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Community Briefs
Marines collecting toys
In coordination with the U.S. Marines, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Northern California, will collect new, unwrapped gifts for its local Toys for Tots campaign. Coldwell Banker offices in the Bay Area will serve as collection centers from Nov. 30 through Dec. 19. Toys for Tots was founded in 1947 in Los Angeles, and since then, the U.S. Marines have distributed over 243 million toys to needy children across the nation. Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will pick up the toys from each Coldwell Banker collection center and distribute them to charitable organizations and social welfare agencies in the area. Toys may be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker office at 1021 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. For more information, call 408.264.5000.
Happy Holidays Concert
The Studio Theatre of California will perform a Christmas chorale concert, "Happy Holidays from the STOCtet," on Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Congregational Community Church of Sunnyvale, 1112 S. Bernardo Ave. Performances will feature Bay Area residents June Milanes, Marge Hand, Christy Ekbolm, Larisa North, Tim Mathews and Becky Ropa, and will be directed by Kevin Cormier. General admission is $8 and $6 for students and seniors. There is a $2 discount for all tickets ordered in advance. For tickets and more information, call 408.866.7870.
Season of Light
The Sunnyvale Singers, a 70-member community choir group, will present their winter concert, Season of Light, on Dec. 9, at 8 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Performing Arts Center, 550 Remington Dr., and on Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Church of the Nazarene, 636 W. Fremont Ave. Tickets for the sing-a-long performances are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children, and will be available at the door. For more information, go to www.barbwired.com/ssing.
Long-term Care Seminar
The Retirement Inn of Sunnyvale will host an educational talk, The Graying of America: Problems and Solutions of Outliving our Body, on Dec. 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the inn, 175 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. For more information, call 408.238.3410
A Women's Circle
All women are welcome to join a weekly discussion group on Tuesdays through Dec. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sunnyvale Senior Center, Room 502. The Circle is a supportive group that gives women a chance to get acquainted with other women, share experiences, discuss women's issues and the opportunity to be heard. For more information, call 408.730.7360.
The Wonder of Christmas
The Orchard Valley Christian Church is hosting a five-week series starting Nov. 26 and ending on Christmas eve, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the church at 1515 Partridge Ave., Sunnyvale. "The Christmas you've always longed for" will be a time of spiritual refreshment through the singing of traditional carols, lighting the Advent wreath and hearing messages of hope. Sermon topics include "slowing down for reflection," "manage the inevitable distractions" and "celebrate whatever your circumstances." The public is welcome to the English-speaking Asian church. For more information, go to www.orchardvalley.org.
Author Book Signing
Linda Rae Hermann, author of The Kennedy Legacy: It's Time to Fulfill It, will read from and autograph her book on Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at Crown Books, 789 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. Hermann will discuss the Kennedy legacy, answer questions and explore the changes in American culture based on her personal experiences and academic knowledge. For more information about the author and her book, go to www.thekennedylegacy.com.
Musical search for the holiday spirit begins
All are welcome to the holiday musical, Harriet Porter and the Search for the Holiday Spirit, on Dec. 9, at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Spangenberg Theater at Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. The performance, loosely based on the Harry Potter concept of wizards and magic, features the 150 combined voices of the San Jose Garden City Men's Chorus and the Bay Area Showcase Chorus Sweet Adelines. In addition to the eight-part barbershop harmony, each chorus will perform four-part harmony music from its holiday repertoire. Tickets are $15 for the matinee, $18 for the evening show. There is a 10 percent discount for groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be ordered by phone at 408.973.1555, or 650.348.7365, or by email at BASC@juno.com.
Auditions Open for 'Annie'
The Sunnyvale Community Players announces auditions for the junior series production of Annie. The group is seeking children, ages 8 to 18, for all roles. Technical and backstage crew are also needed. Auditions will be held on Dec. 10 and 11. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sunnyvale Community Center Performing Arts Theater, 550 Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. Those wishing to audition must bring a song and sheet music in their key and not from Annie; must come dressed to dance; and bring a recent photograph. An accompanist will be provided. For more information, call 408.242.1967, or go to www.sunnyvaleplayers.org.
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