MetroActive Events

Campbell Events
For the Week of March 24 - March 30, 1999

Special Events

Bitches Reflecting Attitude

A fashion show for the clothing line. Enjoy spoken word with Gabriella and dancing to music DJ's by Becki, Simon, Jerry Bonham, Scott DC, Thayton, Danny Velador and Johnny. Mar 27, 10:30pm-2am. Club Ecco, San Pedro Square, 87 N. San Pedro St, San Jose 408.793.0328.
The Great Glass Egg Hunt

More than 800 blown and solid glass eggs will be sold. Prices start at $20. Mar 27-28, 11am-4pm. Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara 408.247.3754.
Holy Relics Exhibition

Focus on human and animal relics. Free. Public welcome. Mar 25-27, 10am-9pm; Mar 28, 10am-3pm. 1580 Oakland Rd, #C201, San Jose 408.441.6188.
Phil Lucas

The Native American film producer, artist and songwriter from Arizona will speak on the effect of music and the significance of performing arts. Free. Doors 7:30pm. Mar 27. Baha'i Center, 945 Willow St, San Jose 408.282.9033.
Riverboat Ball and Silent Auction

Presented by Books Aloud. Enjoy live Dixieland entertainment, casino games, dancing and food. $100. Mar 27, 6:30pm-midnight. Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara 408.277.4878.
Ship of Dreams

The A Titanic Adventure gala dinner and dance features MC Carl Guardino. $150. Cocktails, 6:30pm; dinner, 7:30pm. Mar 26. DoubleTree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose 408.436.2865, x278.

Lectures/Readings

Destination Beethoven

A lively lecture demonstration series. $55 series for museum members/$60 nonmembers. Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 6:30-8pm. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose 408.924.4590.
Ken Blackburn

The author of Pocket Flyers Paper Airplane Book and expert paper airplane maker will speak. Mar 26, 3-4:30pm. Hicklebee's, 1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 408.292.8880.
MACLA Book Club

A bilingual book club designed to bring together Latinos and non-Latinos who love Latin American and U.S. Latino fiction. This month's selection is 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Mar 26, 7pm. MACLA, 510 S. First St, San Jose 408.998.ARTE.

Auditions

Barefoot in the Park

Do cold readings from the script or prepare a brief comedy piece. Two women (mid-20s to mid-50s) and four men (mid-20s to mid-60s). Call for details. Mar 29-30, 7-9pm. Callbacks Mar 31, 7-9pm. Performances run May 14-Jun 5. Triton Museum Hall Pavilion, Don Avenue near Warburton, Santa Clara 408.946.3035.
Blossom Valley Wind Ensemble

Musicians who have played at the high school level or above are invited to join. Call for details. Herman Junior High School, 5955 Blossom Ave, San Jose 408.281.3070.
Curse You Jack Dalton!

Prepare a song and dress comfortably. Mar 28, 1pm or 7pm. Callbacks Mar 29, 7pm. The Gaslighter Theater, 400 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell 408.866.1408.
Grandma Sylvia's Funeral

Interactive screwball Jewish funeral. All types, ages 18-80 welcome. Fax headshot and résumé to 408.286.6616. Victory Theater, 14 S. Second St, San Jose 408.286.6600.
San Jose Cleveland Ballet

Dancers interested in auditioning for the company and for apprentice and trainee positions, as well as school scholarships, should call 800.683.0156. Auditions in San Jose Apr 25, 10am-noon.

Sports/Recreation

Earth Day 1999 Go Greenbelt!

Participate in a seven-day, 490-mile bicycle adventure to help raise funds and awareness to support the preservation of the Bay Area's Greenbelt of open lands. Call for details. Tour Apr 18-24. 408.983.0539.
Secret Gardens of Bamboo Giant

Tour the display gardens. Call for times and location. 831.685.1248.
NCAA Women's Final Four

$15/$12/$8. Call for tickets. Thru Mar 27. Various San Jose locations. 408.287.9200.

Announcements

Artist Reception

Mar 28, 3pm. Inca Gardens Peruvian Restaurant, 87 E. San Fernando St, San Jose 408.977.0816.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Programs

St. Mary's College is offering health services administration programs in San Jose. 18-month course begins Apr 8. Meet Thu. Call for application materials. 800.538.9999.
Book Giveaway

Library discards. Public welcome. Mar 26, noon-5pm; Mar 27, 8am-noon. General Services Purchasing Warehouse, 1608 Las Plumas Ave, San Jose 408.277.4795.
Building Consensus

Ruben Barrales, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network will discuss techniques. $20 Chamber of Commerce members/$40 nonmembers includes continental breakfast. Registration, 8am; program, 8:15-9:30am. Mar 26. Silicon Valley Capital Club, 196 N. Third St, San Jose 408.291.5250.
Cancer Support Resources

Get accurate, up-to-date medical information and get help making informed decisions. 800.4CA.NCER.
Effects of Parental Substance Abuse

The Children of Alcoholics Foundation provides free information and referral through its confidential 24-hour HELPLink service. 800.359.COAF.
Get Acquainted With the Internet

Q&A for parents. Free. Mar 27, 10am, Rose Garden Branch Library, 1580 Naglee Ave, San Jose, 408.998.1511. Santa Teresa Branch Library, 290 International Circle, San Jose, 408.281.1878. Pearl Avenue Branch Library, 4270 Pearl Ave, San Jose.
Help Single Parents

Catholic Charities' Shared Housing Program promotes affordable homesharing opportunities. Rents start at approximately $400 per month. If you are seeking housing or are willing to rent a room to a single parent with children, call for details. Catholic Charities, 195 E. San Fernando St, San Jose 408.282.1144.
Historical Essay Contest

Write about any person, place or event in Santa Clara County. Essays must be 3,000-10,000 words, be typewritten in English and double-spaced, and include a short introduction, a table of contents, a bibliography and sources. Send duplicate copies. Name, address and phone number must appear on the title page. First prize $500; cash prizes for runners up. Deadline Apr 26. Send essay to Campbell, Warburton Law Offices, 177 W. St. John St, #440, San Jose, 95113. Call for details. 408.578.4485.
Homeless Street Youth Drop-in Center

Homeless youth can find food, clothing and help, as well as talk with a counselor about job skills, a place to live and health care, and learn about self-defense, anger management and HIV prevention. Bill Wilson Drop-in Center, 10 Margaret St, San Jose 408.243.0222.
Income Tax Help

Appointments with IRS volunteers will be scheduled for those whose 1998 taxable income does not exceed $50,000. Free. Wed-Thu, 2-5pm thru Apr 8; Mar 27 and Apr 10, 10am-noon. West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga 408.741.2022.
Job Preparation

Catholic Charities is offering free vocational training to be an electrician. Call for eligibility requirements and other information. Classes Mon-Wed, 6-9pm and Sat, 9am-noon. 408.325.5124.
Mademoiselle Collections

The fashion magazine presents a runway show. Fashion show, 1pm and 3pm; Julia Fordham performance, 1:30-2pm; mini-facials by Pond's, noon-4pm. Mar 27. Westfield Shoppingtown Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara. 408.248.4450.
Meditation

Based on raja yoga. Designed to purify the heart and mind and lead to balance. Every Sun, 9:30am. Santa Clara Community Hall, 595 MacGregor Lane, adjacent to Montague Park, Santa Clara 650.933.5949.
Multilingual Tours

Tours of the museum are offered in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese. Other languages to be added by demand. Every third Sun. Volunteers welcome. Call 408.795.6244. The Tech Museum, 145 W. San Carlos St, San Jose 408.279.7105.
NCAA Hoop City

An interactive celebration held in conjunction with the NCAA Women's Final Four. Mar 25, noon-10pm; Mar 26-27, 10am-10pm; Mar 28, noon-6:30pm. San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St, San Jose 650.723.2739.
Needs Assessment Meetings

Residents are invited to voice concerns and recommendations on issues related to youth problems and service needs. Call for details. Thru Apr. 408.277.5337.
Passover Seder Meal

Led by Rabbi Eitan Julius and catered by Deliciously Yours. RSVP by Mar 25. $35/$17 ages 6-13/under five free. Apr 1, 6:30pm. Congregation Sinai, 1532 Willowbrae Ave, San Jose 408.264.8542.
Photo Contest

Capture the spirit of the library in the Beyond Words: Celebrating America's Libraries photo contest sponsored by the Sunnyvale Public Library in celebration of the bicentennial of the Library of Congress. Photos should demonstrate what the library means to you and how it makes a difference in your life. All ages. Three divisions. Free entry. Cash prizes. Deadline Mar 31. Pick up rules and entry forms at Sunnyvale Library, 665 W. Olive Ave, Sunnyvale 408.730.7300.
Planned Parenthood Lobby Day

Travel by chartered bus to Sacramento to lobby state legislators on choise and family planning issues. Bus leaves from Palo Alto, 6:45am; returns 12 hours later. Briefing, appointments, lunch and refreshments organized by Planned Parenthood. Deadline for reservations Mar 31. Apr 7. 408.297.5090, x413.
Postpartum Health Alliance

A telephone hotline to support new mothers experiencing any level of postpartum mood disorder or adjustment problem. Service is free and confidential. Co-sponsored by Family Service Midpeninsula. Call 408.993.8336 or 650.327.3333..
Rape Crisis Line

The YWCA operates a 24-hour rape crisis line. If you or a loved one has been the victim of sexual harassment or assault, call 408.287.3000 to speak with state-certified volunteers. All calls confidential. YWCA Santa Clara Valley, Villa Nueva, 375 S. Third St, San Jose 408.295.4011.
Read for Literacy

Literacy Volunteers of America and Tic Tac sponsor a national Incredible Reading Rally. Participants solicit pledges for the number of books or number of hours that they read during the month of March to help support adult literacy programs. Call for a pledge form. Participants will be honored at a Ben and Jerry's ice cream social. Apr 7, 7pm. Triton Museum of Art, 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara 408.262.1349.
Relationship Management

Focus on factors that control your personal effectiveness. Mar 27, 9am-noon. Institute for Excellence, 440 N. First St, San Jose 408.291.3712.
Resident Alien

$5. Mar 19 and 29, 8pm. Willow Glen High School Theater, 2001 Cottle Rd, San Jose.
Respite Program

Easter Seals offers a social and recreational program for children with disabilities and their siblings ages 5-15. Supervised group activities include pool and gym time. $7 per hour for children with disabilities/$3.50 per hour for nondisabled children; entire evening $21/$10.50. Fri, 6-10pm. Timpany Center, 730 Empey Way, San Jose 408.295.0228.
Rumpelstiltskin

Presented by the Santa Clara Junior Theatre. Mar 19-20 and 26-27, 7pm; Mar 21 and 28, 2pm. Santa Clara Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara 408.984.3257.
Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce Mixer

A networking opportunity. Call for reservations. Mar 25, 5-7pm. Mariani's Inn and Restaurant, 2500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 408.724.48244.
Science and Engineering Fair

For grades 6-12 in 14 categories. Mar 24-25. Parkside Hall, San Jose Civic Auditorium, 160 Park Ave, San Jose 408.736.6616.
Science and Engineering Fair

Students in sixth thru 12th grades will exhibit projects for judging by Bay Area scientists and engineers.Mar 30-31. Parkside Hall, San Jose Civic Auditorium, 160 Park Ave, San Jose 408.736.6616.
Sports Nutrition Clinic

Learn to improve your athletic performance and get up-to-date information on foods and nutritional supplements. RSVP. Mar 13 and 27, 1-3pm. American Kickboxing Academy, 1830 Hillsdale Ave, #2, San Jose 408.927.8078.
Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

Features 20 local artists, handcrafted items and a raffle. Mar 27, 10am-4pm. Felton Community Hall, 6191 Hwy 9, Felton.
Stray Cat Overpopulation

Caregivers of stray or feral cats may have their cats spayed or neutered for $10 per animal to help with overpopulation. Each cat will also be tested and vaccinated for infectious diseases. Call for participating clinic locations and phone numbers. 408.779.4791
Tapestry in Talent Applications

Artists' entries are being accepted. Deadline Apr 2. Call for an entry form. Tapestry in Talent will be held Sep 4-6 in downtown San Jose. 408.293.9728.
Theatrical Threads

This year-round costume rental program features costumes from shows. $45+. Appointments Wed, 2-8pm and Sat-Sun, 2-5pm. TheatreWorks, 1100 Hamilton Ct, Menlo Park 650.463.1950, x777.
Win a Trek to Mt. Everest

Entry forms are available thru May 9 at the museum. Must be a California resident 18+. No purchase necessary. The Tech Museum, 145 W. San Carlos St, San Jose 408.279.7105.
Winchester Mystery House

$13.95 ages 13-64/$10.95 seniors 65+/$7.95 ages 6-12/free for ages 5 and younger. Open 9am-5pm daily. Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose 408.247.2000.
WORKS/San Jose Artist-in-Residence

Must be 18+. No full-time students. Previous grantees are ineligible for three years. For visual, film or video and performance or interdisciplinary artists. Deadline Mar 31. Contact WORKS/San Jose, 30 N. Third St, San Jose 408.295.8378.

Children

Kids ArtSunday

Puppetry artist Scott Serrano will celebrate the cycles of human development. Free. Mar 28, 11am-3pm. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St, San Jose 408.271.6840.
Youth Art Demonstration Program

Different branches of the San Jose Public Library system are providing structured art programs for children during the after-school hours. Almaden (408.268.7601), Empire (408.286.5627) and Rosegarden (408.998.1512) libraries are participating. Thru May.

Seniors

Meditation and Support Group

Talk, feel and learn tools for changes in work, relationships, lifestyle and health at this two-hour meditation group. $5 per six-week session. Every Sat, 1-4pm. Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 408.947.2311.
Power Wheelchairs

The Senior Wheels Program USA makes electric wheelchairs available to seniors ages 65+ and the permanently disabled with walking impairments at no cost if they qualify. Call for details. 800.246.6010.

Public Meetings/Clubs

Adoption Triad Members

An adoptee, birth parent and adoptive parent search and support group. Meets every second Thu, 7pm. Auditorium, Good Samaritan Hospital, 2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose 408.356.6711.
Alzheimer's Beginning to Cope (ABC)

For caregivers and family members to meet others in similar situations and ask questions. Free. Mar 25, 10-11:30am. John XXIII Senior Center, 195 E. San Fernando St, San Jose 800.660.1993.
Alzheimer's Support Groups

Every first and third Thu, 7-9pm. Willow Glen Villa, 1660 Gaton Dr behind Meridian post office, San Jose 408.266.9899.
The Awareness Network

This week Art and Rainya Dann will present "The Tantric Path: Singles and Couples." $6-$9. Meet every Thu, 8:15-10:30am. Adobe Café and Steakhouse, 2288 Lincoln Ave, San Jose 408.882.5009.
Campbell Artists' Guild

Judy Chiu will give a demonstration of Chinese brush painting. New members and guests welcome. Mar 27, 1pm. Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave, Campbell 408.867.9002.
Codependents Anonymous

Improve your relationships. Every Wed, 10am. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine St, San Jose 408.267.4947.
Divorce Care Seminar and Support

Free. Child care available upon request. RSVP attendance and need for child care. Every Wed, 7-8:30pm, thru May 26. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 Shasta Ave, San Jose 408.294.7447, x16.
Epilepsy Support Group

For people with epilepsy, their families and friends. Call for details and location. Every first Wed, 7-8:30pm. O'Connor Hospital, 2105 Forest Ave, San Jose 800.632.3532.
F.E.M.A.L.E.

Formerly Employed Mothers at the Leading Edge is a national nonprofit group for women who have interrupted their careers to care for their children at home. Meetings every second Tue and fourth Thu. 408.395.8488 or 408.998.7340. Willow Glen Bookstore, 1330 Lincoln Ave, Willow Glen.
Hearing-Loss Information

Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing hosts monthly nonsectarian meetings featuring guest speakers who address hearing-loss problems. Members share their problems, tips and stories. All are welcome. Every third Thu. Refreshments and social hour, 12:30pm; meeting, 1pm. Christ the Good Shepherd Church, 1550 Meridian Ave, San Jose 408.249.0354.
Hola! Leads Association

Meet and mingle with other business professionals. RSVP. Every Tue, noon. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 1376 N. Fourth St, San Jose 408.467.9890.
Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen Sunrisers

This week's speaker will be Dave Bridgen, San Jose Police Department chaplain. Community service group meets Wednesdays, 7:30am Home Savings of America, Lincoln and Minnesota, San Jose 408.631.1233.
Mid-Peninsula Widows and Widowers

The MPWWA is an organization that helps people begin a new life after the death of a spouse. Meetings are every Tue at 7:30pm. Call 650.968.1408 for information. Los Altos Lutheran Church, 460 S. El Monte Rd, Los Altos.
Orchard City Leads Club

A business networking group founded to assist members in getting good referrals. Seeking new members. Visitors welcome. Thursdays, 7:15am. Call Roger Barnes. Coco's Restaurant, 330 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell 408.354.4091.
Renaissance Toastmasters

Meet every Tue, 11:30am-12:45pm.The Original Hick'ry Pit, 980 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell 408.448.3860.
Rollertoasters Toastmasters

Meet every first and third Wed, noon-1pm. Barton-Aschman Associates Conference Room, #450, Park Center Plaza, San Jose 408.972.2667.
San Jose Widows and Widowers

Weekly support meetings for men and women whose spouses have passed away. Every Wed, 7pm. Calvin Presbyterian Church, Meridian and Fruitdale avenues, San Jose 408.269.7126.
The San Jose Women's Club

The antiques section meets every fourth Mon. The bridge section meets every third Wed. The new evening section meets every third Tue. 75 S. Eleventh St, San Jose. 408.294.6919.
The San Jose Women's Club

A spring card party and fashion show will be held. Mar 26. 75 S. Eleventh St, San Jose. 408.294.6919.
San Pedro Squares Toastmasters

Every Tue, 7-8:30am. City Diner, 1160 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 408.363.3379.
Switch-On Toastmasters Club

Meet every Mon, 7-8:30pm. Coco's Restaurant, 330 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell 408.559.0591.

Classes/Workshops

Argentine Tango Class

Learn the fundamentals. $10 class and practice/$5 practice only and students with ID. Beginners, 7pm; intermediate, 8pm; practice, 9-11pm. Every Wed. Germania Restaurant, 261 N. Second St at Julian, San Jose 408.293.7934.
Disaster Classes

A variety of classes including CPR and first aid are being offered. American Red Cross, Santa Clara Valley chapter, 2731 N. First St, San Jose 408.577.2178.
Economic Development Programs

A variety of classes, including personal financial planning, business planning, marketing strategies, constructing a home page, importing and exporting and business etiquette, are being offered by West Valley and Mission colleges. Call for a schedule. 408.741.2096.
F.E.M.A.L.E.

Professional facilitator and personal Coach Stephanie Brown will help participants target a specific life goal and create a map to reach it. Free. Mar 25, 7:15-9pm. Willow Glen Bookstore, 1330 Lincoln Ave, Willow Glen 408.998.7340.
Figure Drawing Sessions

No instruction. $25 per month/$10 drop in. Every Wed, 7-9pm. Alameda Artworks, 1068 The Alameda, San Jose 408.378.0911.
Home and Garden Clinics

Home Depot is offering a variety of classes including how to tune up your lawnmower for spring and how to lay ceramic tile. Sat-Sun at Home Depot stores in San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Campbell thru Mar. 408.245.3686.
Learn How to Trade Day Stocks

Learn about electronic day trading. Free. Call for reservations. Mar 25 and Apr 1, 10am. Pacific Day Trading Services, Inc., 2980 Stevens Creek Blvd, #410-A, Town and Country Village Shopping Center, San Jose 408.557.8000.
Meditation

The six-week course will focus on the chakras. $150. Class begins Mar 31. Meet Wed, 7:30-9:30pm in Willow Glen. Call and leave your name, phone and fax number to register. Limited space. 408.448.3069.
Meditation

This ongoing group meditation is based on raja yoga. Free. Locations in Fremont, Santa Clara and Cupertino. Call for details. 408.945.0723.
Meet the Franchisors

Find out about opportunities. Mar 24, 7-9:30pm. Sharaton Hotel, 625 El Camino, Palo Alto. Mar 25, 7-9:30pm. Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando, 17th floor, San Jose. 408.297.1181.
Pathways to Health and Wholeness

Rayna Lumbard offers individual and couple counseling, psychospiritual therapy and premarital, marital, separation and divorce support. Call for details. Rayna Lumbard, M.A., 20688 Fourth St, #6, Saratoga 408.358.3756.
Santa Clara University Summer Session

$145 per undergraduate unit. Day and night courses. Study abroad opportunities. Call to register. Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 408.554.4833.
Technology in Education

UCSC Extension is offering an online certificate program. Call for details. 408.342.0402.
Teens Quit Smoking

Drop-in support program for ages 14-18. Facilitated by young adults. Refreshments served. Free. Every Mon, 6-7pm. American Lung Association, 1469 Park Ave, San Jose 408.998.5864.

Good Deeds

Art Gallery Volunteers

The nonprofit, community service art gallery needs volunteers to help staff the gallery. WORKS/San Jose, 30 N. Third St, San Jose 408.295.8378.
The Centre for Living With Dying

Volunteers are needed to provide emotional support to people coping with death, dying, grief, loss and trauma. Call 408.980.9801 or 408.776.1700. The Centre for Living With Dying, 554 Mansion Park Dr, Santa Clara 408.980.9801.
Earth Angels for Homebound Seniors

Catholic Charities Independent Aging Program is looking for volunteers to assist frail, homebound seniors and help them live independently by providing volunteer transportation to doctor appointments and grocery stores, as well as by visiting them. Flexible hours. Call for more information about the next volunteer training. Catholic Charities, 195 E. San Fernando St, San Jose 408.282.8608.
Easter Bonnets and Baskets

Donations of clothing, Easter candy and dental hygiene items are needed before Mar 27. Donations may be taken to the St. Vincent de Paul San Jose Thrift Store. 408.298.7290.
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. Catholic Charities, Zanker, 2625 Zanker Rd, San Jose 408.325.5206.
Group Grief Support

Call for details about participating. The Centre for Living With Dying, 554 Mansion Park Dr, Santa Clara 408.980.9801.
Help Host Easter Parties

Community Impact is looking for volunteers to host Easter parties for children from shelters around the South Bay. Help set up, decorate, cook, serve food, paint faces, run games, hide eggs and clean up. Call by Apr 1. Apr 3. 650.965.0242.
History Museum Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to lead tours, conduct hands-on interactive school and public programs, scoop ice cream in the historic O'Brien's Soda Fountain and Ice Cream Parlor, work special events like the Gold Rush Festival; conduct research, restore trolleys and work in the gardens at the San Jose Historical Museum and the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site. 408.918.1050.
Host an Exchange Student

World Heritage is looking for host families for high school students, ages 15-18 , from France, Spain, England, Germany, Thailand, Mexico or Russia. Call for details. 800.888.9040.
Hug-a-Pet

The pet-assisted therapy program needs volunteers to accompany their own temperament-tested dogs and cats to homeless shelters, rehabilitation or special needs facilities. Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley, 2530 Lafayette, Santa Clara 408.727.3383, x742.
Our City Forest

The environmental organization offers a variety of volunteer opportunities monthly. Call for more information. Our City Forest, 595 Park Ave, San Jose 408.99T.REES.
Outreach

An employee assistance program enables people with disabilities and the frail elderly to live independently. Call for details. 408.436.2865.
Pacific Intercultural Exchange

High school students ages 15-18, English speaking, with spending money and accident and health insurance need host families. Call for more information 800.631.1818.
Right Start

Work with at-risk freshmen and sophomores. Anyone interested in volunteering should call for details. Santa Clara High School, 3000 Benton St, Santa Clara 408.247.7804.
The Role Model Program

Professional adult volunteers are needed to deliver a program intended to empower middle school students and encourage them to achieve academic excellence and personal responsibility. Call for details. 408.246.0433.
Sacred Heart Community Service

Volunteers with trucks are needed to help with food bank pickups. Mon, 12:30-2pm. Weekday morning and afternoon packing, sorting and distributing opportunities are also available. A volunteer is needed to teach basic computer skills as well. Call for details. Sacred Heart Church San Jose, 325 Willow St, San Jose 408.278.2171.
Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Volunteers 21+, open to learning to help people in crisis, willing to train and able to commit to four hours per week for at least one year, are needed to answer phones for the hotline. Call for more information 408.885.2267.
Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley

Volunteers are needed to care for injured and orphaned animals. No experience needed. Orientation the first and third Tue of each month, 6:30-8pm.The Wildlife Center, 2650 B Senter Rd, San Jose 408.283.0744.

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