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Private and Group Swimming Lessons at Almaden Swim & Racquet Club – UPDATED 2022

Almaden-Swim-&-Racquet-ClubLearn a skill that will keep you safe and fit for life! However old your children are, swimming can be great fun and even a life-saving activity.

Almaden Swim & Racquet Club Swim Lessons are designed to make your child water safe and swim-team ready. With its unique lesson structure and skilled staff, its tailored swim lessons will increase your child’s swimming skills and increase their confidence in the water. Flexible lesson options and times will fit into your busy schedule.

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History of Almaden Air Force Station Atop Mount Umunhum

Mount-Umunhum-4Learn about the history of the fascinating Almaden Air Force Station Atop Mount Umunhum. See actual key artifacts from the site, and enjoy a slide show of amazing historic photos of the radar station when it was in operation during the Cold War between 1958 and 1980.

Presented by Basim Jaber, Historian & Archivist and founder of the USAF 682nd Radar Squadron Veterans Association.

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Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery 2013 Summer Art Camp

Lord of the Light Art Studio & GalleryLord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley is holding its 2013 Summer Art Camp for kids in 1st – 12th grade. The studio has a unique camp curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a child’s imagination and creativity, while teaching them the fundamentals of fine art.

The Summer Art Camp is a one-week, fun-filled learning experience that includes color theory, animation, and much more! Students will learn pencil drawing skills and how to use medias such as oil pastel, soft pastel, and watercolor. Your child will experience new freedom and a new love for art.

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The Fratello Marionettes Performing in Almaden Valley

The Almaden Branch Public Library will present a puppet production of Aladdin on December 29, 2012 at 2:30pm. The Fratello Marionettes will tell this magical tale from “The 1001 Arabian Nights” as it has never been seen before.

Witness Aladdin’s adventures as he discovers a magical lamp with a genie inside, defeats an evil sorcerer and wins the heart of a princess.

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Children’s Play House Presents Alice in Wonderland in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

Alice in Wonderland Production in Almaden ValleyAlice steps through her mirror to the magical place called Wonderland. In this land she finds all sorts of nonsense: A silly caterpillar, crying flowers, the Mad Hatter trio, the Queen and Company. Will Alice get to become a queen? Will she lose her head at the trial?

Have fun in this fantastic Children’s Play House of San Jose production. Children in kindergarten (5 years old) to 6th grade are invited to audition for the 1-Act Workshop’s production of Alice in Wonderland.

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Breakfast with Santa Clause at the Almaden Community Center – UPDATED 2022

Breakfast with Santa Clause at Almaden Community CenterThe staff of the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department invite the residents of Almaden to bring their little ones to a breakfast with Santa Clause on December 8, 2012 from 9:30am to noon.

The event will begin with a breakfast, a seasonal arts and crafts project and photos with Santa (available for purchase with a frame). The festivities will wrap up with a special gift from Santa.

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Almaden Valley North Pole Party with Santa Clause

Almaden Valley North Pole Party with Santa ClauseThe staff of the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department invite the residents of Almaden to celebrate the season with their children at the North Pole party on December 14, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30pm.

The event will include snacks, singing, and arts & crafts activities. There will even be a visit and a gift from a very special someone who goes by the name of Santa Clause.

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Indoor Soccer, Skillz, and Scrimmages in Almaden Valley

Indoor Soccer, Skillz, and Scrimmages in Almaden ValleySix spots remain in the Soccer, Skillz and Scrimmages indoor youth soccer league presented by the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department. Classes will take place from November 28 2012 to January 9 2013 on Wednesday evenings from 4:35 to 5:20pm. (There will be no class on December 26th.)

The teams are co-ed. Children must be at least seven years old, but no older than 10 to participate. Shin guards are required and participants are asked to wear tennis or indoor shoes without black soles.

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New Preschool Art Classes at Cindy Art Studio – UPDATED 2022

Cindy Art StudioCindy Art Studio is now be offering weekly art classes for preschoolers. Children ages 3 to 5 explore a variety of different techniques and mediums, including drawing, watercolor painting, 3-D sculpture, card-making and clay-working.

Students learn basic art elements and composition and how to follow directions. They are also encouraged to develop observational and problem-solving skills, self-expression and creative thinking, motor skills, concentration and coordination.

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