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Swim in Almaden Valley

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Swim in Almaden ValleyLooking for places to swim in Almaden Valley? Here’s a list of Almaden Valley pools and cabana clubs where you can swim for pleasure, take swim lessons, or train and compete on a swim team.

Almaden Cabana Club – The Almaden Cabana Club offers three pools, swim lessons, and a Junior Lifeguard program. The club is also home to the Dolphins Swim Team. Located at Bret Harte Drive, Associate/Annual membership requires primary home address to be within the 95120 zip code. For more information, visit http://www.almadencabana.com.

Almaden Golf & Country Club – In addition to an 18-Hole championship golf course and two tennis courts, the Almaden Golf & Country Club has a large swimming pool that accommodates the club’s swim team, The Gators. To learn more about swimming at the club and membership options, visit www.almadengcc.org.

Almaden Swim and Racquet Club (ASRC) – The Almaden Swim and Racquet Club is located in the Country Club neighborhood of Almaden. In addition to six USTA championship tennis courts, the club offers three pools to choose from and swim lessons. The ASRC is also home to Quicksilver Swimming (QSS), a year-round, competitive swim team that offers high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. ASRC memberships are open to all, though there is a wait list. For more information about ASRC, go to www.almadensrc.org.

Crossgates Swim Club – The Crossgates Swim Club (also known as Crossgates Cabana Club) is located in the family-friendly Almaden neighborhood of Crossgates. In addition to a large pool available to members to swim or schedule a pool party, the swim club is also the proud home of the Crossgates Gators Swim Team! For more information or to inquire about membership, visit www.crossgates.us.

Montevideo Neighborhood Cabana and Club – Residents of the Montevideo neighborhood in Almaden Valley can swim at the Montevideo Cabana Club. This club is home to the Piranhas Swim Team and offers summer swim lessons. For more information, visit miahomeowners.com.

Oaktree Park Cabana Club ­– The Oaktree Park Cabana Club has a six-lane lap pool and proudly hosts the Oaktree Sharks Swim Team, champions of the Valley Cabana Swim League. For more information about swim opportunities at the club, visit www.oaktreeparkcabanaclub.com.

Shadow Brook Swim Club – The Shadow Brook Swim Club is a neighborhood cabana club for residents of the Shadow Brook neighborhood of Almaden Valley. The club offers summer swim lessons to kids and is home to the Shadow Brook Sharks Swim Team. For more information, visit http://www.shadowbrook.org.

Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024

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Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024Get ready for another summer of great live music at the Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024 at Greystone Park!

Thursday July 11, 2024: Houserockers

Thursday July 18, 2024: Joey Oddo – Electric Bass / Blind Pilots

Thursday July 25, 2024: The Iconics

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024: First Call

Concerts start at 6:30pm and are free entry. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family!

Greystone Park is located at Camden Avenue and Mt. Carmel Drive in the Shadow Brook neighborhood of Almaden Valley.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market April 2024

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Almaden Valley Real Estate Market April 2024 – The Almaden Valley single family home market wrapped up April 2024 in stunning fashion. All major market factors were up from not only last month, but the same time last year. The number of homes that sold in April was up 25% from March; 30 versus 24. The number of homes under contract shot up 60%; 40 last month versus 25 in March. Although the 30 homes that sold in April 2024 were a respectable increase of 11% from the same time last year when 27 homes sold, the 40 homes under contract are a stunning 43% higher than the 28 from the same time last year.

Average price per square foot showed a modest increase of a little over 6% from March ($1,025/sqft versus $963/sqft) but were an impressive 25% higher than same time last year, when the average price per square foot was $818.

Almaden Valley real estate has been favoring sellers for quite a while, and that pattern continues. Buyer interest in the area remains keen, and there doesn’t appear to be anything at this time to indicate this will change any time soon. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, contact me now!

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market April 2024

Register Now for a Quicksilver History Hike

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Quicksilver History HikeRegister now for a Quicksilver History Hike on May 26 or on June 29, 2024 from 9am-12pm.

Join an Almaden Quicksilver Park Interpreter for a Quicksilver History Hike in the Almaden Hills to discover how our changing values have impacted the landscape, and a once bustling mining enterprise became a County Park. This moderate 3-4 mile hike leaves from the Wood Road parking lot of Almaden Quicksilver County Park. This hike will cover history content that is geared towards an adult audience. Best for ages 10+

Limited space! Please only sign up a max of 4-5 people. If you know more people would like to join, please share the registration form link. Reservations are not required but they are strongly recommended as parking is limited at the trailhead.

Although dogs are allowed within the park, for the comfort and safety of the group, they are discouraged from accompanying you on the hike (with the exception of service animals). Further questions? Call 408-918-7770 or email desiree.humphers@prk.sccgov.org

Quicksilver History Hikes are offered monthly, usually on the 4th Saturday or Sunday of the month.

Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide The Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide is now available, offering exciting classes, workshops, and dozens of summer camps! The guide has so many great options to choose from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+.

Summer 2024 season registration will open Saturday, May 4 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday April 24 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, May 1 at 10am. Spring registration and summer camp registration are currently open.

For additional information about any Almaden Community Center classes, camps, and programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de Mayo Event

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Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de MayoTickets go on sale soon for the Almaden Senior Association 2024 Cinco de Mayo event! The event will be held this year on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12-3pm.

Come join the excitement for a Cinco de Mayo Mexican Taco Lunch served at noon followed by entertainment by Latin Pop Duo, IndiviDuo.

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 15 from 8-10am and every M,W,F in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center until sold out. $22 for members, $25 for non-members, cash or check.

Call Jeanne for more information at 408.425.5723.

About the Almaden Senior Association

The Almaden Senior Association is an all-volunteer organization of Active Adults (50+) which initiates, supports and promotes programs and activities for the active adult population at the City-operated Almaden Community Center. The Association works in collaboration with City staff responsible for operating the Center.

The Association meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. Membership offers opportunities to enjoy…

  • Exercise classes for all levels and abilities.
  • Lunch events with entertainment run by members of the association.
  • Trips with local and not so local places of interest.

Stop by the front desk at the Almaden Community Center and ask for an application or apply online here. Annual membership is free, and includes a monthly newsletter with upcoming events and information for our members plus discounts for classes for Active Adults 50+ at the Almaden Community Center. Find out more on the Almaden Senior Association website.

Almaden Senior Association
at the Almaden Community Center
6445 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95120

Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024

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Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024Tickets are on sale now for the Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024 productions!

Pioneer High School Drama presents: West Side Story

Showtimes:
March 22-23, 2024 at 7pm
March 27-30, 2024 at 7pm

Ticket Prices:
Students = $8
Seniors (65+) = $15
Adults = $20

Location:
Pioneer High School Performing Arts Center, Steve Dini Stage
1290 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95118

For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://phsdrama.ludus.com/index.php

Leland High School Drama presents: Mean Girls

Showtimes:
April 17, 2024 at 4:30pm
April 18-19, 2024 at 7pm
April 25-27, 2024 at 7pm

Ticket Prices:
ASB = $10
Senior Citizens = $10
Students = $12
General = $15

Location:
Leland High School Cafeteria
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120

For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://lelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhs-drama/current-show-buy-tickets

Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2024

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Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2024 - Images of lanterns on the lake

Tickets are on sale now for the Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park June 21-23, 2024. Along with entry to the festival, each adult and youth ticket comes with a floating lantern kit, commemorative drawstring bag, and more.

Gates open at 5:30, when you and your family can enjoy food trucks, music and fun! At 8:00 you’ll design your lantern, and then from 8:30 – 10:00 is the Lantern Launch, where you’ll witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and their lights reflecting upon the water.

The price covers the cost of collecting and removing the lanterns from the water following the event as well as cleaning up any trash that may have been previously been in or around the water.

In addition, Water Lantern Festival supports the mission of Water.org in helping to provide safe water and sanitation to families around the world.

Learn more about this amazing family fun event and get tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update January 2024

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The Almaden Valley single family home market started the year on a high note. Although we saw a drop in homes sold in January (12 sold versus 16 in December), the market experienced a jump in the number of homes under contract (14 in January versus 10 in December.) The average price per square foot edged upward, from $921 in December to $967 in January.

We usually see the market warming up around the first of the year as it emerges from the holiday slow-down. However, when we compare to January 2023, we can see that January 2024 is ahead of the game. January 2023 saw 13 homes under contract and 8 sales versus 14 under contract and 13 sales of this year. In addition, the average price/sqft was $802 a year ago versus $967.

Part of this undoubtedly is due to tight inventory. There were 21 homes on the market in January 2023 versus 13 this year. This represents about 2.6 months’ worth of inventory in January 2023 versus 1.1 month in January 2024. The Almaden Valley real estate market has been tending towards being a seller’s market but has flirted at times with swaying towards buyers. But January definitely belonged to the sellers.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, give me a call!

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market January 2024

Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide is now available, and it’s loaded with all kinds of exciting classes, workshops, break camps, summer camps, and more! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Education & Enrichment, Health & Fitness, and Sports. There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Spring 2024 season and 2024 summer camp registration will open Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday Feb. 14 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 10am.

For additional information about any Almaden Community Center classes, camps, and programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.