Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Visting Almaden Valley

See the animals of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in one hour – right here in Almaden Valley. See reptiles, mammals, birds, arachnids, and insects. Learn about their habitats and way of living. Happy Hollow takes great pride and fun in educating adults and children. A perfect event for families. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo will be at the Almaden Library on February 15, 2012 from 6-7pm.

Almaden Valley at the 2011 Christmas in the Park

The annual 2011 Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose includes holiday displays, rides, and trees decorated by local schools and community organizations. For more information, also read Several groups from Almaden Valley have trees at San Jose’s Christmas in the Park By Dale Bryant.


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Almaden Valley Home Lights Up the Night with Music and Lights

Almaden Valley Christmas Out LoudAlmaden Valley home lights up the night with Christmas music and lights. Just how many lights? More than 8,500 white, red, and green lights on 10 little trees and the walkway. The house also has dripping icicle lights and some strobe lights. The lights are synchronized across the yard to suit the mood of the background music being played.

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2011 Breakfast with Santa at Almaden Community Center

Almaden Community Center staff invites your family to its Annual Breakfast with Santa event. The morning will begin with a tasty breakfast and seasonal arts and crafts.

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2011 Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Party

Power in Purple is hosting its 2011 Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Party charity event.

Tea, savory sandwiches, and sweet treats will be served for adults. Hot chocolate and special menu for children.

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2011 Stargazing and Story Time in Almaden Valley

Courtesy NASA / JPL Caltech

Join the San Jose Astronomical Association for Stories and Stargazing.

Enjoy stories about planets, stars, and space. After story time, go outside to the stargazing station telescopes to enjoy a dramatic view of the autumn sky.

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October 2011 Pumpkin Picking and Art Activities in Almaden Valley

logo: Emma PruschPumpkin Picking at the Park is a fun-filled day with activities for pre-schools and their parents to enjoy together. The morning starts with art activities at Almaden Community Center, followed by a guided tour of Emma Prusch Park.

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Almaden Community Center’s Harvest Festival and Holiday Boutique

If you are looking for a fun event with holiday shopping possibilities, mark your calendar for the Almaden Community Center’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival and Holiday Boutique on October 22nd. The fun starts at 11am, with haunted houses, costume parades, a holiday boutique and more! For more information visit http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/communitycenters/almaden/default.asp

Presentation on Bully-Proofing Your Child in Almaden Valley

Bullying is not just a harmless, normal part of growing up. It can cause devastating, lifelong problems. And it’s not going away all by itself. Most bullying situations can only be turned around with adult intervention and specific social and emotional skill-building.

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NASA Interplanetary Missions Update – Multimedia Presentation

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NASA Solar System Ambassador, Eric B. Norris, will be presenting an exciting multimedia update on current NASA interplanetary missions.

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