Emerging artists sought
The Rotary Club of San Jose is putting out a call for artists to apply for the 10th Annual Leigh Weimers Emerging Artist Award. The deadline to apply is July 15.
Artists in all genres can apply for this award, created in honor of Weimers, the late Mercury News columnist. Previous awards have ranged from $1,000 to $5,000 cash prizes, and up to four winners will be invited to show their work and/or speak at a lunch meeting of one of the world’s 10 largest Rotary Clubs.
Eligible artists must be 18 or older and residents of Santa Clara County. To apply, visit https://www.weimersawards.com/award-recipients.
Going batty
The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is hosting two events this month featuring bats.
On July 20, 6-7 p.m., the authority is partnering with Saved By Nature and Bat Conservation International for a Zoom webinar on bat basics, San Jose bats and how to support bats in the backyard.
Register at https://savedbynature.networkforgood.com/events/44747-the-basics-of-bats.
The Bat bonanza continues July 29 with a family-friendly nature program in search of bats at the Little Uvas Creek Preserve, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Attendees will watch the sunset and see the bats emerge.
Directions provided after registration at Eventbrite.com.
In Concert with Hope
In Concert with Hope, Hope Services’ major annual fundraiser, is set for July 23, 6-10 p.m., at Montalvo Arts Center’s Garden Theatre in Saratoga. The concert features Bay Area band Tower of Power and saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair.
Hope Services provides programs and services to people living with developmental and mental health conditions.
Tickets are $75 each at https://my.onecause.com/organizations/sf-0018000000ZifRXAAZ/virtual-events/vevt:4f037004-2d20-42d9-809c-146b0c4525d0.
Source: www.mercurynews.com