Lynn Alens, right, and his wife, Nancy, lead a classic car parade in their 1925 Ford Model T fire truck along Cameo Drive in Campbell, Calif., on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Alens along with Greg Fijman organized the parade, that made its way through the Dry Creek area of Campbell to cheer up residents during this sheltering in place. (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group)
Dance recitals at Heritage
A couple local dance companies are holding recitals next week at Campbell’s Heritage Theatre at 1 W. Campbell Ave.
Infinity Dance Studio is staging “Infinity and Beyond!” Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16, at 6 p.m.to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Tickets are $26.50 at https://www.campbellca.gov/heritagetheatre.
On Saturday, June 17, it’s California Sports Center’s turn on the dance floor. Students are presenting “A Night at the Movies” at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 at https://www.campbellca.gov/heritagetheatre.
Cold War Spies at Happy Hour
Retired attorney David Blinn hold forth about two Cold War spies, Campbell resident James Mintkenbaugh and Robert Johnson, at a June 17 History Happy Hour. The two men were arrested in 1965 by the FBI and charged with selling U.S. Defense secrets to Russia.
The talk is set for the Carriage House next to the Ainsley House at 300 Grant St. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. Tickets are $15 at http://www.campbellmuseums.com/shop.
Car show entries open
Entries are open for the Historic Downtown Campbell Car Show set for July 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The show is a juried exhibit, with awards determined by professional judges.
Custom trophies will be awarded for Best in Show, Best Muscle Car, Best Truck, Best Import and Best Hot Rod. No motorcycles will be considered for the show.
The entry fee is $40 per vehicle and includes a t-shirt. Space is limited, and all entries will be screened. Submissions must include photos of the car Check-in starts at 7 a.m., after which cars will be parked in an assigned space until the police department reopens the street at 4 p.m.
Entry forms are available at https://www.downtowncampbell.com/carshow. For questions, email carshow@downtowncampbell.com.
Originally published at Anne Gelhaus