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Almaden Seniors Swing and Sway

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Almaden Seniors Swing and SwayThe Almaden Seniors Swing and Sway Big Band Event at the Almaden Community Center is the Almaden Senior Association’s premier event for the fall. Come listen to the music of a big band! Dance and swing to the music of The Millennium Sounds Orchestra playing songs by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and others.

Lunch is provided with carved roast beef, carved ham and baked chicken, with mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, rolls and dessert.

When: Saturday, September 26, 12pm to 3pm
Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose 95120

Sign-ups start on August 17, then M/W/F 8am to 10am, in the Almaden Community Center Lobby, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose.

Tickets: $35. Cash or check (make checks payable to ASA).

For information call Rich: 408-219-8641 or Jennifer: 408-757-4536

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Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity Guide is now available! Instructors from Brick Tech, Futsol Kingz, Dance Arts Academy, Skyhawks, Young Rembrandts and more are back with fun and educational classes in basketball, golf, cheerleading, cartoon drawing, LEGO® creativity – the list goes on! You can also find information about the R.O.C.K. afterschool program and Camp San Jose Fall Break Camp, as well as special fall and winter events including the 19th Annual Harvest Festival and Boo-tique as well as Breakfast with Santa and the North Pole Party. There are so many great options to choose from, for families, kids, and adults of all ages.

Register online now or stop by the Almaden Community Center in person. For additional information about any Almaden Community Center classes, programs, and events, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

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Fratello Marionettes Presents Carnival of the Animals

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Fratello Marionettes Presents Carnival of the AnimalsBring the family to the Almaden Branch library Summer Learning finale: Fratello Marionettes presents Carnival of the Animals!

When: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Almaden Library Community Room
6445 Camden Ave.
San Jose CA 95120

Saint-Saens’ fanciful score serves as a canvas upon which three classic storybook fairy tales are interwoven: “The Three Little Pigs”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, and “The Ugly Duckling”. This production is performed without dialog, allowing the classical score to shine. The puppets and puppeteers perform on a raised stage, fully visible to the audience.

Fratello Marionettes has produced timeless marionette shows since 1989. Puppeteer Kevin Menegus brings classic stories and vignettes to life through hand-crafted marionettes. For more information about Fratello Marionettes, visit the website here.

Free. No registration required. Suitable for all ages.

For more information, contact Marie Sollitt at (408) 808-3040 or marie.sollitt@sjlibrary.org.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Library and the SJPL Foundation’s Pat Dando Endowment.

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Almaden Little League Fall 2026

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Almaden Little League Fall 2026Registration is now open for Almaden Little League Fall 2026 baseball and softball!

Almaden Little League offers two seasons to register for. The Spring season runs from February through May, and registration opens in November and runs through December. The Fall season runs from September to early November and registration opens in July.

Everything you need to know about the league and registration can be found on the Almaden Baseball and Softball Little League website.

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Almaden Library Presents: NorCal Bats by Corky Quirk

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NorCal Bats by Corky QuirkAlmaden Library Presents: NorCal Bats by Corky Quirk!

Come to the Almaden Library for an exciting, informative family program about bats presented by NorCal Bats by Corky Quirk.

When: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Almaden Library Community Room
6445 Camden Ave.
San Jose CA 95120

In this program, participants will learn about the importance of bats to the environment and harmful myths that tend to surround bats. NorCal Bats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Live bats, native to California, will be safely present for viewing.

NorCal Bats is a Northern California-based rescue and educational organization founded by Corky Quirk, offering bat rehabilitation, bat walks, and public presentations. The group provides care for injured and orphaned bats and features non-releasable “ambassador bats” to educate the public about native bat species and dispel common myths.

Free. No registration required. Suitable for ages 5 and older.

For more information, contact Marie Sollitt at (408) 808-3040 or marie.sollitt@sjlibrary.org.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Library and the SJPL Foundation’s Pat Dando Endowment.

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Almaden Summer Concert Series 2026

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Almaden Summer Concert Series 2026The Almaden Community Center has announced the entertainment lineup for the Almaden Summer Concert Series 2026 at Greystone Park!

Thursday July 9, 2026: The Iconics

From the The Iconics website: We are a 7-member band covering the most iconic 60’s Rock, Pop, Surf and Soul music. Let us transport you back to the early and vibrant days of rock ‘n’ roll!

Thursday July 16, 2026: Chain of Fools

From the Chain of Fools website: Chain of Fools is a hot rockin’ dance band playing new and classic rock and blues dance tunes, with outstanding lead vocals and harmonies, and smoking guitar licks.

Thursday July 23, 2026: Country Cougars

From the Country Cougars website: The Country Cougars are a hot rockin’ country band playing modern and classic country and are one of Northern California’s favorite bands! The energy of this band is high octane and can light a fire on any dance floor!

Thursday July 30, 2026: The Houserockers

From the Houserockers website: The Houserockers are a 10-piece Rock & Soul band from Northern California that plays the greatest songs ever recorded. With a wailing 5-piece horn section and rock solid rhythm section, we bring the timeless classics and today’s hits to life.

The Almaden Summer Concert Series 2026 shows are from 6:30-8 pm. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family!

The Almaden Community Center has also partnered with Lazy Dog Restaurant on a fundraiser again! From Thursday, July 9 through Friday, July 31, you can support the Almaden Youth Advisory Council by showing the flyer available on the Almaden Community Center Facebook page to your server. 15% of your total bill will be donated back to the organization.

For more information about the concert series, check the Almaden Community Center Facebook page or call (408) 268-1133.

Greystone Park is located at Camden Avenue and Mt. Carmel Drive, San Jose, CA 95120.

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Bay Cruise on the USS Potomac

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Bay Cruise on the USS PotomacThe Almaden Senior Association presents a bay cruise on the USS Potomac! Enjoy a day of history, scenery and fun on the USS Potomac, President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s historic yacht, sailing out of Jack London Square in Oakland. While taking a 2-hour cruise around the Bay, you’ll see picturesque views of the San Francisco skyline and waterfront. You’ll cruise by lighthouses, islands and under bridges while listening to the history of surrounding landmarks and the ship. After the cruise, you will take the Almaden Senior Association bus to the Oakland Grill Restaurant for a relaxing lunch before heading back to Almaden.

Date: July 23, 2026
Time: Depart Almaden Community Center at 8am and return at approximately 5:30pm
Cost: $125 per person (cash or check) includes bus transportation, cruise and lunch

Sign up M/W/F 8am-10am in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center.

For more information call Jeanne Sanders at 408-425-5723 or go to the Almaden Senior Association events calendar.

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NASA Journey into Outer Space – Mad Science

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NASA Journey into Outer SpaceRegister now for this exciting half-day summer camp: NASA Journey into Outer Space offered by Mad Science of the Bay Area for kids ages 6-11!

When: Monday June 15 – Thursday June 18, 2026, 1-4pm

Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95120

About This Event

Set your future space explorers on a trajectory from our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system! This hands-on program brings them closer to the stars, planets, comets, and more. They learn about living in space, getting away from gravity, looking for space phenomena, and they participate in a rocket launch!

Click here to enroll in NASA Journey into Outer Space half-day summer camp or call the Almaden Community Center directly at (408) 268-1133.

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Family Storytime at Almaden Library

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Family Storytime at Almaden LibraryJoin Family Storytime at Almaden Library on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10:15am – 10:45am.

Storytime is a fun and interactive experience geared for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. Storytime promotes the joys of reading and learning through early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities.

Free, with limited capacity.

Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk before Storytime. A second Storytime will be held if many families miss the first one.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

Family Storytime at Almaden Library is offered every Thursday from 10:15am – 10:45am.

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