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Santa Storytime and Craft at Almaden Library

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Santa StorytimeSanta Storytime and Craft at Almaden Library
Thursday, December 12, 2024
10:15am – 10:45am

Special storytime for children with Santa. Join in for stories, songs, and craft. Photo opportunity afterward. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!

About Almaden Library Storytime

Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages.

Free, with limited capacity.

Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk before Storytime.

This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.

ADA Accommodation Requests

Location:
Almaden Library
6445 Camden Ave.
San Jose CA 95120
(408) 808-3040

Contact:
Jo-Ann Wang
(408) 808-3070
[email protected]

 

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Almaden Community Center Winter 2025 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Winter 2025The Almaden Community Center Winter 2025 Activity Guide is now available! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, and more. There are so many great options for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Most activities start in January 2025, but the guide also has information about 2024 holiday events including family favorites Breakfast with Santa and the North Pole Party.

Breakfast with SantaAlmaden Community Center Breakfast with Santa 2024

Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious breakfast, holiday activities, and, of course, a special visit from Santa himself!

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

North Pole PartyAlmaden Community Center North Pole Party 2024

Make the holidays extra special with a fun-filled time that includes food, singing, art activities, and even a special gift from the North Pole!

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 yrs.

These family fun holiday events fill up quickly, so don’t delay! Register for these and other activities offered in the Almaden Community Center Winter 2025 Activity Guide in person at the Almaden Community Center or sign up online at www.sjregistration.com.

 

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Leland High School Drama Fall 2024 Production

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Leland High School Drama Fall 2024 ProductionTickets are on sale now for the Leland High School Drama Fall 2024 production of The Importance of Being Earnest, “a trivial comedy for serious people!”

The Importance of Being Earnest is about two friends, Jack and Algernon, who lead double lives, both assuming the identity of a fictional man named “Ernest” to escape societal obligations and pursue love. As it becomes more difficult to keep up their charade, Jack and Algernon find themselves in increasingly ridiculous situations. Along the way, the two friends learn about love, honesty and above all, the importance of being earnest.

Dates and Showtimes:
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:30pm
Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:00pm
Friday Nov. 22 at 7:00pm
Saturday Nov. 23 at 7:00pm

Purchase tickets online at: https://lelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhs-drama/current-show-buy-tickets

Leland High School
6677 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA, 95120

For more about Leland Drama, go to https://lelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhs-drama

 

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Les Misérables School Edition at Pioneer High School

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Les Miserables School Edition at Pioneer High SchoolGet your tickets now for Les Misérables School Edition at Pioneer High School! Pioneer High School’s Glue Factory along with the Advanced Drama will be presenting Les Misérables School Edition nightly from Oct. 23-26, 2024 at the Steve Dini Stage at Pioneer High School. Les Misérables School Edition is a version of the classic musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schöneberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. The Glue Factory Players are a group of adults at Pioneer High School who put on a musical every October to raise money for the school’s drama program.

Reserved seating can be purchased online at phsdrama.ludus.com. General seating will be sold at the door each night starting at 6:30 pm.

Students $7
Seniors $10
Adults $15

All sales are final and will be considered a generous donation.

The Steve Dini Stage at Pioneer High School is located at 1290 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose.

Pioneer High School Drama
1290 Blossom Hill Road
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Almaden Community Center 2024 Fall Activity Guide

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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.

 

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Register Now for a Quicksilver History Hike

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Quicksilver History HikeRegister now for a Quicksilver History Hike on May 26 or on June 29, 2024 from 9am-12pm.

Join an Almaden Quicksilver Park Interpreter for a Quicksilver History Hike in the Almaden Hills to discover how our changing values have impacted the landscape, and a once bustling mining enterprise became a County Park. This moderate 3-4 mile hike leaves from the Wood Road parking lot of Almaden Quicksilver County Park. This hike will cover history content that is geared towards an adult audience. Best for ages 10+

Limited space! Please only sign up a max of 4-5 people. If you know more people would like to join, please share the registration form link. Reservations are not required but they are strongly recommended as parking is limited at the trailhead.

Although dogs are allowed within the park, for the comfort and safety of the group, they are discouraged from accompanying you on the hike (with the exception of service animals). Further questions? Call 408-918-7770 or email [email protected]

Quicksilver History Hikes are offered monthly, usually on the 4th Saturday or Sunday of the month.

Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide The Almaden Community Center Summer 2024 Activity Guide is now available, offering exciting classes, workshops, and dozens of summer camps! The guide has so many great options to choose from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+.

Summer 2024 season registration will open Saturday, May 4 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday April 24 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, May 1 at 10am. Spring registration and summer camp registration are currently open.

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

Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024

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Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024Tickets are on sale now for the Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024 productions!

Pioneer High School Drama presents: West Side Story

Showtimes:
March 22-23, 2024 at 7pm
March 27-30, 2024 at 7pm

Ticket Prices:
Students = $8
Seniors (65+) = $15
Adults = $20

Location:
Pioneer High School Performing Arts Center, Steve Dini Stage
1290 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95118

For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://phsdrama.ludus.com/index.php

Leland High School Drama presents: Mean Girls

Showtimes:
April 17, 2024 at 4:30pm
April 18-19, 2024 at 7pm
April 25-27, 2024 at 7pm

Ticket Prices:
ASB = $10
Senior Citizens = $10
Students = $12
General = $15

Location:
Leland High School Cafeteria
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120

For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://lelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhs-drama/current-show-buy-tickets

Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center Spring 2024 Activity Guide is now available, and it’s loaded with all kinds of exciting classes, workshops, break camps, summer camps, and more! See what classes are being offered in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Education & Enrichment, Health & Fitness, and Sports. There are so many great options to pick from, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. Spring 2024 season and 2024 summer camp registration will open Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday Feb. 14 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 10am.

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

Leland High School Drama Production of The Laramie Project

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Tickets are on sale now for the Leland High School Drama production of The Laramie Project, a dramatic play written by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project.

The Laramie Project is a true story about a hate crime murder in 1998 involving Matthew Shepard. The play consists of multiple interviews of people in the town who knew both parties. It is an educational performance for mature audiences about the injustice that people of the LGBTQ+ community face due to their differences.

Show dates and times:

November 7th at 4:30pm
November 8th-9th at 7:00pm
November 16th-18th at 7:00pm

Ticket prices:

ASB $10
Senior Citizens $10
Students $12
General $15

Tickets can be purchased on the Leland High School Drama webpage https://lelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhs-drama/current-show-buy-tickets or using qr code below.

Leland High School | 6677 Camden Avenue | San Jose, CA, 95120

 

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