It’s time to register for the Almaden Little League 2012 baseball season! Almaden Little League is for players ages 4 through 18 years old, in T-Ball through Big League. A player’s age is determined as of April 30, 2012. [EVENT IS CLOSED; LINK HAS BEEN UPDATED]
The number of active listings in Almaden Valley increased slightly from last week, from 76 to 80 this week. The percentage of listings that are in escrow decreased slightly, from 38% to 35%. Traditional (ie non-distressed) listings experienced a similar change, from 67 to 71 active listings and from 31% in escrow to 30% this week. This could very likely be the early stages of the annual slow-down we see around the holidays.
Interest rates remain fairly much at the same level as last week.
Almaden Valley neighbors, leash up your dogs and join the Healthy “Tails” dog hike at Quicksilver Park on Saturday, November 5 from 9am to 11am. A guide from California K9 Solutions will be teaching participants how to enjoy outdoor activities as they and their dogs hike the 2.5 mile Wood Road Trail. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet long, and registration is required. Call (408) 355-2240 or register online at Santa Clara County Parks.
Please support Almaden Super Lions with its 2011 Blanket Drive as they once again collect new and gently used clean blankets for those less fortunate.
Martin-Fontana Parks Association (MFPA) will be planting a number of California native plants and shrubs in Jeffrey Fontana Park.
Volunteers are needed. They will be meeting near the children’s playground not far from the intersection of McAbee Road & Thorntree Drive. Here is a map for the location.
Dave Poeschel will be heading up the project that involves the planting of 20 trees and about 130 small shrubs in Fontana Park on both sides of McAbee.
The other project will be headed by Patrick Pizzo in an area known as Island A, just west of the dog park in Fontana. He will lead the planting of about 25 shrubs.
Make sure to bring your gloves and a shovel, if you have one. The work won’t be too hard as the holes will be pre-augered. MFPA will be providing coffee, water, and refreshments for all the volunteers.
This project is being coordinated by the Martin-Fontana Parks Association in cooperation with Our City Forest of San Jose. If you can join us, please contact David Poeschel at dave.poeschel@gmail.com.
Does your child or grandchild need community-service hours? This would be an excellent opportunity to serve the community and receive high school or middle school credit.
Phase II of the Fall planting is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 9am. To learn more about the tree planting, see the Master Plan. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
The number of single family properties in Almaden Valley that are on the market crept up slightly, from 74 last Monday to 76 today. However, the number of pending escrows also increased, from 37% last week to 38% this week. Traditional (ie non-distressed) properties experienced similar changes, with the number of properties on the market increasing from 66 to 67 and the percentage of pending escrows increasing from 31% to 32%. Although the number of active listings increased, the percentage of pending escrows has pretty much recovered from the dip we saw last week.
Interest rates are remaining stable, though some banks posted a slight increase. Even so, rates are so low that buyers who are contemplating purchasing are being lured into acting by the historically low interest.
This is your opportunity to provide input on your child’s education and resetting of SJUSD’s Strategic Plan based on SJUSD’s New Vision and Mission.
Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews and the SJUSD Board of Education are seeking input on what 21st century skills students should be able to know and do in order to be a productive member of a global society.
Pumpkin Picking at the Park is a fun-filled day with activities for pre-schools and their parents to enjoy together. The morning starts with art activities at Almaden Community Center, followed by a guided tour of Emma Prusch Park.
Kumon gives your kids the power of knowing. If your child needs extra help in math or reading, or is ready to be challenged, come see what Kumon has to offer. Kumon’s specialized learning program provides children of all abilities in pre-K through 12th grade with the confidence to achieve more on their own.
Come visit Kumon during their open house, Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 10am – 2pm. If you enroll between October 8th and October 31st, your child will receive free registration.
The number of single family homes available for sale in Almaden Valley continued to decrease, down to 74 this Monday versus 77 the same time last week. The percentage under contract dropped slightly, to 37% from 38% during the same time. Traditional (ie non-distressed) properties followed similar trends, with active listings dropping from 68 to 66 and the percentage under contract dropping from 33% to 31%.
The market still has a lot of fire. Homes are selling. Interest rates are unbelievable. I just sold my listing on Crystal Springs in the Almaden Country Club neighborhood last week and have offers on my new listing on Hillcrest, also in the Country Club. Neither home has even hit the market. Buyers are buying!!
