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KBAY CARES PSAs May 11th, 2012
Avon Walk
If you’ve always wanted to help save a life, the time has come for you to walk the walk! The 2012 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer San Francisco is July 7th & 8th, and you can get started today! It’s a non-competitive weekend long adventure – a fundraising walk for all fitness levels that has raised more than $423 million to fight breast cancer so far. To keep it going, register for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at www.avonwalk.org.
Wings of History Museum
You’ll believe you can fly! At the 12th annual Wings of History Air Museum Open House, all day, Saturday May 19th in San Martin! There’ll be radio-controlled aircraft demonstrations, classic planes and cars, free tours and more! The day starts with a pancake breakfast at 8AM, and weather-permitting there’ll be hot air balloon rides! Learn more at www.wingsofhistory.org, or call 408-683-2290.
Junior League
The Junior League of San Jose is holding its annual spring fundraiser at the Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose. Join us for A Derby Affair on Saturday, May 19, 2012, for either the Luncheon or Cocktail event. The Junior League of San Jose works to help young children enter school ready to learn and thrive. To find out more and buy tickets, visit www.jlsj.org.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Please join us on June 2nd, 2012 from 2pm - 6pm at The Guglielmo Winery (1480 E. Main Street Morgan Hill CA 95037) to attend an afternoon of goodwill, fun, and the sun to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Enjoy an Italian buffet and appetizers, wine and other assorted beverages, silent auction, and point of sale. Every dollar generated can make a difference and every difference can save a life.
Mexican Heritage Foundation
Laughter and fundraising take center stage at VivaFest 2012 on June 1 at the inaugural Evening of Comedy. Part of the 21st annual Mexican Heritage and Mariachi Festival, this hilarious event is presented in partnership with the Alum Rock Community Advisory Committee and San Jose Parks and Recreation Foundation. Enjoy dinner, a silent auction, and a stellar lineup of comedians at HP Pavilion while raising funds for local educational, recreation and arts youth programs. Standup comics Carlos Oscar, Mike E. Winfield, Kabir Singh and Butch Escobar are scheduled to appear. Tickets are available by calling 408-794-1060 or 408-535-3570, or visit vivafest.org for more information.
Children's Discovery Museum
On Friday, June 1st, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose will present its 13th Legacy for Children Award to the author of the best-selling pregnancy and parenting series, What to Expect When You’re Expecting” This event will be a lot of fun and star-studded, to celebrate the soon-to-be-released film of the same name, starring Cameron Diaz, June 1, at 6:00 p.m. at McEnery Convention Center. Visit www.cdm.org for details.
Opera San Jose
On May 19th, ten elite opera-singing finalists will take their shot at $50,000 in prizes at Opera San Jose’s fifth annual Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. Top-tier contenders will perform for cash prizes, including $15,000 awarded to the grand prize winner and $5,000 for the Audience Favorite. Every year, this heart-stopping contest of unbridled operatic passion and vocal prowess generates all the voltage of TV’s American Idol.
Enjoy opera at its best, at the California Theatre in downtown San José. $50 general, $100 includes meet and talk with the judges and champagne reception with the finalists.
Call the Opera San Jose Box Office at (408) 437-4450 or order online www.operasj.org.
Hands on the Arts Festival
The City of Sunnyvale is holding its annual Hands on the Arts Festival on Saturday, May 19th. Children will get an opportunity to work with dozens of local professional artists. It goes from 10am to 4pm at the Sunnyvale Community Center at 550 East Remington Drive. For more information on tickets, visit handsonthearts.insunnyvale.com.
MACLA Art Auction
MACLA is holding its 14th Annual Art Auction on Saturday, May 19th. Come collect the very best of Latino art from the Bay Area and beyond. The auction begins at 7:30pm at the gallery's location at 510 South First Street in Downtown San Jose. The pieces up for sale can be viewed at MACLA's gallery during regular business hours leading up to the auction. For more information on tickets, visit www.maclaarte.org.
Blessing of the Hot Rods
The Christ Child Catholic Church presents the Fourth Annual Blessing of the Hot Rods on Saturday, May 19th. There will be plenty of food, fun, raffles and activities for the kids. Awards will be handed out for best hot rod, classic car, muscle car and custom car. It goes from 10am to 3pm at the Church's parking lot at 23230 Summit Road in Los Gatos. For more information, visit www.blessingofthehotrods.com.
National River Clean Up Day
National River Clean Up Day is Saturday, May 19th. Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter and debris from the Sunnyvale East Channel and areas around Baylands Park. It goes from 9am to 12pm. For more information, call Sunnyvale's Environmental Outreach at 408-730-7501.
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