UPDATE: Check out Almaden Valley in San Jose raises $59,000 in Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society.
[EVENT IS CLOSED] Help the American Cancer Society save lives by joining Relay for Life of Almaden Valley. Relay for Life brings together people to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.
Leland High School Booster Club is holding its 2011 Denim 2 Diamonds fundraiser benefiting Leland athletic programs and athletes.
The event includes dinner, no host bar, desert, dancing, live auction, and premium raffle. This year’s event will be hosted by Robert Braustein, Executive Producer of Cal-Hi Sports Bay Area and Leland Alumnus.
Denim 2 Diamonds will be at The Boulder Ridge Golf Club in Almaden Valley on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6:30pm to 12:00am. Tickets are $85 per person, $170 per couple, and $850 per table (includes 10 people). You can purchase tickets online through May 6, 2011. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
The Northern California Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation is pleased to announce its Second Annual / 2011 Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Fundraiser.
This event includes a 2-Mile Walk / Fun Run, 10K Competitive Run, and fun for the entire family with silent auction, food, and music.
For families who enjoy getting outside, the 2-Mile flat distance is perfect for a morning walk. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
For individuals who are training for late Spring and Summer events, the 10K distance is an excellent way to kick start the racing season. New for 2011, the course is professionally managed so the distances will be accurately measured, well marked, and timed.
The course also has a new starting point that sets the walk and run courses off in opposing directions so runners can focus on being competitive and families won’t have to dodge runners.
Lastly, don’t forget your wallet because once the finish line is crossed there will be raffle and silent auction items to browse. All proceeds go towards supporting the Scleroderma Foundation, the leading non-profit supporter of Scleroderma research and patient support in the United States.
In 2010, an impressive 600 people came out for the inaugural Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Fundraiser, and the Northern California chapter hopes to double that number this year.
The event is at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Registration will begin on race day at 8:00am, and the walk/run will start at 9:00am. You can register online before race day. [EVENT IS CLOSED] Entrance fee for the 10K is $40, 2-Mile is $30 for adults and $20 for youth. Ages 4 and under are free.
When you register online be sure to check out the online raffle. Purchasing raffle tickets will give you a chance to win the “San Jose Sharks Experience” or tickets to see World Series Champs, San Francisco Giants!
Become a member of Jane Johnson’s fundraising team. Jane is a resident of Almaden Valley.
For more information about this event, view the press release or call 916-832-1102.
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The Brain Injury Association of California (BIACAL) is holding its 4th Annual / 2011 Statewide Walk for Thought fundraiser.
The event promotes brain injury awareness, provides information and resources, and raises critical funds for BIACAL and local host organizations that provide programs and services to persons with brain injuries. The event will also feature music, food, exhibits, and resources.
Local organizations hosting the event include Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Research Center, Services for Brain Injury, and City of San Jose Head Injury Recreation and Leisure Network. All three host organizations will share a percentage of the proceeds from the walk.
Pre-registration is $25 for adults ($30 on event day), $15 for people with brain injuries, and $15 for children ages 5-16. You can register for the event or make a donation online. Walk-up registration is available but participants are urged to sign-up and raise funds ahead of time.
The Brain Injury Association is a non-profit group that uses advocacy, education, and research to bring help, hope, and healing to thousands of Californians living with brain injuries, their families, and the professionals that serve them.
The San Jose Walk for Thought is at Almaden Lake Park on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 10:00am – 2:00pm.
Power In Purple is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party fundraiser event. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
The party includes a traditional Irish dinner and no host bar, raffle and silent auction, and dancing and live music provided by The SilverBacks. Don’t miss it!
The party is at the Almaden Golf & Country Club on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 6:00pm – 12:00am. Tickets are $35 each. Purchase your tickets now.
If you are unable to attend the party and wish to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Power in Purple, you can make a tax deductible donation. Power in Purple is currently at 83% of its team goal to raise $19,660 in 2011. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Enjoy all you can eat crab in this fundraising event to benefit WINS foundation. Saturday, February 12 2011 from 6pm to 11pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Photo by Terri Ann Photography
Help prevent the tough economy from discouraging students to attend their Proms. The City of San Jose, in partnership with the Office of Councilmember Madison Nguyen, present Operation Prom Dress 2011.
Donate a new or gently used dress at the donation box inside Almaden Library through April 4, 2011. This is the third year in a row that Ms. Nguyen has led the effort to collect prom dresses for junior and senior girls to wear to their high school proms. In 2010 the drive collected more than 800 dresses.
In past years local dry cleaners, make up artists, and hair stylists have sponsored their services to some of the girls. If you would like to donate your services this year, whether for one girl or several, please contact Lan Thao Nguyen, Council Assistant to Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen, at 408-535-4959. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Pioneer High School is holding its 16th Annual Big Band Dance benefiting the school’s Band & Orchestra Program.
This wonderful, fun-filled evening includes live music performances by Pioneer’s “S” Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band; dancing and brief ballroom dance lesson provided by Dance Boulevard at San Jose Dance Center; and appetizers, desserts, silent auction, and raffle prizes. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Leland Bridge is holding its annual Leland Bridge Night fundraising event. Proceeds benefit Leland High School.
Leland Bridge Night 2011 includes fabulous live performances, delicious dinner, and great raffle prizes. More information about the event, including volunteer and programming / entertainment opportunities, can be found on the Leland Bridge website. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
Williams Wins Foundation is holding its 2nd Annual / 2011 Crab & Pasta Feed, its biggest fundraiser of the year. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad, and rolls.
The event also features a silent and live auction, DJ for dancing, spectacular raffle, and a whole lot of fun! Please mark your calendars. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
