AccessAlmaden

Almaden Community Center Harvest Festival 2024

/in , /by

Almaden Community Center 17th Annual Harvest festival 2024It’s time for the Almaden Community Center 17th Annual Harvest Festival 2024! Celebrate local artists, enjoy tasty food, and have lots of fun with arts & crafts and more! Pick a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, get spooked in the Haunted House, and delight in story time with the library. Children are encouraged to come in costume. General admission and parking are free.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 11 am – 4 pm

Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

For more information about the Almaden Community Center Harvest Festival 2024 or if you’re interested in being a vendor, call (408) 268-1133 or sign up at the Almaden Community Center front desk.

 

Almaden Valley is a great place to live! Looking to buy or sell? Contact The Swan!

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market August 2024

/in /by

August sales data for Almaden Valley single family homes is showing indications that we are sliding into our annual holiday market cool-off. The number of homes for sale and sold have dropped from July. The number of homes under contract HAS increased, but this is likely in large part due to inventory from June being absorbed by buyers.

Almaden Valley is a great place to live! Looking to buy or sell? Contact The Swan!

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market August 2024

Almaden Senior Association Fall 2024 Events

/in , /by

Almaden Senior Association Fall 2024 EventsRegister now for these fun Almaden Senior Association Fall 2024 Events!

Cache Creek Casino

Take a bus ride to Cache Creek Casino for a day of gaming and food!

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
Depart: 8am from Almaden Community Center – Travel time: 2 hrs
Return: Around 6:30pm
Cost: $50 cash or check. You get $20 in free play.

Tickets on sale MWF 8 am – 10 am in the Almaden Community Center lobby. For more information, contact Rich at 408-219-8641.

A September to Remember

Enjoy music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s by musicians Sandi and Mike Bell. Wear clothes from those eras if you wish, and bring a photo of yourself from back then for display. Lunch includes spaghetti, lasagna, chicken, and antipasto. Peach Bellini’s and dessert included.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, 12pm – 3pm
Cost: Members $22, Non-Members $25, cash or check.

Tickets on sale MWF 8 am – 10 am in the Almaden Community Center lobby. For more information, contact Jeanne at 408-425-5723.

Clue (the play)

You’ve played the board game and seen the movie… now see the play!

A mansion. A murder. A mystery: Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, 2pm
Location: SJCPA
Cost: $90

For tickets, contact Donna Smith at 408-266-4938 or dsmith95118@sbcglobal.net.

About the Almaden Senior Association

The Almaden Senior Association members are a diverse group of enthusiastic active adults 50+ who enjoy new learning opportunities, experiences, and adventures! Stop by the front desk at the Almaden Community Center and ask for an application. Currently membership is free, and includes the Almaden Senior Association newsletter and discounts on classes through San Jose PRNS.

Almaden Senior Association
At the Almaden Community Center
6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120
https://almadenseniors.org
https://www.facebook.com/almadenseniors

 

Almaden Valley is a great place to live! Looking to buy or sell? Contact The Swan!

 

Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity Guide

/in , , , , , /by

Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Education & Enrichment, and Sports. There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most activities start in September, so register now!

In addition to fall classes, the Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity Guide has registration information for 2024-2025 school year programs including San Jose Recreation Preschool and R.O.C.K. Afterschool. You can also register for Fall, Thanksgiving, and January Break Camps, as well as for Citywide Fitness programs for ages 14-55+, which include drop-in volleyball, basketball, and table tennis. The guide also includes information about the Harvest Festival, Halloween Party, North Pole Party, and Breakfast with Santa!

For additional information about any of these classes, programs, and events, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

 

Almaden Valley is a great place to live! Looking to buy or sell? Contact The Swan!

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market July 2024

/in /by

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market July 2024 – July’s Almaden Valley single family home market experienced an upturn that we don’t generally see during the summer lull. Although the number of homes offered on the market dropped from June, which is usual for this time of year, the number of homes under contract and sold increased from June by 25% and 38% respectively, indicating that buyers are quite active this summer. The average price per square foot bumped up from $1,024 in June to $1,056 in July, supporting strong buyer interest during our usually slower time of the year.

It is definitely a seller’s market. Contact me now if you think the time is right for you to make that move!

Graphic of Almaden Valley Real Estate Market June 2024

Almaden Youth Basketball Registration 2024-25

/in , , , /by

Almaden Youth BasketballAlmaden Youth Basketball registration is open for Fall 2024 and Winter 2024-25 seasons. Fall registration started in July and tryouts begin in August for games played September-November. Tryouts are for registered players only. Winter registration opens in August for games played December-March.

FALL 2024 SEASON KEY DATES:

COMPETITIVE LEAGUE (10U/4th to 16U/HSJV)
• Registration Opens: Jul 19 2024
• Team tryouts: Aug 12-13 2024
• Practices start: Aug 26 2024
• AAU tournaments: Sep to Nov 2024

WINTER 2024-25 SEASON KEY DATES:

• Registration Opens: Aug 10 2024

ROOKIE LEAGUE (1st – 2nd Grades)
• Mandatory Player Evaluations: Nov 2024
• Practices start: mid-Nov 2024
• Almaden Jamboree: TBD
• Season Game: Feb 2025

DIVISIONAL LEAGUE (3rd – 8th Grades)
• Mandatory Player Evaluations: Sep 2024
• Practices start: Oct 2024
• Almaden Jamboree: TBD
• Season Games: Dec 2024 to Feb 2025
• Post-Season Tournament: Feb 2025
• ALL-STARS: Feb-Mar 2025

For more information and to register, click here to go to the Almaden Youth Basketball website.

Almaden Little League Fall 2024

/in , , , /by

Almaden Little League Fall 2024 Registration for Almaden Little League Fall 2024 is currently open!

Baseball:

Fall little league baseball rec season runs from September through mid-November. During “Fall Ball” it’s likely that Almaden L.L. teams will play teams from other leagues (e.g., Campbell L.L., San Jose-American L.L., Lincoln Glen L.L., etc.) – both at home in Almaden and away at their fields. Games are typically on Sundays.

Fall Ball is a great opportunity for any kid to have more fun and get more practice. It’s also an opportunity to play in the divisions they will play in the coming spring. If they are moving up a division, they will get used to the higher level in a low-stress environment.

Softball:

Fall little league softball rec season is inexpensive and travel is limited. This is a great opportunity for any girl to have more fun and get more practice. It’s also an opportunity to play in the divisions they will play in the coming spring. If they are moving up a division, they will get used to a bigger ball and a bigger field in a low stress environment.

Should there be interest, summer competitive teams will continue to play competitive softball into the fall.

It’s advised that all girls play in the division they are moving to in the spring regardless of competition level.

For more information, go to the Almaden Little League Baseball and Softball website or email info@almadenll.org.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market June 2024

/in /by

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market June 2024 – The Almaden Valley single family home market ended June on a quiet note. After April’s and May’s strong showing, the market is settling into the seasonally quiet summer period. Inventory increased significantly since May; 32 homes for sale in June versus 25 the previous month. The number of homes that sold dropped from 42 in May to 21 in June, and the number of pending contracts experienced a similar drop from 32 to 20 during the same time period.

All that being said, the average price per square foot increased from $993 in May to $1,024 in June, indicating that there is still keen buyer interest in Almaden Valley despite the sleepy summer. Mortgage rates have remained fairly steady, a factor that doubtlessly is contributing to the continuing buyer interest in Almaden Valley.

Selling a home in our dynamic market can be challenging. If you are contemplating selling YOUR home, contact me now and let me show how I can help make that home selling dream a reality.

Almaden Valley Real Estate Market June 2024

Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic

/in , /by

Almaden Senior Association Beach Party PicnicGet your tickets now for the Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic at the Almaden Community Center! The party is on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 12-3pm.

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Buffet of spiral wrap sandwiches, mini corn dogs, hot wings, salad, fruit, and cheese plates.
  • Dessert and Island punch.
  • Fun and games such as Connect 4, Cornhole and Jenga.
  • Popcorn as you enter the party.
  • A photo booth to save your memories of the day.
  • Musical entertainment by Pan Extasy steel drum band.

Wear beach attire: bright shirts, shorts, sandals, caftans, sun hats (no bikinis or speedos, please).

Tickets for the Almaden Senior Association Beach Party Picnic are on sale from 8-10am in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center through July 8th or until sold out, $22 for members or $25 for non-members (cash or check only). Call Jeanne at 408-425-5723 for more information.

4th of July 2024 Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park

/in , , /by

4th of July 2024Get ready for family fun at the 9th Annual 4th of July 2024 Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park!

DATE: July 4th, 2024
TIME: Festival starts at 3:00 PM – Fireworks will begin approximately 9:15 PM
LOCATION: Almaden Lake Park

In addition to fabulous fireworks by Blackstar Fireworks, there will be a Fun Zone, a Food Court, and entertainment by The Snarky Cats band! There will also be a half-time show including Comedy Sportz, Patriotic Outfit Awards, National Anthem, and more.

This community event depends on volunteers to make it a success. The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is working with Councilmember Arjun Batra and District 10 to manage this year’s 4th of July Fireworks Festival. To volunteer or to make a donation, go to the festival website: https://sjd10.com/4th-of-july

Contact the District 10 office with any questions: district10@sanjoseca.gov.