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Disco Dandiya Raas & Bollywood Night

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Disco Dandiya Raas NightThe Disco Dandiya Raas & Bollywood Night with DJ Asif will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Leland High School Blacktop/Basketball Courts: 6677 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

This isn’t just another Navratri event—it’s a fusion of tradition and modernity, where classical Dandiya Raas meets disco beats, and Bollywood hits collide with live performances. DJ Asif will be spinning the decks, while Leland High School students bring the stage to life with live performances.

Hosted and organized by Leland Parent Club, Dandiya Raas Night is an annual fundraiser supporting Leland High School academic enrichment programs, capital improvements, and student supplies. Therese Swan is a proud sponsor!

Get your tickets for $12-$35 at: Sulekha.com/LelandDandiya
Questions? Contact via email: dandiya.leland@gmail.com

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Charity Run at Almaden Lake Park

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Sign up nowCharity Run at Almaden Lake Park to participate in the 10th Annual SJVRC One Mile for One Child Charity Run at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Check-in begins at 7am and the race starts at 8:30am. Participants can choose from a one-mile run, 5K or 10K, with virtual options also available.

Whether you participate or simply enjoy seeing neighbors come together for a community cause, events like this charity run are part of what gives Almaden Valley its strong neighborhood feel.

One Mile for One Child Charity Run
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Almaden Lake Park, 5989 Winfield Boulevard, San Jose

For more information, call SJVRC at 408-824-4425 or email sjvrc16@gmail.com

The SJVRC Mission

The SJVRC ONE MILE FOR ONE CHILD INC, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established with a vision to inspire and empower its members to adopt healthy lifestyles while creating opportunities for meaningful community engagement through volunteering and fundraising efforts aimed at supporting underprivileged children in Vietnam and across the globe.

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2026 Leland Bridge Night

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2026 Leland Bridge Night2026 Leland Bridge Night will be on Saturday Jan. 31 from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Leland High School cafeteria. Leland Bridge Night is Leland Bridge Parent Group’s largest annual fundraising event, the Chinese New Year Gala. This is an event hosted, performed, and entertained by students. The evening gathers school district representatives, principals, teachers, parents, and classmates. All family members are welcome!

Leland Bridge Parents Group is a non-profit organization that serves families of Leland High School. Each year, Leland Bridge donates proceeds from Leland Bridge Night to Leland High School, primarily to sponsor:

  • the purchase of technology and equipment, department funds including teachers’ classroom supplies, copy papers, teacher/staff training, and AP registration fees etc.
  • the events including Leland Bridge Night, Freshman Welcome Party, Staff meeting treats, Staff Halloween Party, and seminars.

Leland Bridge’s funding relies heavily on generous donations and gift matching programs from employers. As a token of gratitude, for every $50 donation you will receive one complimentary ticket to Leland Bridge Night.

To purchase tickets to 2026 Leland Bridge Night and/or to make a donation, click here. For questions, call 408.535.6290 or send a message using the form at the bottom of the Leland Bridge website.

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2025 Run Turkey Run

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2025 Run Turkey RunIt’s time for that great Almaden Valley Thanksgiving tradition – the Bret Harte Athletics & Booster Club’s 2025 Run Turkey Run 5K/10K! This year the family-fun turkey run will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27 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 more information about cost, parking, and race day schedule, visit the race website by clicking here.

SEE YOU THERE – RAIN OR SHINE!!!

Run Turkey Run is a fun, family-oriented run/walk supporting Bret Harte Middle School Athletics & Booster Club programs for athletics, physical education and student-run clubs to benefit all Bret Harte Broncos!

https://youtu.be/SnvqzgK75bU

Almaden Valley is a great place to live! Looking to buy or sell? Contact The Swan! Therese Swan is a proud sponsor of Run Turkey Run.

2025 Leland High School Dandiya Raas Night

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2025 Leland High School Dandiya Raas NightThe Leland Parent Club invites you to the 2025 Leland High School Dandiya Raas Night on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Bret Harte Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, 7050 Bret Harte Drive, San Jose, CA 95120. Don your most vibrant, colorful outfits and get ready for a high-energy night of Dandiya and Garba. Between dances, refuel with savory Indian food and catch up with old friends. Best of all, every stick you strike and every beat you dance to helps fund important programs for Leland High School.

Get your tickets now and make a difference! Beautiful Dandiya sticks made by Leland Students are also available for purchase.

For more information:

Visit the Leland Dandiya Facebook page

Email: dandiya.leland@gmail.com

Call: (650) 265-1193

Almaden Valley Real Estate - The SwanAlmaden Valley real estate agent Therese Swan has been a proud sponsor of this special event for many years, including this one!

 

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Teen Book Sale at Almaden Library

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Teen Book Sale at Almaden LibraryTeen volunteers run a Teen Book Sale at Almaden Library the third Saturday of each month, selling books for children, pre-teens, and teens. The next sale will be July 19, 2025.

Gently-used children’s books, picture books, popular paperbacks and hardcovers are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Almaden Branch Library and Almaden Teens Reach, Almaden Valley’s local teen volunteer organization.

When: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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

For more information, contact Jo-Ann Wang at (408) 808-3040, joann.wang@sjlibrary.org or visit the Almaden Library website.

 

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2025 Leland Bridge Night

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2025 Leland Bridge Night2025 Leland Bridge Night will be on Saturday Feb. 1 from 6:30-9:00 pm at Leland High School. Leland Bridge Night is Leland Bridge Parent Group’s largest annual fundraising event, the Chinese New Year Gala. This is an event hosted, performed, and entertained by students. The evening gathers school district representatives, principals, teachers, parents, and classmates. All family members are welcome!

Leland Bridge Parents Group is a non-profit organization that serves families of Leland High School. Each year, Leland Bridge donates proceeds from Leland Bridge Night to Leland High School, primarily to sponsor:

  • the purchase of IT equipment, department funds including teachers’ classroom supplies, copy papers, and student clubs, etc.
  • the events including Leland Bridge Night, Freshman Welcome Party, Staff meeting treats, Staff Halloween Party, and seminars.

To purchase tickets to 2025 Leland Bridge Night, visit https://www.lelandbridge.org/2025 or email Jenny Duan at vp@lelandbridge.org.

 

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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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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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2024 Leland Bridge Night

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2024 Leland Bridge Night martial arts performance2024 Leland Bridge Night will be on Saturday Feb. 3 from 6:30-9:00 pm in the Leland High School Cafeteria. The event will feature a variety of student performances as well as raffles for prizes.

Leland Bridge Parents Group is a non-profit organization that serves families of Leland High School. Each year, Leland Bridge donates proceeds from Leland Bridge Night to Leland High School, primarily to sponsor the purchase of school equipment, to support various programs and clubs such as speech and debate, Robotics FTC 8404 and 604 teams, and school journalism, and to organize events including Leland Bridge Night, Freshman Welcome Party, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Staff Halloween Party, and seminars.

To purchase tickets, visit www.lelandbridge.org/lbn-2024 or email the Leland Bridge treasurer at finance@lelandbridge.org.