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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]

Pumpkin Picking and Art Activities in Almaden Valley

October 4, 2010/in Kids/by Therese Swan

Photo by Caitlin Childs

Pumpkin Picking at the Park is a fun-filled day with activities for pre-schools and their parents to enjoy together. The morning starts with art activities at Almaden Community Center, followed by a guided tour of Emma Prusch Park.

At Emma Prusch Park you and your child will go on a wagon hay ride, get a close up look at different farm animals, and pick a pumpkin to take home with you. You are also welcome to bring lunch and have a picnic in the park.

The event is Wednesday, October 27, 2010, from 9am to 12:30pm. The price is $20 per child. Pre-registration is required. You can register online. Emma Prusch Park is located at 647 South Kind Road, San Jose, CA 95116.

Almaden Community Center 2010 Halloween Party – UPDATED 2022

September 19, 2010/in Entertainment, Kids/by Therese Swan

Image: Child Halloween Drawing A safe and fun Halloween party in Almaden Valley for kids ages 4-7. Children should go in costume. They will enjoy food, games, crafts, and stories.

The party is at the Almaden Community Center on Friday, October 29, 2010, from 5pm to 7pm. The price is $21 per child for San Jose residents, and $25 for non-residents. You can register your child online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Do you know of any other events or activities happening in Almaden Valley for Halloween? If so, we’d like to know. Send us an email, submit the form, or tell us about it in the comments to this post.

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]

SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden – Summer 2010 Registration and Courses – UPDATED 2022

May 11, 2010/in Education, Seniors/by Therese Swan

SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden is offering more than a dozen different computer and software application courses this Summer.

SeniorNet is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to building a community of computer-using seniors (ages 50 and over).

Courses range from an introduction to computers (no computer knowledge required) to intermediate and advanced courses in various software applications.

A sampling of the courses available this Summer include Windows operating systems, search engines, word processing, spreadsheets, photo editing, photo albums, and digital music.

Most of the courses are one day a week for two hours, and last from four to eight weeks. All classes are held at the Almaden Community Center.

The price for an annual membership to SeniorNet is $40. The annual renewal fee for existing members is $30. Individual courses range from $10 to $20 each.

Registration for Summer 2010 is at the Almaden Community Center on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:30am.

See the Summer 2010 brochure and registration form for further details on the courses being offered by SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Old School Etiquette for Boys in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

April 24, 2010/in Kids/by Therese Swan

Photo by Ariane Hunter

Good manners never go out of style! Raise a perfect gentlemen with Old School Etiquette for Boys. This class will help your son with his manners, appearance, and confidence at social gatherings.

Topics include good posture, public speaking, being a good sport, and table manners. The class ends with a dinner to practice all of the skills the boys have learned. This class is also a great refresher for returning students. The class is for boys ages 7-12.

The class meets six times at the Almaden Community Center on Wednesdays, April 28 – June 2, 2010, 3:45pm to 4:45pm. The price is $79 per boy. You can register your son online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Cheerleading Summer Camp – UPDATED 2022

April 21, 2010/in Kids/by Therese Swan

[photo: cheerleader pom pom] Cheerleading Summer Camp participants learn everything from fundamental arm movements, kicks, jumps, and turns to flips, chants, routines, and proper warm-ups and stretching.

Campers perform a full cheer routine for parents, guardians, and friends on the last day of class. This camp is guaranteed to be a blast. Cheerleading Summer Camp is for boys and girls ages 6-11.

The price is $95 for the week. The camp is at the Almaden Community Center, June 28, 2010 through July 2, 2010, 9am – 12pm daily. You can sign up online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Jr. Chef’s Summer Camp – Summer 2010 – UPDATED 2022

April 20, 2010/in Kids/by Therese Swan

[photo: boy jr. chef] Sign your child up for Almaden Jr. Chef’s Summer Camp. Campers will learn basic cooking techniques, fun how to’s, healthy eating tips, and design their own herb garden and reusable shopping bag.

The camp also features multicultural food demonstrations and supervised play time. Sign your child up for one or two weeks. The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-10. The camper to staff ratio is 1:12. The price is $295 per camper for one week.

Almaden Jr. Chef’s Summer Camp is at the Almaden Community Center. You have two one-week sessions to choose from: July 12, 2010 – July 16, 2010, and/or August 2, 2010 – August 6, 2010. Camp is held 8:30am – 12:30pm daily. You can sign up online. [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.

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.