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.

Almaden Valley Women's Club Accepting New Members

Do you enjoy...
Working with dedicated women in Almaden Valley to help the community?
Meeting new people and building friendships with enthusiastic women?
Working on rotating committees that support philanthropy?
Developing leadership skills and sharing your talents?
We look forward to meeting you!

Members of the Almaden Valley Women’s Club:
- Host the popular and celebrated Almaden Art & Wine Festival
- Attend monthly meetings featuring speakers and special programs
- Attend fun gatherings and special events throughout the year
- Are rewarded through community involvement and friendship
- Make a positive impact for Almaden families, schools and non-profits through grants and scholarships
- Reside in Almaden Valley - 95120

To join, please visit www.almadenwomen.org or call Lisa Krail, Vice President of Membership at 408.268.1006

Almaden Valley Women's Club Accepting New Members Flyer

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.

2010 Festival Food Registration

Save $50 - Take Advantage of Early Registration

The Almaden Valley Women's Club is inviting local non-profit and for-profit food vendors to participate in the 2010 Almaden 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, 2010.

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

Download application 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.

2010 Logo Design Contest

SAN JOSE, CA (3/10/10) The Almaden Valley Women’s Club invites students residing in the 95120 zip codes to participate in the 34th 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 23, 2010. 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, California 95160.

Download 2010 logo contest guidelines.

The logo winner, finalists, and teachers will be contacted by April 27, 2010 and will be invited to attend the Almaden Valley Women’s Club awards presentation meeting on May 4, 2010 at the Joint Venture Church on Camden Avenue.

Karen Bratcher
Art & Wine Festival Publicity Chair
Almaden Valley Women’s Club
publicity@almadenwine.org

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

For information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival visit:
www.almadenwine.org

2010 AVWC Scholarships Available

Almaden Valley Women’s Club is on the lookout for scholarship applicants

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club Service and Academic Scholarship Award committee promotes student service and academic achievement. 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 $500 - $1000.

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 1, 2010 - April 15, 2010.

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

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 Art & Wine Festival please visit us at www.almadenwomen.org

Another Success for the Almaden Art and Wine Festival as they Celebrate their 33rd Year

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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.

Cheers for the Success of the 33rd Almaden Art Wine Festival

33rd Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is a Success!

The Almaden Valley Women's Club would like to thank the Festival Patrons, Artists, Corporate Sponsors, Entertainers, Food Vendors and Student Volunteers for their support of the 33rd Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.

We hope to see you all again next year!

Save the Date - 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival
September 19, 2010 - Almaden Lake Park
Enjoy the last weekend of summer at the 34th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, that features something for everybody!

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.