Community

Photos with Santa at Ainsley House 2014

 
11/29/14
 
$10/$5
 
Ainsley House

Boys and girls of all ages, Santa Claus will be making a very special appearance at the Ainsley House in Downtown Campbell on Saturday, November 29, 10am-1pm. Don't miss the chance to take your photo with him and give him your Christmas wish list! Be sure to bring your own camera. Admission for this event is $10 per family; for Museum Members, fee is only $5 per family.

No Farmers' Market on October 19, 2014

 
10/19/14
 
free
 
Campbell Farmers Market

Please note: because of Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell this weekend, there will be no Farmers' Market. Please join us next Sunday at our regular time, 9am-1pm!

WG Library: Open Poetry Reading

 
10/16/14
 
free
 
Willow Glen Library

Willow Glen Library and Poetry Center San Jose regret to report that we have had to postpone the reading this evening by Lynne Knight . Instead, we will be holding an open mic reading exclusively. Everyone who attends may...

Aquarium Member Event: Halloween Dance Party

 
10/25/14
 
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Members of Monterey Bay Aquarium are invited to our annual Halloween Dance Party on Saturday, October 25, 7pm-10pm! Kids of all ages love this event featuring trick-or-treating, music, a Halloween craft, an eerie Kelp Forest dive show, and much more, and you can start your evening with a special Halloween dinner at Cindy's Waterfront. Seatings are available at 6:15pm and 6:45pm.

Pressed Flower and Leaf Art: Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Workshop

 
11/8/14
 
$15/$20
 
Guadalupe River Park

Join Master Gardener Opal Lemmer to learn how to create gorgeous art with pressed flowers and leaves. Get tips on the best flowers and leaves for pressing and learn techniques for collecting and drying your own. Adults and children alike can enjoy this craft that preserves nature’s beauty for years of pleasure.

Garlic, Onions and Leeks: Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Workshop

 
10/18/14
 
$15/$20
 
Guadalupe River Park

You can plant garlic in San Jose too, not just Gilroy! This workshop teaches you about the allium family (garlic, onions and leeks) and how to successfully plant, grow and harvest them. Onions love dry summers, and growing leeks in...

Guadalupe Geocaching: Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Family Workshop

 
10/25/14
 
$15/$20
 
Guadalupe River Park

North, south, east, and west! Do you know where you are now? Join us for an exciting class about geography, navigation, and geocaching! Travel back in time to learn about ancient navigation and then fast forward to the modern world...

Los Gatos CERT Training Begins - November 4, 2014

 
11/4/14
 
$35
 
Los Gatos Town Council Chambers

The Community Emergency Response Team Program (CERT) educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the area and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Taking CERT training is easy and fun and is accomplished in about 21 hours, culminating with a final disaster simulation exercise applying the skills you've learned.

The next West Valley CERT training (for residents of Cupertino, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Monte Sereno) will be offered at Los Gatos Town Council Chambers. Cost is $35 per person. Classes will be held 6pm-9pm on 11/4, 11/5, 11/6, 11/11, 11/12, and 11/13, and 9:30am-12:30pm on 11/15. To register, please e-mail the Santa Clara County Fire Department at info@sccfd.org .

Reading on the Ave Book Club: Dirty Love

 
11/19/14
 
free
 
Willow Glen Library

All are welcome to attend the Reading on the Avenue Book Club, which meets in the Community Room of Willow Glen Library. On Wednesday, November 19, we'll be discussing Dirty Love by Andre Dubus III.

In these linked...

Spooky Night 2014 at Campbell Historical Museum

 
10/31/14
 
$5
 
Campbell Historical Museum

Calling all ghosts and goblins! Don't miss the 10th Annual Spooky Night at the Campbell Historical Museum, 2pm-6pm. Come enjoy a not-so-spooky afternoon filled with family fun. Halloween crafts and activities will be geared for children ages 2-11, but we welcome kids of all ages. Fee is $5 per person (ages 3 and up); it's free for Museum members.

Sixth Annual Children's Trick-or-Treat on Lighthouse

 
10/31/14
 
free
 
Lighthouse District

On Friday, October 31, Lighthouse District shops, restaurants, and boutiques will be open and welcoming little goblins with special treats, 3pm-5pm, rain or shine ! So dress up the kids, get in the spirit, and come on down with your...

Community Center: Diabetes Support Group

 
10/9/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center presents a diabetic support group for adults on the second Thursday of every month at 10am. The support group is organized and run by Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) Nutrition Services Department and is free...

Monterey Bay Aquarium Fiesta Del Mar

 
10/19/14
 
 
Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium invites you to celebrate ocean conservation and Hispanic cultural traditions at our annual Fiesta del Mar on October 19, 10am-6pm. Fiesta del Mar will include live music, cultural dance, bilingual feeding shows, crafts...

Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell 2014

 
10/19/14
 
FREE
 
Downtown Campbell

Many cities celebrate Oktoberfest, but none like Campbell, California; this festival features German food (including bratwurst, German potato salad, and sauerkraut), beer and wine, live music, and over 100 arts and crafts vendors. It will run 10am-6pm on Saturday, October 18 and 10am-5pm on Sunday, October 19. Free admission. No pets allowed. Sponsored by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.

Take public transportation to the festival
VTA Light Rail Route 902 (Mountain View to Winchester) , VTA Bus Route 26 (Sunnyvale to Eastridge) , and VTA Bus Route 60 (Winchester to Great America) all stop frequently in Downtown Campbell. Click the links to view the schedules.

View the entertainment schedule

Oktoberfest in Downtown Campbell 2014

 
10/18/14
 
FREE
 
Downtown Campbell

Many cities celebrate Oktoberfest, but none like Campbell, California; this festival features German food (including bratwurst, German potato salad, and sauerkraut), beer and wine, live music, and over 100 arts and crafts vendors. It will run 10am-6pm on Saturday, October 18 and 10am-5pm on Sunday, October 19. Free admission. No pets allowed. Sponsored by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.

Take public transportation to the festival
VTA Light Rail Route 902 (Mountain View to Winchester) , VTA Bus Route 26 (Sunnyvale to Eastridge) , and VTA Bus Route 60 (Winchester to Great America) all stop frequently in Downtown Campbell. Click the links to view the schedules.

View the entertainment schedule

Community Center: Diabetes Support Group

 
9/11/14
 
free
 
Scholze Park Community Center

Scholze Park Community Center presents a diabetic support group for adults on the second Thursday of every month at 10am. The support group is organized and run by Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) Nutrition Services Department and is free...

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Campbell 2014

 
10/31/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Come to Downtown Campbell for our annual Halloween trick-or-treat! We'll carry on rain or shine.

Trick-or-Treat, 5pm-7pm: Downtown restaurants, shops, and boutiques will be open, welcoming little goblins with sweet treats! Books for Treats: the Campbell Rotary Club will be giving away free books as treats to kids in front of Palazzi Salon .

Costume Contest, 7pm-7:30pm: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE COSTUME CONTEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED THIS YEAR.

Travel Show & Potluck: A San Francisco Treat

 
8/25/14
 
free
 
Monterey Hostel

The Monterey Hostel , located in Monterey's Lighthouse District, is pleased to host a free potluck and travel program entitled A San Francisco Treat: From Parks to Plays, Cable Cars to Cycling . Come share your hidden gems...

Guadalupe Park Fall Walking Series (Begins)

 
10/11/14
 
$30/$40
 
Guadalupe River Park

Step by step, you'll be healthier as a result of Guadalupe Park River Conservancy's Fall Walking Series that leads you through the paved trails along the Guadalupe River.

Those age 18 and up are invited to join...

Cool Season Vegetable Gardening Workshop

 
9/6/14
 
$20/$25
 
Guadalupe River Park

Vegetables in the winter? You bet! Here in Santa Clara County we can grow vegetables year round. Join Master Gardener Karen Schaffer to learn about the wide variety of vegetables that thrive in our cool season: broccoli, kale, peas, lettuce,...