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Teen Talent Show 2010 Finale in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

[logo: teen talent show] Winners of the regional Teen Talent Show tournaments will by in Almaden Valley to show off their unique talents and compete in the 2010 Teen Talent Show Finale. Come and enjoy the remarkable talent of our local teens.

The regional tournaments are being held at six San Jose branch library locations on Saturday, May 1, 2010, 2-4pm. Prizes will be awarded to 1st – 3rd place winners at the regional events.

The first and second place winners from each of the regional tournaments will participate in a final competition at the Almaden Branch Library on Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3-5pm. Winners of the finale will win even bigger prizes!

You can pick up a registration packet at any library. You must submit the registration form to the tournament location you plan to compete at. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!

Get more information about the Teen Talent Show rules, judging criteria, and regional locations. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Retirement Investment Strategies Workshop in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

Delbar JahanianLearn strategies for managing your investments and achieving your financial goals during retirement. This free workshop will cover a variety of financial planning topics, including taxes, inflation, outliving your income, and portfolio management.

The workshop is being lead by Delbar Jahanian, CMFC and Financial Advisor, at Waddell & Reed in Campbell, CA.

The workshop is being held in Almaden Valley at the Almaden Library, Program Room. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 6:30pm-7:45pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Seminar: Using Native Plant Gardens to Encourage Pollinators – UPDATED 2022

California NativescapesLearn how native plants play an increasingly critical environmental role in an era of declining pollinator populations. Rebecca Schoenenberger, owner of California Nativescapes, will teach you how to create a sustainable habitat garden to encourage pollinators.

This seminar is co-sponsored by the Almaden Library and the California Native Plant Society. The seminar takes place at the Almaden Library, Program Room on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:30-7:45pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Library Hosting Author of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” – UPDATED 2022

The Jellybeans and the Big Book BonanzaAs part of the Doris Dillon Author Series, Almaden Branch Library is hosting Laura Numeroff, the author of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Laura will be promoting and signing her newest book, “The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza.” Hicklebee’s Bookstore will be onsite to sell Laura Numeroff’s books. This program is sponsored in cooperation with Hicklebee’s Bookstore and Graystone Elementary School. The event will be at the Doris Dillon Children’s Library inside the Almaden Branch Library. Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:30-7:30pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Celebrate Month of the Young Child with Tim Cain – UPDATED 2022

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Celebrate Month of the Young Child with musician and performer, Tim Cain. His music will delight and entertain both young and old alike.

Tim Cain’s performance has been made possible by a generous gift from the Friends of the Almaden Library.

The event takes place at the Almaden Branch Library in the Children’s Area on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 11:00-11:40am. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Book Sale Fundraiser Benefiting the Almaden Library – UPDATED 2022

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Spring 2010 book sale fundraiser benefiting the Almaden Library. More than 50 tables filled with books (fiction, non-fiction, children’s, foreign language, etc.), CDs, DVDs, audio books, and VHS tapes.

The price is right: 50 cents for paperbacks, $1 for hardcovers, and a few dollars more for a number of excellent special books, such as quality coffee table books. You can get a real deal from 2-3pm: “Bag-of-Books for $5.” Yes, just $5 for as many books as you can fit into a brown grocery bag.

All proceeds go to the Almaden Branch Library for additions to their collection, special programs, and any other library needs. The book sale is made possible by Friends of the Almaden Library.

The sale will be inside the Almaden Library Community Room on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9am-3pm. More: [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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