32nd Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival Committee
Seeking Event Day Student Volunteers
On September 21, 2008 the Almaden Valley Womens Club will host the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival at Almaden Lake Park. Student volunteers are needed to assist in this year's event.
Students must be at least of 14 years old to participate. Community service hours will be awarded to qualifying youth volunteers. A minimum two hour shift is required. Students may work the full day to earn 10 community service hours. Volunteer assignments available throughout the day include: set up, supply deliveries, clean up and staffing the children's area (games, crafts and attractions).
The success of this popular annual festival relies heavily on the support of volunteers. Interested students should contact Landa Keirstead, Festival Volunteer Chairperson at volunteers@almadenwine.com. Please complete the on-line application. Volunteers will be notified by Landa regarding volunteer shifts.
The festival will be held for the 5th year at the Almaden Lake Park which is located at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue in San Jose (near Highways 85 and 87). Admission is free. The park offers a beautiful setting for a delightful day of live entertainment, children's activities, the works of talented artists and craftspeople, bay area wines and beers, and delicious food. Proceeds will benefit local schools and non-profit organizations.
Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail and bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek Trail. Ample free parking is available for cars and bicycles Parking 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.
The annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival has been orchestrated by the Almaden Valley Women's Club since 1965. Funds raised at this festival are used to serve the needs of the Almaden community and those of greater San Jose through scholarships and grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.
