Almaden Community Center’s Spring 2012 Activity Guide

San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Spring 2012.

The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Spring 2012.

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Jr. Ranger Program at Calero Park in Almaden Valley

Do you like to hike? Are you curious about Nature? Become a Junior Ranger!

Join us to explore a Santa Clara County Park’s wildlife, habitats, Ohlone cultural history, and resource protection. The program is for children ages 9-11.

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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.

2012 Summer Art Camp at Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley

Lord of the Light Art Studio & GalleryLord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley is holding its 2012 Summer Art Camp for kids in 1st – 12th grade. The studio has a unique camp curriculum that is designed to bring out and develop a child’s imagination and creativity, while teaching them the fundamentals of fine art.

The Summer Art Camp is a one-week, fun-filled learning experience that includes color theory, animation, and much more! Students will learn pencil drawing skills and how to use medias such as oil pastel, soft pastel, and watercolor. Your child will experience new freedom and a new love for art.

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Almaden Valley TechKnowHow LEGO® 2012 Summer Camps

logo: TechKnowHowTechKnowHow is offering LEGO® Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 5-9 years old.

TechKnowHow’s special half-day camps include “Simple Bots: Remote-Controlled LEGO® Projects” and “Master Builders: Advanced LEGO® Building and Game Design.” Each class has five LEGO building projects, one per day. The camp offers entirely new projects and activities each year.

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2012 Weekly Program for Lord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley

photo: Lord of the Light Art Studio & GalleryLord of the Light Art Studio & Gallery in Almaden Valley offers a Weekly Art Program throughout the entire year, including the Summer months of June, July, and August. Students attend an average of four classes per month.

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Mad Science Light, Sight & Sound After School Program at Williams Elementary School

logo: Mad ScienceMad Science presents “Light, Sight & Sound,” an eight week after school program for children in 1st-5th grade.

Light, Sight & Sound is being offered at Williams Elementary School in Almaden Valley. The program is on Tuesdays, January 3, 2012 through February 28, 2012 from 2-3pm. (No class on February 21, 2012.)

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Winter 2012 Almaden Community Center Activity Guide

Winter 2012 Almaden Community Center Activity GuideSan Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Winter 2012.

The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Winter 2012.

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2011 Holiday Cards Craft for Kids

Kids will use craft paper, rubber stamps, stickers, die-cuts of holiday symbols, and more to create unique, handmade holiday cards for their friends, family, and relatives.

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2011 North Pole Party in Almaden Valley

Photo by Ian Muttoo.

Make the holidays extra special with a fun-filled time that 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. The North Pole Party is for children ages 4-7.

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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 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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Mad Science Crazy Chemworks After School Program at Almaden Valley Elementary Schools

logo: Mad ScienceMad Science presents “Crazy Chemworks,” an eight week after school program for children in 1st-5th grade.

The program explores a variety of exciting chemistry experiments including glow-in-the-dark technology and things that cling. Get more information about each week’s experiments.

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DV SPORTS Fall 2011 After School Flag Football Program in Almaden Valley

Logo: DV SPORTSDV SPORTS is holding an after school flag football program in Almaden Valley for kids in 3rd through 5th grade (ages 8 and older). This program is focused on promoting exercise, fun, and teamwork.

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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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Happy Birds Performing Parrot Show Coming to Almaden Valley

photo: Happy Birds Performing Parrot ShowHappy Birds is a fun and educational performing parrot show with over 25 amazing tricks and audience participation. Prepare to be entertained and amazed.

Their repertoire includes: impersonating animals, crying like a baby, riding a bike and skateboard, singing songs, playing basketball and bowling, flying tricks, and much more!

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New Hours for Almaden Branch Library

photo: Almaden Branch LibraryWe know our loyal readers enjoy participating in events and activities at Almaden Branch Library from time to time.

We wanted to inform all of you that the Almaden Branch Library hours have changed. The library is now open four days per week. Following are the new hours:

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Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Fall 2011

logo: Almaden Community Center Activity Guide Fall 2011San Jose Parks Recreation & Neighborhood Services has released the Almaden Community Center Activity Guide for Fall 2011.

The Almaden Community Center Activity Guide includes all of the programs, classes, and activities planned for the Almaden Community Center in Fall 2011.

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Magic Around the World by Phil Ackerly Coming to Almaden Valley

Magic Around the World by Phil AckerlyPhil Ackerly, Master Magician, will debut his new Summer library show – Magic Around the World – here in Almaden Valley.

Kids will receive Phil’s PASSPORT to magic. Witness new tricks, illusions, and comedy that Phil has created especially for his Summer shows.

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