Almaden Community Center Holiday Events Begin!
The Almaden Community Center holiday events are about to begin! Here’s what’s in store for us the first part of December…
December 3, 2016: Holiday Brunch for Seniors
The celebrations begin with the Annual Holiday Brunch for Almaden Community Center senior members on Saturday, December 3. This festive buffet will serve egg frittata, grilled ham slices, potatoes O’Brien, breakfast pastry, mimosas and beverages. Tickets: $8 for members and $10 for non-members; can be purchased on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:40 am to 10:00 am at the Almaden Community Center. For more information, call 408-268-1133.
December 6, 2016: Thunder Valley Casino Fun Trip
On December 6, the Senior Association is taking its members on a fun trip to the Thunder Valley Casino. The trip costs only $35 per person. It includes a $15 slot play or table play card and a $5 food players card. To join in, please arrive at the Almaden Community Center at 6445 Camden Avenue, San Jose, at 7:30 am. Tickets are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Almaden Community Center lobby. For more information, call Sally at 408-826-9619 or Bea at 408-761-4002.
December 10, 2016: Breakfast with Santa
The Community Center’s littlest patrons have a special treat coming up for them on December 10: The Annual Breakfast with Santa event. The morning begins with a breakfast full of special treats and a guided session of holiday arts and crafts. After that, Santa will make a special appearance giving the tiny tots an opportunity to sit on his lap for that wonderful photo moment. To participate in this event, your child must be registered, so remember to do so and make sure you carry your camera. If you have a child under one and half years, please call 408-268-1133 to ensure your child has a seat on the day of event. Time: Between 9:30 am and 12:00 pm.
For general information about these and other events at the Almaden Community Center, browse their new 2016-2017 Winter Catalog (https://issuu.com/sjparksandrec/docs/almaden) or find them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AlmadenCCSJ).
Almaden Branch Public Library will present a holiday concert by the acclaimed South Bay Guitar Duo on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 2pm.
Leland High School’s Music Department will present its holiday concert on December 12 and 13 from 7 to 9pm. Tickets will be $5 at the door.
Since 2010, the residents of 1437 Camino Robles Way have built one of “those houses” during the holidays. Every year they create a spectacular display of lights synchronized to holiday music. They call is 
Almaden Business Association will hold its annual holiday party at La Foret restaurant (21747 Bertram Road) on December 11, 2012. The event will begin with a reception (no host bar) at 6pm. Dinner will be served at 7pm.
The staff of the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department invite the residents of Almaden to celebrate the season with their children at the North Pole party on December 14, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
Almaden Valley home lights up the night with Christmas music and lights. Just how many lights? More than 8,500 white, red, and green lights on 10 little trees and the walkway. The house also has dripping icicle lights and some strobe lights. The lights are synchronized across the yard to suit the mood of the background music being played.
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.