At the beginning of the school year, most academic institutions would welcome a supply of paper big enough to last through the last day of school. Fortunately for Scott Lane Elementary School, the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley recently provided a generous donation of paper goods and other school supplies. “Scott Lane School requested regular … Read more
At the de Saisset Museum’s Sept. 27 opening reception for its fall exhibits, guests might make a wish while viewing a watercolor of the “Dandelion,” part of “California Flora: Fanny McClatchy Richardson,” an exhibit showing native California wildflowers. In the exhibit, “She Sang Me a Good Luck Song: The California Indian Photographs of Dugan Aguilar,” … Read more
From Sept. 20-22, big plastic bins containing lace and linens occupied The Lace Museum (at 552 S. Murphy Ave. in Sunnyvale) for its Semi-Annual Vintage Lace Sale. Customers could browse tablecloths, handkerchiefs, accessories, pillowcases and clothing and even try on the wedding gowns draped on mannequins. Also on display was the latest exhibit, which included … Read more
A visit to California’s Great America on a spine-chilling evening will reap screams of terror at the amusement park’s Halloween Haunt. Halloween Haunt opened on Sept. 21 and will run through Oct. 28 on select dates and times shared on the amusement park’s website. Certainly, Halloween Haunt is living up to its motto, “Fear is … Read more
James Herbert, lover of the ocean and metal sculptor, created “The Mermaid” with recycled steel parts, such as car parts and pipes. To construct the mermaid’s flowing and voluminous hair, Herbert cut metal up into strips and grounded down, sanded and shaped each piece of “hair.” Herbert’s half-human and half-sea creature is now resting on … Read more
During the Sept. 11 dress rehearsal for Sunnyvale Community Players’ “Grease,” the show began with a boy and a girl separately bragging about their summer romance to high school peers in the upbeat “Summer Nights.” With youth and adults in the talented cast, this lively show opened on Sept. 15 and will run through Oct. … Read more
On Sept. 22, community members and city dignitaries gathered at the Mission Branch Library (at 1098 Lexington St.) to celebrate the grand reopening of the library after its extensive renovations. The day’s itinerary came with speeches first, followed by library tours, and finally, family entertainment. “This is Santa Clara’s oldest library but now it will … Read more
On Sept. 9, about 60-70 shiny vintage vehicles parked on Sunnyvale’s Old Town Murphy Street for the Sunnyvale Police Activities League’s (PAL) second annual “Show & Shine Car Show.” Vehicles on display included a 1925 Chevy Superior K, a 1950 Ford Coupe and a 1966 Ford Thunderbird. Admission was free and open to the public. … Read more
On the morning of Sept. 8, a handful of artists from the Sunnyvale Art Club gathered at Santa Clara’s Central Park Library to set up an exhibit showcasing the members’ original art, which reflected a diversity of subjects. Penny Nolan’s oil painting, “Ballerina Magic,” reveals the stamina of a young ballerina performing en pointe. The … Read more
Tucked away in a plaza off Sunnyvale’s Lawrence Expressway is the Maitri Boutique (1214 Apollo Way #401). Inside the store is an array of dress-up items reflecting the festive and colorful styles of the South Asian wardrobe. The merchandise here is priced fairly. For example, the price for a new saree, a garment that drapes … Read more