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Impressionism Exhibits – De Young Museum, San Francisco – UPDATED 2022

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My husband and I went to see the “The Birth of Impressionism – Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay” exhibit at the De Young Museum over Labor Day weekend. What a treat! The Musee d’Orsay in Paris is closed for renovations and they have sent their art collections travelling around the world. In addition to Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Sisley, Degas, there were several less famous artists. Whistler’s Mother was even there. My favorite was “Les Barques, régates à Argenteuil” by Claude Monet, 1874. (see photo to left)

If you missed this exhibit, don’t worry. You can see still see “Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and Beyond: Post Impressionist Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay”. It starts September 25 and goes through January 18, 2011. For more information, go to: http://deyoung.famsf.org/. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League Project 40 Program – Register for Fall 2010 – UPDATED 2022

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Logo: Alamden Valley Youth Soccer LeagueAlmaden Valley Youth Soccer League (AVYSL) has brought back Project 40 Program. The program is designed to give AVYSL players the opportunity to further develop their soccer skills and understanding of the game.

The program has been developed and will be run by the UK International Training Staff. Players are grouped by age, and receive age-appropriate training followed by a scrimmage.

Volunteer coaches and parents of participating players are encouraged to assist the UK trainers during the sessions. Volunteers will be instructed by the UK staff so they can help train the players and bring what they learn back to team practices.

Project 40 Program is held at Simonds Elementary School on Sundays, September 12, 2010 – October 17, 2010. U7 – U9 players (born between August 1, 2001 and July 31, 2004) play from 3:30pm – 4:45pm (5pm – 6:15pm on September 12, 2010 to work around the photograph schedule). U10 – U12 players (born between August 1, 1998 and July 31, 2001) play from 5pm – 6:45pm. The Project 40 Program is $40 per player. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Learn How to Use Facebook at Almaden Valley Branch Library – UPDATED 2022

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facebook logoLearn how to use Facebook to connect and share with the people in your life. You will learn how to create a Facebook account, setup your Facebook profile, and begin using Facebook’s networking features. (You just need to have an email account and be familiar with how to use a computer keyboard and mouse.)

The class is at the Almaden Branch Library Technology Center on Saturday, September 11, 2011, from 11am to 12pm. Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Almaden Branch Library at 408-808-3040, or go to the front desk inside the Almaden Community Center. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

2nd Annual Leland High School Charger Invitational Golf Tournament – UPDATED 2022

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Charger Invitational Golf ImageThe Leland High School Booster Club is holding its 2nd Annual Charger Invitational Golf Tournament.

The tournament format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. The event features golf, tee prizes, lunch, on-course games and refreshments, raffle, silent auction, and awards dinner.

Register as a single, twosome, or foursome. The fee is $150 per person. Proceeds support the Leland Athletics program.

The event is at Santa Teresa Golf Club on Friday, September 24, 2010, beginning at 1pm. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

TurningWheels for Kids Fundraiser at UNWINED Wine Bar & Shop – UPDATED 2022

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Turning Wheels for Kids[THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. CLICK HERE TO FIND MORE FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR TURNINGWHEELS FOR KIDS.]

TurningWheels for Kids is a local non-profit organization that provides new, sturdy, and safe bikes and helmets to local children who would otherwise not have their own.

A bike is a rite of passage for a child. Beyond the fun and smiles, a bike provides many benefits such as the lifelong habits of exercise and outdoor activity. TurningWheels for Kids has distributed over 8,000 bikes since 2003, and plans on hitting its annual goal again in 2010.

The TurningWheels fundraiser event is $40 per person, which includes some great wine, food, and desert from local chef Ivan Barnes.

The event is at UNWINED on Sunday, June 6 from 4-7pm. Walk-ins are welcome. The bar and shop will be open for regular business during this event.

 

Attend the Almaden Business Association June 2010 Mixer – UPDATED 2022

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Almaden Business Association LogoAttend the Almaden Business Association mixer and network with other local businesses. Meet prospective partners, customers, and colleagues in an informal atmosphere.

Almaden Business Association members help each other market and grow their businesses, advocate solutions to issues impacting local businesses, and support community service programs in their neighborhoods.

The mixer event is at 300 San Jose on Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 5:30-7:30pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Register for the Almaden Valley Youth Soccer 2010 Fall Recreational Soccer Program – UPDATED 2022

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Almaden Valley Soccer Player Matthew GoldsteinRegistration for the Almaden Valley Youth Soccer 2010 Fall Recreational (U6-U16) and Kicker’s Club (U5) programs is now open. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

You can register online through June 6, 2010. The price to register is $175 for U6-U16 players, and $120 for U5 players (2010-2011 Player Age Matrix). No paperwork is required at the time of registration. A $25 fee will be charged for late registrations after June 6, 2010.

Registration officially closes on June 20, 2010. Online registration will remain open after June 20, 2010, but your child will automatically be placed on a waiting list.

Buddy requests, if you have any, are final once your online registration has been submitted. Be sure to confirm your buddy requests prior to completing the registration process. (It is your responsibility to make sure you understand all buddy request policies and requirements.)

SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden – Summer 2010 Registration and Courses – UPDATED 2022

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SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden ValleySeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden is offering more than a dozen different computer and software application courses this Summer.

SeniorNet is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to building a community of computer-using seniors (ages 50 and over).

Courses range from an introduction to computers (no computer knowledge required) to intermediate and advanced courses in various software applications.

A sampling of the courses available this Summer include Windows operating systems, search engines, word processing, spreadsheets, photo editing, photo albums, and digital music.

Most of the courses are one day a week for two hours, and last from four to eight weeks. All classes are held at the Almaden Community Center.

The price for an annual membership to SeniorNet is $40. The annual renewal fee for existing members is $30. Individual courses range from $10 to $20 each.

Registration for Summer 2010 is at the Almaden Community Center on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:30am.

See the Summer 2010 brochure and registration form for further details on the courses being offered by SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Junior Tennis Classes and Summer Camp at Almaden Country Club – UPDATED 2022

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Tennis Balls[THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE ACCESSALMADEN POSTS ABOUT TENNIS.]

Sign your child up for Junior Tennis Classes or Junior Tennis Summer Camp. These programs are directed by USPTA / USPTR Tennis Pros, Nancy Ghantous and Coach Reggie. The programs emphasize tennis fundamentals and skills in a fun and positive learning environment.

Tennis classes and Summer camp are available for ten weeks, from June 7, 2010 through August 13, 2010. You can sign up for one week or as many weeks as you wish.

Tennis classes and Summer camp are available for children of all ages and skill levels. Lessons are at the Almaden Country Club. To learn more about the programs or to register your child, contact Nancy Ghantous, Head Tennis Pro, at 408-268-4240, ext. 51 or 408-644-6641.

Pee Wee
Ages 4 & 5
Daily M-F, 9:00-9:30am
Introduction to the game of tennis and development of hand-eye coordination.
Price: $10 / 30 min.

Spinners
Ages 6 and up
Daily M-F, 9:00-10:00am
Emphasis on the basics, rules, and how to play. For beginning players.
Price: $15 / 1 hr.

Smashers
Ages 8 and up
Daily M-Th, 5:00-6:30pm
Emphasis on stroke development, tactics, and match play. For intermediate players.
Price: $20 / 1.5 hr.

Strikers
Ages 8 and up
Daily M-F, 4:00-5:00pm
Emphasis on stroke refinement, singles and doubles strategy, and tactics in match play situation.
Price: $15 / 1 hr.

Aces
Ages 12 and up
Friday only, 5:00-6:30pm
Singles and doubles strategy and tactics, match play, and overall development as a tournament player. For advanced players.
Price: $20 / 1.5 hr.

Tennis Camp
Daily M-Th, 9:00-11:00am
Price: $40 / 2 hrs.

Summer 2010 Art Camp at Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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[photo: lord of the light art studio & gallery] 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 Summer Art Camp is a two-week, fun-filled learning experience that includes art history, color theory, origami, animation, and much more. Students also learn pencil drawing skills and how to use medias such as oil pastel, soft pastel, charcoal, and watercolor.

Summer Art Camp will help your child experience new freedom and give your child a new love for art. The camp is for kids in 1st – 7th grade.

The tuition is $260 per student, per session. Fifteen percent of all tuition collected for the 2010 Summer Art Camp will be donated to each of the San Jose Unified School District schools the students are attending.

You have three Summer Art Camp sessions to choose from:

Session 1: Animal Drawing, Animation & Self-Portrait
Dates: June 7-18, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm
Art History: Leonardo Da Vinci
Origami Art: Flower
Art Show: Friday, June 18, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm

Session 2: Horse Drawing, Animation & Still Life Art
Dates: July 5-16, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm
Art History: Georgia O’Keeffe
Origami Art: Balloon
Art Show: Friday, July 16, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm

Session 3: Flower Drawing, Animation & Abstract Art
Dates: August 2-13, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm
Art History: Georgia O’Keeffe
Origami Art: Balloon
Art Show: Friday, August 14, 2010, 1:00-2:30pm

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]