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Disco Dandiya Raas & Bollywood Night

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Disco Dandiya Raas NightThe Disco Dandiya Raas & Bollywood Night with DJ Asif will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Leland High School Blacktop/Basketball Courts: 6677 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

This isn’t just another Navratri event—it’s a fusion of tradition and modernity, where classical Dandiya Raas meets disco beats, and Bollywood hits collide with live performances. DJ Asif will be spinning the decks, while Leland High School students bring the stage to life with live performances.

Hosted and organized by Leland Parent Club, Dandiya Raas Night is an annual fundraiser supporting Leland High School academic enrichment programs, capital improvements, and student supplies. Therese Swan is a proud sponsor!

Get your tickets for $12-$35 at: Sulekha.com/LelandDandiya
Questions? Contact via email: dandiya.leland@gmail.com

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Almaden Halloween Party 2026

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Almaden Halloween Party 2026Calling all kids ages 3-5 for this awesome Almaden Halloween Party 2026!

Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for some fun! Enjoy delicious food, exciting games, creative crafts, enchanting stories, and so much more. You won’t want to miss it!

Pre-registration is required. Register Today!

When: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 10-11:30am

Where: Almaden Community Center, Tiny Town B • 6445 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA 95120

Cost: $25

For more information, call 408-268-1133.

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The Exciting Future of the New Almaden Post Office

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Future of the New Almaden Post OfficeSanta Clara County Parks just purchased my listing at 21300 Almaden Road, home of the historic New Almaden Post Office. We closed on it yesterday. The good news for the community is that the County plans to allow the post office to remain at this location indefinitely. I know many neighbors in New Almaden had been concerned about this when they saw my “For Sale” sign go up, so I wanted to alleviate those concerns. In fact, the USPS just renewed their lease for another 5 years. Other than the fact that the escrow length was 8.5 months, the County was the perfect buyer.

And to add to the excitement…

The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a spectacular regional trail system that follows the ridgelines surrounding San Francisco Bay, offering opportunities for hiking, biking and horseback riding. More than 400 miles of the planned 550-mile trail are already open, connecting parks and open spaces throughout the Bay Area.

Earlier this month, the County also purchased 21287 Almaden Road, directly across the street. That property will eventually become part of this exciting trail system, helping create a local connection between Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Calero County Park.

The post office property at 21300 Almaden Road will eventually serve as a staging area for trail users, providing a convenient place for hikers and others to meet before heading out on the trail, with the potential for a shaded gathering area. The rear of the property borders Los Alamitos Creek and will remain as open space, helping preserve an important wildlife corridor.

Learn more about the Bay Area Ridge Trail at ridgetrail.org.

Therese Swan
VFlight Real Estate
DRE: 01355719

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19th Annual Harvest Festival at the Almaden Community Center

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19th Annual Harvest Festival at the Almaden Community CenterIt’s almost time for the 19th Annual Harvest Festival at the Almaden Community Center!

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

Bring your family and friends and join in the fun!

• Holiday Boutique
• Haunted Hallway
• Bake Sale
• Pumpkin Patch
• Tiny Transylvania
• Raffle & Much More!

For more information about the 19th Annual Harvest Festival at the Almaden Community Center, call (408) 268-1133 or stop by the Almaden Community Center front desk.

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Mining Museum Tour at Casa Grande

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Sign up nowMining Museum tour at Casa Grande for the upcoming Mining Museum Tour at Casa Grande – Almaden Quicksilver County Park!

Friday, September 4, 2026
10:00am – 11:30am

If the tour at @10am fills up, a second tour at 1pm may open.

Casa Grande – Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum
21350 Almaden Road
San José, CA 95120

During this 1-hour Mining Museum Tour at Casa Grande:

  • Discover how local cinnabar significantly impacted the California gold rush. Explore how cinnabar was mined and processed into mercury and hear about the lives of the hardworking miners and their families.
  • Witness authentic mining equipment and family artifacts used by the miners in their families.
  • After the museum tour, participants will have 30 minutes to look at the museum exhibits on their own and visit the gift shop.

Limited space! Please only sign up a max of 4-5 people. If you know more people would like to join, please share the sign-up link.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Tour content is best for ages 9+.
  • Please, no food, drinks, or pets in the museum (service animals welcome).
  • If you would like to simply browse exhibits at your leisure, the museum is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays 12pm-4pm.
  • If you are part of a larger group that wants its own tour, has a minimum of 10 and maximum of 35 participants, please consider a Friday Group Tour.

Further questions? Email interp@prk.sccgov.org or call 408-918-7770.

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Charity Run at Almaden Lake Park

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Sign up nowCharity Run at Almaden Lake Park to participate in the 10th Annual SJVRC One Mile for One Child Charity Run at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Check-in begins at 7am and the race starts at 8:30am. Participants can choose from a one-mile run, 5K or 10K, with virtual options also available.

Whether you participate or simply enjoy seeing neighbors come together for a community cause, events like this charity run are part of what gives Almaden Valley its strong neighborhood feel.

One Mile for One Child Charity Run
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Almaden Lake Park, 5989 Winfield Boulevard, San Jose

For more information, call SJVRC at 408-824-4425 or email sjvrc16@gmail.com

The SJVRC Mission

The SJVRC ONE MILE FOR ONE CHILD INC, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established with a vision to inspire and empower its members to adopt healthy lifestyles while creating opportunities for meaningful community engagement through volunteering and fundraising efforts aimed at supporting underprivileged children in Vietnam and across the globe.

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Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026

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Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026It’s time to register for Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026!

Registration: mid-August
Practice Starts: October
Games played: December – March

A fun and competitive indoor full-court basketball program accommodating youths from 1st grade to high school. Targeted for players with no experience to players who have played many years.

Almaden Youth Basketball will form teams for all individual players that register, recruit volunteer coaches, provide indoor practice gym space and organize games for each team.

For more information or to register for Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026 season, visit the Almaden Youth Basketball website or email info@almadenbasketball.org.

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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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