carlos St, San Jose MapIt!
(408)795-6286
Triton Museum Volunteers
Opportunities include gallery sitting, assisting at receptions, working in the office and guiding tours. Call for more information.
Wed, May 13 - Thu, Dec 31 at 12am
1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara MapIt!
(408)247-3754
Volunteer for Art
Greet gallery visitors, lead children's tours, host artists' receptions and work on special projects. No art background is necessary. Training will be provided through briefings, lectures and field trips. Day, evening and weekend shifts are available. Call for an interview or more information.
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Dec 16 at 12am
1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto MapIt!
(650)329-2370
Volunteer Naturalists and Guides
An orientation is being held for people interested in working with children. No experience necessary. Call for more information. Sep 12, 10am-3pm.
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 12 at 12am
26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills MapIt!
(650)949-8643