Almaden Equestrian Center Horse Camp for Fall 2012
Almaden Equestrian Center’s Fall Horse Camp is for kids and teens, ages 6-16, who like horses, riding, and creating friendships and experiences that be will cherished forever.
Almaden Valley Counseling Service Parenting Programs this Fall 2012
Join Almaden Valley Counseling Service (AVCS) for its popular parenting programs. Two different programs are being offered this Fall: S.T.E.P. Positive Parenting and Cooperative Parenting and Divorce.
Lowered Interest Rates Will Undoubtedly Pique Interest of Home Buyers
Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
The number of available single family homes in the Almaden Valley real estate market continue to decrease, from 65 last week to 59 this week. The percentage of total listings under contract has increased from 46% to 49% over the same timeframe.
Great News for Sellers: Recent Gradual Increase in Homes is Reversing
Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
The percentage of listings that are under contract increased slightly, from 45% to 46% over the same time period. We are now at the same levels we were around 4 weeks ago.
Introduction to Geocaching in Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Join Docent Sam Drake on a beginner’s geocaching adventure in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. You will find 6-7 hidden caches in the park.
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game where you use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches” or “caches,” with other participants in the activity. GPS units provided.
A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook where the geocacher enters the date they found it and signs it.
Meet at the Wood Road Park Entrance with sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, water, and snacks. The event is Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 8:45am to 12:00pm. You can register online.
1st Annual Pat Tillman Legacy Classic Football Game
Leland High School will honor Pat Tillman by hosting the 1st Annual Pat Tillman Legacy Classic football game.
A full evening of events are planned to honor the former Leland Charger and American hero! Leland will be playing against Castro Valley.
Please be a part of this great community event. Everyone is invited. The event is at Leland High School on Friday, August 31, 2012 starting at 7pm.
KnowledgeQuest Before and After School Programs in Almaden Valley
KnowledgeQuest is offering several before and after school programs for 3rd through 5th graders.
KnowledgeQuest is offering three morning programs and two afternoon programs. Following are the descriptions and registration forms for each program:
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From the Fun File: Pictures of New Almaden Mining Museum & Cottages
Photo by AVCr8teur
Everyone once in a while we like to post about fun stuff that is sent to us or that we stumble upon. Enjoy these beautiful pictures!
New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum
Historic New Almaden Valley Cottages
Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update for August 20, 2012
Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
The gradual increase in available single family homes continues in the Almaden Valley real estate market, although overall things have remained fairly much the same over the past few weeks.
The number of homes on the market increased from 69 last week to 70 this week, while the percentage of total listings that are under contract remains at 45% for the third week. The number of distressed properties (i.e., foreclosure, short sale, and auction) has been slowly but steadily dropping.
Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update for August 13, 2012
Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update
Inventory continues to creep up; 68 single family homes for sale last week and 69 this week. The percentage of listings that are under contract remained steady at 45%.
