Recreation Archives

Drawing & Painting for Teens in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

October 9, 2010/in Recreation, Teens/by Therese Swan

Line drawing in sanguine by Leonardo da Vinci

Drawing & Painting for Teens is focused on developing specific skills in representational drawing and painting. Participants will learn through teacher demonstrations, individual instruction, and class critiques.

You will get to choose from acrylic paints, water-soluble oils, and drawing instruments and materials. Each student will also use his or her own choice of subject-matter photos, pictures, etc. to use for inspiration.

You will gain confidence to take on greater challenges in painting or drawing, so you can go on to produce great works of art!

The class is for teens ages 13-18. All levels of experience are welcome. The instructor is Nancy Franck.

Drawing & Painting for Teens is at Almaden Community Center in AL Room 3. Class will be held every Thursday, from 4:30-6:00pm, beginning November 16, 2010 and ending December 21, 2010 (6 meetings). The price is $88 per participant. Register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

2010 Pioneer Day & Casa Grande Re-Opening in New Almaden – UPDATED 2022

October 3, 2010/1 Comment/in Family, Kids, Recreation/by Therese Swan

Bring the whole family for a day of fun at Pioneer Day in New Almaden. Enjoy food, games, history, and speeches from officials.

The event will also celebrate the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Casa Granda, an historical landmark built in 1854, and now home to the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum. The event is free. Lunch and gifts will be available for purchase.

Pioneer Day will be at the Casa Grande in New Almaden on Saturday, November 13, 2010, from 11am to 3pm. The event is being held by the New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Updated December 29, 2010: Photos of Casa Grande Reopening on November 13, 2010.

Learn How to Use Facebook at Almaden Valley Branch Library – UPDATED 2022

September 6, 2010/in Recreation/by Therese Swan

Learn how to use Facebook to connect and share with the people in your life. You will learn how to create a Facebook account, setup your Facebook profile, and begin using Facebook’s networking features. (You just need to have an email account and be familiar with how to use a computer keyboard and mouse.)

The class is at the Almaden Branch Library Technology Center on Saturday, September 11, 2011, from 11am to 12pm. Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Almaden Branch Library at 408-808-3040, or go to the front desk inside the Almaden Community Center. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

2nd Annual Leland High School Charger Invitational Golf Tournament – UPDATED 2022

September 5, 2010/in Fundraisers, Recreation, Sports/by Therese Swan

The Leland High School Booster Club is holding its 2nd Annual Charger Invitational Golf Tournament.

The tournament format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. The event features golf, tee prizes, lunch, on-course games and refreshments, raffle, silent auction, and awards dinner.

The event is at Santa Teresa Golf Club on Friday, September 24, 2010, beginning at 1pm. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Floral Demonstration to Feature Bloomster’s Kren Rasmussen – UPDATED 2022

April 20, 2010/in Recreation, Services/by Therese Swan

[photo: bloomster's floral designs] Martino Interiors is hosting a floral demonstration event at its studio in Los Gatos. The event will feature Kren Rasmussen, founder of Bloomster’s Floral Designs in Almaden Valley. The event is free.

Kren will show you how to create striking floral arrangements and combine them with home accessories, creating beautiful vignettes and centerpieces.

Bloomster’s has been in Almaden Valley for more than 20 years, assisting interior designers with their floral and plant design projects, and providing unique floral designs and personal service to residents in Almaden Valley and the entire Bay Area.

The floral demonstration event is at Martino Interiors in Los Gatos on May 6, 2010 at 10:30am. Reservations are requested as seating is limited. To reserve your spot, call 408-354-9111 or email info@martinointeriors.com. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Art Classes for Children at Cindy Art Studio – Summer 2010 – UPDATED 2022

April 11, 2010/in Kids, Recreation/by Therese Swan

{Photo: Cindy Art Studio} In addition to its regular weekly art classes, Cindy Art Studio is offering special week-long Summer Art Classes for children ages 4 and older.

You can choose from a variety of art mediums that interest your child, including: pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, oil, polymer clay, rock painting, sand art, scratching art, and wood burning.

Summer Art Classes are at Cindy Art Studio, near the corner of Almaden Expressway and Blossom Hill. There are nine week-long Summer classes to choose from. The classes begin June 15, 2010 and end August 13, 2010. Class is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30 – 5:00pm or 5:00 – 6:30pm.

Price is $100 per student per week, including all art supplies. Enroll now! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Teen Break Away Summer Camp for Almaden Valley Teens – UPDATED 2022

April 11, 2010/1 Comment/in Recreation, Teens/by Therese Swan

{Logo: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom} Join other teens for the hottest destination-style camp in San Jose – Teen Break Away! We visit destinations that will excite and delight any teen. Take a look at our action packed trips. Sign up as early as possible because spaces fill up quickly:

Monday: Team Building and Swimming
Tuesday: Laser Quest and Rock Climbing
Wednesday: SF Zoo
Thursday: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Friday: Movie and Nickel City

The registration fee includes admission, transportation (via San Jose vehicles, City Transit, or Charter Bus), and supervision (1 adult supervisor to 7 teens). Each participant must bring their own spending money and lunch.

Each day Teen Break Away will depart from and return to the Almaden Community Center. You can choose from any of the following six camp sessions: 6/21 – 6/25/2010, 6/28 – 7/2/2010, 7/6 – 7/9/2010, 7/19 – 7/23/2010, 7/26 – 7/30/2010, and 8/2 – 8/6/2010. Each day (Mon-Fri) camp begins at 9am and ends at 5pm. Price is $254 for residents and $258 for non-residents.

2010 Almaden Times Classic: 10K Run, 2-Mile Run, or 2-Mile Walk – UPDATED 2022

April 10, 2010/2 Comments/in Fundraisers, Recreation, Sports/by Therese Swan

Photo by Josiah Mackenzie

Run or walk in the 18th Annual / 2010 Almaden Times Classic. Events include 10K and 2-mile timed runs, and a 2-mile walk. Proceeds benefit Almaden Valley Counseling Service. The race will take you on a beautiful paved creek trail and through some residential streets in Almaden Valley.

Awards will be given to the top three winners in each age division. Overall male and female winners in the 10K and 2-mile timed runs will also receive a gift certificate. All children will receive a ribbon. Age divisions include: 6 and under, 7-9, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.

Your entry fee includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, food, and beverages. Random prizes will also be handed out to participants based on race number (must be present to win). Pick up your bib number and t-shirt on race day.

The start and finish lines are at the parking lot of Leland High School in Almaden Valley. The event is Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 9am. Check-in is at 8am.

If you register online by September 22, 2010, the entry fee is $25 per adult/teen, $13 per child (12 and under), and $60 per family of four (including parents and children). If you register on race day, the fees go up to $30 per adult/teen, $15 per child, and $70 per family. Race day registration begins at 7:30am. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Swim Lessons at Almaden Cabana Club – Spring 2010 – UPDATED 2022

April 7, 2010/2 Comments/in Kids, Recreation, Sports, Teens/by Therese Swan

Photo by Philms

Spring Swim Lessons are back at the Almaden Cabana Club! The club offers small group lessons for children ranging from beginners learning to blow bubbles and put their faces in the water to competitive swimmers looking to refine their swimming strokes, diving, and flip turns.

Lessons are open to members and non-members. There are four lessons on Saturdays, from April 24 through May 15, 2010. Each lesson is 30 minutes. You can choose from the following times: 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. The price is only $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

All you need to do is complete the swim lesson sign-up form and drop it off along with your payment in the mailbox on the front gate of the Almaden Cabana Club. We look forward to seeing you at the pool! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Gardening Course in Almaden Valley: Growing Fruit Trees & Berries – UPDATED 2022

April 6, 2010/in Recreation/by Therese Swan

Master Gardeners Santa Clara County Logo Attend Growing Fruit Trees & Berries presented by the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County. This four-week course stresses how good garden practices such as efficient watering, managing garden pests, and use of organic fertilizers and soil amendments apply to growing healthy fruits and berries.

Topics that will be covered include gardening basic requirements for specific fruits and berries, recommended varieties, and pruning techniques. Apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, citrus, and a variety of berries will be covered.

The course is being held at the Almaden Community Center every Saturday beginning April 17, 2010 and ending May 8, 2010, from 10am-12pm. The price is $45 for residents and $49 for non-residents.