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Register for 2011 Almaden Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden Pop WarnerRegistration for 2011 Almaden Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading is now open. Almaden Pop Warner Cheer is for girls and boys ages 5-15, and football is for girls and boys ages 5-14.

Save $50 by taking advantage of the early bird registration offer. If you register by March 15, 2011, the registration fee for football is only $340 and cheer is only $200. Registration fees go up to $390 for football and $250 for cheer after March 15. You can register your child online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Cheer requires an additional $255 uniform fee that includes the skirt, shell, liner, shoes, socks, pms, briefs, and bow. Football requires an additional $250 equipment deposit for helmet and pads.

Almaden Pop Warner Cheer will also be holding in-person registration on the following dates:

  • Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 12pm – 3pm at The Little Gym in Princeton Plaza
  • Saturday, April 30, 2011 10am – 2pm at Safeway in Almaden Plaza
  • Saturday, May 14, 2011 10am – 2pm at Safeway in Almaden Plaza

Almaden Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading programs are associated with Almaden Valley Youth Athletic Association (AVYAA), which is a 25-year old non-profit organization.

AVYAA’s mission is to provide dynamic, diverse athletic programs that equip children with character and athletic skills, and prepare them for a positive and productive future.

E.nopi Almaden 2011 Summer Programs and Spring STAR Preparation – UPDATED 2022

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logo: E.nopi Almaden ValleyE.nopi Almaden is providing Summer programs focused on mathematics and language arts.

The programs combine tutoring with self learning to improve study habits, increase self confidence, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and make learning enjoyable. E.nopi offers a low student to teacher ratio of 4:1.

Register for E.nopi Summer program by March 31, 2011 to receive an early bird discount. Call E.nopi Almaden today at 408-323-8980. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

E.nopi Almaden is also offering preparation classes for STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting), which is being given to students this April. Register youR child for prep classes today!

Spring 2011 Wildflower Scavenger Hunt in Almaden Quicksilver County Park – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Wildflower Scavenger Hunt - Almaden Quicksilver

Photo by Jason Hollinger

New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association is holding its annual Wildflower Scavenger Hunt.

Join Docent Kitty Monahan and Friends of New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association as they take you on a wildflower scavenger hunt in beautiful Quicksilver Park.

This outdoor hunt for flowery delights will take you through various stations at Jacque Ridge along Wood Road Trail in Almaden Quicksilver Park.

The meeting location is at the Wood Road Trail parking lot. The event is Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10am to 12pm.

The event is free. Registration is required. You can register online. For more information call 408-355-2240 or view the flier. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Movement, Poetry & Art Camp at the Almaden Community Center – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Poetry and Music, marble sculpture by Claude Michel

Poetry and Music, marble sculpture by Claude Michel, 1774-1778, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.

Movement, Poetry & Art Camp is a cutting edge, well-rounded art camp for your budding artist.

Your child will enjoy literature with music, poetry with movement, and explore the history and influence of local artists in our everyday lives. The camp is for boys and girls ages 7-14.

Movement, Poetry & Art Camp is at the Almaden Community Center, Monday – Friday, April 11, 2011 through Friday, April 15, 2011 from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The price is $245 per child.

You can register online. Or, for more information call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Camp B-L-D for Kids During the 2011 Spring Break Week in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Camp B-L-DKids will take a trip around the Almaden Teaching Kitchen and learn how to make meals and snacks for each part of the day.

Camp B-L-D (breakfast, lunch, dinner) fosters self-confidence, allows kids to make new friends, and enjoy tasty meals all camp long.

Cooking supplies will be provided. Children are encouraged to bring an apron and drink to camp each day. The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-10.

Camp B-L-D is at the Almaden Community Center, Monday – Friday, April 11, 2011 through April 15, 2011, from 8:30am to 12:30pm. The price is $209 per child.

Register online or call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Wings and Blings: Learn About the Butterflies and Wildflowers Native to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Butterfly

Photo by Steve Berardi

Want to get a sneak peek at the beauty to come this Spring? Cait Hutnik from the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority is delivering a presentation – “Wings and Blings” – about the butterflies and wildflowers that are native to the Almaden Valley area.

This entertaining presentation includes photographs, specimens, and fun facts. Get ideas about where you can go on awesome hikes with fantastic views! This interesting event is suitable for families and people of all ages.

Santa Clara County Open Space Authority protects sensitive lands, preserves natural communities, and manages open space in ways that promote agriculture and compatible recreation.

Wings and Blings is at the Almaden Community Center in the Program Room on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The event is free. No registration required. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

83% Off 10 Classes at Almaden Yoga Via Groupon ($120 Value) – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden YogaAlmaden Yoga is offering 83% off a 10-class package via Groupon. At the time of this writing, there is 1 day, 10 hours, and 40 minutes left to buy. This Groupon is valid for new students only.

Almaden Yoga offers a variety of classes for students at all levels, from beginners to advanced. Classes include Meditation, Intro to Hatha, Yoga Basics, Yin, Medicine Yoga, Hatha, Yoga Tone, Iyengar / Iyenger Flow, Flow, Intro to Power Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga. View the schedule of classes.

Almaden Yoga has qualified and dedicated instructors. The studio environment is clean, and has cool wood floors and serene plants that create an ideal atmosphere for Yoga.

Anuja Chaudhri, Almaden Yoga Owner and Instructor, just posted an article welcoming all of the new Groupon members to the Almaden Yoga blog. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

2011 Weekly Class Schedule for Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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photo: Lord of the Light Art Studio & GalleryLord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery offers weekly art classes throughout the year, including the Summer months of June, July, and August. Students attend an average of four classes per month.

Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery teaches students the fundamentals of fine art. The studio has a unique curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a student’s imagination and creativity. The program will help your child experience new freedom and give your child a new love for art.

Following is the weekly class schedule for 2011:

Monday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Internship & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Pre-Advanced & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Tuesday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
1st – 7th Grade, 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Advanced & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Wednesday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Pre-Advanced Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
1st – 7th Grade, 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Thursday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Pre-Advanced Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Pre-Advanced & Portfolio Class (7th-12th Grade), 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Friday
1st – 7th Grade, 3:25pm – 4:55pm
Pre-Advanced Class (7th-12th Grade), 5:00pm – 6:30pm
1st – 7th Grade, 6:35pm – 8:05pm

Saturday
1st – 12th Grade: 10:45am – 12:15pm
1st – 12th Grade: 1:15pm – 2:45pm

You can register your child at the Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery located in the Old Almaden Plaza next to Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley or call the studio at 408-997-3112. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Cares Meeting to Discuss Smart Driving for Teens – UPDATED 2022

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image: almaden caresAlmaden Cares meetings are open to all who want to help save the lives of kids on the streets and roads in Almaden Valley.

At the meetings the group provides an update on the most recent accomplishments, discusses plans, and talks about how it can increase community involvement. The meetings are open to all adults and students.

Almaden Cares is a small group of community members who have joined together in response to the many tragic and horrific car collisions involving teenage drivers in Almaden Valley.

The goal of Almaden Cares is to raise the consciousness of pre-teens, teens, and parents regarding the causes of catastrophic accidents involving teen drivers.

The organization wants everyone who gets behind the wheel of a car and everyone who rides as a passenger to make good decisions about their own safety as well as the safety of those around them.

Almaden Cares invites you to join them in this community effort. The next meeting is at the Offices of Alain Pinel, 1071 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, from 7-8pm. Along with a special guest speaker, the group will discuss recent progress with community partners, its new website, and related issues. Help make this endeavor a continuing success – go and share your ideas and thoughts. [EVENT IS CLOSED

Below is a new Almaden Cares advertisement promoting the theme of smart driving for kids:

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Mad Science 2011 Summer Camps at Almaden Community Center – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Mad Science Summer CampsMad Science is holding several summer camps in Almaden Valley. All Mad Science camps are for children ages 5 to 12.

Mad Science camps help spark the imagination and curiosity of children by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities.

The camps instill a clearer understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around them.

The following Mad Science summer camps are available at the Almaden Community Center. All camps have half day (9am to 12pm) and full day (9am to 3pm) options, with the exception of the NASA camp, which is half day only.

  • Spy Academy, June 20-24, 2011
  • Jet Cadets, July 5-8, 2011
  • Fizzical Phenomena & Chemistry, July 18-22, 2011
  • NASA: Journey Into Outer Space, August 1-5, 2011
  • Wacky Robots & Widgets, August 8-12, 2011

These Mad Science camps are offered through the Almaden Community Center. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]