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Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026

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Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026It’s time to register for Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026!

Registration: mid-August
Practice Starts: October
Games played: December – March

A fun and competitive indoor full-court basketball program accommodating youths from 1st grade to high school. Targeted for players with no experience to players who have played many years.

Almaden Youth Basketball will form teams for all individual players that register, recruit volunteer coaches, provide indoor practice gym space and organize games for each team.

For more information or to register for Almaden Youth Basketball Winter 2026 season, visit the Almaden Youth Basketball website or email info@almadenbasketball.org.

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Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center Fall 2026 Activity Guide is now available! Instructors from Brick Tech, Futsol Kingz, Dance Arts Academy, Skyhawks, Young Rembrandts and more are back with fun and educational classes in basketball, golf, cheerleading, cartoon drawing, LEGO® creativity – the list goes on! You can also find information about the R.O.C.K. afterschool program and Camp San Jose Fall Break Camp, as well as special fall and winter events including the 19th Annual Harvest Festival and Boo-tique as well as Breakfast with Santa and the North Pole Party. There are so many great options to choose from, for families, kids, and adults of all ages.

Register online now or stop by the Almaden Community Center in person. For additional information about any Almaden Community Center 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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Almaden Little League Fall 2026

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Almaden Little League Fall 2026Registration is now open for Almaden Little League Fall 2026 baseball and softball!

Almaden Little League offers two seasons to register for. The Spring season runs from February through May, and registration opens in November and runs through December. The Fall season runs from September to early November and registration opens in July.

Everything you need to know about the league and registration can be found on the Almaden Baseball and Softball Little League website.

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2026

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2026If you’re already thinking about how to fill those long summer days, the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Summer 2026 has you covered. Packed with programs for every age — from preschoolers taking their first dance steps to Active Adults 50+ staying fit and connected — the guide is your go-to resource for a fun, active summer in the Almaden Valley.

Browse offerings across Arts & Crafts, Dance, Sports, Education, and Fitness, and you’ll find something for virtually every interest and age group. Summer camps are a big draw again this year, with dozens of options for kids. There are Sports and Cheerleading camps offered by Skyhawks, Kidz Love Soccer and Futsal Kingz; Dance and Performing Arts camps offered by Dance Arts Academy and CLAP; Tech camps offered by Code For Fun and Engineering For Kids; Creative LEGO® camps offered by Snapology and Play-Well Tek; and so much more! Whether your child loves being active, getting creative, or a little of both, there’s a camp to match.

When Does Registration Open?

Mark your calendar — general registration opens Saturday, May 2 at 10am. But there are two earlier windows to know about:

  • Scholarship-eligible participants: In-person early registration on Wednesday, April 22 at 10am.
  • Active Adult members (50+): Online and in-person registration begins Wednesday, April 29 at 10am.

More Than Just Classes

The Almaden Community Center is more than a place to take classes — it’s a community hub. Facilities include a Fitness Center, Teaching Kitchen, Dance Studio, Gym, Preschool Programs, Computer Lab, and Teen Center/Game Room. Whether you’re dropping in for a workout or signing the kids up for a week-long camp, everything is under one roof at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Questions? Reach the SJ Registration Help Desk at (408) 793-5565 or Sjregistration@sanjoseca.gov. You can also call the Almaden Community Center directly at 408-268-1133.

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Pioneer High School 2026 Spring Musical: In the Heights

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Pioneer High School 2026 Spring MusicalGet your tickets now for the Pioneer High School 2026 spring musical In the Heights, the Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Performances run March 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2026, with doors opening at 6:30 PM and the show starting at 7:00 PM each night.

In The Heights is a vibrant, contemporary story about community, dreams, and belonging set in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. The show is a dynamic blend of hip-hop and salsa music, complex choreography, and heartfelt themes of identity. Please note that the show is rated PG-13 for language and mature content, so it’s best suited for teen and adult audiences.

Tickets are available now through reserved seating online at phsdrama.ludus.com, or you can purchase general seating with cash at the door starting at 6:30 PM each night. Ticket prices are:

$10 for Students
$15 for Seniors (65+)
$20 for Adults

A few important reminders: online ticket sales close at noon on the day of each performance, cash is the only payment accepted at the school, and all sales are final with no refunds.

The show takes place at the Steve Dini Stage, PHS Performing Arts Center, located at 1290 Blossom Hill Rd. For updates, follow the drama department on Instagram or on Facebook.

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2026 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Spring 2026 Activity GuideThe Almaden Community Center 2026 Spring Activity Guide is now available! Register now for Spring 2026 classes and special events geared to all ages – from early childhood “Tea with Teddy!” to older adults cardio drumming – a wide variety of activities and sports for everyone at all levels.

You can also register for spring break camps as well as a broad assortment of summer leisure and sport camps taking place at the Almaden Community Center or at neighboring parks. Instructors are from Brick Tech, CLAP Arts, Code For Fun, Dance Arts Academy, Engineering For Kids, Futsal Kingz, GURUS Education, Mad Science, Play-Well TEKnologies, Skyhawks, Snapology, Young Rembrandts, and more.

Also in the Almaden Community Center Spring 2026 Activity Guide is information about Citywide Fitness. The fitness room is open Monday through Saturday and includes aerobic fitness and core exercises. Citywide Fitness also offers drop-in sports including pickleball, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and table tennis. Participants must be at least 14 years old and must complete and sign a liability waver.

Register in person at Almaden Community Center or online at www.sjregistration.com. Citywide scholarships are available to qualifying San Jose residents.

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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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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2026 Leland Science Fair

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2026 Leland Science FairThe 2026 Leland Science Fair will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, at 3:45 p.m.

Deadline for student and judge registration is Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

Register at: https://sites.google.com/view/lelandsciencefair

The Leland Science Fair showcases students in San Jose who will become our future scientists, technology experts, engineers, and mathematicians. This competition inspires achievement by elementary, middle and high school students.

Where:

The 2026 Leland Science Fair will be held at Leland High School, 6677 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA.

How:

Register at: https://sites.google.com/view/lelandsciencefair

Email lelandsciclub@gmail.com for any questions.

Volunteers are welcome!

 

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Almaden Youth Basketball Spring 2026 Registration

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Almaden Youth BasketballAlmaden Youth Basketball Spring 2026 registration is now open!

SPRING 2026 SEASON KEY DATES:

ALL-STAR Team:

> Registration Opens: January 11, 2026
> Team tryouts: January 17 & January 26-27, 2026
> Practices start: February 2, 2026
> ALL-STAR tournaments: February 28 & March 7-8, 2026

COMPETITIVE LEAGUE (9U/3rd to 16U/HSJV)

> Registration Opens: January 11, 2026
> Team tryouts: February 9-10 & February 22, 2026
> Practices start: March 9, 2026
> AAU tournaments: 6+ from March to May, 2026

For more information and to register, click here to go to the Almaden Youth Basketball website.

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Almaden Community Center Winter 2026 Activity Guide

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Almaden Community Center Winter 2026The Almaden Community Center Winter 2026 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 2026, but the guide also has information about 2025 holiday events such as Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, as well as Winter Camps running from 2/18 – 2/20, 2026.

 

Classes and events fill up quickly, so don’t delay! Register in person at the Almaden Community Center or sign up online at www.sjregistration.com.

For additional information about any of these classes and programs, call the Almaden Community Center at 408-268-1133. The Almaden Community Center is located at 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95120.

Almaden Valley is a great place to live! Looking to buy or sell? Contact The Swan!