Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
Traditional (ie non-distressed) sales were similar; the number of available single family homes increased from 48 to 50, while the number of listings under contract fell from 16 last week to 14 this week.
Pioneer High School is holding its 17th Annual Big Band Dance benefiting the school’s Band & Orchestra Program.
This wonderful, fun-filled evening includes live music performances by Pioneer’s “S” Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band. Also enjoy dancing, ballroom dance lessons, appetizers and desserts, and silent auction and raffle prizes.
The Battle of the Bands concert finale is back! The top five finalists for the 5th Annual / 2012 Battle of the Bands will compete for prizes in a live concert here in lovely Almaden Valley.
You are invited to attend this exciting live concert showcasing local talented bands and solo musicians from throughout San Jose. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
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Mission Fitness Boot Camp is a fun and energizing morning workout designed to help you reach your fitness goals fast.
You will be put through a challenging workout that delivers the ultimate in fat loss, muscle toning, strength building, and cardio training – promising incredible results.
Mission Fitness Boot Camp offers a fun, non-competitive, and supportive environment. A great way to get in shape! Sessions are run by Lindsay Barker, Exercise Physiologist.
Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley is holding its 2012 Summer Art Camp for kids in 1st – 12th grade. The studio has a unique camp curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a child’s imagination and creativity, while teaching them the fundamentals of fine art.
The Summer Art Camp is a one-week, fun-filled learning experience that includes color theory, animation, and much more! Students will learn pencil drawing skills and how to use medias such as oil pastel, soft pastel, and watercolor. Your child will experience new freedom and a new love for art.
Almaden Senior Program has a number of domestic trips planned for 2012, including Black Oak Casino, Hawaii, and Trains of the Colorado Rockies. These trips are a wonderful and hassle-free way to see the United States with your significant other and/or friends.
You’ll smile. You’ll chuckle. You’ll laugh out loud. Matilda’s Marvelous Adventure, a play written and directed by local Almaden Valley senior Mary Sheehan, follows Matilda Kumquat’s adventures as she travels around the world meeting various zany people she encounters along the way. Join in the fun and experience a humorous look at airlines, cruises, tourists, and tour groups.
The show will be presented on three dates at the Almaden Community Center:
Read more about the play and Mary Sheehan at Mercury News.
Almaden Valley Orators of Toastmasters International is having an open house. Locals are invited to come alone or with guests for food, prizes, and to have a great time!
If you are new to Toastmasters, you’ll discover how you can improve your self-confidence, public speaking, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally or personally, you’re welcome to attend.
TechKnowHow is offering LEGO® Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 5-9 years old. [NOTE: CLICK HERE FOR MORE RECENT SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS BY TechKnowHow.]
TechKnowHow’s special half-day camps include “Simple Bots: Remote-Controlled LEGO® Projects” and “Master Builders: Advanced LEGO® Building and Game Design.” Each class has five LEGO building projects, one per day. The camp offers entirely new projects and activities each year.
Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
Happy New Year! The last week of 2011 did not bring much change in the Almaden Valley real estate market. The number of active listings dropped from 49 last week to 48 this week, while the percentage of listings under contract dropped from 41% to 38%. Traditional (ie non-distressed) listings dropped from 40 active listings to 37, and from 38% under contract to 36% in the same period.
