February 2012

Stop by The Grapevine and enjoy the music of local guitarist Mark Rodriguez, performing the music of Tracy Chapman, John Mayer, Elvis Costello, John Legend, and more. Our regular wine and small plates menus will be served; all pricing is ala carte.

There will be no cover charge, but a two-item minimum purchase is required.  Resrevations are not necessary.  21 years and over only please.

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a Cupcake Workshop for children ages 6 and up. Today, we'll be baking mini red velvet and basic yellow cupcakes from scratch and learning creative decorating techniques.

Cost is $30. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Check out The Grapevine for the "Wine-iest" Trivia Night in San Jose! Sip and snack your way through our tasting menu as Quiz Masters Mike and Bret lead teams through rounds of entertaining trivia questions. Topics to include: history, geography, art, entertainment, science, math, and – of course – wine, beer, and cheese knowledge!

No reservations are necessary. There will be no cover charge, but a two-item minimum purchase is required. Ages 21 and over only, please.

The Willow Glen Lions Club invites you to join us for our club meetings, held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Denny's Restaurant on Hillsdale, 6:30pm-8pm.

Lions Clubs meet the needs of local communities and the world. Our mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding. The Willow Glen Lions Club, founded in 2009, has members of all ages. You can make a difference! Please join us!

A Willow Glen tradition continues The Grapevine serves up an absolutely decadent collection of bite-sized grilled cheese sandwiches, featuring the gourmet cheeses we sell by the pound and tasty accompaniments (prosciutto, fig jam, fresh basil, etc...) presented alongside a flight of four cheap and cheerful wines.

Cost is $22 per person, which covers 2 oz. of each wine, a portion of each of our featured munchies, tax, and gratuity. An a la...more

California State Assemblymember Jim Beall, Jr., who represents the 24th Assembly District, cordially invites you to attend his annual District Office Open House!  Drop by to say hello, meet other constituents, and discuss community and legislative issues.  This event is free, RSVPs are appreciated - please phone the office at 408-282-8920.

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Parent/Child Cupcake Class. What a great way to spend quality time with your child(ren)! Tonight, we'll be making mini red velvet cupcakes, yellow cupcakes, and frosting from scratch and learning creative decorating techniques.

Cost is $49 for one parent and one child, each additional is $20. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beaders of all skill levels taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie.

Do you know how to store and clean pearls? What are the reasons for knotting, as opposed to other ways of stringing? Is there more than one way to knot? Learn all the tips and techniques of the ancient art of Pearl Knotting in this workshop..

Cost for the class is $25. Please phone the shop for more information on how to reserve a spot: 408-293-2232.

Enjoy the music of Peter Chung and Daemon City Lights, playing a mix of indie rock, adult alternative, and jazz at The Grapevine in Downtown Willow Glen. Come savor the tunes as you sip and snack your way through our tasting menu.

There is no cover charge, but a two-item minimum purchase is required.  No reservations are needed.  Ages 21 and over only, please.

Wheelhouse is back!  Come on down to Willow Glen Coffee Roasting Company and enjoy an evening of eclectic favorites (folk, rock, jazz, standards) mixed with a few originals, and support our favorite coffeehouse while you're at it.

What is WheelHouse? It's an acoustic duo based right here in San Jose! We're the...more

Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beaders of all skill levels taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie.

Have a great time in this class as you design a pendant or a metal brooch...or both! Learn the techniques of permanently etching on copper, metal distressing, heat patina, wire and bead whip stitching, and more.

Cost for the class is $25 plus the cost of the kit. Please phone the shop for more information on how to reserve a spot: 408-293-2232.

Salon NV, a new J. Beverly Hills Concept Salon in Downtown Willow Glen, invites you to celebrate our grand opening with us! Everyone is welcome, Saturday, February 11 at 2pm.

If you are looking for that something special to do for Valentine's Day, bring your friend, family member, or spouse to the elegant Tea Room of Dream Collectibles to let them know just how special they really are.  We are offering two Valentine's Day High Tea Seatings: the first on Saturday, February 11, 3pm-6pm, and the second on Sunday, February 12, 3pm-6pm.

 

Our menu will include champagne, tea and blueberry...more

Halanda Studio in Downtown Willow Glen presents Funk Fusion Choreography taught by Michelle Reynolds.

 

Come learn a fun and funky choreography from the No Rules Dance repertoire. This choreography incorporates bellydance isolations with hip hop stylization and attitude. This will be a fast-paced workshop for the intermediate/advanced...more

If you are looking for that something special to do for Valentine's Day, bring your friend, family member, or spouse to the elegant Tea Room of Dream Collectibles to let them know just how special they really are.  We are offering two Valentine's Day High Tea Seatings: the first on Saturday, February 11, 3pm-6pm, and the second on Sunday, February 12, 3pm-6pm.

 

Our menu will include champagne, tea and blueberry...more

The Thrift Box in Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to announce our Annual Art Sale, February 13-25, 2012.  We'll be offering original oil paintings, watercolors, and exciting decorator pieces!

 

The Thrift Box, open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, is run by volunteers from the San Jose Auxiliary of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.  All proceeds from sales are donated to the hospital to treat Bay Area children whose...more

Explorer Parent Participation Preschool invites you to our Open House on February 13th, 9am-2pm. Come and see our classes in action, go on a tour, and have your questions answered. You'll also have the opportunity to enroll for Fall 2012 - applications will be accepted for all classes on this day.

Explorer Preschool offers classes for children age 14 months to 5 years, monthly parent education programs and speakers, and...more

All parties interested in the affairs, culture, and vitality of Downtown Willow Glen are welcome to join us for the Willow Glen Business Association's Membership & Board Meetings.

Our Membership & Board Meetings are open to the general community. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month, 8am-10am in Room 3 of the Willow Glen Community and Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave (near Curtner). At 9:00-9:15am the meeting is an open forum for business and...more

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a Valentine Cookie Craze for kids. Today, we'll be making sugar cookies and icing, after which we'll decorate a plate of Valentine cookies you can take home.

Cost is $25. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

John's of Willow Glen invites you to bring your sweetheart to our restaurant on Valentine's Day for a steak and lobster dinner!  The entree (plus a starter) is only $29.95 per person.  Reservations are required, please phone us at 408-998-1440.

The Willow Glen Neighborhood Association invites everyone to join us for an enlightening evening featuring business and community leaders who will discuss some of the changes occurring in our downtown district.  Topics will include: safety on the Avenue, common area enhancements, community activities, the Willow Glen Town Square Project, coming changes and new neighbors, and preserving the "village" experience.

Our unique downtown district is...more

Willow Glen Library and Poetry Center San Jose are pleased to present their first all-haiku poetry reading!  An open mic reading will follow. All are welcome to bring a poem of their own or by a favorite poet to share.

 

Featured poets Patricia J. Machmiller, Joan Zimmerman, Judith Schallberger, and Carol Steele will read from Wild Violets, the Yuki Teikei...more

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Lil' Chefs Class for children ages 3-5. This 1-hour class is designed to give young aspiring chefs independence in the kitchen. Today we'll be making Valentine pig cookies.  Parents are welcome to stay, but may also drop-off their child.

Cost is $15 per child with advanced registration online, $20 per child when you drop-in, or $75 for 6 classes with...more

Willow Glen Yoga presents a workshop entitled Yoga & the 12 Step Path, taught by Kyczy Hawk.  This workshop is suitable for all ages and all stages and types of recovery (24 hours or more clean and sober is suggested), and is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners, including beginners.

 

Both yoga and the 12 Step recovery programs share similar tenets and philosophy. This workshop will sketch the broad...more

BRUNI Gallery invites you to join us for our One Year Anniversary Gala, featuring live music by jazz guitarist Tim Volpicella and wine tasting with Thomas Fogarty Winery.  BRUNI’s latest masterpieces will be on exhibit, along with paintings by Mark Gray and sculpture by Kristina Sablan.  Help us celebrate the anniversary of our move to Willow Glen!  Admission is free and all are welcome.

 

Enjoy an evening of live music at The Grapevine! Willow Glen locals Mike Murdock and Sean McGuire will be playing your favorite pop gems and curiosities.

There will be no cover charge, but a two-item minimum purchase is required. No reservations are needed.  21 years and over only please.

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a Sushi Workshop for teens and adults. Learn to make perfect sushi rice, sushi rolls, and a variety of nigiri.

Cost is $45. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

The Willow Glen Lions Club invites you to join us for our club meetings, held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Denny's Restaurant on Hillsdale, 6:30pm-8pm.

Lions Clubs meet the needs of local communities and the world. Our mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding. The Willow Glen Lions Club, founded in 2009, has members of all ages. You can make a difference! Please join us!

All are welcome to attend the Reading on the Avenue Book Club, which meets in the Community Room of Willow Glen Library. On Wednesday, February 22, we'll be discussing Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson.

 

Set in the easternmost region of Norway, Out Stealing Horses begins with an ending. Sixty-seven-year-old Trond has settled into a rustic cabin in an isolated area to live the rest of his life. A meeting with his only neighbor, however, forces...more

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Lil' Chefs Class for children ages 3-5. This 1-hour class is designed to give young aspiring chefs independence in the kitchen. Today we'll be making macaroni and cheese.  Parents are welcome to stay, but may also drop-off their child.

Cost is $15 per child with advanced registration online, $20 per child when you drop-in, or $75 for 6 classes with advanced...more

Enjoy the music of Peter Chung and Daemon City Lights, playing a mix of indie rock, adult alternative, and jazz at The Grapevine in Downtown Willow Glen. Come savor the tunes as you sip and snack your way through our tasting menu.

There is no cover charge, but a two-item minimum purchase is required.  No reservations are needed.  Ages 21 and over only, please.

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a Healthy Habits for teens and adults. Learn to make lentil soup, roasted chicken, braised leeks, roasted vegetables, and a seasonal fruit cobbler.

Cost is $45. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Hicklebee's Books in Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to welcome author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, here to present his newest book, Penny and Her Song.

Playful illustrations and pitch-perfect language makes Kevin Henkes a master storyteller. A smile is sure to errupt when you open any of his picture books. He has received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon, a
Caldecott Honor for Owen, a...more

Join us at The Grapevine as we welcome local winery Clos LaChance.  Our special guest tonight will be Clos LaChance's Vice President Cheryl Durzy, who just happens to be a Willow Glen resident!  Meet Cheryl as she takes you through a flight of their delicious wines and answers any questions you might have about the winery.

 

Cost is $15 per person plus tax and gratuity.  No reservations are necessary.  21 years and over only please.

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a Grilling Indoors Italian Style Workshop for teens and adults. Learn to make zucchini and eggplant antipasti, grilled romaine salad with creme fresh dressing, gorgonzola risotto with grilled Tuscan beef, and molten lava cake.

Cost is $50. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Morning Crane Healing Arts & Fitness Center invites you to join us for Y12SR: The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery, an intensive weekend workshop led by special guest Nikki Myers of Indianapolis.

 

The workshop is geared for those interested in deepening understanding and application of the 12-step program and its symbiotic relationship with yoga.  It is appropriate...more