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2012 Summer Art Camp at Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley

January 21, 2012/in Kids, Teens/by Therese Swan

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 2012 Trip Schedule

January 21, 2012/in Seniors/by Therese Swan

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.

Matilda’s Marvelous Adventure Presented by the Almaden Senior Players

January 21, 2012/in Entertainment, Seniors/by Therese Swan

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:

January 22, 2012, 3pm. Dinner show, including wine and dessert. $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
January 24, 2012, 2pm. Includes popcorn. First-come, first-served tickets for $5.
January 27, 2012, 2pm. Includes ice cream. First-come, first-served tickets for $5.

Read more about the play and Mary Sheehan at Mercury News.

Almaden Valley Orators Toastmasters 2012 Open House

January 14, 2012/in Recreation/by Therese Swan

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.

Almaden Valley TechKnowHow LEGO® 2012 Summer Camps – UPDATED 2022

January 14, 2012/in Kids/by Therese Swan

logo: TechKnowHow 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 for January 3, 2012

January 7, 2012/in Almaden Real Estate/by Therese Swan

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.

Almaden Valley Fitness Memberships on a Shoestring Budget

January 3, 2012/in Health/by Therese Swan

The Fitness Center at Almaden Community Center is having a New Year’s Fitness Special. From now until January 31, 2012 you can purchase an annual pass to use the Fitness Center for only $120. That’s just $10 a month!

Or, you can get a full access pass to the fitness center plus participate in all Group X exercise classes for only $199 a year. This pass entitles you to as many of the exercise classes, fitness room workouts, and drop-in gym visits you can fit into your busy schedule.

These memberships make great gifts. See the complete schedule of Group X classes and fitness center hours.

Almaden Valley Private Schools Winter 2012 Open House Schedules – UPDATED 2022

January 2, 2012/in Education/by Therese Swan

At the beginning of every year the private schools in Almaden Valley hold open house and open enrollment for prospective and returning students.

Almaden Valley is home to a number of private schools for students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school.

Following is the Winter 2012 Open House Schedule for Almaden Valley Private Schools:

Epiphany Party in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

January 2, 2012/in Community/by Therese Swan

Episcopal Church in Almaden and Congregational Church of Almaden Valley, United Church of Christ are celebrating Epiphany with a family potluck dinner and service welcoming the Three Wise Men and their camel, no less.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a candle for the altar. The Kings will light the candles so the light may be shared with others in our community and the world.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update for December 19, 2011

December 28, 2011/in Almaden Real Estate/by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

As we quickly approach the end of the year, the Almaden Valley real estate market continues its seasonal cooling.

The total number of available properties on the market dropped from 56 on December 5, 2011 to 49 on December 27, 2011. The percentage of all listings under contract (i.e., Pending) increased slightly from 40% to 41% over the same timeframe.