Mission College’s student population used to be primarily evening commuters. They took advantage career-enhancing skills and enrichment classes while waiting for rush hour traffic to subside. As the student population transitioned from night to day students, so have the course offerings. Modern Dance is a staple course in many college’s Physical Education and Dance programs. … Read more
Other than the minor items listed above I liked it. Just like I enjoy prickly heat rash and deeply ingrown toenails. What is wrong with these actors? At least three of the main stars, including Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill, should be able to better choose their projects. If they picked The Watch … Read more
Calling all pizza addicts. Fans of the ooey, gooey, Italian dish are invited to Pizza My Heart restaurants on August 15 from 4 to 9 p.m. in order to support Santa Clara Unified Parents (SCUP). The fundraiser, which will help support the organization’s annual science fair and the Santa Clara Unified School District schools during … Read more
I give you this one thought to keep – I am with you still – I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am … Read more
Ongoing – Farmers Market Every Saturday morning The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market continues its popular year-round engagement every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jackson Street between Benton and Homestead. Each season brings in new crops of fruits and vegetables. Check out colorful bouquets of cut flowers for your home, or plants … Read more
The latest Concerts in the Park brought rock band Cool Under Pressure to the Central Park Pavilion. Playing a variety of well-known tunes from the 60s through today like Tommy Tutone’s “867-5309/Jenny”, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “Mary Jane’s Last Dance”, 311’s “All Mixed Up,” and Steve Miller Band’s “Jet Airliner”, CUP kept the party … Read more
Washington Park is one of Santa Clara’s true gems as it dates back to the early days of baseball. Throughout the years this field has seen many great games, great teams, and even baseball greats like the one and only Babe Ruth. Though many adult teams have come and gone over its 77 year existence, … Read more
The Sparkletones rocked the Central Park Pavilion on July 22. Led by former Santa Clara Police Officer Craig Sala, The ‘Tones played well-known hits from the 1950s and 1960s and had concertgoers moving and grooving to the upbeat tunes. In addition to toe-tapping songs like “Mustang Sally,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Tequila,” the band played … Read more
Monday, July 16, was the first day for individuals to pull nomination papers if they intend to run for the offices of Santa Clara City Council, Police Chief or City Clerk in the November 6, 2012 election. The forms may be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office in Santa Clara City Hall, 1500 … Read more
The Central Park Pavilion turned into a Mardi Gras celebration as Fog City Stompers played the July 8 Concerts in the Park. The Stompers brought New Orleans jazz and a mellow, but appreciative Santa Clara crowd. Many tapped their feet and bobbed their heads to the infectious, upbeat songs while the family-friendly atmosphere was perfect … Read more