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Register for 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School – UPDATED 2022

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Registration for the 10th Annual / 2011 Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School begins on February 1, 2011.

Discounts for early registration and families will be available, so check the program website early.

Unfortunately, the program’s website does not yet have information about the upcoming 2011 program. But you can learn a little about it by reading the AccessAlmaden article covering last year’s program.

If you have questions now, you can contact the program director at 408-667-9277 or info@mathenrichment.net.

Updated on February 6, 2011: The program information for 2011 is now available. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Leland Bridge Night 2011 Fundraiser for Leland High School – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Leland Bridge in Almaden ValleyLeland 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]

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U.S. Baseball Academy’s 2011 Baseball Camps in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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logo: U.S. Baseball AcademyU.S. Baseball Academy is running camps in Almaden Valley for players in grades 1 through 12. Players have the choice to be instructed in hitting, pitching, and catching.

Leland High School’s Head Baseball Coach, Mike Sparrer, is the camp director. Instructors will include other coaches from around the San Jose area. The player-to-coach ratio is 6-to-1.

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Leland Drama Department Presents Chicago (a.k.a., Play Ball) – UPDATED 2022

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Publicity photo of film actress Phyllis Haver (circa 1920-1922).

Leland Drama Department presents Chicago (a.k.a., Play Ball), a satirical comedy about crime in the 1920’s, with the Leland Jazz Band playing live.

Chicago offers social criticism of our judicial system, and a public fascinated by famous criminals. This one has got it all! (The play is Adapted and Directed by Elizabeth A. Taylor, Leland English and Drama Teacher.)

Chicago was written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a Journalist and Playwright who covered the female crime wave happening in the Windy City during the 1920’s.

The play is at Leland High School November 17-20, 2010, at 7pm each night, with an additional matinee show on November 20, 2010, at 1:00pm.

General admission tickets will be sold at the door and are $5 per person. The play is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

3rd Annual / 2010 “Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run!” – Fun Runs and Shoe Drive – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden Valley's Run, Turkey, Run!
Join Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run! on Thanksgiving Day for its annual fun run and shoe drive benefiting Soles4Souls. The race features 5K and 10K courses, with a combined start. Walkers are also welcome!

Registration for the event is free. Participants are asked to donate a pair of new or gently worn shoes for those in need. Shoe donations will be accepted from 7:30 to 10:30am on race day. Tax deductible donations are also accepted; all proceeds benefit Soles4Souls.

Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run! is a non-profit organization established by a group of Almaden Valley residents to foster community commitment to personal health and welfare, and community involvement and giving.

Almaden Valley’s Run, Turkey, Run! event offers sponsorship opportunities to local businesses, and volunteer opportunities to anyone who wishes to support the cause. Contact AVRTR at avrtr10k@gmail.com for more information about sponsoring or volunteering for the event.

The race starts at Leland High School on Thursday, November 25, 2010, from 8:30-10:30am. Bibs must be picked up prior to race start; they will not be mailed. Bib pick-up starts at 7:30am.

We hope to see you on race day! You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Underage Drinking and Driving Community Forum in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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Leland High School, in collaboration with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department’s Traffic Safe Communities Network, will be holding a community forum in Almaden Valley to discuss a number of topics and issues related to teen drinking and driving.

The event is for students, parents, and interested members of the community. The forum will include presentations by representatives of medical response teams, police officers, the District Attorney’s office, and counseling services. A major component of the forum will be a question and answer segment.

Motor vehicle crashes are the major cause of injuries and deaths for teens, and alcohol is one of the primary causes for the collisions. This community forum was organized in response to the recent fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on September 21, 2010, involving two 2010 Leland High School graduates.

The forum is at Leland High School on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at 7pm.

Dandia Raas Night – Ethnic Folk Dance – UPDATED 2022

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Photo: Dandia Raas Night DancersGo to Dandia Raas Night for an enchanting evening of ethnic folk dance. Dandia is a high­ energy group dance from India that is rhythmic and fun for everyone. Beginner instruction will be available. Adults and children are welcome.

This fundraiser event is presented by Leland Parent Club. All proceeds go to Leland High School academic enrichment programs, capital improvements, and student equipment and supplies.

The event is at Leland High School on Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 8-11pm. The price is $15 per person. Children under 3 are free. See the flier for more information. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

2nd Annual Leland High School Charger Invitational Golf Tournament – UPDATED 2022

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Charger Invitational Golf ImageThe Leland High School Booster Club is holding its 2nd Annual Charger Invitational Golf Tournament.

The tournament format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. The event features golf, tee prizes, lunch, on-course games and refreshments, raffle, silent auction, and awards dinner.

Register as a single, twosome, or foursome. The fee is $150 per person. Proceeds support the Leland Athletics program.

The event is at Santa Teresa Golf Club on Friday, September 24, 2010, beginning at 1pm. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp at Leland High School in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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[photo: lacrosse teens] GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps is holding a Lacrosse Summer Camp in Almaden Valley. The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps are considered the finest in the country because of the coaching staff, which consists of the best coaches and players in the world today.

The lacrosse camp in Almaden Valley will be directed by Drew Virk, a former MLL San Francisco Dragon, NLL San Jose Stealth, and current Stanford University Head Coach.

The camp also feature ten skills clinics to develop all facets of each player’s game. Players will improve their stick, shooting, and defensive skills, as well as develop a greater understanding of team play – all in a fun and positive atmosphere.

To maximize improvement all campers are grouped by age and ability after individual evaluations. The camp is for athletes ages 8-18, from beginner skill level to top high school players.

The camp is at Leland High School in Almaden Valley, July 19-22, 2010, 9am-3pm daily. The camp price is $345 per player. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Leland High School 2010 Fashion Show Benefit – “The Fifth Season” – UPDATED 2022

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{logo: leland high school fashion show} Leland High School is holding its annual fashion show and silent auction – The Fifth Season 2010. All proceeds for this year’s event go to World Concern, a non-profit humanitarian organization providing community development and disaster response to the World’s poor in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

The silent auction and raffle will feature a number of brand name items, including Juicy Couture, Ellie Tahari, Banana Republic, iPod Touch, Santana Row’s W’s Salon, Snap Fitness gift baskets, and several gift cards and gift certificates to a variety of restaurants and boutiques. Each guest is automatically entered in a drawing for a $50 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card, sponsored by Silicon Valley REO.

The event is at Leland High School on Friday, April 30, 2010, 7-9pm. Tickets may be purchased on the night of the show at the door for $15 per person. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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