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VTA plans meeting
for BART designs

VTA staff hosts an open house on April 12 for the community to view the conceptual designs of each of the four proposed BART stations in San Jose.

After several rounds of meetings, the city of San Jose and VTA have completed the first phase of the conceptual design for the station architecture and have two design concepts for the Berryessa, Alum Rock, Downtown San Jose and Diridon/Arena stations near Willow Glen.

Each station has taken on an individual design, incorporating the area's history, community and surrounding neighborhood attributes.

The meeting will take place at San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., room W118-119, at 6 p.m.

For more information, contact Henry Servin at 408.975.3078 or Brandi Hall at 408.552.4297.

Validated parking is available at the Sixth Street underground parking garage.

Sew Beadazzled
has bead classes

Sew Beadazzled in downtown Willow Glen offers classes for crafters of all levels

On April 10, Phyllis Martin-Rennie teaches students the peyote stitch to craft a bracelet. The peyote stitch is a basic and popular stitch in many beading pieces, according to the store. The following day, April 11, Donna Monsen will teach the ancient technique of pearl knotting, and students will discover Earring Imagination on April 19. Beginners can learn Bead Basics on April 22. The final class on April 29 features weaving seed beads and crystals.

The store 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 Martin-Rennie

"This is a beading paradise," Martin-Rennie says. "We have something to offer for experienced as well as new beaders."

All classes cost $25-$35, and all supplies purchased for the class are discounted 15 percent. Sew Beadazzled is at 1068 Lincoln Ave. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 408.293.2232.

Balance the body
outside in the park

Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens is using a grant from Kaiser Permanente San Jose to partially underwrite a "Yoga in the Park" class.

The class will meet from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays from April 12 through June 7, except on May 24. The class is designed to be a gentle introduction to yoga to improve flexibility, balance and relaxation. The class will be taught outside on the grass and all equipment will be provided.

There is a $25 fee for the class. For additional information or to register, call 408.298.7657. Students are to meet at the visitor center, 438 Coleman Ave.