2011 Casa Grande Open House

photo: Casa GrandeCasa Grande & New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum are having its annual open house. This is a great opportunity to experience this National Historic Landmark.

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5th Annual / 2011 Almaden Harvest Festival & Holiday Boutique

Photo: Almaden Harvest Festival

Photo by Kevin Stanchfield

Bring the entire family for a day of fun at the 5th Annual / 2011 Almaden Harvest Festival & Holiday Boutique.

Children will enjoy picking from the pumpkin patch, getting spooked in the scream-inducing Haunted House, making crafts, playing games, and being entertained with a holiday story time and puppet show.

The story time and puppet show are in the library at 11:30am, and repeated at 2:30pm. Children are invited to dress up in creative outfits and Halloween costumes.

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1st Annual / 2011 Grande-Licious Family Festival in New Almaden

logo: Grande-Licious New AlmadenJoin your friends and neighbors for the 1st Annual / 2011 Grande-Licious Family Festival in New Almaden. Grande-Licious offers entertainment and fun for the whole family.

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2011 Pioneer Day in New Almaden Quicksilver County Park

New Almaden Quicksilver County Park - Pioneer DayPioneer Day offers fun for the whole family. Learn how the Pioneers lived back in the quicksilver mining heyday of the mid nineteenth century.

Festivities include entertainment, history, activities, children’s games, food, and speeches. This year’s Pioneer Day will also celebrate the opening of the new Outdoor Museum at New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum.

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First Annual / 2011 Navigating the Maze Forum in Almaden Valley

Navigating the Maze - Almaden ValleyVisiting Angels San Jose is holding its first annual / 2011 “Navigating the Maze” forum. The event is for families and caregivers of seniors in Almaden Valley and the surrounding areas.

Visiting Angels is bringing together over 30 experts from the fields of Medicine, Law, Real Estate, Remodeling, and Finance to answer questions from the general public on the issues and practical side of aging.

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2011 / 43rd Annual 4th of July Parade in Almaden Valley’s Montevideo Neighborhood

image: American Flag - 4th of July ParadeLooking for something to do for 4th of July and want to stay close to home? Montevideo Homeowners Association is holding its 2011 / 43rd Annual 4th of July Parade.

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The Corny Crow Show with Steve Chaney in Almaden Valley

The Corny Crow Show with Steve ChaneyVentriloquist, Steve Chaney, is coming to Almaden Valley with with The Corny Crow Show. Corny and Steve visit 50 libraries annually presenting a fun and entertaining program for all ages.

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35th Annual / 2011 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

logo: Almaden Valley Art & Wine FestivalThe 35th Annual / 2011 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival features something for everyone, so bring your family and friends.

The festival features a wide variety artwork and hand-crafted items from local artists, wine and beer tasting, food booths, live music and entertainment, and children’s play area. Check out the festival booth map.

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Summer 2011 Outdoor Activities at Santa Clara County Parks in Almaden Valley

Santa Clara County ParksIf your family loves spending time together doing outdoor activities, then you’re going to love this one.

Following is the Summer 2011 Calendar of Outdoor Activities for Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Calero County Park. Both parks are conveniently located here in beautiful Almaden Valley.

The events include everything from history hikes, wildlife hikes, geocaching, moonlight paddles, bat sightings, and mining adventures.

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2011 Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series

The 2011 Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series offers a great evening of Summertime musical enjoyment.

This year’s line-up of bands will play funk, soul, disco, latin, rock n’ roll, and rhythm & blues.

Relax and listen to some great music. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic dinner, and ice coolers. Fun for the whole family!

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