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Teen Book Sale at Almaden Library

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Teen Book Sale at Almaden LibraryTeen volunteers run a Teen Book Sale at Almaden Library the third Saturday of each month, selling books for children, pre-teens, and teens. The next sale will be July 19, 2025.

Gently-used children’s books, picture books, popular paperbacks and hardcovers are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Almaden Branch Library and Almaden Teens Reach, Almaden Valley’s local teen volunteer organization.

When: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Where: Almaden Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose CA 95120

For more information, contact Jo-Ann Wang at (408) 808-3040, joann.wang@sjlibrary.org or visit the Almaden Library website.

 

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Read to Succeed

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Read to SucceedRead to Succeed: Reading with a Police Officer

Join a special guest from the San José Police Department (SJPD) at the Almaden Branch Library to share stories and the joys of reading to children as part of the library’s Read to Succeed early education program. Almaden Library is excited to partner with the SJPD to bring this special program to the Almaden neighborhood.

Read to Succeed is a partnership between the San José Public Library and the SJPD to promote early literacy, as well as build positive and inspiring interactions between police officers, children and their caregivers through structured programming at San Jose Public Library locations.

Date: Monday, June 30, 2025

Time: 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Location: Almaden Library, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose CA 95120

Free. No registration is required. All ages welcome.

For more information, contact Paul Wilson at (408) 808-3040 or visit the Almaden Library website.

 

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Family Movie Night at Almaden Community Center

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Family Movie NightDon’t miss this summer family movie night featuring Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” at Almaden Community Center!

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

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

Admission: $3 per person

All ages are welcome! Free popcorn and drinks while supplies last.

Preregistration is required – sign up at sjregistration.com or visit the Almaden Community Center front desk.

 

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Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2025

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Summer Concert Series 2025Don’t miss the Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2025 starting July 10 at Greystone Park!

Thursday July 10, 2025: Misspent Youth – https://misspentyouthband.com/

Thursday July 17, 2025: Identity Problem – https://identityproblem.rocks/

Thursday July 24, 2025: The Houserockers – https://svhouserockers.com

Thursday, July 31, 2025: The Iconics! – https://www.facebook.com/TheIconics

Concerts are from 6:30-8 pm. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family! This year the Almaden Community Center is partnering with Lazy Dog on a fundraiser in support of the Summer Concert Series 2025. Check out the flyer on the Almaden Community Center Facebook page for all the details!

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

 

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2025 Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park

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2025 Water Lantern Festival - Image of lanterns on lakeThere’s still time to get Early Bird ticket prices for the 2025 Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park July 18-20, 2025. This is a very popular event, so get your tickets now! 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.

Water Lantern Festival is committed to sustainability. 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 previously been in or around the water. The lanterns are made from rice paper and wood, so they are as eco-friendly as possible, and they reuse and recycle the LED candles.

Additionally, Water Lantern Festival is partnered with Water.org, an organization dedicated to providing safe water to millions of people around the world.

Learn more about this awe-inspiring event and get tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.

 

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Older Americans Barbeque Bash

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Older Americans Barbeque Bash In celebration of Older Americans Month in May, Almaden Community Center in collaboration with the Almaden Senior Association will be hosting an Older Americans Barbeque Bash. This Older Americans Barbeque will include hot dogs, chips, lemonade, and ice cream, as well as lawn games, entertainment by Blue Sky Musical Group, and more!

Where: Almaden Community Center Courtyard

When: Friday, May 23, 2025, 1-3pm

Members $8, Non-Members $16

Register at the front desk or online here. Call (408) 268-1133 if you have questions.

 

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Mother’s Day 2025

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Mother’s Day 2025Looking for a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day 2025? Here are a couple of great Almaden Valley options!

La Forêt Mother’s Day Brunch

When:
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Where:
La Forêt
21747 Bertram Road
San Jose, CA 95120

La Forêt offers fine French dining in an old country setting. The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden.

Specializing in fine French cuisine, La Forêt has earned its place among the area’s finest restaurants and has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States.

For reservations, call (408) 997-3458. Proper attire requested.

Mothers and Flowers – A Pre-Mother’s Day Hike

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where:
Santa Teresa County Park, Fortini Trailhead
22581 San Vicente Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 early with a moderate 2.5-mile hike on the Stile Ranch, Mine, and Fortini trails. You’ll hear stories about mothers who were important to the area’s history and see colorful late-spring wildflowers.

Meet at the Fortini Trailhead on San Vicente Avenue off Fortini Road with sturdy shoes, snacks, and water. Leashed dogs, children, and families are welcome.

Organized by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information and to register, click here or call (408) 355-2240.

 

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2025

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2025The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2025 is now available, offering classes in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, Education, and Fitness, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. There are also dozens of summer camps for kids of all ages, such as Basketball Camp, Cheerleading Camp, Colorful Critters Pastel Camp, Minecraft with LEGO® Camp, and Frozen and Friends Dance Camp!

Summer 2025 season registration will open Saturday, May 3 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday April 23 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, April 30 at 10am. Summer camp registration is already open.

In addition to classes, camps, and programs, the Almaden Community Center has a Fitness Center, Teaching Kitchen, Preschool Programs, Dance Studio, Gym, Computer Lab and Teen Center/Game Room.

For additional information, 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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Brick Tech Spring Workshops at Almaden Community Center

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Brick Tech Spring WorkshopsGet ready for Brick Tech Spring Workshops at Almaden Community Center! From towering castles to speedy race cars, children will explore STEM concepts while having a blast with LEGO® bricks.

Brick Tech Spring Workshops include:

Fly, Drive, and Build: STEM with LEGO® Workshop
Location: Almaden Community Center, AL Room 3
Saturday April 19, 2025, 9am-12pm
Fee: $55

LEGO® Ultimate Train Workshop
Location: Almaden Community Center, AL Room 3
Saturday May 3, 2025, 9am-12pm
Fee: $55

Let’s build the Best Day Ever! LEGO® Friends Workshop
Location: Almaden Community Center, AL Room 3
Saturday May 17, 2025, 9am-12pm
Fee: $55

Register at the Almaden Community Center front desk or online here.

 

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Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt 2025

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Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt 2025Register now for the Almaden Community Center Spring Egg Hunt to be held on April 12, 2025, rain or shine! There are different time slots for each age group, so you can register for the egg hunt time that works best for you. There will also be prizes, arts & crafts, a photo booth with the bunny, and more family fun!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today! Register online at www.sjregistration.com or in-person at the Almaden Community Center. For questions, call (408) 268-1133.

 

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