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4th of July 2024 Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park

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4th of July 2024Get ready for family fun at the 9th Annual 4th of July 2024 Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park!

DATE: July 4th, 2024
TIME: Festival starts at 3:00 PM – Fireworks will begin approximately 9:15 PM
LOCATION: Almaden Lake Park

In addition to fabulous fireworks by Blackstar Fireworks, there will be a Fun Zone, a Food Court, and entertainment by The Snarky Cats band! There will also be a half-time show including Comedy Sportz, Patriotic Outfit Awards, National Anthem, and more.

This community event depends on volunteers to make it a success. The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is working with Councilmember Arjun Batra and District 10 to manage this year’s 4th of July Fireworks Festival. To volunteer or to make a donation, go to the festival website: https://sjd10.com/4th-of-july

Contact the District 10 office with any questions: district10@sanjoseca.gov.

Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024

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Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024Get ready for another summer of great live music at the Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series 2024 at Greystone Park!

Thursday July 11, 2024: Houserockers

Thursday July 18, 2024: Joey Oddo – Electric Bass / Blind Pilots

Thursday July 25, 2024: The Iconics

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024: First Call

Concerts start at 6:30pm and are free entry. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks and enjoy a great evening with your friends and family!

Greystone Park is located at Camden Avenue and Mt. Carmel Drive in the Shadow Brook neighborhood of Almaden Valley.

Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024

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Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024Tickets are on sale now for the Pioneer and Leland High School Drama Spring 2024 productions!

Pioneer High School Drama presents: West Side Story

Showtimes:
March 22-23, 2024 at 7pm
March 27-30, 2024 at 7pm

Ticket Prices:
Students = $8
Seniors (65+) = $15
Adults = $20

Location:
Pioneer High School Performing Arts Center, Steve Dini Stage
1290 Blossom Hill Road
San Jose, CA 95118

For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://phsdrama.ludus.com/index.php

Leland High School Drama presents: Mean Girls

Showtimes:
April 17, 2024 at 4:30pm
April 18-19, 2024 at 7pm
April 25-27, 2024 at 7pm

Ticket Prices:
ASB = $10
Senior Citizens = $10
Students = $12
General = $15

Location:
Leland High School Cafeteria
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120

For more information and to purchase tickets:
https://lelandhstheater.wixsite.com/lhs-drama/current-show-buy-tickets

2024 Leland Bridge Night

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2024 Leland Bridge Night martial arts performance2024 Leland Bridge Night will be on Saturday Feb. 3 from 6:30-9:00 pm in the Leland High School Cafeteria. The event will feature a variety of student performances as well as raffles for prizes.

Leland Bridge Parents Group is a non-profit organization that serves families of Leland High School. Each year, Leland Bridge donates proceeds from Leland Bridge Night to Leland High School, primarily to sponsor the purchase of school equipment, to support various programs and clubs such as speech and debate, Robotics FTC 8404 and 604 teams, and school journalism, and to organize events including Leland Bridge Night, Freshman Welcome Party, Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Staff Halloween Party, and seminars.

To purchase tickets, visit www.lelandbridge.org/lbn-2024 or email the Leland Bridge treasurer at finance@lelandbridge.org.

Almaden Valley Holiday Events 2023

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Almaden Valley Holiday Events 2023It’s that time of year for these family-fun Almaden Valley holiday events 2023!

Winter Wonderland Holiday FUNdraiser

Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Almaden Parents’ Pre-School (APPS), 5805 Cahalan Avenue, San Jose

Games, food, raffle, cookie decorating, live music, Santa photos, silent auction, and more!
Plus, a special door prize drawing for a woom Original bike!

Almaden Community Center North Pole Party

Date: Friday Dec. 15, 2023
Time: 10 am – 11:30 am
Location: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose

Make the holidays extra special with this fun-filled holiday party that will transport your child to the North Pole. The North Pole Party includes food, singing, art activities, and even a special gift from the North Pole. Come and see the Almaden Community Center transformed into a winter wonderland! Tickets are $25. Registration required at sjregistration.com (activity #252.3.1400) or call 408.268.1133.

Almaden Community Center Breakfast with Santa

Date: Saturday Dec. 16, 2023
Time: 9:30 am – noon
Location: Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave, San Jose

The Almaden Community Center is hosting its annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday December 16th. A special holiday breakfast will be served and guests can participate in seasonal arts and crafts. During the event, there will be a visit from Santa! This event is open to people of all ages. Tickets are $18 per person and include breakfast and a photo with Santa. Registration required at sjregistration.com (activity #252.3.1300) or call 408.268.1133.

4th of July Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park

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4th of July Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake ParkGet ready for the 8th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Festival at Almaden Lake Park!

DATE: July 4th, 2023

TIME: Festival starts at 3:00 PM – Fireworks will begin approximately 9:15 PM

LOCATION: Almaden Lake Park

In addition to fabulous fireworks by Devastating Pyrotechnics, there will be a Fun Zone, a Food Court, and an Entertainment Lineup including music by The Snarky Cats, a magic show by PY Magic, and a Costume Contest!

This community event depends on volunteers to make it a success. Everyone interested in volunteering must register at least 3 weeks before the event, sign a volunteer service agreement, and go through a brief overview/training. Volunteer sign-ups will not be accepted on July 4th.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE AGREEMENT

CLICK HERE FOR VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION

Note: All persons under 17 must have a parent’s signature on the Volunteer Service Agreement. Community service hours are given for middle and high school students.

Contact the District 10 office with any questions: district10@sanjoseca.gov.

Run Turkey Run is Back!

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run turkey run 2022Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers!

Almaden’s annual Thanksgiving “leftovers” Run Turkey Run event is finally back after the pandemic! The event will be held on Saturday, November 26th, at 8:30 AM. Run Turkey Run is a Thanksgiving-themed fundraiser which supports Bret Harte Middle School’s Booster Club. As many of you know, each year I support various fundraising events to benefit Almaden’s public schools, and right now I am proud to be one of the Gold Sponsors for this event.

Runners can participate in the 10k race, which begins at 8:30 am, or the 5k race, which begins at 8:40 am. The event is open to participants of all ages, and the run begins and finishes at Leland High School.

T-shirts and registration packets are available for purchase at Bret Harte Middle School’s cafeteria until November 25th for $35, and for $40 on November 26th for late registration on the day of the event. Pre-race packet pickups will be held at Bret Harte on Wednesday, November 23rd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Friday, November 25th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Be sure to show your support for Bret Harte’s Booster Club by participating! Join in the fun!

For more information regarding Run Turkey Run 2022, click here or call Bret Harte Middle School at (408) 535-6270.

Almaden Valley Halloween 2022

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Almaden Valley Halloween 2022Trick or Treat? Halloween is here. Almaden residents, are you ready for the spirit of Halloween this year? If you are giving out candy, do consider putting yourself on the Nextdoor neighborhood treat map so the little tricksters don’t miss your home.

Almaden neighborhoods are promising to be spooktacular this weekend. In the Graystone neighborhood, look out for the Watanabe family’s Disney themed Halloween display, especially for the little ones; they will also be passing out allergy friendly treats. On Alston Way, the Miller family promises a frightful and ghoulish experience with their display of ‘Nightmare on Alston Way’.

Villagewood Way is hosting a neighborhood potluck block party on Monday, October 31st, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with candy and a kid-friendly movie. All are welcome. The Almaden Neighborhood Church is organizing a “Trunk or Treat” on Sunday, October 30th, from 6pm-8pm. Participating families are invited to decorate the trunks of their cars and pass out candy in the church parking lot. This is a fun and free community event. For more information, visit: www.almadenchurch.org.

While you are enjoying the spirit of Halloween with your families and little ones, ensure a safe Halloween for everyone. Be especially careful with pets around pumpkins, candles and jack-o-lanterns. The San Jose Fire Department has put together a Halloween safety guide for those out celebrating. For information on these, visit: https://bit.ly/HalloweenSafetySJFD.

Post-Halloween, let’s all be mindful of the environment. The County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste Program is offering free Halloween-related household hazardous waste disposal (HHW) by appointment. Please consider using their service for decorations with lights, electronics, batteries, and costumes with paint etc. Go to HHW.org or call 408-299-7300 to make a free drop-off appointment.

Happy Halloween 2022!

4th of July 2022 in Almaden

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4th of July 2022

Festival and Fireworks at the Almaden Lake Regional Park

Hooray! The most exciting event of the year for Almaden residents – the Fourth of July Celebrations and Fireworks at the Almaden Lake Regional Park – is back this year after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.

The festival begins at 3:00 pm and includes a family fun zone, live music and entertainment, a costume contest, activities and food trucks. The fireworks begin at 9:15 pm. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this spectacular show. Come early to find good viewing spots and remember to carry water, portable chairs or mats to sit down.

For more information visit:

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5389/

Montevideo Neighborhood 4th of July Parade

The Montevideo neighborhood of Almaden has been celebrating Independence Day since 1968 with a fabulous float parade display and contest. This year’s theme is National Parks. Parade begins at 11:00 am at the Montevideo neighborhood clubhouse. This too is a great event for the entire family to watch.

For more information visit:

https://miahomeowners.com/fourth-of-july/

A Few Things to Remember During 4th of July in Almaden

Personal or backyard fireworks are illegal in San Jose. Some pets are sensitive to fireworks and can get distressed. Please take extra care of pets around fireworks displays. Let us all enjoy and celebrate safely.

Virtual 5K Art & Wine Community Event

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Virtual 5K Art & Wine Community EventThe Almaden Valley Women’s Club will be hosting its 2nd annual Virtual 5k Art & Wine Community Event from June 26-July 3, 2022, in place of the annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. The Virtual 5K Art & Wine Community Event is fun for the whole family. Participants can follow a suggested mapped route provided by the Women’s Club, or they can use their own route at their leisure over the 8-day duration.

In keeping with the AVWC tradition, they will be kicking off this event with the 2022 logo contest. One winner and two finalists’ logos will be selected from submissions by eligible students. The final logo will be featured on their yearly commemorative wine glass, the 5K event t-shirt and swag bag, and 2022 marketing material.

As with the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, 100% of proceeds will be awarded to local schools and charities. For more details and to donate, visit: https://www.almadenwomen.org.