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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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2024 Run Turkey Run

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2024 run turkey runIt’s time for that great Almaden Valley Thanksgiving tradition, the Bret Harte Athletics & Booster Club’s 2024 Run Turkey Run 5K/10K! This year the family-fun turkey run will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28 at 8:30 am. The run starts and ends at Leland High School in scenic Almaden Valley, San Jose. Both the 5K and 10K courses are run on level terrain on the paved trails along the Alamitos Creek and the Open Space area.

For information about the 2024 Run Turkey Run 5K/10K cost, parking, and race day schedule, visit the race website at http://www.bretharteathletics.org/run-turkey-run.

SEE YOU THERE – RAIN OR SHINE!!!

 

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Halloween Party 2024

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Halloween Party 2024Kids, come in your Halloween costume and join the Almaden Community Center Halloween Party 2024! It will be a fun-filled time with games, delicious treats, crafts, stories, and a chance to decorate your very own pumpkin!

When: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 10-11:30 am
Ages: 3-5
Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

Register in person at the Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com for course # 252.2.1300 / $25

 

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Almaden Community Center Harvest Festival 2024

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Almaden Community Center 17th Annual Harvest festival 2024It’s time for the Almaden Community Center 17th Annual Harvest Festival 2024! Celebrate local artists, enjoy tasty food, and have lots of fun with arts & crafts and more! Pick a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, get spooked in the Haunted House, and delight in story time with the library. Children are encouraged to come in costume. General admission and parking are free.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 11 am – 4 pm

Where: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120

For more information about the Almaden Community Center Harvest Festival 2024 or if you’re interested in being a vendor, call (408) 268-1133 or sign up at the Almaden Community Center front desk.

 

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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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4th of July 2024 Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park

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4th of July 2024Get ready for family fun at the 9th Annual 4th of July 2024 Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park!

DATE: July 4th, 2024
TIME: Festival starts at 3:00 PM – Fireworks will begin approximately 9:15 PM
LOCATION: Almaden Lake Park

In addition to fabulous fireworks by Blackstar Fireworks, there will be a Fun Zone, a Food Court, and entertainment by The Snarky Cats band! There will also be a half-time show including Comedy Sportz, Patriotic Outfit Awards, National Anthem, and more.

This community event depends on volunteers to make it a success. The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is working with Councilmember Arjun Batra and District 10 to manage this year’s 4th of July Fireworks Festival. To volunteer or to make a donation, go to the festival website: https://sjd10.com/4th-of-july

Contact the District 10 office with any questions: [email protected].

Swim in Almaden Valley

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Swim in Almaden ValleyLooking for places to swim in Almaden Valley? Here’s a list of Almaden Valley pools and cabana clubs where you can swim for pleasure, take swim lessons, or train and compete on a swim team.

Almaden Cabana Club – The Almaden Cabana Club offers three pools, swim lessons, and a Junior Lifeguard program. The club is also home to the Dolphins Swim Team. Located at Bret Harte Drive, Associate/Annual membership requires primary home address to be within the 95120 zip code. For more information, visit http://www.almadencabana.com.

Almaden Golf & Country Club – In addition to an 18-Hole championship golf course and two tennis courts, the Almaden Golf & Country Club has a large swimming pool that accommodates the club’s swim team, The Gators. To learn more about swimming at the club and membership options, visit www.almadengcc.org.

Almaden Swim and Racquet Club (ASRC) – The Almaden Swim and Racquet Club is located in the Country Club neighborhood of Almaden. In addition to six USTA championship tennis courts, the club offers three pools to choose from and swim lessons. The ASRC is also home to Quicksilver Swimming (QSS), a year-round, competitive swim team that offers high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. ASRC memberships are open to all, though there is a wait list. For more information about ASRC, go to www.almadensrc.org.

Crossgates Swim Club – The Crossgates Swim Club (also known as Crossgates Cabana Club) is located in the family-friendly Almaden neighborhood of Crossgates. In addition to a large pool available to members to swim or schedule a pool party, the swim club is also the proud home of the Crossgates Gators Swim Team! For more information or to inquire about membership, visit www.crossgates.us.

Montevideo Neighborhood Cabana and Club – Residents of the Montevideo neighborhood in Almaden Valley can swim at the Montevideo Cabana Club. This club is home to the Piranhas Swim Team and offers summer swim lessons. For more information, visit miahomeowners.com.

Oaktree Park Cabana Club ­– The Oaktree Park Cabana Club has a six-lane lap pool and proudly hosts the Oaktree Sharks Swim Team, champions of the Valley Cabana Swim League. For more information about swim opportunities at the club, visit www.oaktreeparkcabanaclub.com.

Shadow Brook Swim Club – The Shadow Brook Swim Club is a neighborhood cabana club for residents of the Shadow Brook neighborhood of Almaden Valley. The club offers summer swim lessons to kids and is home to the Shadow Brook Sharks Swim Team. For more information, visit http://www.shadowbrook.org.

Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024

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Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024Get ready for another summer of great live music at the Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024 at Greystone Park!

Thursday July 11, 2024: Houserockers

Thursday July 18, 2024: Joey Oddo – Electric Bass / Blind Pilots

Thursday July 25, 2024: The Iconics

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024: First Call

Concerts start at 6:30pm and are free entry. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family!

Greystone Park is located at Camden Avenue and Mt. Carmel Drive in the Shadow Brook neighborhood of Almaden Valley.

Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2024

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Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park 2024 - Images of lanterns on the lake

Tickets are on sale now for the Water Lantern Festival at Almaden Lake Park June 21-23, 2024. Along with entry to the festival, each adult and youth ticket comes with a floating lantern kit, commemorative drawstring bag, and more.

Gates open at 5:30, when you and your family can enjoy food trucks, music and fun! At 8:00 you’ll design your lantern, and then from 8:30 – 10:00 is the Lantern Launch, where you’ll witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and their lights reflecting upon the water.

The price covers the cost of collecting and removing the lanterns from the water following the event as well as cleaning up any trash that may have been previously been in or around the water.

In addition, Water Lantern Festival supports the mission of Water.org in helping to provide safe water and sanitation to families around the world.

Learn more about this amazing family fun event and get tickets on the Water Lantern Festival website.

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