Well, today is the day for the annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival at Almaden Lake Park. If you have never been, you really need to go. Local artists. Great food. Entertainment for adults and kids. Something for everybody. The festival is hosted each year by the Almaden Valley Women’s Club.
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CreaTV San Jose, a non-profit, public benefit corporation serving the City of San Jose, invites you to attend its 2nd Annual May Party – A Taste of Things to Come.
This is an evening that will tickle your taste buds and whet your appetite for exciting things to come to CreaTV San Jose.
The party will feature award‐winning local wines, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, decadent chocolate, inspired music, great company and a few surprises.
All proceeds for this event will help support CreaTV San Jose’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect San Jose communities, using media to foster civic and social engagement.
The party is at Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:00pm. The price is $25 per person in advance, and $35 per person at the door. You can purchase tickets online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
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Winners of the regional Teen Talent Show tournaments will by in Almaden Valley to show off their unique talents and compete in the 2010 Teen Talent Show Finale. Come and enjoy the remarkable talent of our local teens.
The regional tournaments are being held at six San Jose branch library locations on Saturday, May 1, 2010, 2-4pm. Prizes will be awarded to 1st – 3rd place winners at the regional events.
The first and second place winners from each of the regional tournaments will participate in a final competition at the Almaden Branch Library on Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3-5pm. Winners of the finale will win even bigger prizes!
You can pick up a registration packet at any library. You must submit the registration form to the tournament location you plan to compete at. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
Get more information about the Teen Talent Show rules, judging criteria, and regional locations. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Leland High School is holding its annual fashion show and silent auction – The Fifth Season 2010. All proceeds for this year’s event go to World Concern, a non-profit humanitarian organization providing community development and disaster response to the World’s poor in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
The silent auction and raffle will feature a number of brand name items, including Juicy Couture, Ellie Tahari, Banana Republic, iPod Touch, Santana Row’s W’s Salon, Snap Fitness gift baskets, and several gift cards and gift certificates to a variety of restaurants and boutiques. Each guest is automatically entered in a drawing for a $50 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card, sponsored by Silicon Valley REO.
The event is at Leland High School on Friday, April 30, 2010, 7-9pm. Tickets may be purchased on the night of the show at the door for $15 per person. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
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Come support San Jose Jazz, a 22 year old public benefit organization dedicated to promoting jazz music through performance and education. San Jose Jazz finds itself short on funding this year and may not survive long enough to put on this year’s San Jose Jazz Festival.
If you have attended any of the more than 200 weekly Jazz performances at UNWINED, please consider purchasing a ticket to this event to help support this very worthy cause. An “All-Star” Jazz band will be performing. Tickets are $30 per person and include wine tasting and light appetizers.
The fundraiser is at UNWINED in Almaden Valley on Sunday, May 16, 2010, 4-7pm. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets please send an email to [email protected].
95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine is holding its 95120 Nights! – an evening of mingling for Almaden Valley residents, business owners, and the 95120 Magazine team and advertisers. Entertainment will be provided by Randy Lira, Owner of RPM Productions, an interactive MC and DJ entertainment service for weddings, parties, and special events. Amato Pizzeria is offering 15% off food for the evening.
The 95120 Nights! event is at Amato Pizzeria in Almaden Valley on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6-11pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Photo by Per Mosseby
Join us for white glove, silver service High Tea at The Almaden Empress. Listen to the pleasing sounds of chamber music while enjoying a dazzling array of finger sandwiches, fresh seasonal fruit, scones with a selection of preserves, pastries, cakes, tarts, delicious teas, and much more.
You are welcome to dress for the occasion. Ladies, wear one of your hats. Gentlemen, bow ties optional. This event is for adults ages 50 and older, and is brought to you by the Almaden Senior Program.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 2, 2010 at 10am inside the Almaden Community Center near the sports and fitness desk. $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
The event is at at the Almaden Community Center, Community Room on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 2pm. We hope to see you! [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Illustration by Gordon Robinson
Mother-Daughter Mad Hatter Tea Party in Almaden Valley. Little girls love to play tea party. They will learn proper etiquette and manners, and then show their skills at a party with tea and snacks. The party will end with a special gift from your child. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up! At the Almaden Community Center. Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 11:30am-1:00pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
As part of the Doris Dillon Author Series, Almaden Branch Library is hosting Laura Numeroff, the author of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Laura will be promoting and signing her newest book, “The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza.” Hicklebee’s Bookstore will be onsite to sell Laura Numeroff’s books. This program is sponsored in cooperation with Hicklebee’s Bookstore and Graystone Elementary School. The event will be at the Doris Dillon Children’s Library inside the Almaden Branch Library. Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:30-7:30pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
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Update on February 16, 2011: The Spring 2011 Activity Guide for Almaden Community Center is now available.
San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released its City Wide Activity Guide for Spring & Summer 2010. The guide includes all of the activities planned for the Almaden Community Center.
Almaden Valley residents have a variety of activities to choose from, including the following: arts and crafts, camps, dance, early childhood recreation, education and enrichment, health and fitness, music, sports leagues and drop-ins, cooking, specialty programs, senior programs and events, and family events.
Registration for Spring & Summer 2010 activities begins on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10am. View the most recent Almaden Community Center Activity Guide.
