$5 to $10 Off at Elements Restaurant in Almaden Valley

Elements RestaurantSave $5 to $10 at Elements Restaurant, Euro-Asian fusion cuisine. Coupon includes a $5 gift certificate, and an additional $5 off if you are having a bottle of wine with your dinner. Elements takes a contemporary approach to French and Vietnamese cuisines, and is the Best of the Bay’s 2009 Winner of the Best Euro-Asian Restaurant.

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Almaden Country School Open House – March 27, 2010

Almaden Country SchoolAlmaden Country School Open House for prospective students and their families. Meet the Principals, teachers, and current students. Learn about the teaching practices, curriculum, and text books. Tour the campus, classrooms, and see sample student work. Almaden Country School is for students in Preschool through 8th Grade.

Open House is Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10am-12pm. More: http://bit.ly/5qge0L

Savings for Legends Pizza in Almaden Valley

Legends Pizza Co.Savings for Legends Pizza in Almaden Valley, valid through April 14, 2010. Legends has eight plasma HDTVs, making this a great place to get pizza and watch a sporting event. Savings include the following:

  • 25% off your order on Mondays
  • $12.95 for any large, two-topping pizza on Tuesdays
  • $29.99 for one large pizza, four sodas, and your choice of two large salads, bread sticks, or chicken wings
  • Free appetizer, your choice of wings or bread sticks, with a purchase of two large pizzas

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Logo Design Contest for 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival LogoAlmaden Valley Women’s Club has announced its 2010 Logo Design Contest for the 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. The winning logo design will be displayed on all festival merchandise and promotional materials.

To qualify as an entrant you must be a student between the ages of 11-18 and reside within the 95120 zip code. All entries must be received by April 23, 2010. All logo finalists will be contacted by April 27, 2010 and invited to attend the Almaden Valley Women’s Club awards presentation on May 4, 2010 at Joint Venture Church in Almaden. More…

Check out the 2009 Logo Design Contest winner, Jessica Cheng.

Mission Fitness Boot Camp in Almaden Valley

Mission Fitness Boot CampImprove your muscle tone, body strength, and cardiovascular health with Mission Fitness Boot Camp for women. Sessions are run by Lindsay Barker, Exercise Physiologist. The following 4-week sessions are available in Spring and early Summer 2010:

  • March 15 – April 9, 2010
  • April 19 – May 14, 2010
  • May 24 – June 18, 2010
  • June 28 – July 24, 2010

Each 4-week session includes 20 workouts for one low price of $200. Camp is held at Leland High School, Monday through Friday, 5:30am to 6:30am. More…

Savings for Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley

Sonoma Chicken CoopSave on dining at Sonoma Chicken Coop – Inexpensive Excellence – in Almaden Valley.

Coupons (front and back) are valid through April 12, 2010 and include the following deals:

  • Free dinner: Buy any three dinners at regular price and receive the fourth dinner free.
  • Free lunch entree: Buy one entree and two fountain drinks and receive a second entree of equal or lesser value free.
  • 50% off on breakfast: Buy any breakfast at regular price and receive 50% off a second breakfast of equal or lesser value.

Sonoma Chicken Coop also offers other special, ongoing savings (no coupon necessary):

  • Happy hour deals: $2.50 for a pint of beer, $4.50 well drinks and house wine, and 50% off appetizers (Monday-Friday, 2-6pm in bar only).
  • Kids eat free Mondays and Tuesdays.

Camp Galileo at Almaden Country School

Camp GalileoCamp Galileo is a summer day camp that inspires kids to imagine new ideas, collaborate with peers, and express themselves creatively. Kids enjoy art, science, and outdoor programming every day, all wrapped in fun camp traditions and delivered by highly enthusiastic staff. Camp Galileo is for pre-kinders through 5th graders.

As the week progresses, activities become more sophisticated and culminate toward a project. The hands-on curriculum is developed in partnership with The Tech Museum of Innovation, de Young Museum, and Klutz. Themes for 2010 include the following:

  • Adventures in Flight & Egyptian Art
  • Amusement Park Engineers & Medieval Art
  • Mission to the Moon & Psychedelic ’60s
  • Ocean Expeditions

The camp is being held at Almaden Country School, June 21 through August 6, 2010. Camp is Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm or 9am to 3pm. Extended care is offered from 8–9am and 3–5:30pm. More…

9th Annual Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School

Math Enrichment Summer Program further develops each student’s intellect and knowledge in mathematics and language arts. The curriculum is tailored to the grade the student will be entering for their upcoming school year.

Kindergartners through sixth graders learn math, reading, writing, and computers. Middle school students receive a broad education in college preparatory math courses, from pre-algebra to math analysis. Students can also participate in a wide variety of recreational activities planned throughout the summer, including Toy Story 3 movie day, on-campus carnival, Wii time, field trip to Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, and end of Summer raffle and banquet.

Math Enrichment Summer Program is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Math Enrichment tuition and any after school care fees are eligible for flexible spending plans (FSA).

Math Enrichment Summer Program is being held at Leland High School from June 14 to July 23, 2010. Class is Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. Care is available before school starting at 7:45am and after school until 6pm. Tuition is $900 (less than $5 an hour). Register by Friday, April 16, 2010 and receive a $50 early registration discount.

More about the program…

College Planning Seminar in Almaden Valley

Campus PathwayHigh school parents and high school juniors and seniors are invited to a free college planning seminar titled, “How to Choose the Best College for Your Student and Your Pocketbook.” You will learn how many families have found ways for their children to attend the best colleges without wiping out their wealth. The speaker is Jeffrey Morrison, Principal of Campus Pathway, a college consultancy focused on helping families find, select, and afford the best college education possible for their children. The seminar is being held at the Almaden Community Center on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 7-9pm. A reservation is required. You can register online.

Almaden Cooking Series – Prepare a Special Easter Brunch

Chef's HatJoin 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…