Community

Monterey Hostel Christmas Dinner

 
12/25/14
 
 
Monterey Hostel

The Monterey Hostel is pleased to present a Christmas turkey dinner! All are welcome. A traditional turkey dinner will be provided. Come early to help setup and bring your favorite dish to share or make a donation...

Community Center: Diabetes Support Group

 
1/8/15
 
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...

Pruning Lessons in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden Begin

 
1/3/15
 
 
Guadalupe River Park

Hands-on rose pruning lessons are being offered at the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden every Wednesday and Saturday, beginning the first Saturday of the New Year, January 3th, and ending at the conclusion of February. Lessons begin promptly at 8:30am....

Super Guadalupe River Run

 
2/1/15
 
varies
 
Guadalupe River Park

Kick off Super Bowl Sunday with the Super Guadalupe River Run on February 1, 2015. Don't fumble the opportunity to burn some calories! Whether you go long for the 10k or tackle the 5k quarterback sneak, you'll earn...

Reading on the Ave Book Club: Focus

 
1/28/15
 
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 Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence by Daniel Goleman...

Holiday Rent-A-Tree: In your home today, in our community tomorrow

 
12/3/14
 
$25-$95 (additional for delivery)
 
Our City Forest Community Nursery

Our City Forest is helping Silicon Valley get green this holiday season and change their wasteful practices by bringing living, potted trees into their home or office for decoration and festivities. Participants enjoy the traditional look and smell of a...

Christmas in Campbell

 
12/20/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Christmas is coming, and the good merchants of Downtown Campbell are bringing holiday cheer to the community every Friday evening (6pm-9pm) and Saturday afternoon (12pm-3pm), December 5 - 20. Join us for great shopping, special sales, and holiday entertainment!...

Christmas in Campbell

 
12/19/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Christmas is coming, and the good merchants of Downtown Campbell are bringing holiday cheer to the community every Friday evening (6pm-9pm) and Saturday afternoon (12pm-3pm), December 5 - 20. Join us for great shopping, special sales, and holiday entertainment!...

Christmas in Campbell

 
12/12/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Christmas is coming, and the good merchants of Downtown Campbell are bringing holiday cheer to the community every Friday evening (6pm-9pm) and Saturday afternoon (12pm-3pm), December 5 - 20. Join us for great shopping, special sales, and holiday entertainment!

Christmas in Campbell

 
12/6/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

Christmas is coming, and the good merchants of Downtown Campbell are bringing holiday cheer to the community every Friday evening (6pm-9pm) and Saturday afternoon (12pm-3pm), December 5 - 20. Join us for great shopping, special sales, and holiday entertainment!...

Campbell Community Toy Program Annual Charity Benefit 2014

 
12/4/14
 
$10 min. donation
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

Join the us in a night of fundraising to bring holiday spirit and gifts to children from underprivileged families in the community through the Campbell Community Toy Program . The event will be held at the Orchard City Banquet Hall at Campbell Community Center on Thursday, December 4, 5pm-9pm . We'll enjoy delicious food, exciting raffles with great prizes, and fabulous entertainment for a great cause. Please bring a toy, donation, or both!

Community Center: Diabetes Support Group

 
12/11/14
 
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...

WG Library: Poetry Reading by Ellen Bass

 
11/20/14
 
free
 
Willow Glen Library

Willow Glen Library and Poetry Center San Jose are pleased to present Ellen Bass, who will read from her work. An open mic reading will follow. All are welcome to bring a poem of their own or by a favorite...

Carol of Lights Festival 2014

 
12/6/14
 
free
 
Downtown Campbell

One of the most popular Campbell holiday traditions returns on Saturday, December 6, 2pm-5pm. The Carol of Lights Festival in Downtown Campbell will feature Santa visits, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, face painting, and a...

Holiday Evening Tour of Ainsley House 2014

 
12/18/14
 
$15/$10
 
Ainsley House

This December, the historic Ainsley House will be transformed into a holiday wonderland! Join us for one of two evening open houses, December 14 and 18, 5:30pm-8pm, where the lights and the decorations can be fully enjoyed in all their...

Holiday Evening Tour of Ainsley House 2014

 
12/14/14
 
$15/$10
 
Ainsley House

This December, the historic Ainsley House will be transformed into a holiday wonderland! Join us for one of two evening open houses, December 14 and 18, 5:30pm-8pm, where the lights and the decorations can be fully enjoyed in all their...

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.

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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...