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Pioneer High School Baseball 2010 Alumni Game & 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Pioneer High School MustangsPioneer High School Baseball program will be holding its 2010 alumni baseball game and celebrating its 50th anniversary. This memorable event includes hit-a-thon fundraiser, BBQ, home run derby, and an alumni vs. alumni baseball game. All Pioneer baseball alums are encouraged to come out and enjoy a great day with former teammates and relive the good old days on the diamond.

The event is at Pioneer High School on Saturday, April 3, 2010. The hit-a-thon fundraiser is 9:00am to 11:30am, BBQ and home run derby 11:30am to 1:00pm, and alumni game 1:00pm to last out. Register now!

Hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park

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AllTrailsThe San Jose Hiking Meetup Group is hiking 8.5 miles of trails in Almaden Quicksilver County Park. The hike will last approximately four hours, and has a difficulty rating of moderate/strenuous.

The group is meeting at the park entrance on McAbee Road and Whispering Pines Drive in Almaden Valley on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 9:30am. More information about the hike is available on AllTrails.

Seminar: Using Native Plant Gardens to Encourage Pollinators

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California NativescapesLearn how native plants play an increasingly critical environmental role in an era of declining pollinator populations. Rebecca Schoenenberger, owner of California Nativescapes, will teach you how to create a sustainable habitat garden to encourage pollinators.

This seminar is co-sponsored by the Almaden Library and the California Native Plant Society. The seminar takes place at the Almaden Library, Program Room on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:30-7:45pm.

Play-Well Engineering with LEGO® – Summer Camps in Almaden Valley

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LEGOPlay-Well TEKnologies is holding its Engineering with LEGO Summer Camps in Almaden Valley. The camps explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture through fun-filled projects that:

  • Build problem-solving skills and an appreciation for how things work
  • Encourage creative expression, inquisitiveness, self reliance, and self confidence

Play-Well Engineering with LEGO Summer Camps are being held at the Almaden Community Center on the following dates:

Play-Well Pre-Engineering with LEGO (kids ages 5-6):

  • 6/14/2010 to 6/18/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 6/28/2010 to 7/2/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 7/12/2010 to 7/16/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 7/26/2010 to 7/30/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm
  • 8/9/2010 to 8/13/2010, M-F, 9am-12pm

Play-Well Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO (kids ages 7-9):

  • 6/14/2010 to 6/18/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 6/28/2010 to 7/2/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 7/12/2010 to 7/16/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 7/26/2010 to 7/30/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm
  • 8/9/2010 to 8/13/2010, M-F, 1pm-4pm

Learn more and register online.

$5 to $10 Off at Elements Restaurant in Almaden Valley

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Elements RestaurantSave $5 to $10 at Elements Restaurant, Euro-Asian fusion cuisine. Coupon includes a $5 gift certificate, and an additional $5 off if you are having a bottle of wine with your dinner. Elements takes a contemporary approach to French and Vietnamese cuisines, and is the Best of the Bay’s 2009 Winner of the Best Euro-Asian Restaurant.

Get the coupon: http://bit.ly/ae61ZJ

Almaden Country School Open House – March 27, 2010

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Almaden Country SchoolAlmaden Country School Open House for prospective students and their families. Meet the Principals, teachers, and current students. Learn about the teaching practices, curriculum, and text books. Tour the campus, classrooms, and see sample student work. Almaden Country School is for students in Preschool through 8th Grade.

Open House is Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10am-12pm. More: http://bit.ly/5qge0L

Savings for Legends Pizza in Almaden Valley

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Legends Pizza Co.Savings for Legends Pizza in Almaden Valley, valid through April 14, 2010. Legends has eight plasma HDTVs, making this a great place to get pizza and watch a sporting event. Savings include the following:

  • 25% off your order on Mondays
  • $12.95 for any large, two-topping pizza on Tuesdays
  • $29.99 for one large pizza, four sodas, and your choice of two large salads, bread sticks, or chicken wings
  • Free appetizer, your choice of wings or bread sticks, with a purchase of two large pizzas

Get the coupons: http://bit.ly/cBIh3j

Savings for Sonoma Chicken Coop in Almaden Valley

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Sonoma Chicken CoopSave on dining at Sonoma Chicken Coop – Inexpensive Excellence – in Almaden Valley.

Coupons (front and back) are valid through April 12, 2010 and include the following deals:

  • Free dinner: Buy any three dinners at regular price and receive the fourth dinner free.
  • Free lunch entree: Buy one entree and two fountain drinks and receive a second entree of equal or lesser value free.
  • 50% off on breakfast: Buy any breakfast at regular price and receive 50% off a second breakfast of equal or lesser value.

Sonoma Chicken Coop also offers other special, ongoing savings (no coupon necessary):

  • Happy hour deals: $2.50 for a pint of beer, $4.50 well drinks and house wine, and 50% off appetizers (Monday-Friday, 2-6pm in bar only).
  • Kids eat free Mondays and Tuesdays.

Camp Galileo at Almaden Country School

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Camp GalileoCamp Galileo is a summer day camp that inspires kids to imagine new ideas, collaborate with peers, and express themselves creatively. Kids enjoy art, science, and outdoor programming every day, all wrapped in fun camp traditions and delivered by highly enthusiastic staff. Camp Galileo is for pre-kinders through 5th graders.

As the week progresses, activities become more sophisticated and culminate toward a project. The hands-on curriculum is developed in partnership with The Tech Museum of Innovation, de Young Museum, and Klutz. Themes for 2010 include the following:

  • Adventures in Flight & Egyptian Art
  • Amusement Park Engineers & Medieval Art
  • Mission to the Moon & Psychedelic ’60s
  • Ocean Expeditions

The camp is being held at Almaden Country School, June 21 through August 6, 2010. Camp is Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm or 9am to 3pm. Extended care is offered from 8–9am and 3–5:30pm. More…

9th Annual Math Enrichment Summer Program at Leland High School

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Math Enrichment Summer Program further develops each student’s intellect and knowledge in mathematics and language arts. The curriculum is tailored to the grade the student will be entering for their upcoming school year.

Kindergartners through sixth graders learn math, reading, writing, and computers. Middle school students receive a broad education in college preparatory math courses, from pre-algebra to math analysis. Students can also participate in a wide variety of recreational activities planned throughout the summer, including Toy Story 3 movie day, on-campus carnival, Wii time, field trip to Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, and end of Summer raffle and banquet.

Math Enrichment Summer Program is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Math Enrichment tuition and any after school care fees are eligible for flexible spending plans (FSA).

Math Enrichment Summer Program is being held at Leland High School from June 14 to July 23, 2010. Class is Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. Care is available before school starting at 7:45am and after school until 6pm. Tuition is $900 (less than $5 an hour). Register by Friday, April 16, 2010 and receive a $50 early registration discount.

More about the program…