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Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday - Partners in Reading Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training - Help English-speaking adults learn how to read by providing them with one-on-one tutoring. Tutors must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or GED, attend 14 hours of tutor training, patience, flexibility, cultural sensitivity,  offer two-hours tutoring per week for a minimum of six months.  6-8 pm. 150 E. San Fernando St., First Floor. Free, 808-2361 or www.sjlibrary.org

Ballet San Jose - Ballet San Jose needs volunteer to help decorate the Center for the Performing Arts for their annual production of "The Nutcracker."  Hang garland, decorate Christmas Trees and earn a free ticket to the show.  Set up day is Tuesday, Dec 9.  Strike day is Sunday, Dec 28.  For more information call Deborah at 288-2820 x 213.

Guadalupe River Park - Volunteers needed to help clean and organize the gardens/parks, as well as lead educational activities.  San Carlos St. and Woz Way.  For more information call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org

MACLA - Volunteers needed to work openings, office assistance and to help prepare the gallery for exhibitions.  If interested call 998-2808 or e-mail info@maclaarte.org

Film

At Camera 12
"Appaloosa," "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," "Burn After Reading," "Choke," "Eagle Eye," "Flash of Genius," "Frozen River," "A Girl Cut In Two (La Fille Coupee en Deux)," "How To Lose Friends and Alienate People," "Igor," "Lakeview Terrace," "Miracle at St.Anna," "My Best Friend's Girl," "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," "Nights in Rodanthe," "The Pool," "Religulous," "Towelhead," "Transsiberian," and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

At Camera 3 
"A Girl Cut In Two (La Fille Coupee en Deux) and "The Pool," and "Transsiberian." 

Camera 12 is at the corner of Paseo de San Antonio and South Second Street. Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St. Admission:  $10 general, $7.50 students with current ID, $7 matinees, and $6.75 seniors 63+ and children 12 and under (10 movies for $60 discount card also available).  For show times: cameracinemas.com  

At the IMAX at The Tech Museum of Innovation: 

Now Playing: "Adrenaline Rush," "Coral Reef," "Lewis and Clark," "Sea Monsters" and "Wild CA". The IMAX Theatre is located inside the Tech Museum at 201 South Market St.  $8, tickets include admission to the museum. Go to www.thetech.org for complete show times and ticket prices.

Kids

Daily through Oct. 31 - Children's Discovery Museum presents "Celebrate Pumpkins" - Check out the museum's unique collection of pumpkins.  1:30-3:30 pm.  180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Wednesdays - Joyce Ellington Library:  Bilingual family story time -  Bring the family to a fun and interactive story time and listen to classic stories as well as new ones.   6:30 pm.   491 E. Empire St.  Free, 808-3043 or www.sjlibrary.org

Wednesdays-Fridays through Oct. 31 - Children's Discovery Museum presents "Move to the Music" - Children are invited to dance to a variety of rhythms.  10:30 am-12:30 pm.  180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Thursday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents "Studio 150" - Join the King Library Children's Room for exciting art activities every Thursday. Children, teens and their families are welcome.   4-5 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St. Children's Room, First Floor.  Free, 808-2183 or www.sjlibrary.org 

Thursdays-Tuesdays through Oct. 31 - Children's Discovery Museum presents "That's What Actors Do" - Children can experiment with your voice, body, and creativity in a variety of short improvisation activities led by trained Museum staff.  10:30 am-Noon.  180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Friday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents Friday Fun - Join the King Library every Friday for fun activities for children and their families.  4- 5 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St., Exploration Room, Mezzanine.  Free, 808-2183 or www.sjlibrary.org

Saturday - "Pumpkins in the Park" - "Pumpkins in the Park" is a celebration of the environment, the Guadalupe River, and the fall harvest season. The event includes a pumpkin patch, scarecrow display and a variety of fun activities for children.  Plus, an assortment of apples, fresh pressed apple cider, and live entertainment.  10 am-4 pm.  Discovery Meadow, Woz Way at San Carlos St.  Free, 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org

Saturdays through Oct. 25 - Children's Discovery Museum presents "Scarecrow Making" - Create a scarecrow to take home using clothes from home or the museums clothes.  10:30 am-Noon.  180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Saturday and Sunday - "Kick Start Eat Smart" - Enjoy a weekend of healthy fun including family Yoga, Folkloric Dancing, Family Jazzercise and more. 10 am-5 pm Sat; noon-5 pm Sun.  Childern's Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way. Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Tuesdays - Joyce Ellington Library: Chess Class - Learn how to play Chess.  Ages 6 and up.  6 pm.   491 E. Empire St.  Free, 808-3043 or www.sjlibrary.org 

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Dancing Downtown

Agenda – Diversity - live music and DJ's on Thursday; Also Planet Reggae with DJ Nappy and Jimmy K on Sunday. 399 S. First St. 287-3991. agendalounge.com.

Azucar – Eclectic Latin American dining. Enjoy a signature infusion Mojito or dine on creatively prepared grilled meats, fresh fish, or pastas. Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11 am-3 pm. Dinner: Monday-Saturday, 5-midnight. 71 San Fernando. 293-1121. azucarsj.com

The Blank Club – When there’s not live music, try – Wednesday: The Rubber Room with Andy Average. Thursday: Fascination with DJ David Q, playing '80s new wave, synthpop, new romantic and goth (free before 10 p.m.). DJ Jeff Jagged plays on Friday. Sunday: punk. Monday: karaoke. 9 p.m. 971-8511. theblankclub.com.

Britannia Arms – Crazy to sing on Wednesday and Sunday 173 W. Santa Clara St. Free. 278-1400. britanniaarms.com.

Capers Loft Bar and Bistro – DJ and dancing after 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and live jazz on thursday evening 90 S. Second St.  loftbarandbistro.com

Dive bar – This bar includes a full bar, lounge, music and billiards. Open 7 days a week from noon to 2 a.m. 78 E. Santa Clara 288-5252 sjdivebar.com.

Elixir Ultra Lounge – Ultra jazz plays in the background of this lounge, inside South First Billiards. No cover. 420 S. First St. 408-294-7800 sofapool.com.

Fahrenheit Ultralounge – Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge & Restaurant - Tues - Social Industry & Downtown Residents Mixer Night, Wed - Live Music, Thur. DJ's & Dancing, Fri. & Sat. Various events DJ's & Dancing. No Cover. 99 E San Fernando St. 998-9998. fultralounge.com

Habana Club Restaurant – Live music 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with Trio Navegantes. Live salsa 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month with Mambo Tropical. 238 Race St. 998-CUBA (2822) 998cuba.com.

Hunters Nightclub - 349 S. First St.  947-1975 or huntersnightclubs.com

Island Grill – Karaoke on Tuesday, live music Wednesday and Thursday; Jerry Sauceda on Friday and a mix of live and DJ music on Saturday. Island Grill and Bamboo Lounge, 1355 N. Fourth St. Free. 392- 2468. theislandgrill.com.

Johnny V’s – Open every night, Johnny V’s plays deep house music Monday, house music Tuesday, drum and bass Wednesday, disco, funk and electro Thursday, more house music Friday and Saturday, and reggae Sunday. 31 E. Santa Clara St. 947-8470. johnnyvsbar.com.

Lido Nightclub - 30 S. First St.  298-4318 or lidoclub.net 

Miami Beach Club - 417 S. First St.  242-9621 or www.yourmiamibeachclub.com

Mission Ale House – DJ Ice Tuesday and Thursday; live music on Wednesday; DJ Carlos Diaz plays alternative, top 40 and R&B Friday; and Saturday retro lounge features stylish house and retro soul music. 9 p.m. 97 E. Santa Clara St. No cover. 292-4058. missionalehouse.com.

Motif Restaurant and Club - 389 S. First St.  279-1888 or motiflounge.com

Sabor Tapas Bar and Lounge - 72 N. Almaden Ave.  287-1737

San Jose Bar and Grill – Sunday night DJ dancing. 85 S. Second St. 286-2397.

Smoke Tiki Lounge – 152 Post St. 292-4266. smoketiki.com

Splash Bar and Grill - 65 Post St. 993-0861 or splashsj.com 

Temple Bar and Lounge – Jazz bands and DJs Friday and Saturday. DJ spins on Thursday, too. 52 S. First St. 288-8518.

Toon’s – Rockin’ bands and funky jams seven nights a week. No cover weeknights. 52 E. Santa Clara St. 292-7464. toonsnightclub.com

Vault – Silicon Valley's premier ultra lounge. 81 W. Santa Clara St. 298-1112 vaultultralounge.com.

Vivid – Every Friday and Saturday - Check out the newest club in downtown Studio 8 with VIP Mezzanie's ultra lounge, pole dancing, catwalk dance floor and multiple states. Doors open at 9 p.m. Dress code strictly enforced. 21+ 8 S. First St. 279-4444

Voodoo Lounge – DJ dancing on Wednesday-Saturday; 14 S. Second St. 286-8636. voodooloungesj.com 

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Sports

Thursday and Saturday - San Jose Sharks hockey: pre-season games - Thurs: Sharks host Anaheim.  Sat: Sharks host Los Angeles.  7:30 pm.  HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St.  $20-$175, www.ticketmaster.com or www.sjsharks.com

Thursday-Saturday - San Jose State Hockey - Thurs: SJSU host Denver (8:15 pm).  Fri: SJSU host San Diego State (8 pm).  Sat: SJSU host University of Washington (7 pm).  Sharks Ice, 1500 S. Tenth St. $4-$8, www.sjsuhockey.net

Saturday - San Jose State Football - SJSU hosts Utah State.  4:30 pm.  Spartan Stadium, 1257 S. Tenth St.  $10-$50, 924-7589 or www.sjsuspartans.com

Classes, conferences, meetings and workshops

Classes at the San Jose Entrepreneur Center
84 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 100.  acteva.com/go/ecenter 

Wednesday - Basic Bookkeeping I: Accounting and Bookkeeping - This workshop will give you a basic overview of accounting and finance principles for a small business.  5-8 pm.  $40-$45

Thursday - Marketing on the Internet - This class will discuss and provide sample websites and analyze common mistakes and how to avoid them. 5-8 pm.  $35-$40

Other classes, workshops, conference

Thursday - Chamber 101: Stop chasing clients, get them to chase you - This interactive presentation will walk you through the three keys to successful sales, which can be used by every entrepreneur. 11:45 am- 1 pm.  Chamber Office, 310 S. First St.  www.sjchamber.org

Thursday - Downtown San Jose Tour 2008 - Get on the bus to see and hear about downtown San Jose projects in all stages of development, as well as discover investment and development opportunities.  Registration is open until Friday to the first 200 to sign up.  7:30-11:30 am.  $50, www.123signup.com/calendar?Org=hogefenton 

Friday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents College Application Workshop - Receive useful tips on how to complete the UC, CSU and private school applications. Ages 16-18.  4- 5:30 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St., Cultural Heritage Center Meeting Room, Fifth Floor.  Free, 808-2397 or www.sjlibrary.org

Tuesday through Oct. 16 - Innovative Learning Conference 2008 - ILC is an interactive three-day conference and exposition produced devoted to advancing student achievement through innovative education strategies, workshops and exhibitions.  McEnery Convention Center, 135 W. San Carlos St.  www.ilc2008.org

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Literature/Art

Daily through January 4, 2009 - The Tech Museum of Innovation presents "Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future" - This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the world premier and the only U.S. showing of one of the largest exhibits of works by legendary artist, innovator, scientist and engineer Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance engineers.  10 am-5 pm.  201 S. Market St.  $15-$25, 294-8324 or www.thetech.org

Saturday - Art of Collecting Symposium - Renowned authors and quilt experts John M. Walsh and Roderick Kiracofe will lead a discussion of fiber art collecting. 1-4 pm.  San Jose Museum of Quilts, 520 S. First St.  $10-$25, 971-0323. www.sjquiltmuseum.org 

Museums and galleries

Anno Domini // the second coming of art and design – Through September 20.  Reception for "Meta," a solo exhibit by Bruno 9Li. .  Open Noon-8 pm.  Tues-Sat.  366 S. First St. 271-5151. galleryAD.com

Art Object Gallery – Open 1-4 pm.  Thur-Saturday.  592 N. Fifth St.  artobjectgallery.com

Children’s Discovery Museum – Ongoing: The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids.  Featured exhibit: "Alice's Wonderland" and opening June 21 "Top Secret: Mission Toy".  Open 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sat and noon-5 Sun. $7-$8. 180 Woz Way.  298-5437.  cdm.org

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Library – Summer Hours: 8 am-10 pm, Mon-Thurs; 8 am-6 pm, Friday; and 9 am-6 pm, Saturday; and 1-7 pm, Sunday.  Ongoing: Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards.  150 E. San Fernando St.  808-2000 or sjlibrary.org

Green Rice Gallery – Open Mon-Fri, 10 am-5 pm and Saturday, 1-4 pm.  300 S. First St.  #310.  455-0175 or greenricegallery.com

History San Jose – Online only exhibit: "Lou's Village," “Cannery Life,” “Neighborhoods of San Jose,” “Label Legacy,” and “Dairy Hill.”  Through Sept 21: "A Breath of Plen Air," an exhibition of Santa Clara Valley paintings by local artists.  History Park, 1650 Senter Road.  287-2290 or historysanjose.org

KALEID gallery – Featured artists "Into the Void" exhibit by Andy Gouveia and Pellet. .  Open Tues-Fri: Noon-7 pm and Sat: Noon-5 pm.  88 S. Fourth St.  271-5151 or KALEIDgallery.com

MACLA – Through August 9: "El Laboratorio" and "American Deam" by Ruben Ortiz and Favianna Rodriguez.  Open noon-7 pm Wed-Thurs.  Noon-5 pm Fri-Sat  Free  510 S. First St. 998-2783  maclaarte.org

Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery – Open 11 am-4 pm and 6-7:30 pm, Tues and 11 am-4 pm, Wed-Fri.  Art Building, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square.  924-4328.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum – Ongoing Egyptian historical artifacts and displays.  Open 10 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.11 am-6 pm Saturday-Sunday.  $9, $7 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4 and younger. 1342 Naglee Ave. 947-3636 egyptianmuseum.org

San Jose City Hall – Ongoing: “San Jose: Generations of Innovations and Diversity” and “In Full View: Historic and Contemporary Panoramas.”  200 E. Santa Clara St.  Free, 535-8168.

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art – Through September 20.  Reception for "Eureka," a sampling of the Bay Area's visual arts community.  Also opening for Night Moves is a faux scientific control panel of buzzing monitors and flickering screens "Polarity Convergence" by Jessica Miller through October 17 .  Open 10 am-5 pm, Tues, Wed, and Fri; 10 am-8 pm, Thurs and Noon-5 pm, Sat.  560 S. First St.  Free, 283-8155 or sjica.org

San Jose Museum of Art – Through August 30: " 01SJ Biennial: Superlight."  Through Oct 19: "Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon."  Through July 6: "Color and Space" by Fred Spratt.  Open 11 am-5 pm Tues-Sun. 110 S. Market St.  $8.  271-6840. sjmusart.org

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles – Through August 24: “Beyond Knitting,” “Pun Intended: The Appliqued Wit of Dorothy Vance,” “In Javanese Moonlight: Sha Sha Higby in Transition,” and “Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garden.”  Open 10 am-5 pm Tuesday-Sunday (open from 8-11 pm on the first Friday of every month).  520 S. First St.  $5-$6.50.  Every first Friday of the month is free.  971-0323.  sjquiltmuseum.org

Space 47 –  "Space 47's Mentorship Program" by Jaime Sanchez.  Open Noon-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday or by appointment.  47 E. William St.  Free.  505-1974 or space47.org

Tech Museum of Innovation – Open daily 9 am-9 pm.  201 S Market St.  Pricing for regular galleries and one IMAX film is $8 all ages.  Add an additional IMAX film for only $4.  294-8324 or thetech.org

Works/San Jose – Through September 13.  Opening reception for "Works re:group," the 2008 member exhibition.   Open noon-4 pm Tuesday-Saturday (to 7 pm Thursday), 451 S. First St.  295-8378 or workssanjose.org

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Coming Up

Oct. 16 - SJSU's Fall Career and Internship Fair - Students have a chance to meet with employers to get more information on career opportunities in business and technical fields as well as internships.  3 pm.  SJSU Event Center, 290 S. Seventh St.  Free, www.sjsu.edu

Oct 16-19 - Symphony Silicon Valley presents "Mendelssohn and Beethoven" - Associate Concertmaster Christina Mok performs Mendelssohn's violin concerto, led by Maestro George Cleve who opens with Beethoven's 1st Symphony.  7:30 pm Oct. 16; 8 pm Oct. 18; 2:30 pm Oct. 19.  California Theatre, 345 S. First St.  $37-$73, 286-2600 or www.symphonysiliconvalley.org

Oct. 17 - Paolo's and Young's Market presents "Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting and Sale" - The pre-holiday wine tasting and sale features a variety of renowned wines.  5-8 pm.  Paolo's Restaurant, 333 W. San Carlos, Suite 150.  $25, 294-2558 or www.paolos.com

Oct. 22 - Legends and Leaders Dinner with Rudy Giuliani - The "Legends and Leaders Dinner" features former NY City Mayor Rudy Giuliani while honoring the 2008 Excellence in Education Awards, 2008 Community Leadership Alumni Award, 2008 Leadership Excellence Community Award and the 2008 Leadership Excellence Corporate Award.  6-9 pm.  Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St.  $300, 291-5267 or www.sjchamber.com

HP Pavilion

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Oct 19 and 20 - Tina Turner. 7 pm.  $59.50 - $150.00 

Oct 22-26 - Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 years of Disney Magic.  Various times.  $16-$65

Nov 12 - KYLD WildJam - 7:30 pm.  $20-$95

Nov 13 - American Metal and Iron Fight Night at the Tank - 7:30 pm.  $25-$95 

Nov 16 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra - West.  7:30 pm.  $39.50-$49.50 

Nov 23 - Celine Dion.  8 pm.  $49.50-$185

Nov 28 - Vicente Fernandez.  8 pm.  $55.50-$200

Dec 3 - Celtic Thunder.  8 pm.  $37.50-$57.50

Dec 17 - Sarah Brightman.  8 pm.  $49.50-$250

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Traffic

Street Closures

The following lanes will be closed; flaggers will be present to help direct traffic.

Daily through Oct 23 - 315-389 S. First St. between San Carlos and San Salvador

Wedneday-Friday - Woz Wy between San Carlos St. and Park Ave.

Oct.17-Oct.19 - San Salvador St. between Market and First St. 

Mineta San Jose International Airport Construction

Over the next several months there will be frequent adjustments to airport roadways and curbsides because of construction near Terminal C, view a complete update at sjc.org/improvement/updates.html

Plenty of parking in Terminal A garage - Drivers parking for a day or more should use this garage and take the blue shuttle bus to Terminal C.  The Terminal A garage is an easy alternative when parking lots may fill during mid-week peaks. 
  
Terminal C - Checkpoints now consolidated for reduced lines and waiting times, the new set up is viewable here www.sjc.org/inside/termc.pdf.  New hourly parking lot now open, generally for those who are picking up and dropping off passengers.  Entrance to the new lot is from Airport BLVD south of Terminal C, view a map here www.sjc.org/travelers/overview_map_1207.pdf  
  
Terminal A Roadwork - The northern overcrossing between Terminal A and Terminal C, which  goes over the Terminal B is now open.  Traffic using the new bridge will be able to directly exit the airport via Airport Parkway to Highway 101.

The south exit plaza from the Terminal A Garage will take you directly to the new bridge, and therefore you'll leave the airport via Airport Parkway.

Relocation of VTA bus stop at Terminal C - The VTA Airport Flyer (Route #10) will stop at the south end of the Terminal A Departures curb, as well as in front of Terminal C.

BART preparation work

For more information on the BART to Silicon Valley Project or to report concerns, please contact the VTA Community Outreach Department at 321-7575 or TDD for the hearing impaired at 321-2330.

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