2012 Logo Design Contest - 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club invites students residing in the 95120 zip codes to participate in the 36th annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival Logo Design Contest. The winning logo design will appear on festival merchandise and promotional materials.

To qualify as logo contest entrants, students must be enrolled in a public or private school or a home school program and reside within the 95120 zip code. A maximum of two entries will be accepted from each entrant.

All entries must be received by April 16, 2012. Entries will be picked up from participating schools (check with your art teacher). Alternatively, you can mail your entries to:

Almaden Valley Women’s Club
Attn: Logo Contest, Logo Chair
P. O. Box 20084
San Jose, CA 95160

The logo winner, finalists, and teachers will be contacted by April 23, 2012 and will be invited to attend the Almaden Valley Women’s Club awards presentation meeting on May 1, 2012 at the Almaden Community Center, Community Room, on Camden Avenue.

To learn more about the Almaden Valley Women’s Club visit: www.almadenwomen.org

AVWC Now Accepting 2012 Scholarship Applications

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club Service and Academic Scholarship Award committee is looking for scholarship applicants.

These scholarships, funded through the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors. The AVWC is pleased to announce it has several scholarships to distribute to deserving students this year. The individual scholarships may range from $2,000 - $4,000.

The award is open to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university as first time freshmen in the fall of the upcoming year. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and reside within the 95120 zip code. Winners will be selected based on outstanding volunteer experience, academic performance, school activities, letters of recommendation, and personal essay.

Dates for applicant acceptance are February 15, 2012 - April 6, 2012.

Application packets are available on our website at http://www.almadenwomen.org

Please mail completed packet to:

ALMADEN VALLEY WOMEN’S CLUB
ATTN: Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 20084
San Jose, CA 95160

For complete application guidelines, Club information, or information on this years Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival please visit us at http://www.almadenwomen.org

CANCELED New Year's Eve Party - Disco Inferno

CANCELED

Almaden Sonoma Chicken Coup
5925 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95120
408-997-1272 - http://www.sonomachicken.com

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

California Dreamin' - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Almaden Times Weekly - Artists, vintners celebrated at the festival. A picture perfect Indian summer day greeted the attendees of the 35th annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival...


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The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

More YouTube Videos - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival (9/19/2011)

Visit the festival one more time through video featuring music, dance, cheerleaders, walking the festival booths, seeing views of the lake and watching the best breaking boards martial arts demo.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

First YouTube Videos - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

First YouTube Videos - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival (9/18/2011)

The Joint Chiefs play a mixture of Funk, Rock and Roll, and Blues at the 35th Annual Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

Thank You Sponsors! - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

To Our 2011 Sponsors

The Almaden Valley Women's Club would like to thank our continuing and new sponsors for their support of the 35th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

Thank You!


All proceeds of the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival are donated to non-profit organizations and local schools in addition to supporting merit based scholarship programs for local students.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

Main & Children's Entertainment Schedules - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

On Sunday, September 18th, the Almaden Valley Women’s Club will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Almaden Lake Park. You’re invited!


Main Stage

10:00 - 10:05 Star Spangled Banner – Alyssa Teixeira

10:05 - 10:30 Local Schools: Cheer and Dance Teams
Pioneer Dance, Bret Harte Cheer and Dance, Pioneer Cheer (JV and Varsity), Leland Cheer, and
Valley Christian HS-Charish Dance Company

10:30 - 11:30 Matt Perry

11:30 - 11:45 Dance Attack

12:05 - 1:05 Rockin’ Blues Express Band

1:05 - 1:30 Bolly 2B Fit

1:30 - 1:45 Council Member Nancy Pyle

1:45 - 2:45 DPS – Dead Poser’s Society

2:45 - 3:00 USA Martial Arts

3:00 - 4:30 Nuthin' Fancy - Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd

4:30 - 4:45 Shaolin Kung Fu Zen

4:45 - 6:00 The Joint Chiefs


Children's Stage

10:00 - 11:00 “Brewhouse”- Barbershop Quartet

11:00 - 12:00 The Little Gym

12:00 - 12:45 Doug Jones Magician

12:45 - 1:15 Dance Attack

1:15 - 1:45 Shaolin Kun Fu Zen Academy

1:45 - 2:10 Bollywood Dance Performance - Geeta Venkatesan

2:10 - 3:00 Ron - Almaden Yoga

3:00 - 3:30 Pete G. Magician - http://www.petegmagic.com/

3:30 - 4:00 USA Martial Arts

4:00 - 5:00 Matt Perry Musician

5:15 - 6:00 Noel Bakoy International Music

Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival - YouTube Channel

Admission is free. Parking and shuttle service are also free at the San Jose Water Company (Almaden Expressway) and VTA light rail (Winfield Blvd.). Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail, bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day!

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

Special Limited Edition Anniversary Posters - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

On Sunday, September 18th, the Almaden Valley Women’s Club will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at Almaden Lake Park. You’re invited!

This year, the AVWC will be selling a special limited edition poster, featuring a beautiful painting by local artist Irma Longley. The signed and numbered posters will be sold at Irma’s booth during the Festival for $10. Irma has also donated her original painting to the Silent Auction. In addition, commemorative water bottles, beer and wine glasses will be sold for $6.00 each, at Ticket and Information Booths. All proceeds from these sales go to local schools and non-profits.

Admission is free. Parking and shuttle service are also free at the San Jose Water Company (Almaden Expressway) and VTA light rail (Winfield Blvd.). Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail, bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day!

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

Take Light Rail - Free Parking - Free Shuttle - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Take the Valley Transit Light Rail to the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Free parking available at the Valley Transit Light Rail Almaden Station.

Free parking and free shuttle at the Santa Clara Water District parking lots.

The Almaden Valley Light Rail Station is a short half mile walk to the wine festival. Park free at the Oakridge, Ohlone Chynoweth, etc., stations and take the VTA to the festival.

Click here for VTA Interactive Light Rail Map.

Directions to the 35th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

AVWC Celebrates the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Sept. 9 - Sept. 22, 2011 - Almaden Times Weekly Newspaper Article

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The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

Student Volunteers Needed - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club will host the 35th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, September 18, 2010 from 10:00AM – 6:00PM. The festival relies on the support of volunteers to make this popular community event a continued success. Student volunteers are needed to assist with this year’s event.

Community service hours will be awarded to qualifying youth volunteers. Students must be 14 years old or older to participate. A minimum two-hour shift is required. Students may work the full day to earn ten community service hours. Volunteer assignments are available throughout the day of the festival and include set up, supply deliveries, clean up and staffing the children’s area (games, crafts and attractions).

Interested students can view the requirements and access the online application at: http://www.almadenwine.com/svolunteers.htm.

Additional questions can be sent to our Volunteer Liason at: volunteer1@almadenwine.com.

Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail and bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek Trail. Free parking is available for cars and bicycles. Parking lot options close to the festival include the Santa Clara Valley Water District on Almaden Expressway and the VTA Almaden Light Rail Station on Coleman Avenue. Festival attendees may also park at the VTA Ohlone-Chynoweth Light Rail Station, near the intersection of Highways 85 and 87, and take a short light rail ride to the festival.

The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

Breweries & Wineries - Glasses & Ticket Prices - 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

We are pleased to welcome local wineries and breweries that make the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival possible. All proceeds go to scholarships and local charities.

Sunday, September 18th, 2011
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, California

We are pleased to welcome local wineries and breweries that make our festival possible each year.

Listed below are the 2011 participating vendors.

Bargetto Winery Byington Vineyard & Winery Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery David Bruce Winery Fortino Winery

Guglielmo Winery J. Lohr Vineyards & Winery Kirigin Cellars Martin Ranch Winery Satori Cellars

Bottomley Dist Company

DBI Beverage Inc.

Booth 1 - Bud Light & Samuel Adams Oktoberfest

Booth 2 - Sierra Nevada, Stella Artois

Booth 3 - Beer Garden - Coors Light, Foster's, Blue Moon and Dos Equis Amber

2011 Glasses & Ticket Prices

Beer
- Glass: $6.00
- 13 oz Pour: $6.00

Wine
- Glass: $6.00
- 6 oz. Pour: $6.00


Glasses can be purchased prior to the festival for $5.00 at the following locations.

All sales Final-No refunds All proceeds go to scholarships and local charities ID wrist bands Required


The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. The Club, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is committed to serving the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose, through proceeds from the festival. To learn more about the festival visit: http://www.almadenwine.com

35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival - 30 Second Commercial

Watch the 30 second commercial for the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

Click here to visit the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival YouTube channel to see our spot.


This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM at the Almaden Lake Park at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue in San Jose’s Almaden community. For more information about our Festival please visit us at almadenwine.com. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.com.