November 21, 2007 > Holiday Calendar Holiday Calendar Thursday, Nov 22 LOV Thanksgiving Feast Noon - 3 p.m. Turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave., Fremont (510) 793-5683 Thursday, Nov 22 Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. By The Salvation Army Hayward Corps and The Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church Centennial Hall 22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward (510) 581-6444 Friday - Sunday, Nov 23 - 25 Fri & Sun: Noon - 5 p.m. Sat: Noon - 9 p.m. Music, gingerbread house decorating, ice skating Centerville Train Depot Plaza 37260 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 978-1657 Friday, Nov 23 Niles Festival of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting 4:30 p.m. Holiday kickoff parade and Santa Claus Niles Blvd., Niles (510) 792-8023 Saturday, Nov 24 Wreath Making at Shinn House $ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Make a wreath for the Shinn House and yourself Historic Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 795-0891 Sunday, Nov 25 Centerville Tree Lighting 5:15 p.m. Annual tree lighting event Centerville Train Depot Plaza 37260 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 978-1657 Sunday, Nov 25 Wreath Making Workshop $R 10 a.m. - Noon Create a wreath of evergreens Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 Sunday, Nov 25 Glorious Gingerbread 1 - 2 p.m. Hear a gingerbread man tale, and taste gingerbread treats Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Monday, Nov 26 Fremont Trees of Angels 6 p.m. Entertainment, refreshments, and a tree lighting to benefit Hospice McDonald's Restaurant 42800 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3428 Monday, Nov 26 Pet Photo with Santa Paws 6 - 9 p.m. Pet photos New Park Mall 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 742-2326 Wednesday, Nov 28 Union City Trees of Angels 5:30 p.m. Tree lighting with refreshments and entertainment to benefit Hospice Nakamura Clinic 33077 Alvarado Niles Blvd., Union City (510) 791-3428 Thursday, Nov 29 Light Up the Season 5:30 - 7:45 p.m. Entertainment and Tree Lighting Hayward City Hall Rotunda B St., Watkins to Foothill, Hayward (510) 583-4000 Friday, Nov 30 Holiday for the Arts Gala $ 5:30 - 9 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, a raffle, and first view of art for sale Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 656-1246 Friday - Sunday, Nov 30 - Dec 2 Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker $ Fri: 7 p.m. Sat & Sun: 2 & 7 p.m. Fremont Symphony Orchestra with Yoko's Performing Arts Smith Center for Performing Arts 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-1659 Saturday, Dec 1 Tree Lighting and Open House 5:30 - 10 p.m. (Santa visits 6 - 7:30 p.m.) Treats and holiday music; get a picture with Santa Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Ave., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Saturday, Dec 1 Holiday Anime Faire (Ages 6 and up) $ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Guest anime and manga artists, anime films Fremont Teen Center at Central Park 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-4344 Saturday, Dec 1 Breakfast with Santa and Ronald McDonald $R 8 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. breakfast Ronald and Santa with breakfast too Washington West, Conrad E. Anderson Auditoriums 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 791-3428 www.foundation@whhs.com Saturday, Dec 1 Mission San Jose Tree Lighting at the Old School 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served Mission Blvd & Cedar Street, Across from Ohlone College (510) 873-7701 Saturday & Sunday, Dec 1 - 2 Holiday for the Arts Show and Sale Sat: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. View and purchase handcrafted objects and fine art Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 Saturday & Sunday, Dec 1 - 2 Christmas at the Shinn House $ Sat: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun: Noon - 4 p.m. House decorated for an 1890 Christmas holiday Historic Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 656-7702 Saturday & Sunday, Dec 1 - 2 Christmas at Ardenwood $ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Christmas carols, Father Christmas, country treats, crafts, and more Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Saturday and Sunday, Dec 1 - 2 Nutcracker Production $ Sat: 2 & 7 p.m. Sun: 7 p.m. Experience a Christmas tradition created by Ballet Petit Chabot College Theatre of Performing Arts 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 324-4988 Monday, Dec 3 Toy Drive 6:30 p.m. Raffle, prizes, entertainment and more Massimo's Restaurant 5200 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510) 789-3696 Monday, Dec 3 Tree Lighting Program 6:30 - 7 p.m. Caroling, refreshments, and Cougar Chords Newark Civic Center, Carl Pierce Memorial Tree 37101, Newark Blvd., Newark (510) 742-4437 Wednesday, Dec 5 A Holiday Tea $R Noon Tea sandwiches, tea, sweets, and fruit Historic Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-9352 Friday - Sunday, Dec 7-9, 14-16, and 21-22 Santa Visits in Fremont $ 5:30 - 7:45, every 15 minutes Your Home (510) 791-4324 Friday, Dec 7 Elegant Victorian Holiday Evening $ 5 - 8:30 p.m. Open house at the Patterson House Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Friday, Dec 7 Warm Springs District Tree Lighting 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tree lighting, photos with Santa and performances Warm Springs Business Plaza 46500 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 490-6823 Saturday, Dec 8 Milk and Cookies with Santa $ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pictures with Santa; milk or juice and cookies Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Ave., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Saturday, Dec 8 Holiday Concert 2 - 4 p.m. Students of voice coach Gerry Winn sing carols Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401 Saturday & Sunday, Dec 8 - 9, 13 - 16 Patterson House Christmas Tours $ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Docent-led tours of Victorian Christmas fantasy Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 Saturday, Dec 8 Miracle on Bay Street Winter Wonderland Event 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Skating, music, refreshments Irvington Business Association's Bay St., Fremont From Five Corners to Trimboli (510) 651-7395 Saturday, Dec 8 Niles Holiday Home Tour $ Noon. - 5 p.m. A driving/walking tour of decorated Niles homes Tour starts at Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37395 Niles Blvd., Niles (510) 742-9868 Saturday, Dec. 8 Breakfast with Santa $R 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. - Noon Pancake breakfast, arts and crafts, picture with Santa, 2 years and older Silliman Activity Center Preschool Room 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 742-4400 Saturday, Dec 8 Cookie and Card Decorating 2 - 3 p.m. Teen and children make holiday cards and cookies 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 x 15 Saturday, Dec 8 Hayward Police Holiday Toy Drive 10 a.m. Annual event helps Hayward families Hayward Police Department 300 W Winton Ave, Hayward (510) 293-1041 Saturday, Dec 8 Santa Paws Parade 9 - 10 a.m. Sponsored by BIA/Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers City Municipal Parking Lot 2 Foothill and B St., Hayward (510) 583-4000 Sunday, Dec 9 Holiday Open House 2 - 5 p.m. Paintings and boutique items, refreshments will be served Jan's Art Studio 38215 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-9290 Thursday, Dec 13 Trees of Angels Newark Tree lighting with refreshments and entertainment to benefit Hospice Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 791-3428 Friday, Dec 14 Snow-Much-Fun 6th Grade Dance Party $R 7 - 9:30 p.m. Billiards, DJ, a photo booth, air hockey, large-screen movies, snacks, and prizes Fremont Teen Center at Central Park 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-4344 Sunday, Dec 16 Stars Youth Orchestra Christmas Concert 4 p.m. Spectacular music program with Christmas cheer Tower Theater (at the Fremont Adult School) 4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont (510) 687-9558 Tuesday, Dec 18 Frosty Family Fun Night 6 - 8 p.m. Carnival of fun with arts and crafts Newark Community Center 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 742-4437 Thursday, Dec. 20 Holiday Decorations and Gifts $ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Snacks provided, extended care available Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 742-4400 Thursday & Friday, Dec. 20 - 21 Santa Home Visits in Newark $R 6 - 9 p.m. 15 minute visit with Santa. 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Your Home (510) 742-4437 Friday, Dec. 21 Holiday Treats $ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Edible art projects for grades 1 - 5 Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 742-4400 Sunday, Dec 23 Gift Basket 1 - 4 p.m. Use tulle and string to weave your own tiny gift basket Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 Sunday, Dec 23 Shop and Drop $R 6 - 9 p.m. Drop kids at the pool, shop while they eat pizza and play games Silliman Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 739-2620 Friday, Dec. 28 Teen Center New Year's Party 4 p.m. Safe and fun celebration of the year to come Silliman Activity Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 742-4400 Monday, Dec 31 New Year's Eve Karate Party (Ages 5-12) $ 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. Dinner, games, and karate workouts with instructors Martial Arts America 4040 Papazian Way, Fremont (510) 791-4351 Monday, Dec 31 New Year's Eve at Club Mangos $ 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Dance and celebrate a new year Club Mangos 39148 State St., Fremont (510) 791-5200