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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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Therese Swan, Almaden Valley Realtor, Sponsors AccessAlmaden – UPDATED 2022

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Therese SwanAs a sponsor of AccessAlmaden, Therese Swan helps make it possible for residents of Almaden Valley to easily learn about all of the fun and interesting events and activities happening in their community.

Therese is a Realtor with Alain Pinel Realtors, and is focused on Almaden Valley real estate. [UPDATE: Compass purchased Alain Pinel Realtors in spring of 2019, and Therese is now a Realtor with Compass.] You may recognize Therese’s name through her ongoing involvement in the Almaden Valley community, as well as her numerous Almaden listings and sales.

According to Multiple Listing Service data, Therese is the #1 Real Estate Agent for Almaden Valley in 2009 and 2010 for both total number of homes sold as well as total dollar volume. [UPDATE: Therese has been the #1 Almaden Valley Real Estate Agent each year from 2009-2021. During each of these years she has sold more homes in Almaden than any other Agent, as measured by Dollars per Agent per Year. Data from Multiple Listing Service.]

Therese’s unique mix of sales and analytical abilities, proven market tenure, and personal brand recognition in Almaden Valley gives her clients a distinct advantage and positive experience when buying and selling their homes in the area.

For the past two years Therese has made generous donations to a number of Almaden Valley elementary schools. She supports Williams Elementary School by promoting its Annual Crab and Pasta Feed, which is the school’s biggest fundraising event of the year. She also makes contributions to our community through sponsorships of the Williams Wins Foundation, Graystone Spring Celebration, and Almaden Country School Yearbook.

Prior to becoming involved in real estate, Therese worked in the high tech industry, starting as a programmer and eventually growing into a top sales performer for both software and high-end business and technology consulting services. She leverages both her technology background and vast network of contacts when marketing and selling Almaden Valley homes for her clients.

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Therese’s personal network extends beyond Almaden Valley and greater Bay Area to an international audience of potential home buyers and sellers through the leading real estate companies of the world and Alain Pinel’s own luxury home division, Luxury Portfolio. In fact, just this month she consummated a deal with buyers from overseas on one of her high-end listings.

Contact Therese today if you plan to buy or sell a home in Almaden Valley or the surrounding area. You can reach her at 408-656-8240 or tswan@tswan.com.

Learn the Art and Science of Professional Trail Work in Almaden Quicksilver Park – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden Quicksilver ParkHelp the expert County Parks Trail Crew with new trail construction, tread work, and brushing.

Work along some of the most beautiful and pristine trails in Santa Clara Valley while learning the art and science of professional trail work. No special skills are required but the work may be moderately strenuous.

This volunteer work day will focus on brushing trails near the Mockingbird entrance of the Almaden Quicksilver Park. Tools, work gloves, and snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle, which we can refill for you.

The mission of the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department is to provide, protect, and preserve regional park lands for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of current and future generations.

This event is at the Mockingbird entrance of Almaden Quicksilver County Park on Saturday, February 12, 2011, from 9:15am to 11:30am. RSVP online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

View the Almaden Quicksilver Historic Trail Guide.

95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine Hosting its 95120 Nights Social – UPDATED 2022

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logo: 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine - 95120 Nights95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine continues its series of 95120 Nights. Visit, mingle, and network with community members while enjoying happy hour for the duration of the event.

95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine is dedicated to building community and connecting people, businesses, schools, and organizations in Almaden Valley.

The next 95120 Nights is at Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley on February 8, 2011 from 6pm to 10pm. For more information, contact 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine.

Join and enjoy Almaden Lifestyle Magazine’s Online Community, a place for 95120 business owners, residents, friends, and family to socialize and network. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Operation Prom Dress 2011 in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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Help prevent the tough economy from discouraging students to attend their Proms. The City of San Jose, in partnership with the Office of Councilmember Madison Nguyen, present Operation Prom Dress 2011.

Donate a new or gently used dress at the donation box inside Almaden Library through April 4, 2011. This is the third year in a row that Ms. Nguyen has led the effort to collect prom dresses for junior and senior girls to wear to their high school proms. In 2010 the drive collected more than 800 dresses.

In past years local dry cleaners, make up artists, and hair stylists have sponsored their services to some of the girls. If you would like to donate your services this year, whether for one girl or several, please contact Lan Thao Nguyen, Council Assistant to Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen, at 408-535-4959. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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

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The Episcopal Church in AlmadenMary 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.

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Leland Bridge Night 2011 Fundraiser for Leland High School – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Leland Bridge in Almaden ValleyLeland Bridge is holding its annual Leland Bridge Night fundraising event. Proceeds benefit Leland High School.

Leland Bridge Night 2011 includes fabulous live performances, delicious dinner, and great raffle prizes. More information about the event, including volunteer and programming / entertainment opportunities, can be found on the Leland Bridge website. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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