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[San Jose] -When you think of Costco you think of large bulk quantities. But when it comes to the YMCA, the multi-billion dollar global retailer is focusing on smaller bundles of joy -YMCA school-aged children.
The Santa Clara Costco recently partnered with the San Jose Latino Police Officers Association to present donated furniture, bikes and assorted goodies to more than 125 children in the East Valley Family YMCA Vinci Park Elementary youth programs. The programs serve children with financial, academic and social needs.
"At a time when family budgets are tight and the unemployment rate is at an all-time high, it is nice to know there are organizations and people who care," said Lupe Ruvalcaba, associate executive of Community Programs at East Valley Family YMCA. East Valley Family YMCA serves nearly 13,000 people in eastern San Jose with health and fitness classes, youth development, camps, family programs, swimming and aquatics, and other activities for people of all ages, incomes and abilities.PHOTO: Vinci Park student Amelia Gomez was one of the lucky students to receive a new bicycle.

Discover Ancient Egypt in your own backyard!

San Jose, CA – Looking for a great travel bargain?  – No need to pack your bags, you can explore the hidden secrets of ancient Egypt at the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum for less than the price of a camel ride.

Plus the museum and planetarium offer daily tomb tours, workshops, and astronomy programs all included with the price of admission.

“We’re proud to bring ancient Egyptian culture to life in San Jose, and have been doing so for more than 80 years, through our artifacts, architecture, gardens, research library, and workshops - all designed to inspire the adventurer in each of us.” says Director Scott. “Visiting our museum is like discovering ancient Egypt in your own backyard.”

Guests may also explore the Rosicrucian Peace Garden, an educational garden authentic to the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Open from 8 am to sunset every day, complimentary admission.

The Rosicrucian Planetarium presents the star show, The Mithraic Mysteries, daily at 2 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays there is a second show at 3:30 pm.  Complimentary admission. 

For more information, visit www.egyptianmuseum.org or call 408.947.3636.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, California houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in western North America.  It is located at 1660 Park Avenue in San Jose’s Rose Garden Neighborhood and is open daily; Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; last admission is one half-hour before closing.  Entrance fees for the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are $9 general, $7 for seniors and students with I.D., and $5 for children ages 5-10.  Children under 5 can visit the museum free of charge.  Admission to the Rosicrucian Planetarium, Rosicrucian Research Library, and Rosicrucian Peace Garden is complimentary.

A landmark in San Jose since 1928.

Rosicrucian Park
1342 Naglee Avenue
San Jose CA 95191
www.rosicrucian.org