Guitar Quartet Presenting Holiday Concert in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: guitaristA classical guitar quartet, featuring Ben Zussman, Scott Swink, Tom Gardin, and Jerry Snyder, will be presenting a concert of traditional, classical, and popular Christmas and Winter seasonal music for the Holidays.

This South Bay Guitar Society quartet will be playing selections by Enrique Granados, Celso Machado, Zequinha Abreu, Johnny Mercer, Michael Langer & Chen Atkins.

This free concert is at the Almaden Community Center on Tuesday, December 14, 6:30-8:00pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Yuletide Festivities at Casa Grande in New Almaden – UPDATED 2022

Photo by Eco Dalla Luna.

Take a visit back in time for a real holiday treat at the newly renovated Casa Grande. Enjoy the afternoon with your family in a beautiful Victorian setting while learning about local history in the Quicksilver Mining Museum.

Sip hot spiced cider, munch on delicious cookies, and enjoy the holiday décor in this exquisite historic building. You can also purchase holiday gifts and local crafts from the unique gift shop.

At Casa Grande in New Almaden December 10, 2010 through January 2, 2011, from 12:00 to 4:00pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (except Christmas Day). For more information, call 408-323-1107. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

North Pole Party in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

Photo by Ian Muttoo.

Make the holidays extra special for your kids with a fun-filled party in winter wonderland.

The party will include singing, art activities, food, and a special gift from the North Pole. The party is for children ages 4-7.

The North Pole Party is at the Almaden Community Center on Monday, December 6, 2010, from 5-7pm.

Register online by December 6, 2010. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Leland Drama Department Presents Chicago (a.k.a., Play Ball) – UPDATED 2022

image: Leland Drama Department

Publicity photo of film actress Phyllis Haver (circa 1920-1922).

Leland Drama Department presents Chicago (a.k.a., Play Ball), a satirical comedy about crime in the 1920’s, with the Leland Jazz Band playing live.

Chicago offers social criticism of our judicial system, and a public fascinated by famous criminals. This one has got it all! (The play is Adapted and Directed by Elizabeth A. Taylor, Leland English and Drama Teacher.)

Chicago was written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a Journalist and Playwright who covered the female crime wave happening in the Windy City during the 1920’s.

The play is at Leland High School November 17-20, 2010, at 7pm each night, with an additional matinee show on November 20, 2010, at 1:00pm.

General admission tickets will be sold at the door and are $5 per person. The play is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Register for the Almaden Valley Girls Softball League 2011 Season – UPDATED 2022

logo: Almaden Valley Girls Softball Leagure (AVGSL)Almaden Valley Girls Softball League (AVGSL) registration is now open.

AVGSL offers a fun, positive environment for players to learn and expand their softball skills.

The league promotes a sense of belonging for everyone, and emphasizes teamwork and a sense of individual success.

AVGSL is affiliated with the San Jose Police Activities League (PAL) and Amateur Softball Association (ASA).

Registration will remain open until January 31, 2011. The price is $175 per player for all divisions. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Visit AVGSL for more information about age requirements, divisions, volunteering, field locations, practice schedules, and more.

Star Party and Heavenly Story Time in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

Photo by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Join the San Jose Astronomical Association for Stories Under the Stars and Star Party.

From the stargazing station telescopes, see Jupiter, Ring Nebula, Great Global Cluster in Hercules, Coathanger, Albireo, and other show objects of the autumn sky.

The event is at the Almaden Library and Community Center on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, from 5:30-8:00pm. Story time starts at 5:30pm, followed by the star party at 6:00pm. For more information, call 408-808-3040. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Check out the star party etiquette and helpful tips. You can also subscribe to Ephemeris, San Jose Astronomical Association’s monthly newsletter.

Winter 2011 Almaden Community Center Activity Guide – UPDATED 2022

photo: Almaden Community Center Activity Guide[CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS TO MORE RECENT ALMADEN COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY GUIDE.]

San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released its Citywide Activity Guide for Winter 2011. The guide includes all of the activities planned for the Almaden Community Center.

Almaden Valley residents have a variety of activities to choose from, including the following: arts and crafts, camps, dance, early childhood recreation, education and enrichment, health and fitness, music and theater, sports leagues and drop-ins, cooking, specialty programs, senior programs and events, and family events.

Registration begins Saturday, December 11, 2010. Programs and classes begin the week of January 18, 2011. Download the guide and register online.

View the most recent Almaden Community Center Activity Guide.

Dedication – New Almaden Mining Museum – UPDATED 2022

Join the New Almaden Mining Museum for their dedication on November 13th from 10am to 3pm. The event is free, lunch and gifts will be available for purchase. Visit www.95120lifestyle.com for more information. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

November 2010 Coupons for Almaden Valley Businesses – UPDATED 2022

image: AccessAlmaden CouponsWe just updated the coupons page for the month of November 2010. Save on dining and services at local Almaden Valley businesses. [NO LONGER AVAILABLE]

3rd Annual / 2010 “Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run!” – Fun Runs and Shoe Drive – UPDATED 2022

logo: Almaden Valley's Run, Turkey, Run!
Join Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run! on Thanksgiving Day for its annual fun run and shoe drive benefiting Soles4Souls. The race features 5K and 10K courses, with a combined start. Walkers are also welcome!

Registration for the event is free. Participants are asked to donate a pair of new or gently worn shoes for those in need. Shoe donations will be accepted from 7:30 to 10:30am on race day. Tax deductible donations are also accepted; all proceeds benefit Soles4Souls.

Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run! is a non-profit organization established by a group of Almaden Valley residents to foster community commitment to personal health and welfare, and community involvement and giving.

Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run! event offers sponsorship opportunities to local businesses, and volunteer opportunities to anyone who wishes to support the cause. Contact AVRTR at avrtr10k@gmail.com for more information about sponsoring or volunteering for the event.

The race starts at Leland High School on Thursday, November 25, 2010, from 8:30-10:30am. Bibs must be picked up prior to race start; they will not be mailed. Bib pick-up starts at 7:30am.

We hope to see you on race day! You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]