Leland High School’s Denim 2 Diamonds 2010 Fundraiser

{logo: denim to diamonds 2010 logo} Leland High School Booster Club is holding its 2010 Denim 2 Diamonds fundraiser for Leland athletic programs.

The event includes dinner, dancing, auctions, and unlimited wine, beer, and other beverages. Dinner is catered from Sonoma Chicken Coop. Live music will be provided by local band and alumni Free Fahlen.

Denim 2 Diamonds will be at St. Anthony’s Church in Almaden Valley on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Tickets are $65 per person. Contact Cathy Sheehan for more information: cathysheehan313@yahoo.com. You can purchase tickets online.

Celebrate Month of the Young Child with Tim Cain

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Celebrate Month of the Young Child with musician and performer, Tim Cain. His music will delight and entertain both young and old alike.

Tim Cain’s performance has been made possible by a generous gift from the Friends of the Almaden Library.

The event takes place at the Almaden Branch Library in the Children’s Area on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 11:00-11:40am. Source: http://bit.ly/4ALHDm.

Leland High School Baseball’s Second Annual Bocce Ball Tournament Dinner and Auction

Leland High School BaseballLeland High School Baseball’s Second Annual Bocce Ball Tournament Dinner and Auction. All proceeds benefit the Leland High School baseball program. The event takes place at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Tournament play begins at 5pm and buffet dinner at 7pm. For more information, contact Mike Sparrer, Leland’s Head Baseball Coach, at 408-591-4962 or chargersbaseball@yahoo.com.

Castillero Middle School’s 12th Annual Big Band Dance Concert

Castillero Middle School’s 12th Annual Big Band Dance ConcertCastillero Middle School is holding it’s 12th Annual Big Band Dance concert. The adult only event features live music by FreeFahlen, performances by Castillero’s jazz bands, dancing, dessert, raffle drawing, and silent auction. The event takes place in the Castillero Indoor Commons on Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 7-10pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets: http://bit.ly/advId8.

Volunteers are needed. To volunteer as little as a half hour of your time, please contact Purveen Canteenwala at canteenwala@att.net.

Leland High School Drama Presents Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye BirdieLeland High School Drama presents Bye Bye Birdie. At Leland Theater (cafeteria). Presented on March 10-13, 2010. Curtain is at 7pm. $15 adults / $7 students and seniors. More: http://bit.ly/csrbRg.

Third Annual Battle of the Bands Concert in Almaden Valley

Battle of the Bands

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Third Annual Battle of the Bands Concert. Enjoy the talent and music of the five finalists. Each finalist will have up to 20 minutes to perform their set in front of you and a judging panel of local music experts. Almaden Community Center. Saturday, 3/20/2010 from 2:00-4:30pm. More: http://bit.ly/9umx03.

Conversation & Guitar Demonstration with Gabriel Bianco

Gabriel BiancoConversation & Guitar Demonstration with Gabriel Bianco. Gabriel Bianco has earned first prize in multiple international competitions in Austria (Vienna), Germany (Koblenz), and France (Ile de Re and Barbezieux). This free event is sponsored by the South Bay Guitar Society. Almaden Library, Program Room. Saturday, 2/13/2010, 2pm-2:45pm. More: http://bit.ly/4ALHDm.

34th / 2010 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine FestivalEnjoy the 34th / 2010 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. The festival features something for everyone, so bring your family and friends.

The 34th / 2010 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will feature a wide variety arts and craft vendors, local breweries and wineries, food, entertainment and activities, and a children’s play area.

Wine and beer will be served only in 2010 festival glasses. Glasses can be purchased at the festival or earlier at participating locations in the community.

All proceeds from the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival are donated to non-profit organizations, local schools, and merit -based scholarship programs for local students.

The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is sponsored by the Almaden Valley Women’s Club a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization.

The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Almaden Lake Park in San Jose, California. The festival is open from 10am to 6pm.