Local Notebook

Library book and bake sale is Jan. 27

The Friends of the Willow Glen Library is hosting a used book and bake sale on Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library, 1157 Minnesota Ave. All proceeds from the event, which is the primary fundraiser for the library, will benefit the Willow Glen Branch Library. For information, call 408.998.2053.

Mentoring program needs volunteers

The Role Model Program is looking for volunteers to deliver a fun, interactive curriculum called Dare to Dream to middle school students in Santa Clara County for the spring semester. The volunteer time commitment is five hours. For more information, call 408.246.0433, or go to www.therolemodelprogram.org.

Valentine's Day show

Art Made to Match gallery in San Jose presents the "Heaven and Hell" Valentine's Day show, opening with a reception on Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. at the gallery, 1000 Lincoln Ave. The show is composed of the work of 11 artists, and includes themes of angels, hearts, celestial objects and the devil. Gifts and jewelry are also available. The "Heaven and Hell" show will remain until the installation of the stained glass show on Feb. 24. Opening night will include complementary food and drink along with jazz music. For more information, call the gallery at 408.287.4278 or visit www.madetomatch.com.

Art Night at Willow Glen Elementary

Willow Glen Elementary is holding its second annual Art Night on Jan. 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The elementary school's PTA is hosting the family night, which will include live jazz by the Bellarmine Jazz Ensemble, followed by an evening of art making, during which families can participate in projects led by art docents from the parent art program. For more information, call 408.947.0163.

'Caring for Kids' fundraiser is Jan. 24

The grand opening of Pasta Pomodoro restaurant in San Jose will be celebrated with a dinner to benefit the NFL Alumni Association's charity, Caring for Kids, on Jan. 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the restaurant, 1205 The Alameda, at Race Street. For more information, call 408.292.9929.

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