Entries by Therese Swan

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a breakfast buffet and pancake station with Santa at this fundraising event held by the Almaden Valley Counseling Service on December 4, 2010 from 9am to 11am. This annual event is being held at the Almaden Valley Country Club. For more information visit http://www.avcounseling.org/fundraising.php .

Sustainable Home Vegetable Gardening in Almaden Valley

Gardening year round is easy and rewarding in our mild climate here in Almaden Valley. Learn from Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County how to have a successful, environmentally responsible food garden that provides delicious vegetables and herbs every month of the year. This course stresses sustainable gardening practices such as mulching, efficient watering methods, […]

Guitar Quartet Presenting Holiday Concert in Almaden Valley

A classical guitar quartet, featuring Ben Zussman, Scott Swink, Tom Gardin, and Jerry Snyder, will be presenting a concert of traditional, classical, and popular Christmas and Winter seasonal music for the Holidays. This South Bay Guitar Society quartet will be playing selections by Enrique Granados, Celso Machado, Zequinha Abreu, Johnny Mercer, Michael Langer & Chen […]

Yuletide Festivities at Casa Grande in New Almaden

Take a visit back in time for a real holiday treat at the newly renovated Casa Grande. Enjoy the afternoon with your family in a beautiful Victorian setting while learning about local history in the Quicksilver Mining Museum. Sip hot spiced cider, munch on delicious cookies, and enjoy the holiday décor in this exquisite historic […]

North Pole Party in Almaden Valley

Make the holidays extra special for your kids with a fun-filled party in winter wonderland. The party will include singing, art activities, food, and a special gift from the North Pole. The party is for children ages 4-7. The North Pole Party is at the Almaden Community Center on Monday, December 6, 2010, from 5-7pm. […]

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

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 […]

Register for the Almaden Valley Girls Softball League 2011 Season

Almaden Valley Girls Softball League (AVGSL) registration is now open. AVGSL offers a fun, positive environment for players to learn and expand their softball skills. The league promotes a sense of belonging for everyone, and emphasizes teamwork and a sense of individual success. AVGSL is affiliated with the San Jose Police Activities League (PAL) and […]