Bead store and more opens on Lincoln Ave.
A new store called Sew Beadazzled, 1068 Lincoln Ave., which opened Oct. 24, carries a wide variety of colorful beads, trims and gifts. The beads and trims can be used for clothing, jewelry and doll clothing, says owner Phyllis Martin.
The store sells 100 percent silk imported ribbon from France, European cotton lace, vintage lace and other decorative and ornamental items.
Beaded bookmarks from Canada, handmade jewelry and gift certificates are also available. The store offers jewelry repair, and bead classes will be offered starting in January.
"This is a beading paradise," Martin says. "We have something to offer for experienced as well as new beaders."
For more information, visit www.sewbeadazzled.com or call Sew Beadazzled at 408.293.2232.
—Amy Jenkins
Resident opens home to show artwork
In order to show her artwork, Myshel Morgan will open her house to the public as part of the Peninsula Open Studios on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists throughout Santa Clara County will open up their homes or studios in order to expand public awareness of the fine art and crafts created in the various communities.
Morgan will be available to speak to visitors about photography and sell her artwork.
The event is intended to promote sharing among artists and to inspire and encourage students to pursue the arts.
Maps to the homes of participating artists and other studio locations can be found in San Jose at Great Frame Up, 5025 Almaden Expressway, 408.723.2666, and the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, 110 Paseo de San Antonio, 408.971.0323.
Myshel Morgan's home is located at 1664 Fairlawn Ave., San Jose. For more information, call 650.964.0494.
—Amy Jenkins
Founders' Day helpers get WGNA's thanks
The Willow Glen Neighborhood Association (WGNA) will officially thank its volunteers who helped make Founders' Day such a success at its monthly general members meeting. San Jose District 6 City Council member Ken Yeager will drop by the meeting.
The WGNA invites the public to attend its meeting on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Willow Glen United Methodist Church, 1420 Newport Ave.
For more information, contact WGNA at P.O. Box 7766, San Jose, 95151-7706 or 408.294.9462, or visit www.wgna.net.
—William Jeske
Assisted-living center celebrates 30 years
The Inn at Willow Glen, 1185 Pedro St., invites the public to a champagne reception on Nov. 14 between 4 and 6 p.m. to celebrate the assisted-living institution's 30 years of service.
The Inn at Willow Glen is a two-story building offering 83 studio and one-bedroom apartments for private and shared accommodations. Roses, English gardens and shade trees surround the facility.
For entertainment, the Inn at Willow Glen has an activity and game room, with a billiard table, a large-screen TV, and a balcony. The Inn at Willow Glen is a member of the American Retirement Villas (ARV).
ARV offers communities for senior citizens who may need assistance with their daily activities. All ARV communities provide independent retirement living and assisted living, and these communities also offer care for residents with Alzheimer's disease.
To RSVP for the champagne reception, call 408.275.9040. For more information on the Inn at Willow Glen, visit www.marketfinder.com/amselect/facility/innatwillowglen.html.
—William Jeske
Presbyterian church hosts art exhibit
An exhibition of bulletin cover art by Stone Church of Willow Glen member Lynden Keith Johnson will be held at the church, 1108 Clark Way, on Nov. 16 and 17.
Johnson was inspired to design a bulletin cover that reflected the choir's music for a special occasion 10 years ago. Later he created a series that correlated the connection between music and visual art. Johnson has designed bulletin covers for each of the Sundays of Lent.
He has created more than 250 bulletin covers over the past five years.
The bulletin cover exhibit will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 and will feature live instrumental music. The art exhibit will continue on Sunday, Nov. 17 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Johnson's cover art will be available for sale, and 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated back to the church for new choir sheet music.
For more information on the Stone Church, call 408.269.1593 or visit www.stonechurch.org.
—William Jeske
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Photograph courtesy of Patricia Patterson
Willow Glen students Xavier De La Rocha, Caitlynn Steinberg, Dan Willis and Nicholas Georgoff attend Castillero Middle School and are performing in the school's upcoming music and dance show.
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WG students perform in Castillero MS show
A number of Willow Glen residents will participate in Castillero Middle School's 14th annual music and dance show on Nov. 21 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. The music will run the gamut from African, jazz, swing and mariachi to rap, Beach Boys and show tunes. Castillero Middle School is part of the San Jose Unified School District's K12 Academic/Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program.
About 430 students, representing the school's instrumental, dance and vocal groups, will perform to the theme "Rhythm n' Motion."
Willow Glen residents performing in the show are members of the band, choir and dance groups. The students are Caitlynn Steinberg, Xavier De La Rocha, Dan Willis and Nicholas Georgoff.
For ticket information, email Mary_ Hopper@sjusd.k12.ca.us or call Castillero Middle School at 408.535.6385. The school is located at 6384 Leyland Park Drive, San Jose, 95120. Tickets are from $17 to $22.
—Amy Jenkins
Local schools benefit from fundraisers
Students at Gardner Academy and Willow Glen Elementary School have already gotten into the Christmas spirit, selling holiday products to benefit the schools. At Gardner Academy, Christmas products were sold in a fundraiser, raising $21,873 for science camp and classroom improvements.
The school will receive half of the proceeds, which will be applied toward Camp Campbell Outdoor Science School for fourth- and fifth-grade students. Money raised by students in kindergarten through third grade will be used for classroom improvements, assemblies and attendance incentives. Kindergartner Marc Antonio Gonzalez sold $1,250 in Christmas products.
At Willow Glen Elementary School, the PTA will use money raised from selling gift wrap to fund classroom improvements, buy supplies and go on field trips throughout the school year. The school netted $16,000.
It was also the second year in a row Dimitri Gonzales sold the most gift wrap at the school. After raising $943 this year by selling more than 100 items, the second-grader chose a portable color television as a prize.
"Those who sold at least 30 items will go on a limousine ride," said his grandmother, Linda Gonzales.
—Amy Jenkins
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