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Mother’s Day 2025

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Mother’s Day 2025Looking for a special way to celebrate Mother’s Day 2025? Here are a couple of great Almaden Valley options!

La Forêt Mother’s Day Brunch

When:
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Where:
La Forêt
21747 Bertram Road
San Jose, CA 95120

La Forêt offers fine French dining in an old country setting. The historically significant building rests next to a quietly meandering stream in the verdant foothills of New Almaden.

Specializing in fine French cuisine, La Forêt has earned its place among the area’s finest restaurants and has been listed among the 50 best French restaurants in the United States.

For reservations, call (408) 997-3458. Proper attire requested.

Mothers and Flowers – A Pre-Mother’s Day Hike

When: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where:
Santa Teresa County Park, Fortini Trailhead
22581 San Vicente Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120

Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 early with a moderate 2.5-mile hike on the Stile Ranch, Mine, and Fortini trails. You’ll hear stories about mothers who were important to the area’s history and see colorful late-spring wildflowers.

Meet at the Fortini Trailhead on San Vicente Avenue off Fortini Road with sturdy shoes, snacks, and water. Leashed dogs, children, and families are welcome.

Organized by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information and to register, click here or call (408) 355-2240.

 

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2025

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2025The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2025 is now available, offering classes in Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, Education, and Fitness, for preschoolers through Active Adults 50+. There are also dozens of summer camps for kids of all ages, such as Basketball Camp, Cheerleading Camp, Colorful Critters Pastel Camp, Minecraft with LEGO® Camp, and Frozen and Friends Dance Camp!

Summer 2025 season registration will open Saturday, May 3 at 10am. Early registration for scholarship eligible participants will be in person on Wednesday April 23 at 10am. Registration for Active Adult members will begin online and in person on Wednesday, April 30 at 10am. Summer camp registration is already open.

In addition to classes, camps, and programs, the Almaden Community Center has a Fitness Center, Teaching Kitchen, Preschool Programs, Dance Studio, Gym, Computer Lab and Teen Center/Game Room.

For additional information, 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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Brick Tech Spring Workshops at Almaden Community Center

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Brick Tech Spring WorkshopsGet ready for Brick Tech Spring Workshops at Almaden Community Center! From towering castles to speedy race cars, children will explore STEM concepts while having a blast with LEGO® bricks.

Brick Tech Spring Workshops include:

Fly, Drive, and Build: STEM with LEGO® Workshop
Location: Almaden Community Center, AL Room 3
Saturday April 19, 2025, 9am-12pm
Fee: $55

LEGO® Ultimate Train Workshop
Location: Almaden Community Center, AL Room 3
Saturday May 3, 2025, 9am-12pm
Fee: $55

Let’s build the Best Day Ever! LEGO® Friends Workshop
Location: Almaden Community Center, AL Room 3
Saturday May 17, 2025, 9am-12pm
Fee: $55

Register at the Almaden Community Center front desk or online here.

 

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March 2025 Quicksilver History Hike

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March 2025 Quicksilver History HikeRegistration is now open for the March 2025 Quicksilver History Hike on Saturday, March 22 from 9am – 12pm. Join a Park Interpreter on a 3-4 mile hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park to discover how our changing values have impacted the landscape, and a once bustling mining enterprise became a park. Meet at the Wood Rd Entrance on Hicks Rd.

This hike will cover history content that is geared towards an adult audience. Best for ages 10+. Reservations are not required but they are strongly recommended as parking is limited at the trailhead. Although dogs are allowed within the park, for the comfort and safety of the group, they are discouraged from accompanying you on the hike (with the exception of service animals).

History hikes are offered monthly, usually on the 4th Saturday or Sunday of the month. Registration for the hike opens on the 1st of the month.

In the event of rain, the hike will be canceled.

(408) 918-7770

[email protected]

 

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2025 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2025 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center 2025 Spring Activity Guide is now available! Register now for Spring 2025 classes geared to all ages – from early childhood dance to older adults pickleball – a wide variety of activities and sports for everyone at all levels.

You can also register for Camp San Jose spring break camp as well as a broad assortment of week-long full- and half-day summer camps taking place at the Almaden Community Center or at neighboring parks. Camp instructors are from Brick Tech, Clap Arts, Dance Arts Academy, Futsal Kingz, Gurus Education, Little Medical School, Mad Science of the Bay Area, Play-Well TEKnologies, Skyhawks, Snapology, Young Rembrandts, and more.

Register in person at Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com.

The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120. For more information about classes, camps or health guidelines, view the Almaden Community Center 2025 Spring Activity Guide here or call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133.

 

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Almaden Little League Registration for Spring 2025

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Almaden Little League Registration for Spring 2025Almaden Little League Registration for Spring 2025 baseball and softball is currently open! From the Almaden Little League website:

BASEBALL:

Spring Season
Our rec season is our most popular season and runs from March through late May (registration roughly Nov 10 to Jan 10). We offer as many divisions as demand allows. Historically that means we offer t-ball, coach pitch, machine pitch (A), kid pitch (AA), AAA, Majors, Juniors, and Seniors divisions. These teams play against each other and possibly other teams from other leagues in the same division. At the end of the regular season, teams in AA and above play a tournament to determine an Almaden Little League champion. The AAA and Majors championship teams will play in a tournament against the champions (of the same division) from other nearby leagues (i.e., Tournament of Champions).

SOFTBALL:

Spring Season
Our rec season is our most popular season and runs from March through late May. We offer as many divisions demand allows. Historically that means we offer 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u and 14u teams. These teams play against each other and other teams from other leagues in the same division.

For further information and to register, go to the Almaden Little League website.

Almaden Senior Association Annual Soup Party

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Almaden Senior Association Annual Soup PartyThe Almaden Senior Association Annual Soup Party will be on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, from 12:00pm – 2:00 pm (soup served at noon). Homemade Chicken Taco, Corn Chowder, Sausage Rice, and Pumpkin Squash soup will be served with fresh bread and cookies.

Ticket sales will begin on Monday, Jan. 6, and continue every MWF from 8am – 10am in the lobby of the Almaden Community Center. Cost is $10, cash or check only.

For more information call Jeanne @ 408.425.5723.

The Almaden Senior Association is an all-volunteer organization of Active Adults (50+) which initiates, supports and promotes programs and activities for the active adult population at the city-operated Almaden Community Center. The Association meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. Annual membership is free, which includes a monthly emailed newsletter plus discounts for classes for Active Adults 50+ at the Almaden Community Center. Join in person at the Almaden Community Center or go to: https://almadenseniors.org/join-now/. For questions, call (408) 268-1133 or send a message.

 

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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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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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