Learn 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.
Lord 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.
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.
South Valley Family YMCA will be hosting two winter camps to keep kids happy and healthy throughout the holiday season.
Holiday camp will be held December 26-28, 2012 and January 2-4, 2013. Basketball camp will be held January 2-4, 2013.
Alice 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Six 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.
Cindy 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.
Almaden Equestrian Center’s Fall Horse Camp is for kids and teens, ages 6-16, who like horses, riding, and creating friendships and experiences that be will cherished forever.
