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Winter 2011 Presidents Week Camps for Kids in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

January 23, 2011/in Kids/by Therese Swan

Photo by Mahalie Stackpole

Children in Almaden Valley have a number of different options available to them for camps over the Winter 2011 Presidents Week school break. Camps include everything from sports, cooking, art, games, and dance. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Athletics Winter Break Basketball Camp
This camp builds and improves a player’s skills and abilities in the areas of passing, shooting, rebounding, dribbling, play execution, and position playing. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8-13. Camp is daily Tuesday, February 22, 2011 to Friday, February 25, 2011 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The price is $112 per player. Register online or call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

16th Annual / 2011 Big Band Dance at Pioneer High School – UPDATED 2022

January 23, 2011/in Entertainment, Fundraisers/by Therese Swan

photo: pioneer high school music instructor Pioneer High School is holding its 16th 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; dancing and brief ballroom dance lesson provided by Dance Boulevard at San Jose Dance Center; and appetizers, desserts, silent auction, and raffle prizes. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

E.nopi Almaden Offering Free Diagnostic Test and Two Weeks of Lessons – UPDATED 2022

January 23, 2011/in Education/by Therese Swan

Find out why more than 2.5 million students are studying with E.nopi. Take advantage of a special offer from E.nopi in Almaden Valley that includes a free diagnostic test ($45 value) and two-weeks of free math or English lessons. This offer ends February 15, 2011. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

January 2011 Almaden Valley Market Update

January 22, 2011/in Almaden Real Estate/by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley has started 2011 with a very low inventory. Interest rates are still incredible. It is a great time to sell your home.

January market overview

Almaden Valley Counseling Service’s Winter 2011 Effective Parenting Program – UPDATED 2022

January 20, 2011/in Family, Services/by Therese Swan

logo: almaden valley counseling service Learn how to really STEP up to the challenge of parenting. Join Almaden Valley Counseling Service’s seven-week effective parenting program. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

The program is based on the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) model. Classes are for the parents of pre-school age, school age, and teenage children. You will learn how to:

Reverend Kate Flexer to Become Rector of the Episcopal Church in Almaden – UPDATED 2022

January 20, 2011/in Community/by Therese Swan

Mary Gray-Reeves, Bishop of the Diocese of El Camino Real, will be installing Reverend Kate Flexer as the new Rector of the Episcopal Church in Almaden. Kate will become the sixth rector in the church’s 42-year history.

Kate was selected by the church’s Vestry and approved by the Bishop in October 2010 after a nationwide search that produced numerous excellent candidates.

Last Chance to Register for Almaden Little League’s 2011 Baseball Season – UPDATED 2022

January 19, 2011/in Sports/by Therese Swan

logo: Almaden Little League Baseball If you missed registration in November 2010, you still have another opportunity to register for Almaden Little League’s 2011 Baseball Season. The price is still $225 per player.

To obtain late registration details, please contact the appropriate Division Player Agent listed below: [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Free rose pruning clinics – UPDATED 2022

January 19, 2011/in Education/by Therese Swan

Learn how to prune your roses and gain hands-on experience from experts at these free clinics offered at the Heritage Rose Garden. Clinics are held Wednesdays and Saturdays through 2/26/11. For more information, visit http://www.grpg.org/Calendar.shtml. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Green Talk Lecture Tour Coming to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

January 16, 2011/in Health, Services/by Therese Swan

"Green" Talk in Almaden Valley Learn how to live a healthier, greener life. Will Chandler, Green Certified Professional and Founder of ecoProach, will share how being more “Green” will enhance your living environment, making it more efficient, eco-friendly, and healthy. “We could not be more excited to share our vast knowledge about Green living, energy auditing, and greening your home,” said Will Chandler.

Origami for Kids at Almaden Valley Library – UPDATED 2022

January 15, 2011/in Kids/by Therese Swan

Design and Photo by John Montroll

Learn the basics of origami. This craft program is geared for kids ages 6-12. All supplies are provided.

Check out these cool origami designs at the Origamiancy blog and photo stream.

The class is at the Almaden Branch Library on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. The class is free and no registration is required. [EVENT IS CLOSED]