Almaden Times Weekly Article 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

September 24-30, 2010 article available here...

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.org

First Videos - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival featuring:
Pioneer Dance Team and Lion Dance Shaolin Kungfu Academy.

View videos here...

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.org

UPDATED 2010 Arts & Crafts Exhibitors - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will feature over 80 booths featuring arts and crafts, jewelry, fine art and photography vendors. Buy direct from the artist and get the story behind their one of a kind creations.

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.


ARTS & CRAFTS
Bloomco - Dylan & William Tumath
Zavella - Sarah Iskandani
Phyllis Williams Glass Art - Phyllis Williams
Wonder Oil Emu Oil Products - Elisabeth Moores
Random Pots - Jeannine Meidinger
Here Today….Garden Tomorrow - Robin Cherry/Susie Marklein
Lighten Up Clothing Co. - Wendy Mathiesen
Nancy Funk Ceramics - Nancy Funk
WMSY - Robin Williams
The Puzzle Man - Ed Scotten
Mani Padma - Arya Campbell
Neoterica - Torben Wilson
Sisters of the Holy Names - Sister Nicki Thomas
Head'n Home - Gary Watrous & Maria Mitchell
Carole Westlund Pottery - Carole Westlund
Nancy Walters Art - Nancy Walters
B & B Witched - Bonnie George
Julia Vang Art - Julia Vang
Pamper Me - Holly Brown, Leslie Stinson
Carl Kovalik - Carl & Susan Kovalik
P.Z.'s Garden Art - Patty Zipp
Justine Creations - Faye Kala/Carrie McClain
Tryst - Belinda Ettelbrick
Juror2 Tshirts/Steam Punk Garage - Jenifer Kirsch
Art Heritage - Tie Fang
Luv Paws - Kelly Chau
Liz Fortini Creations - Liz Fortini
Interiors by Lynn - Lynn Imbs
The Princess Bowtique - Katie Hahn & Sheree Belardes
Santa Cruz Sea Glass - Krista Hammond
Dragon Flower Crafts - Nicole Moore
Elizabeth Fenwick Art - Elizabeth Fenwick
Sun Connection - Charlie Zhenez
EACO USA - Yee Lan
Champagne Designs - Cheryl McCloud
Christy McAdams Designs - Christy McAdams
B Sharp Accessories - Bea Sharp
LB Designs - Liz Bunce
Gracie Design - Grace Howell
Signature Textures - Ross & Mayumi Swetlund
Susan Dibene
Marky Designs - Julio and Marketa Briceno
Sweet Tooth
Sewn by Chris - Chris Johnson
A Woven Thought - Terry Coats
Kitchen Experts
My K-9 Creations - Cathie Campbell
Anita Anvari
Whole Foods Market

FINE ART
Flashback - Ben Leone
Kelleen Sullivan Studios - Kelleen Sullivan
Oil Paintings by Irma Longley - Irma Longley

JEWELRY
Nature's Beautiful Design Jewelry - Susan Brown
Cosmogems - Tricia Hancock
Bejeweled - Bunny Heimberger
Sosie Designs Jewelry - Sonia "Sosie" Schimke
String Bean Studios - Keri Aragon & Leanna Simmons
Delia McCormick Art - Delia McCormick
Baja Nights Jewelry - Susan Grant
Rachel Eva - Rachel Jachimowicz
Silver Art 925 - Juan Parada
Silver Productions - Patricia Aguinaga
Kathe's Jewels - Kathe Sprouse
Crystal Diva - Rita Hopper
Vix Kelly - Vix Kingston & Kelly Iribarren
Elegant Toes - Monica Pineda
Catch the Light Jewelry - Phyllis Fletcher
Janet Underwood Jewelry Design - Janet Underwood
Mystique Jewelry - Denisse Pombar
Jabel's Beads - Ann Marie Cleveland
Photo Mat Magic - Justin Fleischman

PHOTOGRAPHY
Gifts from Nature Photography - Dana Angus
Light Cipher Photography - Ira Weiny
Photo Op - Rebecca Harvey
Roosevelt Bynum Photography - Roosevelt Bynum
Silver Eye Photo - Kathryn Stout
TJ Pew Photography - Todd Pew

SPONSOR
Sonoma Chicken Coop
Almaden Valley Aesthetics
95120 Magazine
Bloomsters
Laser Eye Center
KICU
KTVU
Del Grande
Alice
Culligan
Almaden Yoga
City of San Jose
Nancy Pyle
Almaden Times

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.org

$800,000 Almaden Valley Women's Club Gives Back

Over the past 33 years, the Almaden Valley Women's Club has donated over $800,000 to local community schools and non-profit organizations with proceeds from the annual Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival. Listed below are a few of the organizations that have benefitted from your patronage.

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Schools
Almaden County School
Bret Harte Middle School
Casitillero Middle School
Holy Spirit School
Leland High School
Pioneer High School
Simond's Elementary School
St. Stephen's School
Williams Elementary School

Non-Profits
American Association of University Women
Assistance League
Almaden Community Center
Almaden Valley counseling Services
Almaden Library
Diabetes Society
East Side Catholic Charities
Family Supportive Housing
Gifts for Teens
Loaves and Fishes
Martha's Kitchen
NAMI
One Step Closer Therapeutic
Sunday Friends Foundation
Turning Wheels
Via Services, INC.

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.org

Silent Auction - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.


Silent Auction starts at 10:00am-4:00pm.
Do not need to be present to win.


Silent Auction Donors

Almaden Hair Illusions
Almaden Valley Aesthetics
Byington Vinyard & Winery
Camp Cardinale (Dog Services and Pet Sitting)
Charles Schultz Museum
Cinnabar Hills Golf
Classic Carwash
Club One
Comedy Sportz
Cynthia Engler
Discovery Museum of San Jose
Delgado Photography
Elegant Nails
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Gilroy Gardens
Hair Illusions
Happy Hallow Park and Zoo
J. Lohr Winery
La Foret
McGrath Optometrist
Michael J. Farrell Photograph
Mountain Winery
Opera San Jose
Pizza My Heart
Raging Waters
San Jose Giants
San Jose Improv
Sonoma Chicken Coup
Stevenson Ranch
The Cheesecake Factory
The Fish Market
The Golf Club at Boulder Creek
Will Derksen
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.org

Take Light Rail - Free Parking - Free Shuttle

Take the Valley Transit Light Rail to the 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

The 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 19, 2010 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.

Updated Directions to the 34th 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.org

2010 Breweries & Wineries - Glasses & Ticket Prices

We are pleased to welcome local wineries and breweries that make the 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival possible. All proceeds go to scholarships and local charities.

Sunday, September 19th, 2010
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, California

Listed below are the 2010 participating vendors.

Bargetto Winery Byington Vineyard & Winery Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery Coterie Cellars David Bruce Winery

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

Sonoma Chicken Coop

Bottomley Dist Company DBI Distributing Inc.

Booth 1 - Bud Light and Sam Adams Oktoberfest

Booth 2 - Sierra Nevada, Stelia Artois, Shocktop

Booth 3 (beer garden) - Coors Light, Fosters, Blue Moon and Dos Equis Amber

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
ID wrist bands Required

If you are a winery or brewery interested in participating, please email beverages1@almadenwine.org.

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.org

Children's Stage Schedule 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, California
Fine Arts and Crafts Show with over 120 Artists' Booths


Live Performance Schedule - Children's Stage

10:00 - 11:00 Dr. Money Magic, The Fantabulous Magician

11:00 - 11:30 Dance Attack

11:30 - 12:00 Toddler Gym

12:00 - 12:30 Shaolin Kun Fu Zen Academy

12:30 - 1:15 Matthew Perri, Musician

1:15 - 2:00 Dr. Money Magic, The Fantabulous Magician

2:00 - 2:10 Ritu Rastogi Bollywood Dance Performance

2:10 - 3:00 Ron-Almaden Yoga

3:00 - 3:30 Pete G. Magician

3:30 - 4:00 USA Martial Arts

4:00 -5:00 Matthew Perri, Musician

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.org

Mark Your Calendars - Almaden Times Weekly Cover Story

Read the September 10-16, 2010 "Almaden Times Weekly" newspaper cover story article featuring the 34th 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.org

Live Music and Entertainment Schedule 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, September 19th, 2010
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, California
Fine Arts and Crafts Show with over 120 Artists' Booths


Live Music and Entertainment Schedule

10:30am - 11:15am... The Reagle Beagle

11:25am - 12:25pm... Over the Hill Band

12:30pm - 1:30pm... Off the Record

1:50pm - 2:50pm... Dead Poser's Society

3:05pm - 4:05pm... The Joint Chiefs

4:05pm - 6:00pm... Nuthin' Fancy (A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd)

Preview Entertainment on the Almadenwine Youtube Channel

Learn more about the performers in our Entertainment section here...

Childrens Play Area
Climbing Wall, Giant Inflatables, Pumpkin Patch and more!

Food and Drinks
BBQ, Chicken and Beef Kabobs and more...
Beer Garden and Fabulous local wineries

Free Parking and Shuttle
Available at San Jose Water Company and VTA Light Rail Station

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.org

95120 Leaders Article

Read the July/August 2010 "95120 Almaden Lifestyle" magazine article featuring the 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. PDF File available here...

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 community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.

Pre-Sale: Beer & Wine Glasses Available Now

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is proud to announce that the 34th Annual Art & Wine Festival wine and beer glasses are now available for sale at the pre-festival sale price of $5.00. These one of a kind glasses feature the winning festival art logo designed by 14 year old Nikki Sun of Castillero Middle School. Our wine and beer glasses are generously sponsored by Skip’s Tire and Auto Centers.


The glasses are available at the following Almaden Valley businesses:

Almaden Via Valiente Plaza (Via Valiente and Almaden Expressway)
America's Best Karate
Bret Harte Cleaners
Dr Steve Rottjakob/Smile Dentistry
PW Supermarket
Unwined

Old Almaden Plaza (McAbee and Almaden Expressway)
Almaden Barber
Almaden Market
Almaden Valley Aesthetics
Benson’s Cleaners
Bloomsters
Casa Di Capelli Salon
Fit Vibe
Legends Pizza
Let’s Face It Day Spa
Sonoma Chicken Coop
Ventura Barnett

Almaden Oaks Plaza (Redmond and Meridian)
Amato Pizzeria
Almaden Alterations
Almaden Roasting Company
Almaden Shoes Luggage
Elegant Nails

Almaden Center (Camden and Almaden Expressway)
Bakus Cleaners
Holder’s Country Inn

Almaden Valley Nursery
Almaden Expressway

Princeton Plaza (Meridian, Blossom Hill and Kooser)
Cest Si Bon Bakery
Michael's Jewelry
The Shirt Wheel

Kooser Mall (Kooser and Blossom Hill across from Princeton Plaza)
Sandwich Mill Deli
The Mark Cleaners

Redwood Center (Almaden Expressway and Redmond)
Elegant Nail Salon
Super Cleaners

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Los Gatos
15980 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA

On-line map of all locations available here...

The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on September 19th, at Almaden Lake Park from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Beer and wine will be poured at the event in festival glasses only. They will be sold for $6.00 at the festival. All proceeds from the sale of the glasses will go to local schools, charities and scholarships for college bound students who reside in our community.

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.org.

2010 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival Seeking Student Volunteers

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club will host the 34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, September 19, 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. Last year, more than 150 student volunteers participated in event-day activities.

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.org/svolunteers.htm.

Additional questions can be sent to our Volunteer Chairwoman at: volunteer@almadenwine.org.

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.

Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, the annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is organized entirely by the Almaden Valley Women’s Club. 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. Information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women’s Club is available at: http://www.almadenwine.org.

Almaden Valley Women’s Club Invites Community Grant Applicants

Each year the proceeds received from the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival allows the Women’s Club to present non-profit organizations with needed grants to assist with their unparalleled work within the greater Almaden Valley area. This year’s annual event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the lovely Almaden Lake located at the corner of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue.

Since the club’s inception, they have been committed to serving the needs of the many local charities within Almaden. Their mission is to provide charitable community financial assistance to non-profit children’s foundations, education facilities, teen programs, and community organizations. Some of their past recipients include Eastside Neighborhood Center, Sunday Friends, Loaves and Fishes, Next Door Solutions, Assistance League of San Jose, Martha’s Kitchen, Special Olympics, Almaden Valley Counseling Services, Pioneer and Leland high schools and Simonds, Williams and Graystone elementary schools.

If you wish to apply for a grant, please visit their website at www.almadenwomen.org/community_grants.htm. Community grant applications are due by Oct. 16, 2010 and grants will be announced on Nov. 20, 2010.

For questions or more information, please contact Christina Bullard, Funds Disbursement Chair at mscbullard@gmail.com.

If you would like to learn more about the Almaden Valley Women’s Club or how to become a member, please visit us at www.almadenwomen.org.

2010 Logo Design Contest Winner

34th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

2010 Logo Design Contest Winner

SAN JOSE, CA The Almaden Valley Women's Club announced that after reviewing over 100 entries, Nikke Sun has been named the winner of the 2010 Festival Logo Contest.

Linda Bronson, festival logo committee chair, unveiled Sun's artwork at the May general membership meeting. The winning logo will be used on all Almaden Art & Wine Festival promotional materials and engraved on festival glasses.

Sun is 14-years-old and in the eighth grade at Castillero Middle School. She has one brother, Jason and has lived in the Almaden Valley for three years. Other activities Sun enjoys include playing basketball as well as the viola. She loves to paint and hang around with her friends. Sun will attend Pioneer High School and hopes to continue her artistic endeavors; mostly in painting and design.

Honorable mention goes to: Emily Morain, Almaden County School; Chelsea Huang, Leland High School and Elizabeth Seger, Lord of the Light Art Studio and Gallery. Each of the honorable mentions received a $25 Target gift certificate and the winner received a check for $100.

The Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept.19, from 10 AM to 6 PM, Almaden Lake Park, at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Coleman Avenue in San Jose. The Almaden Valley Women's Club is a non-profit 501 © (3) organization and has orchestrated the festival since 1965. All proceeds from the event go to non-profit organizations and local schools through scholarships and community grants.

To learn more about the Almaden Art & Wine Festival and Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: http://www.almadenwine.org

Almaden Times Weekly article is available here...

AVWC Honors Almaden Students

It was a big night at the May general meeting of the Almaden Valley Women's Club. Scholarship Chair Shar Quinn presented 15 high school students with this year's scholarship awards based upon academic achievements, school participation and community service. Read the entire article at the Almaden Times here...

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 community grants. For more information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival and the Almaden Valley Women's Club visit: www.almadenwine.org.