HAPPY HOLIDAYS

For some, it is a great time of year to visit with family and friends.  But for some of us, we are either from out of state or out of the country.  Some of us will get to work all through the holidays.  It can be a lonely time for many.  I remember spending many of my holidays with co-workers.  I'm still thankful they let me spend the holidays with their families.  I would like to suggest that you take this time of year to help other people in our area.  Invite the co-workers without local family over for dinner.  Donate your time at a local food bank to pack items for their holiday dinners.  Go to your local pet shelter and help walk the dogs.  Take toys to your local orphanage.  Donate your time at a local soup kitchen.  Find a way to help make our community better for everyone who lives here and make it great!

Check out our sister sites for Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay.

Check out our Events Calendar for all the holiday and New Year events happening in our area.

A Christmas Story
12/26/2006 - 12/30/2006

Based on the touching film that has become a modern holiday tradition. A Christmas Story will delight the whole family and fill you with the spirit of the season.

www.sjrep.com/plays/2007/christmas-story

Dorothy the Dinosaur's Dance Party
12/28/2006

This is a fun packed all-singing, all-dancing performance featuring two hosts, who will sing live all your favorite Wiggles songs, with help from The Wiggles' best friends, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and of course, Dorothy the Dinosaur. Please note that The Wiggles and Paul Paddick do not appear in this show.

http://www.flintcenter.com/

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Dec. 31, 2006 (Sun.)

Put on your dancing shoes and start 2007 off on the right foot! You're invited to join us-and thousands of awesome party animals-at "Silver Fishes and New Year's Wishes," a fancy-dress affair harkening back to the glamour of old Hollywood. Come early if you'd like, and savor an elegant four-course (sustainable) gourmet dinner-or be a Very Important Party-er in our VIP lounge.
http://www.mbayaq.org/news/

Ongoing Events

Downtown Ice Skating Rink
11/17/2006 - 01/15/2007

Now in its 11th season, Downtown Ice's one-of-a-kind circular rink remains a unique Bay Area experience.

Circle of palms, between San Jose Museum of Art and the Fairmont Hotel

Christmas Dreamland
11/24/2006 - 12/24/2006

American Musical Theatre of San Jose proudly presents a brand, spanking-new holiday spectacular for the entire family: an all-singing, all-dancing, show-stopping extravaganza! Experience two thrilling hours of pure joyous yuletide entertainment. Tap along with beautiful silver-belled showgirls and get lost in a world of incredible characters.

http://www.amtsj.org/