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Almaden Quicksilver Park Geocaching Adventure – UPDATED 2022

October 13, 2012/in Recreation/by Therese Swan

Geocaching in Almaden Quicksilver Park [EVENT IS CLOSED. FIND MORE EVENTS AT ALMADEN QUICKSILVER PARK HERE.]

Learn more about the exciting pastime known as geocaching! The Almaden Quicksilver Park will be hosting a free, docent-guided geocaching adventure on Saturday, October 20 from 8:45am to 12pm.

Participants will be provided with a GPS tracking device and will be instructed to find 6 to 7 “caches” hidden within the park. It’s a modern-day treasure hunt! Bring sun protection, water, snacks and sturdy hiking shoes and meet at the Wood Road parking lot.

Meet Thriller Author Hannah Jayne at the Almaden Library

October 12, 2012/in Entertainment/by Therese Swan

Hannah Jayne Schwartz Visits Almaden Valley Almaden Branch Library will be hosting a “Meet the Author” event in the program room on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 4pm.

Thriller author Hannah Jayne will lead a workshop for community members interested in learning more about the life of an author. Jayne’s trilogy of novels is known as the “Underworld Detection Agency Chronicles,” and individual titles include Under Wraps, Under Attack, and Under Suspicion.

Almaden Valley Aesthetics Hosts Open House – UPDATED 2022

October 12, 2012/in Services/by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley Aesthetics, Rejuvenation Clinic and Skin Care Spa, will be hosting their annual Fall Open House on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 3pm to 7pm. Meet the staff. Take advantage of the product sale. Make an appointment for your next service at a discount!

Almaden Valley Aesthetics has created a niche in rejuvenation and relaxation by specializing in new methods of skin care, as well as traditional R&R spa services.

New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum Hosts Living History Day

October 12, 2012/in Family, Recreation/by Therese Swan

Spanishtown, March 1876, Public Domain Image

The New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum will be presenting a special event on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 11am to 3pm. “Living History Day” will take place at the Casa Grande in Almaden Quicksilver Park.

This spectacular home was once occupied by the managers of the New Almaden mine and its Victorian heritage has been maintained by the staff.

Almaden Quicksilver Park History Tour by Van

October 12, 2012/in Family, Recreation/by Therese Swan

Almaden Quicksilver Park will be hosting a history tour by van on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 9am to 1:30pm. Adults and children (6 years and older, must weigh at least 60 pounds) alike will love the opportunity to step back in time and discover the area’s rich mining history on this tour.

Almaden Valley Hosting San Jose District 10 and Senate District 15 Election Forum – UPDATED 2022

October 12, 2012/in Community/by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley Community Association will host an election forum on October 18, 2012 in the parish hall at Holy Spirit Church in Almaden Valley.

The forum will begin at 7pm and should wrap up by approximately 9pm. The schedule of events will include a debate between San Jose District 10 council candidates Robert Braunstein and Johnny Khamis, and a debate between Jim Beall and Joe Coto, candidates for the California Senate District 15.

Almaden Library Book Sale for Fall 2012 – UPDATED 2022

October 12, 2012/in Shopping/by Therese Swan

It’s that time of year again! The Almaden Branch Library’s wildly popular annual Fall Book Sale is back.

The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Almaden Library. You can feel even better about your purchases knowing that all proceeds will go to benefit the library’s special programs and services.

SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden 2012 Session 5 Registration – UPDATED 2022

October 12, 2012/in Seniors/by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley Seniors, there’s still time to sign up for Session 5 Courses at the SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden.

Registration was held on October 6, 2012, but many courses are still open to additional students. Courses which currently have some space available include:

Buyer Interest Driven Largely by Historically Low Mortgage Rates

October 9, 2012/in Almaden Real Estate/by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

The number of available single family homes in Almaden Valley continues to drop, from 60 last week to 58 this week. The percentage of listings that are under contract increased from 48% to 49% over the same time frame.

Home Inventory is Low But Buyers Not Slowing Down

October 2, 2012/in Almaden Real Estate/by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

Almaden Valley real estate inventory saw another gradual decline this past week. This week we have 60 single family homes for sale compared to 63 last week, while the percentage of listings under contract remained virtually the same with 48% this week compared to 47% last week.