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Leland High School has had some wonderfully accomplished students graduating and we covered some of these individuals’ acheivements last year. We heard from a couple of alumni and were very pleased to share that they are still representing Almaden wonderfully. We hope they inspire your students to continue this tradition and hold the bar high.
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08 LEADERS
Readers wanted to know how to prevent further crime increase, so we tabulated and list the actual area crime statistics, then publish prevention tips from the SJPD, as well as listing the future political and community plans to deter crime from Almaden.
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Douglas Preston answers important questions about facial cleansing and care for adults and teens, as well as acne treatments. With his vast experience, Almaden now has an industry “celebrity” at hand. Find out more.
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03 BEAUTY
Jay Landrum takes the worry out of hiring the right professional services individuals to ensure you meet your requirements and know what questions to ask and what to expect after hiring.
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This Issue
I see this path as a beckoning welcome sign. Quicksilver Park continues to deliver bountiful scenery to delight and refresh the soul. Take advantage of this free exercise opportunity our neighborhood parks provide, with our very accomodating weather this season, before it gets too hot to enjoy.
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Summer Fun in Almaden
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ummer is here and if you have procrastinated, there is still time to plan that vacation. If it is not in the cards for you to travel, however, why not have some local fun with community organizations that were created with that in mind? For families that enjoy swimming or tennis, Dan Chapman, manager of the Almaden Swim & Racquet Club, is promoting their lovely swim and tennis facilities just in time for the upcoming sweltering summer months. Now to experience a resort without leaving the neighborhood, the Almaden Country Club has various social memberships available to the right prospects, which include fine dining, family activities such as swimming, tennis, and ocassional golf. The facility will be upgrading soon, so now is the time to get on board. Full memberships with all the benefits you expect from a highend country club can be also be purchased, for the serious golfer. If you just want to enjoy a friendly meal locally, there is savings offered in this issue from Elements Restaurant, Taco Al Pastor, and UNWINED. It is always enjoyable to have a nice dining experience without a mess left at home in the kitchen and without having to leave the neighborhood, so support these establishments. Speaking of local small businesses, the fashion trends (from The Studio boutique) continue to impress as the talented Jill Amen provided personal shopping services prior to our editor photo shoot once again, after this one stop wonder boutique in Almaden finished my coiffeur. To those that wonder, “Yes, I recommend their blow outs, as they are two for two this issue and last with my hair styling, and they also did a fabulous job on my daughter prior to her Junior prom and senior ball photos.” The boutique also offers fabulously fun gift shopping and gift cards for all ocassions. If you are looking for an alternative way to spend your free time, or perhaps you are a local sports enthusiast, Bret Harte Middle School is currently attempting to fill many coaching positions. It certainly sounds enjoyable, so contact them if interested.
Editor Photo by Charlene Chavez of Charlene Chavez Photography, ad on opposite page, p5: The Mod Rolling Wave “look” was created by Christina Cotton, hair designer; The dress & accessories were chosen by Jill Amen, both from The Studio on Camden (ad p3). The politicians and San Jose Police Department seem to have solutions to decrease the local crime rate, so keep the activisim, awareness and communications rolling. Please read the relevent article in this issue to ensure you are individually taking appropriate precautions. If you are still concerned, join the ALMADEN CRIME WATCH group at www.95120lifestyle.com to colaborate, begin neighborhood watch programs, share ideas and perhaps post crime reports for review. View the Save the Date events as these programs want your support, business or social awareness. There are also several entertaining expertise columns this issue so enjoy, as they may become staples. There are many exciting events coming up such as the inaugural elementary Almaden choir at South Hills Church, so you can look forward to some photos and coverage in the next issue. Chrissy Derksen Executive Editor & Founder cd@95120Lifestyle.com (408) 691-4919
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Pictured in Photos: Upper left and center– Rachel Kabel during the San Luis Obispo Marathon. Lower left– Rachel Kabel with medal after placing.
Rachel Kabel
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n April 7, 2013, Rachel Kabel ran in the San Luis Obispo (SLO) Marathon and placed 3rd overall in the female category and placed 2nd in her age group (19-26). She just turned 19 on April 2nd. She is the youngest female to place in the SLO Marathon. Prior to this event, Rachel had never run in a marathon or half marathon. There were 675 participants who completed the marathon and 2,289 participants who completed the half-marathon. With the time of 3:30:10 minutes she automatically qualified for the Boston Marathon. She had no trainer or coach to help her with this amazing 26.2-mile marathon accomplishment. Rachel has lived in Almaden her entire life and graduated from Leland High School in 2012 with a valedictorian award. She is currently attending her first year at Cal Poly University as a Business Major, averaging a 3.95 GPA and plays on the field hockey club team. She played field hockey 4 years at Leland High School and was the Captain in her Junior & Senior Year, League MVP 2010, 1st Team All-League 2010 & 2011 and Most Outstanding One-Sport Athlete 2012. Rachel’s family and friends are very proud of her. We asked Rachel to share some advice for high school students currently working on the college or university application process. Here is what she had to share:
“My advice for high school seniors in the application process would be to create a realistic set of schools to apply to. Make sure you apply to some colleges you know you’ll get into, a few that could go either way, and then a few reach schools. Keep your list at a reasonable number and only apply to schools you can actually see yourself going to! It will save you a lot time, money and stress.” 08 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
Where are They Now?
Almaden’s Leland High School Alumni Success Stories
Pictured in Photos: Upper right– Award winning Molly Cuevas during field hockey match. Lower right– Molly w/ teammate Carly Aceves at The Long Island NY 10k run.
Molly Cuevas
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fter a successful Leland High School experience, Molly Cuevas set her goals toward The Big Apple… New York. In the years prior to college, her athletic success in Field Hockey and Soccer gained her national attention and recognition. In due course, Molly gladly selected the highly reputable Adelphi University on Long Island, New York, to play Field Hockey on a combined merit and athletic scholarship. This has proven to be her ultimate challenge to date. She now literally attends the mecca for field hockey, at the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island, where she plays with and against the cream of the crop in her sport. In her first year at the school, Molly’s regular season play earned her the prestigious honor of Northeast 10 Conference Rookie of the Year. She was also named First Team All-Conference, and was the only freshman to be selected. During Molly’s 1st season, The Adelphi Panthers earned the fourth seed in the Conference Championship. Although this team was eliminated in the second round, her dominant play in the Tournament Championship landed her on the All-Tournament Team. Concluding just her first season, ultimate recognition came from Synapse Sports, which placed Molly on the National Division II All-Rookie Team. Once the field hockey season was over, Molly continued to focus on her studies and settling in as a college student. She is pursuing a Sports Management Major and has landed on the Dean’s List already as a Freshman, which was one of her first priorities. “Molly has taken our Adelphi community by storm! Achieving immediate success on and off the field, as she was named to the National Field Hockey All-Academic Team, Molly is what we refer to as a ‘program changer’, a young woman with maturity,
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(or Accountant, Business Consultant…) Sometimes, when you realize you need a good lawyer, accountant or other business specialist, that’s also the time when you realize you don’t know one and you also don’t know where to start looking. Here are a few tips: 1. Ask the right people – If you need a business attorney, accountant or business coach, go to the top five or six successful businesspeople you know, and ask for recommendations. Those targeted references will not only help you avoid sifting through a pile of names, but they will also provide you with contacts that they have already used and evaluated. If those five or six businesspeople don’t know the right person, they may still refer you to another qualified referrer – for example, if none knew a good divorce attorney, they can still refer you to me (even though I don’t handle divorces), and I can, in turn, get you to the right person. 2. Ask the right questions – Once you have some names, don’t be shy about screening them carefully. For lawyers, check at www.calbar.org to see how long they have been licensed and whether they have any disciplinary actions against them. Similarly, accountants/ CPAs can be looked up at www.dca.ca.gov/cba/lookup.shtml. Ask them what experience they have in your industry or working on your kind of project. What do they charge? Do they work on an hourly basis, or can they perform some tasks on a flat rate? Will they do the work personally, or will they task it out to someone else in the office? 3. Price is not the only criteria – Don’t be cheap! No one wants to pay more than they have to, but don’t base your decision only on price. A lower hourly rate means nothing if it takes your inexperienced service provider longer to complete the tasks. Carefully consider their experience and skills as well as their rates. More experience may result in a lower bill overall. 4. Make good use of their services –Again…Don’t be cheap! Bringing in someone who has an expertise you lack is only valuable if you use them. Set up regular times to meet with them, and help them understand your business. Being proactive will not only help you save money by avoiding mistakes, but the added expertise may also help your business grow faster. You can often negotiate a lower hourly rate if you commit to a minimum usage each month. 5. Don’t spend it all in one place – Consider using multiple attorneys. A good local attorney can handle most of what you need less expensively and more quickly, but specialists may be a good value when you are faced with a unique problem. Once you find a generalist you trust, they can help you locate those specialists when needed. Beware of anyone who tells you they can handle it all! 6. Trust your gut – Before you hire someone, ask yourself some questions: Does this advisor seem to be trustworthy and knowledgeable? Do they seem like the right fit for your personality? After you get your first bill, ask yourself more questions: Did the bill come in with a cost about where you expected it would? Do you feel like you received excellent value for what you are paying? Did it seem like it was worthwhile hiring them? Trust your instinct! 7. Continually evaluate their value – Do you think they have the potential to pay for themselves, by helping you earn more money, helping you save more money, or helping you avoid mistakes that could cost you money? If they cannot deliver value far above what you are paying them, terminate them and find a new service provider. Weak performers will not get better over time. It’s best to just move on. The above article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client or any other relationship. You should always contact an attorney for legal advice applicable to your particular situation.
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Part 1 Crimes Reported Based on Beats Which Encompass Council District 10
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Time Period: CY 2008-2012
Crime from 2008 to 2012 that occurred in the police patrol beats that encompass Council District 10 Crime Category Homicide Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Total Violent Crimes
2008 3 23 139 197 362
2009 3 26 123 201 353
2010 2 14 101 175 292
2011 2 24 132 170 328
2012 3 21 149 167 340
Burglary Theft Auto Theft Total Property Crimes
494 2753 483 3730
553 2665 602 3820
513 2113 628 3254
536 2282 562 3380
682 2507 942 4131
Grand Total
4092
4173
3546
3708
4471
Data provided by the San Jose Police Department Crime Analysis Unit.
Facts and Results
Plus Tips to Reduce & Prevent Crime Chrissy Derksen of 95120 Magazine requested my office’s assistance in providing the public with crime statistics in Almaden as well as crime prevention tips, because she has had specific requests from her readership. I appreciate the opportunity to help her ensure her readers have the facts and are aware of strategies to reduce and prevent crime. Crime and public safety are the top concerns that I hear from District 10 residents. Incidents have increased throughout California, especially after the State reduced its prison population by more than 40,000 inmates in recent years. As you can see from the chart above, the total number of “Priority One” (violent) crimes was down in 2012 from 2008 and 2009. “Priority Two” (property) crimes have increased an average of about 14% from 2008-2012. The Crime Analysis Unit does not have the capability to provide crime statistics by ZIP code, but the numbers for the 95120 area are much lower than those above for Council District 10 as a whole. So what is happening? The SJPD Police Academy Class 18 graduated in March, the first class funded since 2009, and the 43 cadets from that class have started their field training. Another class has started in April, and the City Council approved additional, expanded academies – up to two per year for up to 60 recruits - over the next five years. The SJPD leadership and City Manager’s Office are identifying strategies to recruit new police officers and retain experienced police officers in order to bring staffing levels back to the 1,109 positions budgeted. Source:RMS The City Manager’s ProposedSan Operating Budget for Fiscal year 2013-2014 Jose Police Department - Crime Analysis Unit includes the opening of the South San Jose Police Substation that was built with voter-approved bonds but has remained unopened since its completion in 2008. This is something that I have advocated for because it will inprove response times, increase the amount of time patrol officers can be on the beat instead of commuting back and forth to downtown, make it easier for officers who live in South San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and other South County cities and who work in the Southern Patrol Division to get to their briefings, have their vehicles maintained and refueled, and more. The City Manager also included in her draft budget other proposals that I support to boost the capacity of the Police Department, such as: • adding 21 Community Service Officers to assist with “non-sworn” services like interviewing witnesses, photographing crime scenes, collecting evidence, taking telephone reports, conducting follow-up investigations, and fingerprinting; • adding 3 Crime Prevention Specialists who can assist with presentations and meetings on crime and burglary prevention, Neighborhood Watch, and more; • adding 1 Crime Analyst to better analyze data; • improving the Department’s records management system for efficiency; • allocating funding to Police Overtime Reserve to backfill vacant PD positions. 12 | 95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine
Thanks to the excellent work of our police officers and the cooperation of residents, major crimes in the 95120 area have been investigated and solved. There are a number of precautions you can take to help keep your home and neighborhood safer. The SJPD Crime Prevention Unit recommends the following tips for preventing burglaries and break-ins: • Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in. • Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed, even if leaving for only a short time. • Leave lights on when you go out. Consider connecting some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day. • Keep your garage door closed and locked. • Don’t allow mail, newspapers or flyers to build up. Arrange with Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly. • Arrange for lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time. • Check the locks on your doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary. Consider dowels, etc. to place in the track of sliding windows and doors to block entry from outside. • Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on outside doors. Check w/ hardware store for window lock alternatives. • Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security. For MORE tips visit: 5.1.2013 http://www.sjpd.org/BFO/Community/Crimeprev/ CAU#13-235 - 797N PreventionTips/Prevent_Burglary.html One of the most effective tools to prevent crime is to be vigilant and to know your neighbors. Establish positive relationships and look out for one another. If people know that neighbors are keeping an eye on the neighborhood, they are more likely to move on to easier targets. If you see vehicles or people hanging around that you don’t recognize, don’t hesitate to call the police. Some residents in the District have even installed security cameras around their homes and around the neighborhood to help catch thieves and other criminals. The video recordings can be used as evidence in police investigations and have helped the SJPD in two recent burglary investigations. One of the most important things we can do as residents is to take an active role in helping to protect ourselves and our neighborhoods from crime. My office can connect you with the Police Department’s Crime Prevention staff who offer instruction on how to fight crime and vandalism in your neighborhood and how to establish Neighborhood Watch groups in your community. Please feel free to contact my office at district10@sanjoseca.gov or at 408-535-4910 if my staff or I can be of assistance to you. by District 10 Councilmember Johnny Khamis
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Ever notice people that do lots of cardio never lose that last 10 lbs?
What is MRT? Metabolic resistance training as simply as possible is this: How much work can you do in how little time? That’s it. It’s the speed element that does it—managing to do more and more work in less and less time. This makes for incomplete recovery and thoroughly taps your energy stores. By doing this, MRT raises the metabolic “cost” of exercise. Running and most cardio will use up to 10 or 20% of your body’s energy making capacity. Traditional resistance training might tap 25 or 30% of the body’s capacity. MRT can demand 75-90% of your potential and stimulate metabolic forces all day and night. By taxing your body’s capacity, you dig deeper into your body’s storage of metabolic energy producing products, calories, and fuel, and stimulate significant improvements in only weeks. MRT spreads improvement across multiple targets. This way MRT can help you build muscle, burn fat and gain strength, all at the same time.
Notice the difference between marathoners and sprinters. Sprinters are lean and muscular. Marathoners have trouble keeping their body fat down. I tell them they’ll lose more fat and get more toned and in better condition if they cut back their mileage and jack up the intensity. They look at me like I have two heads! Contrary to conventional fitness wisdom and popular belief, running, and slow cardio in general, is mediocre as a method of fat loss, and a complete failure as a conditioning tool. Besides the pounding to the joints, it’s counterproductive to all your purposes in fitness, and it’s actually not even all that great for the heart!
20 Minutes Fast is Better than an Hour Slow Intensity and duration are inversely proportional. Exercising for long periods means lowering the intensity. But, if you want to burn fat, and look lean, hot, and toned, turn up the intensity! Kicking up the intensity is like pushing down the accelerator—you burn more gas much quicker!
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Mission:Fitness Owner & Instructor, Lindsay Barker is a fitness physiologist and nutritionist who has been helping Almaden residents get fit, lose fat and gain strength for over 20 years.
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For more information about our exciting new Facility Clubhouse Project call today! Please call Adrienne Simpson at (408)724-4310 or send email asimpson@almadengcc.com 6663 Hampton Drive, San Jose CA 95120 • 408.724.4310 • asimpson@almadengcc.com
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Our goal is to provide the best bookkeeping services at affordable rates. Let our experts help you sort, organize and streamline the mountains of paperwork. We focus on all aspects of Professional Bookkeeping including: Monthly Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Payroll, Sales Tax. — Lourdes Arvizu
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Bookkeeping
You will get a specific program created exclusively for your small to mid-sized business. We can help you catch up your backlogs and keep everything current. You will get regular financial reports that keep you informed.
Bookkeeping Review & Clean Up
Do you want a professional evaluation of your current bookkeeping system that identifies and corrects any incorrectly posted transactions? One of our experts will examine the way your books are set up and review your reports so that we can show you how to get more out of your numbers.
QuickBooks Training
Here’s an option if you prefer to do your bookkeeping yourself - or have one of your employees do it. We will train you or any member of your staff to use QuickBooks like a pro. This can be done at your office and will focus on the specific needs of your business.
Prima Bookkeeping Services
Current clients in Almaden: UnWined, 95120 Lifestyle Magazine, Got Bikes, Post Net.
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At Sparkle Pools we understand not only the importance Foralso morethat information of maintenance, but it is done right, every time. 4 0detail 8 . 5 7is3 the - 5 7cornerstone 0 0 n Jay@svlg.com Attention to of our business, and is why our client’s pools and spas look and perform so well. We specialize in the cleaning, repair and maintenance of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. Our professional team prides themselves on the excellent customer service we provide during every appointment. As with all of our services, we guarantee our work with easy to understand estimates and competitive prices.
• Weekly Maintenance of Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs • Diagnosis & Repair of All Pool & Spa Equipment • Sales & Installation of Pool & Spa Equipment • Algae Clean-Ups of Swimming Pools & Drain & Clean of Hot Tubs
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Courtney Financial /Farmers Insurance Agency Almaden residents since 1967, this 3rd generation, family business is ready to take care of your home, medical, auto, life and commercial insurance needs. They know the importance of helping people to be financially secure in the event of life’s uncertainties, and have over 5,000 satisfied customers to prove it!
Todd Courtney: 408-298-5439 www.CourtneyFinancial.com
AESTHETIC and GENERAL DENTISTRY
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I have grown close to my patients and care about each of them. Almaden Valley is a great place to live and work. Again, thanks for your friendship, support, and the memories. I look forward to continuing to enjoy my patients for many years to come”.
— Donald A. Pepper, D.D.S.
DONALD A. PEPPER, DDS, INC. 408-268-4755
LOCATED AT 6501 CROWN BLVD, SUITE NO. 104
Experience Orthodontic Artistry!
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Home Remedies
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eing a parent is all about being different people on different days. One day it is coach, the next referee. But one person every parent must be everyday is Macgyver. Every day, life throws you another curve ball requiring you to make up solutions on the fly. This could not be more true as when you or your child has a minor ailment to manage between the busy family schedules. So here are some unconventional solutions to common medical problems using everyday household items. While these are all suggestions we give our patients from time to time, be sure to talk to your doctor or child’s pediatrician before trying any of them. Make a Warm Compress Warm compresses can be great for sore muscles, ear aches and abscesses to name a few. To make a warm compress that will hold warmth for a long time, take a potato and put it in the microwave for 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the potato, then wrap a towel around the potato and voila, you have a warm compress. Treat Warts Warts are one of the more frustrating and tenacious problems around. After nuclear war, the only two remaining living things on earth will be cockroaches and warts. But there is a remedy… duct tape. Place a strip of duct tape over the wart and leave it on for one week. Remove the tape, soak the wart then file down the wart with a pumice stone or emery board, then reapply the duct tape. Keep doing this each week until the wart goes away. Many warts will be gone in about 2-4 weeks which is the similar amount of time it take most other wart treatments to work. If you or your child has warts on parts of the body in which duct tape would not be practical, for example on the fingers, another great remedy is clear nail polish. Apply nail polish to the warts each night before bed. Let dry. Do not wash off in the morning. Usually, in a few weeks the warts will start to recede. Suppress a Cough There are few things that drive parents more crazy then a child who coughs all night long. Honey may be a solution. In one study, children age two and older with colds were given up to 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of honey at bedtime. The honey seemed to reduce nighttime coughing and improve sleep. In fact, in the study, honey appeared to be as effective as a common cough suppressant ingredient, dextromethorphan, so it might be worth a try. Prevent Swimmer’s Ear With summer on its way and swim teams starting up, you can be sure that plenty of kids in Almaden will get swimmer’s ear. A simple way to help prevent swimmer’s ear is with a mixture of one part white vinegar and one part rubbing alcohol. Applying several drops to each ear after a day of swimming can help promote drying and prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi that can cause swimmer’s ear.
Serving the Almaden Valley Community for Over 15 Years
408-268-4433 | www.drlennardortho.com 6501 Crown Blvd., Suite 204 | San Jose, CA 95120
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Pediatric Care With a Parent’s Touch
Almaden Pediatrics, Inc.
408-268-1122
6489 Camden Ave, Suite 102 (at the corner of Camden Ave. and Almaden Expwy.)
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Healthy and Beautiful Smiles
Crafting
Karen Cun, DDS
Welcome to Artisan Family Dental, where we value our patients as we do our family, placing emphasis on care and respect in our practice. Our mission is to help you achieve optimum oral health for your lifetime. Come by our office and see why we’re giving the residents of San Jose a new reason to smile.
Artisan Family Dental
6140 Camino Verde Drive, Suite J | San Jose, CA 95119 Phone: (408) 227-5058 | www.artisanfamilydental.com
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Support local businesses and keep Almaden Valley and San Jose thriving! What a great way to meet your neighbors. Enjoy!
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Hidden Talent Gallery Hidden Gallery Art Show Talent & Holiday Boutique Art Show & Holiday Boutique
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Willow Glen’s premier chiropractic facility, encompassing sports chiropractic, rehab., spinal decompression therapy, massage, acupunture, physio therapy, Active Release/Graston Technique, & more!
SUMMER CAMPS!!! Summer is almost Find unique Holiday Gifts for your here! View our Summer Camps 2013 loved ones, such as art, jewelry, page for more information. Camps begin scarves, handmade bags, collage on Monday June 17th!
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Art Show: June 1st, 1-4pm Submit your favorite piece created with Hidden Talent Reception: 12:00-4:00pm for our 3rd annual student art show!
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Almaden Yoga
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37 classes a week featuring 13 Yoga styles including Yoga Basics, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Heated Detox, Yoga Tone, Medicine Yoga, Power Yoga, Chair Yoga, AcroYoga, Prenatal, Meditation, and more! 6922-C Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA 95120 (next to CVS on Almaden Expressway and Via Valiente)
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Featuring gourmet cuisine with the ambiance of Little Italy. Full bar, fine wines and an outdoor patio. Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Thurs, 5pm-9pm Fri-Sat, 5pm-10pm
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Almaden’s Dance Wellness
Linda Salah
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Almaden Lifestyle
May 25 The Great Gatsby Party Los Gatos Lodge, Benefitting the YMCA (on Santa Teresa) and Silicon Valley Cares: Tickets: (408) 839-6071, www.svngroup.net June 22 Case Design/Remodeling Remodeling Kitchen Seminar 10am -12pm. University Electric Home Appliance Center. Learn preparation, design examples, budgeting, and new design trends. Register: (408) 323-5300, www.casesanjose.com July 18 ParTee Classic 10:30am registration, Shotgun start 12:30pm. Cinnabar Hills. Benefits Cancer CAREpoint Tickets www.SiliconValleyCares.org September 15 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival All proceeds are donated to non-profits & local schools in addition to supporting merit based scholarship programs for local students. www.almadenwine.org
JOB WELL DONE!
College Admissions Consultants
(Mayor ChuckReed, D10 Councilmember Johnny Khamis, Rachel Hackett, Glee Huenergardt, Beth Zaelit, Bonnie Piche, Gretchen Coelho, Lorie Rizzo, Ginny D’Angelo)
April 23rd, the SJ City Council presented Assistance League of San Jose with a commendation for its outstanding volunteer work in the community. With programs that help those that are under served in the San Jose community, ALSJ has for 30 years achieved remarkable results in improving the lives of those in need through innovative and targeted philanthropic programs. For more information on ALSJ contact: Assistanceleagueofsanjose@yahoo.com To list your Save the Date here, post at www.95120lifestyle.com
Sandy McMaster and Kathy Cronan
(408) 832-3415 or (408) 828-6195 www.mycollegehunt.net We believe in empowering students to take control of their college hunt. Our mission is to help your student navigate all aspects of the college identification and application process. Visit our website or call to set up a complimentary consultation.
Burrell School Vineyards & Winery Premium Handcrafted Wines of Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
The outside veranda overlooks the Estate vines with spectacular views of the canyons and ridges of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Our tasting room is open Thursday thru Sunday, 11am to 5pm
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24060 Summit Road, take Highway 17 to Summit Road and go 3.5 miles east/south. Look for the big red Schoolhouse on the hill beyond the white fence.
SUMMIT RD.
3.5 miles from Hwy 17 & Summit Rd. intersection Look for the white board fence and white arch on the right.
OLD SAN JOSE RD.
You’re Invited!
San Jose
HWY 17
We invite you to visit us and taste as well as experience our rich heritage and award winning wines. The winery is open for your tasting pleasure on Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. The Tasting Room, located on the site of the original Teacher’s Carriage House, is an intimate area dedicated to showcasing our premium wines.
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There’s no place like home. That’s why it’s so important to work with real estate professionals who have your best interests at heart. When you work with Margaret & David Yost, you have the peace of mind knowing you have Almaden Valley’s real estate leaders on your side.
Almaden Valley’s #1 Agent Coldwell Banker Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agent in Silicon Valley. Nobody has sold more Almaden Valley homes than Margaret and David Yost
THE YOST GROUP “Your neighborhood is our neighborhood too.”
Margaret Yost 408.306.3992 margaret@yostgroup.com
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