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Old School Etiquette for Boys in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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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

[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

[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

{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.

Register online at San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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

Master Gardeners Santa Clara County LogoAttend 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.

Register online at San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

3-Month Fitness Membership for Only $49 – Special Offer Ends May 30, 2010 – UPDATED 2022

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Get in shape for Summer at the state-of-the-art fitness facilities inside the Almaden Community Center. For only $49 you get access to the fitness center and all of the drop in fitness and sports programs – for 3 full months. You’ll be in swimsuit shape in no time!

This special offer ends May 30, 2010, so take advantage of this great low price now while you still can. Sign up at the Almaden Community Center. Your 3-month period starts from the date of purchase. No hidden fees or contracts required. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Group Exercise Membership for All Fitness Classes – Only $49 Monthly – UPDATED 2022

Almaden Community CenterNeed to get ready for the Summer swim suit season? Can’t work up the motivation to do it by yourself? Almaden Community Center may have just what you need – a Group Exercise Membership that gives you access to all fitness classes.

For only $49 per month you have full access to all of the professionally lead group exercise classes, including zumba, cardio kickboxing, boot camp, pilates and more. This is a fantastic deal.

You will like working out in the fun and friendly atmosphere, and of course seeing the results. Classes are taught in a state of the facility – including a 7,000 sq. ft. gymnasium and 2,000 sq. ft. dance/aerobics studio.

Classes are at the Almaden Community Center, Monday through Saturday. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available. See the City Wide Activity Guide for Spring & Summer 2010 for class descriptions, days, and times. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

2010 Almaden Flea Market at the Community Center – UPDATED 2022

Almaden Community Center LogoThe 2010 Almaden Flea Market is the perfect opportunity for the bargain hunter and treasure seeker. You never know what you’ll find. Come and shop for arts and crafts as well. Entrance to the event is free.

Interested in getting a booth to promote and sell your wares? The price is only $30 per booth. For more information read the Vendor Flyer. Then complete the Booth Application Form and mail, fax, or bring it to the Almaden Community Center.

Almaden Community CenterThe Flea Market event is at the Almaden Community Center parking lot. On Sunday, May 23, 2010 from 8am to 2pm. (Vendor set-up is from 6:30 to 7:30am, and pack-up from 2 to 3pm.) For more information call 408-268-1133 and ask for Jamie. Hope to see you there! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Cooking Series – Spring Grilling – UPDATED 2022

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Want to learn a new dish? Join Chef Barcia, of Almaden Cooking Series, as he cooks up a Rosemary Spring Lamb with all the fixings. This is a hands-on cooking class for adults ages 18 and older.

The class is being held at the Almaden Community Center, Community Room and Kitchen. Saturday, June 5, 2010, 10am-12pm. $55 for residents / $59 for non residents. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Candidates for Santa Clara County District One Supervisor Coming to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

Almaden Valley Community Association

The Almaden Valley Community Association (AVCA) is sponsoring an Election Forum for Santa Clara County District One Supervisor Candidates. The candidates are on the campaign trail and their stopping in Almaden Valley. Come hear each candidate’s statements and answers to your questions.

Five candidates will be participating in the forum, including: Teresa Alvarado, Peter Arellano, Tom Kruse, Mike Wasserman, and Forrest Williams. The position is currently held by Don Gage, whose term ends December 31, 2010.

The forum will be moderated by Ron Blake, AVCA President. The forum is being held at the Almaden Community Center, Community Room, on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 7-9pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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