Grampa’s Chili
5th Annual New Almaden Music Festival boasts original musical acts, dancing, poetry, and great food – all in beautiful, historic New Almaden! Barbeque and beverages will also be available for purchase.
All proceeds benefit Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), and Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) research. (Rachel Quilter talks about the 5th Annual New Almaden Music) [VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE]
Collection of Robert Bowdidge: SP Engineering Drawings
Every once in a while we like to post about fun stuff that is sent to us or that we stumble upon.
This one is for you history buffs and those of you who are nostalgic for the good old days. Enjoy!
Looking for something to do for 4th of July and want to stay in Almaden Valley? Montevideo Homeowners Association is holding its 2012 / 44th Annual 4th of July Parade.
Steve Chaney’s Corny Crow Show – July 26, 2012 at 4:30pm at the Almaden Community Center.
Perry Yan Magic Show – June 28, 2012 at 4:30pm at the Almaden Community Center.
Puppet & Variety Show – June 21, 2012 at 4:30pm at the Almaden Community Center.
Multicultural Music Performance – June 14, 2012 at 4:30pm at the Almaden Community Center.
New Almaden Smelting Works, 1863. Photo by Carleton Watkins.
The Milpitas Historical Society is sponsoring a field trip tour of the New Almaden town and New Almaden mines on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at 10am. For details and to sign up, you can call the Milpitas Historical Society at (408) 320-9587. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
The New Almaden Quicksilver Mines and Museum will be the subject of the next presentation at the Milpitas Historical Society meeting.
Doug Bergtholdt will speak on the New Almaden Quicksilver Mine and its background, geology, and the fascinating social history of the town of New Almaden, with photos and stories that make the area come alive. A film about the New Almaden Quicksilver Mines will also be shown.
The presentation is at the Milpitas Library in the Community Room (auditorium) on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 7pm. Read more about the event and see videos of New Almaden at Milpitas Historical Society.
Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series for 2012 offers a great evening of Summertime musical enjoyment.
This year’s line-up of bands will play funk, soul, disco, latin, rock n’ roll, and rhythm & blues.
Relax and listen to some great music. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic dinner, and ice coolers. Fun for the whole family!
