Entries by Therese Swan

Almaden Valley Youth Opportunities January 2017

Exciting Almaden Valley youth opportunities this month at the Almaden Library and Leland High! Brain Maps – A Stimulating Workshop for Kids Almaden children, ages 7 and up, will learn all about brain-mapping in this creative and engaging workshop at the Almaden Library on Tuesday January 31 at 4:00pm. This play and learn event will […]

Finding the Perfect Neighborhood for You

Finding the Perfect Neighborhood for You… The New Year is often a time for changes and new beginnings. For many, that means a new home in a new neighborhood. As exciting as this may be, choosing the right neighborhood requires a lot of thought. Here are some things to think about when finding the perfect neighborhood […]

December 2016 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

December 2016 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update… Almaden Valley real estate ended 2016 quietly, as inventory declined due to the holidays. The number of single family homes offered for sale was down over 31% from December 2015, and the number that sold during the month was down 28% from the same time last year. However, […]

More Almaden Valley Winter Holiday Events

Here are a couple more Almaden Valley winter holiday events to enjoy in the days ahead… Celtic Rose: Rare Holiday Gems – An Afternoon of Celtic Holiday Music The holidays are well and truly upon us. And what better way to enjoy a cold December afternoon in Almaden than with some ‘Rare Holiday Gems’? Celtic […]

Family Holiday Traditions near Almaden Valley

The holidays are upon us, and here are some favorite family holiday traditions happening near Almaden Valley… Vasona Lake Park Fantasy of Lights Spectacular – December 6-30 If you are looking for special holiday displays close to Almaden, you cannot miss the Fantasy of Lights spectacular at Vasona Lake Park. Take your family on a […]

November 2016 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update

November 2016 Almaden Valley Real Estate Market Update… 2016 winds down, so does Almaden Valley real estate. As we expected, November sales data for single family homes dropped from October. The number of listings offered dropped from 32 in October to 29 last month, while the number of listings that went under contract dropped from […]

Internet Safety Reminder for Winter Break

Internet Safety – The holidays are about to begin and your children will very likely spend a lot of time online with multiple devices. Now is a good time to educate or remind them about Internet safety, and to reinforce the need for caution while browsing or posting on social media. Surfing and Social Media […]

Almaden Community Center Holiday Events Begin!

The Almaden Community Center holiday events are about to begin! Here’s what’s in store for us the first part of December… December 3, 2016: Holiday Brunch for Seniors The celebrations begin with the Annual Holiday Brunch for Almaden Community Center senior members on Saturday, December 3. This festive buffet will serve egg frittata, grilled ham […]

Los Alamitos Elementary School Fundraising Parties

Los Alamitos Elementary School fundraising is accelerating in a variety of fun ways this season! Ladies’ Wine Under the Stars On Saturday, November 19, at 6 pm, there is the Ladies’ Wine Under the Stars party. Ladies, come out to enjoy an evening with friends old and new. Stargaze, nibble on delicious appetizers including a variety […]

Leland and Pioneer High School Performing Arts 2016

Don’t miss these two great plays presented by Leland and Pioneer High drama departments! Arsenic and Old Lace at Leland High Leland Drama presents Arsenic and Old Lace, by special arrangement with the Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Written by American playwright Joseph Kesselring, Arsenic and Old Lace is in the genre of black comedy. The plot revolves around the Brewster […]