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Join Chef Barcia, of the Almaden Cooking Series, and learn how to prepare a special brunch to share with your family on Easter Sunday. You will learn how to make apricot glazed pork loin, scalloped potatoes, roasted veggies, and Tiramisu. This class is for adults ages 18 and older. At the Almaden Community Center, Community Room and Kitchen. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10am-12pm. $55 for residents / $59 for non residents. More…
Instructors for the Dance, Act, Perform Camp guide campers through the production and performance of their very own variety show. The camp encourages creative expression and helps build self-esteem. At the end of the week campers perform their show for family and friends, complete with costumes, props, and music. For kids ages 5-11. At the Almaden Community Center. April 12-16, 2010, 1:30-4:30pm. More…
Cheer registration is now open for the 2010 Almaden Pop Warner season. Cheer is for girls and boys ages 5-15. Save $55 by taking advantage of the early registration discount.
Registration fees are $200 if you register by March 27, 2010. Registration goes up to $255 after March 27. There is an additional $255 uniform fee that includes the skirt, shell, liner, shoes, socks, pms, briefs, and bow. The all inclusive registration plus uniform package is $490.
You can register and pay online or in person at The Little Gym in Princeton Plaza on the following dates:
- Saturday, March 23, 2010, 10am-12pm
- Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10am-12pm
- Saturday, May 23, 2010, 10am-12pm
The mandatory uniform fitting is Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 12-3pm at The Little Gym in Princeton Plaza. More: http://bit.ly/cs9Jqj.
Illustration by Gordon Robinson
Almaden Valley Community Association (AVCA) is hosting Rob Davis, San Jose Chief of Police. He will be discussing issues concerning Almaden Valley and its residents. The meeting is being held at the Almaden Community Center on Monday, March 8, 2010, from 7-8pm. More: http://bit.ly/a9czT7.
New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association is holding a Wildflower Scavenger Hunt. Join Kitty Monahan and Friends of New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association as they take you on a wildflower scavenger hunt through various stations at Jacque Ridge along Wood Road Trail in Almaden Quicksilver Park. The meeting location is at the Wood Road parking lot. The event is Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 10am to 2pm. More: http://bit.ly/aF2pAp.
Akeena Solar is holding a free educational solar power seminar in Almaden Valley. The following topics will be covered:
- How a solar power system works
- Residential solar system case study
- Optimized solar energy photovoltaic system
- Return on investment, rebates, incentives, and financial strategies
- How to choose a solar power solution
The seminar is being held at UNWINED Wine Bar in Almaden Valley on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 7-8pm. More: http://bit.ly/bbNYRy.
As 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. More: http://bit.ly/4ALHDm.
Registration for the 2010 Almaden Pop Warner Football Season is now open. The league is for girls and boys ages 5-14. Save $50 by taking advantage of the early registration discount. Registration fees are only $340 if you register by March 15, 2010. Registration fees go up to $390 after March 15. You must register and pay online: http://bit.ly/bJuRzV.
San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released its City Wide Activity Guide for Spring & Summer 2010. The guide includes all of the activities planned for the Almaden Community Center.
Almaden Valley residents have a variety of activities to choose from, including the following: arts and crafts, camps, dance, early childhood recreation, education and enrichment, health and fitness, music, sports leagues and drop-ins, cooking, specialty programs, senior programs and events, and family events.
Registration for Spring & Summer 2010 activities begins on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10am. You can register online.
Photograph by George McFinnigan
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for seniors. Delicious lunch of corned beef & cabbage, potatoes, carrots, coffee and dessert. Entertainment will include lively Irish dancers and an Irish sing-along. Presented by Councilmember Nancy Pyle and the Almaden Senior Nutrition program. At the Almaden Community Center on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 12pm.
Tickets can be purchased on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10am near the sports and fitness desk inside the Almaden Community Center. Tickets are $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Tickets are limited to two per person. More: http://bit.ly/buTmi8.
Pioneer High School Performing Arts will be presenting its Spring musical “Crazy for You.” The performances are being held at Pioneer’s Performing Arts Center on April 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, and May 1, 2010. Curtain is at 7pm. Reserved seating is $15 per ticket for adults and $7 per ticket for students and seniors 62 or older. For tickets, contact Anita Adams: 408-718-6974 or anitakadams@yahoo.com. More: http://bit.ly/dpbs3R.
Castillero’s Advanced Drama is bringing you Bye, Bye Birdie, the hip, rock-n-roll smash hit! The plot revolves around rock and roll superstar Conrad Birdie and the complications that arise when his agent stages a publicity stunt on The Ed Sullivan Show in which he will kiss one lucky girl from Sweet Apple, Ohio before being drafted into the army. Featured cast members include Brian Clark and Garrett Meyer as Albert, Jamie Landrum and Carly Giacinto as Rosie, and Molly Veregge and Tiani Hernandez as Kim. All performances at Castillero’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for performances on March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2010. Curtain is at 7:30pm for all dates. Tickets for students are $7 and adults $10. All seats reserved. Ticket order form: http://bit.ly/cWw96o.
Leland Booster Club is holding its annual Denim to Diamonds dinner, dance, and auction fundraiser. Live music will be provided by local band and alumni Free Fahlen. The event will be at St. Anthony’s Church in Almaden Valley on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 6:30pm to 12:00am. Tickets are $65 per person (includes dinner, dancing, auctions, and unlimited wine, beer, and other beverages). Contact Cathy Sheehan for more information or to purchase tickets: cathysheehan313@yahoo.com. More: http://bit.ly/di4LMI.
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Leland High School Baseball’s Second Annual Bocce Ball Tournament Dinner and Auction. All proceeds benefit the Leland High School baseball program. The event takes place at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Tournament play begins at 5pm and buffet dinner at 7pm. For more information, contact Mike Sparrer, Leland’s Head Baseball Coach, at 408-591-4962 or chargersbaseball@yahoo.com.
Almaden Athletics Spring Break Basketball Camp for boys and girls ages 8-13. The camp builds and improves a player’s skills and abilities in the areas of passing, shooting, rebounding, dribbling, play execution, and position playing. The instructor is Keno Carr, and supervisor is Lacee Kortsen. The camp will be held at the Almaden Community Center, April 12-16, 2010 from 9am-3pm. Price is $135 for residents and $139 for non residents. More: http://bit.ly/8vG6xw.
Various coupons for Round Table Pizza in Almaden Valley (Camden and Redmond locations). $2 to $9 off regular prices. Up to 50% savings. Valid through March 31, 2010. Download coupons: http://bit.ly/c7jt4V.
Castillero Middle School is holding it’s 12th Annual Big Band Dance concert. The adult only event features live music by FreeFahlen, performances by Castillero’s jazz bands, dancing, dessert, raffle drawing, and silent auction. The event takes place in the Castillero Indoor Commons on Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 7-10pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets: http://bit.ly/advId8.
Volunteers are needed. To volunteer as little as a half hour of your time, please contact Purveen Canteenwala at canteenwala@att.net.
Almaden Cooking Series: Winter Entertaining. Join this one-day class and get hands on instruction on a variety of recipes that will warm your winter. For adults age 30 and older. At the Almaden Community Center on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10-11:30am. Price: $30 for residents / $34 for non residents. Register: http://bit.ly/9jPX3Y.