Saturday, October 27, 2012

AVWC Accepting Community Grant Applications

The Almaden Valley Women's Club (AVWC) announced that community grant applications are now being accepted.

Eligible applicants include educational institutions (elementary, middle and high school) located in the 95120 and 95118 zip code areas, and local non-profit organizations that are tax exempt under IRS 501 (c) 3.

Applications must be completed using AVWC's online application form. The form needed to apply is available at http://www.almadenwomen.org/community_grants.htm.

The form must be completed clearly and concisely and submitted online. An incomplete application will jeopardize the success of your grant request.

Applications must be received no later that November 17, 2012.

Late applications will not be accepted. Awards will be announced by December 10th.

For more information regarding the community grant applications contact Kim Moore (408) 391.7123 or email pedi_pt@yahoo.com.

The Almaden Valley Women's Club was organized in 1965. The purpose of the non-profit, incorporated organization is to stimulate, by the active participation of each member, interest in the social, civic, and cultural improvement of our community.

We are committed to serving the needs of the Almaden Valley community and those of greater San Jose, through funds raised at our annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. All festival proceeds are donated as community grants to non-profit children's foundations, educational facilities, teen programs and community organizations.

Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Videos: 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

2012 YouTube Videos - Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival Visit the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival YouTube site and enjoy the festival one more time. Performances by Danny Politoski, cheerleaders, friends & cousins, hello sunshines! and Nuthin Fancy.



This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 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.org. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org.

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Take Light Rail - Free Parking - Free Shuttle - 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Take the Valley Transit Light Rail to the 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival on Sunday, September 16, 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 36th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.
This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 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.org. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org.

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2012 Arts & Crafts Exhibitors - 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival


The 36th 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 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.


BOOTH BUSINESS NAME

JEWELRY


1 Dragon Flower Crafts Nicole Moore
2 Yume Glass Art Yoshika Suzuki
10 Sosie Designs Jewelry Sonia "Sosie" Schimke
14 Eleven 3 Jewelry Keri Aragon & Leanna Simmons
17 Delia McCormick Art Delia McCormick
21 Baja Nights Jewelry Susan Grant
26 Alison Kelley Designs Alisson Kelley
33 Patricia's Silver Designs Patricia Aguinaga
38 The Real Insect Co. Tony Lee
46 David Wood Designs David Wood
48 Kathe's Jewelry Kathe Sprouse
53 Katies Kreations Laurel Neilson
55 Heather Glen Designs Marjorie Coakley
57 Monkapaws Renee Berglund
61 Elegant Toes Monica Pineda
64 Sanders' Redux Studio Stephanie Sanders
65 Power in Purple Jenny Bradanini
73 A Touch of Pixie Dust Karen Porter
74 Center Stage Designs Margie Wong
77 Cosmogems Tricia Hancock




ARTS & CRAFTS


3 Tonic Bath Spirits Amber Anderson
5 Nan's Gourmet Foods/Pastamore Brenda Hortobagyi
6 Jewelry by Rita Rita & Glen Johnson
7 Naturals from the Earth Fred Fisher/Joe Lattuada
8 Coastal Garden Art Carol J. Henderson
9 Marky Designs Julio & Marketa Briceno
11 Tables To Go Julie Nesci/Susie Cancilla
13 Wonder Oil Emu Oil Products Elizabeth Moores
15 Random Pots Jeannine Meidinger
16 Here Today…Garden Tomorrow Robbin Cherry/Susie Marklein
18 Glass by Nate Nate Lynn
20 Nancy Funk Ceramics Nancy Funk
23 Bepezine Belinda Li
31 Head'n Home Gary Watrous/Maria Mitchell
32 Staghound Belts Meredith Loughlin/Lewis Hess
36 a bonnie design Bonnie Shelton
39 Sisters of the Holy Name Sister Nicki Thomas
40 Charlie's Tease Charlie Lefebvre
47 My Bag Sharon Hamid
49 The Folly Factory Patti Hedderly
50 Denver Joe Bradford Denver Bradford
52 Pamper Me Holly Brown/Leslie Stinson
54 P.Z.'s Garden Art Patty Zipp
56 Justine's Creations Faye Kala/Carrie Mcclain
59 Sun Connection Charlie Zheng
60 EACO USA Yee Lan
62 Gifts from Nature Photography Dana Angus
66 Art Heritage Tie Fang
72 Foxxie Creations
75 Tryst Fashion Apparel Belinda Ettelbrick
76 Tryst Fashion Apparel Belinda Ettelbrick




PHOTOGRAPHY
22 Ooh! Look! Photography Efren B. Adalem/Denise Murphy
25 Neil Simmons Photography Neil Simmons
27 Roosevelt Bynum Photography Roosevelt Bynum
34 Light Cipher Photography Ira & Lorrie Weiny




FINE ART
28 Flashback Ben Leone
51 Oil Paintings by Irma Longley Irma Longley
68 Fritz Limner Fritz Limner
69 Vidart Vida Eliasieh
71 U-Nique Wall Design Ross Swetland




CORPORATE SPONSOR
4 Real Goods Solar
12 Xfinity-Comcast
19 San Jose Mercury News
24 Union Bank
30 Bloomsters
35 Tutor Doctor
37 Alice Radio Station
43 Del Grande
44 Del Grande
45 Del Grande
58 Garden City Sanitation
63 Cullligan
67 Almaden Yoga
78 City of San Jose
79 Nancy Pyle
80 95120 Magazine

This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 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.org. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Main & Children's Entertainment Schedules - 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival



On Sunday, September 16th, the Almaden Valley Women’s Club will celebrate the 36th 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        National Anthem - Athena Crosby (Miss California Teen)

10:05 - 10:40        Local Schools: Cheer and Dance Teams
                              Leland Cheer and Dance
                              Pioneer Dance
                              Pioneer Cheer
                              Bret Harte Cheer and Dance
                              Almaden Spirit Athletics

10:40 - 11:10        Danny Politoski - Guitar Player/Singer

11:10 - 11:25        Dance Attack

11:25 - 12:00        Mathew Perri - Guitar Player/Singer

12:05 - 12:15        Mission Fitness Boot Camp

12:15 - 1:15          Rockin’Blues Express

  1:15 - 1:30          Council Member Nancy Pyle

  1:30 - 1:45          USA Martial Arts

  1:45 - 3:00          Dead Poser’s Society (D.P.S) Music from the 90’s

  3:00 - 3:15          Shaolin Kung Fu Zen

  3:15 - 4:30          Nuthin Fancy-Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd

  4:45 - 6:00          Free Fahlen

Children's Area Stage

11:45 - 12:15         Danny Politoski

12:15 - 12:30         Dance Attack

12:30 - 1:30           Little Gym

  2:00 - 2:15           USA Martial Arts

  2:15 - 3:00           Open Mic For Children

  3:00 - 3:30           Magic Show - Pete G. Magic

  3:45 - 4:00           Shaolin Kung Fu Zen

  4:00 - 5:30           Matt Perri

This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 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.org. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Silent Auction - 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

Be a winner at the Silent Auction!  Bid on unique theme baskets, activities, sports memorabilia and art from 10-4:30 pm.

New this year is online information about the silent auction. See the theme basket page for a list of basket themes and donors pages.  Photos of baskets are forthcoming!

Learn more...

This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 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.org. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org.

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Saturday, September 8, 2012

2012 Pre-Sale: Beer & Wine Glasses Available Now - 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is proud to announce that the 36th Annual Art & Wine Festival wine and beer glasses are now available for purchase at the pre-festival sale price of $5.00.

These one of a kind glasses feature the winning festival art logo designed by local student Timothea Wang of Lord of the Light Art Studio. Our wine and beer glasses are generously sponsored by Union Bank - Blossom Hill and Amato Pizzeria.

Beer and wine will be poured at the event in festival glasses only (13oz Beer pour $6.00 and 6oz Wine pour $6.00). Glasses 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.

These glasses are available at the following Almaden Valley businesses.

Local Businesses Selling Festival Glasses
The Club would like to extend a special thank you to the following local business establishments forthe pre-selling of festival glasses.

Almaden Oaks Plaza (Redmond and Meridian)
Amato Pizzeria

Almaden Via Valiente Plaza (Via Valiente and Almaden Exp.)
Elements Restaurant
Unwined

Old Almaden Plaza (McAbee and Almaden Exp.)
Bloomster’s

Almaden Center (Camden and Almaden Exp.)
Country Inn Cafe
Studio By Angi


On-line map of all locations available here... 
View Pre-Sale Locations Beer & Wine Glasses 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival in a larger map
 
This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 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.org. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org.

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Student Volunteers Needed - 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival

The Almaden Valley Women's Club (AVWC) is looking for student volunteers to assist with the upcoming 36th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.  The Festival will once again be held at the beautiful Almaden Lake Park on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 10:00AM – 6:00PM. The AVWC relies on the support of volunteers to make this popular community event a continued success.

Community service hours will be awarded to qualifying youth volunteers. Students must be at least 14 years old to participate.  A commitment to working a minimum 4 hour shift is required.  Students may choose to work the full day to earn up to 12 community service hours. Volunteer assignments are available throughout the day of the festival and include set up, deliveries, clean up and staffing the children’s area (games, crafts and attractions). 

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

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

Almaden Lake Park is easily accessible by VTA light rail and bus service and the Los Alamitos Creek Trail.  Limited parking will be available at Almaden Lake Park for a fee.  Alternate parking free parking will be available close to the park at 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. 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
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Friday, June 22, 2012

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

The Almaden Valley Women's Club (AVWC) celebrated scholarship recipients and the logo winner for the 2012 Art & Wine Festival on May 1 at the Almaden Community Center.

Scholarships were awarded to: Anderson Cook, Bellarmine College Prep High School; Zoe Demertzis, Leigh High School; Divya Patel, Leland High School; Janae Stewart, Valley Christian High School; Bryce Woodworth, Leland High School and Catherine Yun, Saint Francis High School. The logo winner is Timothea Wang from Lord of the Light Art Studio.

The 2012 AVWC Executive Board congratulates the winners and invites women who work or live in 95120 to join AVWC.

This year's Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 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.org. Additional information about our Club membership and activities please visit us at almadenwomen.org.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Almaden Valley Women’s Club 2012 Scholarship Presentations May 1st

Spring has arrived and with it the annual Scholarship & Grant Awards presentations by the Almaden Valley Women’s Club (AVWC). The May meeting will be held at the Almaden Community Center, Community Room on Tuesday, May 1 starting at 6:30 PM. These awards are made possible through the proceeds of the Almaden Art & Wine Festival, held annually at Almaden Lake Park. This year’s Festival date is September 16th.

The upcoming meeting will showcase the award winning students, non-profit organizations, announcing the Festival logo winner and displaying the winning artwork.

New members welcome! The Club is currently accepting local women to participate. The AVWC was organized in 1965. Club members coordinate and participate in the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival, make new friends and attend social events and help make a difference in the Almaden Community.

AVWC enjoys special programs at their regular monthly meetings. Recently, our program presenters included Joel DeCuester – “Make your own Luck” ---how to get more done, achieve your goals-be they personal or professional, and create the life you want and “Spring Fling” held at The Studio by Angi. Many fashion experts were on hand for consultations and advice for 2012 Spring fashions. Presentations consisted of Skin health, hair and makeup tips, natural body-wrap techniques and fashion advice.

To find out more about the Almaden Valley Women’s Club membership and programs, please visit us at www.almadenwomen.org and/or contact our membership VP at membership@almadenwomen.org

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.

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

2012 Festival Food Registration

The Almaden Valley Women's Club is inviting local non-profit and for-profit food vendors to participate in the 2012 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

Due to the outstanding number of vendor applications we receive each year, we strongly recommend any food vendor interested in participating in the festival submit their applications as soon as possible.

The application deadline is June 30th, 2012.

There will be a $50 LATE FEE applied to any applications received after the June 30th deadline.

Download food vendor applications here...

Contact: food@almadenwine.org

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.

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

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

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

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