November 19, 2008 > Holiday Calendar Holiday Calendar Sunday - Saturday, thru Nov 29 Fall Holiday Art Show 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sunday) Pastel, pottery, hand-poured candles and more Paddy's Coffee House 3900 Smith St., Union City (510) 477-9459 Friday, November 21 Free Thanksgiving Dinner 6 p.m. Milpitas Teen Center 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3296 November 24 - December 12 Fremont Chamber's Annual Toys for Tots Drive 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bring new and unwrapped toys Fremont Chamber 39488 Stevenson Pl., Fremont (510) 795-2244 x103 Tuesday, November 25 Free Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner 4 - 6 p.m. Community dinner, entertainment and prizes Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 226-7141 or John Hsieh (510) 784-7341 Wednesday, November 26 Thanksgiving Luncheon $ 11:30 a.m. Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving foods Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City (510)489-6629 Wednesday, Nov 26 Thanksgiving Lunch 11:30 a.m. Meet old and new friends Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 790-6600 Thursday, November 27 Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Swim $ 8 - 11 a.m. Morning lap swim and door prizes Hayward Plunge 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 881-6703 Thursday, Nov 27 LOV's Thanksgiving Day Meal Noon - 3 p.m. Entertainment, turkey and more Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Ave., Newark (510) 793-5683 Friday, Nov 28 Festival of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sponsored by Niles Merchants Association Niles Blvd., Niles (510) 792-8023 November 28 - December 29 Train of Lights $ Days & times varies Ride the decorated train through Niles Canyon Departs from Niles and Sunol Train Depot (510) 996-8420 Saturday, Nov 29 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 Saturday, Nov 29 Centerville Tree Lighting Time TBD Centerville Train Station 37260 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 651-7600 www.cbafremont.com Saturday, Nov 29 Mini Wreaths $ 10 a.m. - Noon Create a wreath using fragrant plants and berries Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Saturdays, Nov 29 - Dec 20 Holiday Entertainment Noon - 2 p.m. Balloonist, holiday carols and more The Fremont Hub Shopping Center In the Courtyard by Ulta Fremont (800)762-1641 Monday, Dec 1 - 12 Holiday Toy Drive 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Toys must be new ($15 min) and unwrapped Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 N. Third St., Hayward (510) 888-0102 Monday, Dec 1 Holiday Tree Deorating 10 a.m. Hot cider and cookies Fremont Senior Center 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 790-6600 Monday, Dec 1 Trees of Angels 6 p.m. Tree lighting, entertainment and refreshments McDonald's Restaurant 42800 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-3428 Monday, December 1 Tree Lighting Program 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Caroling, refreshments and music performance Newark Civic Center 37101 Newark Boulevard, Newark (510) 578-4437 Monday, Dec 1 Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Treats, holiday music and pictures with Santa Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Ave., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Wednesday, Dec 3 Tree Lighting Ceremony & Union City Mixer 5:30 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments benefitting Hospice Nakamura Clinic 33077 Alvarado Niles Blvd., Union City (510) 791-3428 Thursday, December 4 Tree of Angels 6 p.m. Tree lighting, entertainment and refreshments Silliman Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 791-3428 Friday, December 5 Swim & Holiday Shop $ 5 - 9 p.m. Holiday shopping while your kids are safely swimming Silliman Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 578-4620 Friday, Dec 5 Warm Springs District Tree Lighting 5:30 p.m. Lighting of the Warm Springs District tree Warm Springs Business Plaza 46500 Mission Blvd., Fremont www.swbca.com Saturday, Dec 6 Mission San Jose Tree Lighting Time TBD Old School Miss San Jose Mission Blvd. & Cedar Street (510) 873-7701 www.msjchamber.org Friday - Sunday, Dec. 5 - 7 The Nutcracker $ 7 p.m. (Sat & Sun) 2 p.m.(Sat & Sun) Fremont Symphony Orchestra Smith Center for Performing Arts 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-1659 Saturday, Dec 6 Breakfast with Santa and Ronald McDonald $R 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit Hospice Conrad E. Anderson Auditorium, Washington West 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510)791-3428 Saturday, Dec 6 Nutcracker $ 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Performances by Ballet Petit Chabot Performing Arts Center 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 792-6976 Saturday, Dec 6 Breakfast with Santa $ 8 a.m. Breakfast and picture with Santa Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Ave., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Saturday - Sunday, Dec 6 - 7 Show and Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sunday) Holiday art works for sale Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 Saturday & Sunday, Dec 6 - 7 Christmas at Ardenwood $ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Christmas carols, visit with Father Christmas and more Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Sunday, December 7 Holiday Concert 2 p.m. Performance by the East Bay Symphonic Band Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City (510) 489-6629 Thursday, Dec 11 Holiday Luncheon and Wreath Auction $ 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wreaths to be auction off, made by local clelbrities Hilton Hotel Newark 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 744-1000 Friday, Dec 12 Christmas at the Shinn House $ 7 - 9 p.m. House decorated for an 1890s holiday Historic Shinn House 1251 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 795-0891 Thursday - Sunday, Dec 11 - 21, Patterson House Christmas Tours $ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Victorian Christmas and light decorations Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 Saturday, Dec 13 Seasonal Crafts for Kids $ 11 a.m. - Noon Make fuzzy lambs or jolly reindeers Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510)796-0199 Saturday, Dec 13 Niles Holiday Home Tours $ Noon - 5 p.m. Tour of the decorated Niles homes Starts at Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37395 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-9868 Saturday, December 13 Miracle on Bay Street 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Family fun games, crafts and tree lighting Corner of Bay Street, Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 366-8130 Saturday, Dec13 Breakfast with Santa $ 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. Arts and crafts and picture with Santa Silliman Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 578-4400 Sunday, Dec 14 Wreath Making Workshop $ 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Create a wreath from aromatic evergreens Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888)327-2757 Sunday, Dec 14 LOV's Holiday Concert $ 2 p.m. Holiday music featuring The Newark Symphonic Winds MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683 Friday, December 19 Holiday Luncheon $ 11:30 a.m. Meet, greet and eat Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510)489-6629 Saturday, Dec 20 Kids Holiday Party and Bingo $ Noon - 3 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause and bingo MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683 Monday, Dec 22 Holiday Decorations and Gifts $R 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Crafts, snack and swimming Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 742-4400