Entries by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley North Pole Party with Santa Clause

The staff of the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department invite the residents of Almaden to celebrate the season with their children at the North Pole party on December 14, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30pm. The event will include snacks, singing, and arts & crafts activities. There will even be a visit and […]

Indoor Soccer, Skillz, and Scrimmages in Almaden Valley

Six spots remain in the Soccer, Skillz and Scrimmages indoor youth soccer league presented by the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department. Classes will take place from November 28 2012 to January 9 2013 on Wednesday evenings from 4:35 to 5:20pm. (There will be no class on December 26th.) The teams are co-ed. […]

New Preschool Art Classes at Cindy Art Studio

Cindy Art Studio is now be offering weekly art classes for preschoolers. Children ages 3 to 5 explore a variety of different techniques and mediums, including drawing, watercolor painting, 3-D sculpture, card-making and clay-working. Students learn basic art elements and composition and how to follow directions. They are also encouraged to develop observational and problem-solving […]

2013 Almaden Haciendas Hills Run in Almaden Quicksilver Park

Enjoy the scenery of Almaden Quicksilver Park on a run on January 5, 2013. Races will start at 8:30 and 8:45am. The courses will be hilly and will wind through the park. Detailed maps can be found at Troy’s California Trail Runs. The following options will be available to runners (listed with their respective registration […]

New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum to Host Living History Day

The New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum will be presenting a special event on Saturday, November 17th from 11am to 3pm. “Living History Day” will take place at the Casa Grande in New Almaden. This spectacular home was once occupied by the managers of the New Almaden mine and its Victorian heritage has been maintained by […]

Casa Grande Yuletide Bazaar in New Almaden

Casa Grande at the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum will be offering a Yuletide Bazaar on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10am to 4pm. Local artists and artisans will be selling their crafts and goodies – it’s a great place to pick up some unique holiday gifts for family and friends. The staff at the […]