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Leland High School Drama 2025 Spring Musical

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Get your tickets nowLeland High School Drama 2025 Spring Musical Mamma Mia! for the Leland High School Drama 2025 Spring Musical production of Mamma Mia!

When: March 27- 29 and April 2-4, 7-9:30pm

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

About Mamma Mia:

On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding — one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is! Her mother Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam, Bill, and Harry. She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know her father when she sees him. But when all three turn up, it may not be as clear as she thought! Told through the legendary music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! has become a worldwide sensation that has audiences everywhere dancing.

About Leland Drama:

Leland Drama is a course designed around producing a show for the semester, with students taking active roles in technical and creative capacities. Crew and cast collaborate and work together to make a successful and enjoyable show.

Drama accepts auditions and new members at the start of each school semester. All of the cast and crew members are either students taking the Drama class or volunteered for drama to get volunteer hours.

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

 

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Pioneer High School Performing Arts Spring 2025

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Pioneer High School Performing Arts Spring 2025 FootlooseGet your tickets now for the Pioneer High School Performing Arts Spring 2025 presentation of Footloose!

When: March 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 – doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm

Where: Steve Dini Stage, Pioneer High School, 1290 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose

How: Purchase tickets here: https://phsdrama.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200478359

About Footloose:

Celebrate the spirit and optimism of young people fighting for change backed by a soundtrack of ‘80s pop anthems in this stage adaptation of the hit film. When city boy Ren moves to a small town where dancing is outlawed, he finds himself an outsider and a target of the local preacher who pushed for the ban – especially after attracting the attention of the reverend’s rebellious daughter. Ren challenges the community to reverse the rule and heal from the tragedy that kept their hearts from dancing.

About Pioneer High School Performing Arts:

Pioneer has a rich tradition of bringing the performing arts to both their students and the community. They also have the Pioneer Performing Arts Association to support and enrich student performing arts programs. For more information about the Pioneer Performing Arts Association, visit their website here.

 

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March 2025 Quicksilver History Hike

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March 2025 Quicksilver History HikeRegistration is now open for the March 2025 Quicksilver History Hike on Saturday, March 22 from 9am – 12pm. Join a Park Interpreter on a 3-4 mile hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park to discover how our changing values have impacted the landscape, and a once bustling mining enterprise became a park. Meet at the Wood Rd Entrance on Hicks Rd.

This hike will cover history content that is geared towards an adult audience. Best for ages 10+. 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).

History hikes are offered monthly, usually on the 4th Saturday or Sunday of the month. Registration for the hike opens on the 1st of the month.

In the event of rain, the hike will be canceled.

(408) 918-7770

[email protected]

 

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2025 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2025 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center 2025 Spring Activity Guide is now available! Register now for Spring 2025 classes geared to all ages – from early childhood dance to older adults pickleball – a wide variety of activities and sports for everyone at all levels.

You can also register for Camp San Jose spring break camp as well as a broad assortment of week-long full- and half-day summer camps taking place at the Almaden Community Center or at neighboring parks. Camp instructors are from Brick Tech, Clap Arts, Dance Arts Academy, Futsal Kingz, Gurus Education, Little Medical School, Mad Science of the Bay Area, Play-Well TEKnologies, Skyhawks, Snapology, Young Rembrandts, and more.

Register in person at Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com.

The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120. For more information about classes, camps or health guidelines, view the Almaden Community Center 2025 Spring Activity Guide here or call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

 

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2025 Leland Science Fair

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2025 Leland Science FairThe 2025 Leland Science Fair will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Deadline for student and judge registration is Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Register at: https://sites.google.com/view/lelandsciencefair

Who:

  • Competitors: grades 1st – 12th with science projects
  • Judges: Adults willing to judge amazing projects
  • Volunteers: High school students/parents for set up and management

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up at this link. Volunteers will be able to get community service hours.

What:

The 2025 Leland Science Fair showcases students in San Jose who will become our future scientists, technology experts, engineers, and mathematicians. This competition inspires achievement by elementary, middle and high school students.

The fair will be judged in 2 divisions: elementary, and middle/ high school. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded in each division. Special mentions will be given for every grade level.

Projects will be judged based on:

  • Originality
  • Knowledge of the subject
  • Ability to answer any questions
  • Layout of the board
  • Complexity of the project

Types of Projects Accepted:

  • Experiments (investigates the effects of changes or answers the question “Why?”)
  • Inventions (solves a need or problem, and includes measurements of success)
  • Demonstrations (how something works) are accepted for grades 1-3

Prizes will be awarded!

Where:

The 2025 Leland Science Fair will be held at Leland High School, 6677 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA.

When:

The 2025 Leland Science Fair will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Deadline for student and judge registration is Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

How:

Register at: https://sites.google.com/view/lelandsciencefair

Email [email protected] for any questions.

 

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Lunar New Year at Casa Grande

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Lunar New Year at Casa GrandeCelebrate the Year of the Snake at Casa Grande and learn about the historic influences China had on New Almaden’s quicksilver mines by doing crafts, viewing demonstrations, & listening to historians. While enjoying festivities you’ll also discover the significance of New Almaden’s mercury mining to the California Gold Rush.

Saturday, February 1, 2025

12:00pm – 3:30pm

Casa Grande – Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum

21350 Almaden Road, San Jose, CA 95120

(408) 918-7770

[email protected]

 

Free activity.

No vehicle entrance fee at this park location.

 

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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.

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