November 11, 2009 > Holiday Calendar - Enjoy the Season! Holiday Calendar - Enjoy the Season! Community organizations are invited to send (mail, fax or email) information about their holiday celebrations and events for free inclusion in our Holiday Calendar. Please call (510) 494-1999, fax (510) 796-2462 or email tricityvoice@aol.com. Tree Lightings: Fremont Niles Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting Friday, November 27 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Annual tree lighting event is sponsored by the Niles Merchants Association. Storybook characters, parade and Santa Claus! For more information: (510) 792-8023, email@nilesmerchants.com, www.nilesmerchants.com Niles Blvd., Niles District (510) 792-8023 Centerville Tree Lighting Sunday, November 29 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Centerville's tree lighting is sponsored by the Centerville Business and Community Association. Music, raffles, snacks and Santa and Mrs. Claus! For more information: Centerville Train Depot 37260 Fremont Blvd., Centerville District (510) 790-9398 www.cbcafremont.com/index.php Trees of Angels Tree Lighting Monday, November 30 6 p.m. The Trees of Angels will again host tree lighting in support of local hospice care. For more information contact Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation at (510) 791-3428, or email: foundation@whhs.com. McDonald's Restaurant 42800 Mission Boulevard (at I-680), Fremont (510) 791-3428 Holiday Breakfast with Santa Claus and Ronald McDonald Saturday, December 5 8:30 a.m. Washington West Building 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont www.whhs.com/treesofangels Advance reservations are required $10 per person Warm Springs Tree Lighting Saturday, December 5 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Hosted by the Warm Springs Business & Community Association. Highlights include music, food, prizes, caroling and more. Warm Springs Plaza at Mission Blvd., Warm Springs District (408) 821-8107 www.warmspringsonline.com Mission San Jose Tree Lighting Saturday, December 5 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce featuring Santa, caroling, hot chocolate and kids' activities. Old School at Mission Blvd. & Cedar Street, Mission District (510)-873-7701 www.msjchamber.org. Irvington Tree Lighting Saturday, December 12 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas on Bay Street & Tree Lighting The Irvington Business Association event will feature caroling, refreshments and the tree lighting. Fun for the entire family. Bay Street & Fremont Blvd., Irvington District (510) 366-8130 or (510) 656-5375 www.irvingtonbusiness.com. Newark Holiday Tree Lighting Monday, December 7 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. The community is invited to join Mayor David Smith, City Council members and representatives from Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation in support of Trees of Angels for this special night to kick off the holiday season. Festivities include caroling, refreshments and a special performance from the Newark Memorial High School Advanced Choir. Carl Pierce Memorial Tree, Newark Civic Center 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark (510) 578-4437 or (510) 791-3428 www.ci.newark.ca.us/newsletters/activities.html Hayward Holiday Celebration Thursday, December 3 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Hayward Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring 'Light Up the Season,' the annual holiday in downtown Hayward. The celebration includes ice skating and a tree lighting in the City Hall Rotunda. 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 537-2424 www.hayward.org Milpitas Holiday 'Let It Snow' Open House & Tree Lighting Monday, November 30 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. This year marks the 22nd Annual Community Tree Lighting. Mingle with family and friends while enjoying festive holiday music, treats and the lighting of the Holiday Tree. Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Ave., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Union City Tree Lighting and Union City Chamber of Commerce Mixer Wednesday, December 2 5:30 p.m. The Trees of Angels will again host tree lighting in support of local hospice care. Nakamura Clinic 33077 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/treesofangels Holiday Festivities: Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Newark Pavilion Thursday, November 26 12 Noon - 4 p.m. Open to all, especially those who would spend the day alone, or without resources. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings, entertainment, children's crafts and fellowship. Transportation can be provided. Donations of food, supplies, money, and volunteer time are most welcome. Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Avenue, Newark (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org Train of Lights Friday, November 27 through Sunday, December 26 Niles Depot 37001 Mission Blvd., Fremont Departure at 4:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sunol Depot 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol Departure at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (925) 862-9063 www.ncry.org General admission: $25 per person. Seating is based on 'first aboard.' The Nutcracker Ballet Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6 2 p.m. (Sat only) and 7 p.m. (Sat & Sun) Presented by Ballet Petit Chabot College Theatre of Performing Arts 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 324-4988 Adults: $20, Children: $16, Seniors: $16 The Nutcracker Ballet Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6 2 p.m. (Sat & Sun) and 7 p.m. (Sat only) Presented by Fremont Symphony Orchestra and Yoko's Dance & Performing Arts Academy Smith Center, Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 794-1659 www.fremontsymphony.org tickets@fremontsymphony.org Children $20, Adults $43 or $48 based on seat location. Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 5 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A delicious pancake breakfast and a visit from Santa! Start the holiday season by having fun and giving back to the community through a special partnership with the Milpitas Firefighters and Dave & Buster's. Receive a free photo with Santa when you bring an unwrapped toy or a non-perishable food item. Breakfast with Santa Dave & Buster's at Great Mall 940 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 $10 per child (0-13 years), $8 per adult (14+ years) Reservations required. Space is limited Holiday Concert with the Gerry Winn Singers Saturday, December 5 1:30 p.m. Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401 Concert is free of charge Christmas at Ardenwood Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season in Victorian style! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, sing Christmas carols, search for the Yule log, and visit Father Christmas. Listen to live musical performances and enter our home-made 'Christmas Cookie' baking contest (bring your cookies & recipe with you). Christmas crafts, music and country kitchen treats. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org $8/adults, $6/seniors (62+ yrs.), $5/children (4-17 yrs.), children 3 yrs. & under are free. Holiday Anime Faire Saturday, December 5 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Holiday gift making, ornaments, cards and more. Anime films, guest manga and anime artists and holiday shopping galore. Admission fee includes two activity tickets and a chance to win fabulous door prizes. Teen Center at Central Park, Fremont (510) 494-4344 www.fremontanime.com $5 in advance/$8 at door Patterson House - A Christmas Evening Open House Friday, December 11 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the elegant Victorian splendor of the Patterson House, decorated for the holidays. Patterson House at Ardenwood Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 Children 5 and under Free, Adults and Seniors $5 in advance/$6 day of event, Youths ages 6 - 17: $3 in advance/$3.50 day of event. Hawaiian Holiday Christmas Concert Friday, December 11 7 p.m. Aloha! To honor Hawaii's newly canonized saint, Saint Damien de Veuster of Molokai, all are invited to a Hawaiian Holiday Christmas Concert sponsored by St. Anne's Aloha Ke Akua Choir and the Northern California Kaleponi Strings Ukulele Group. St. Anne's Catholic Church 32223 Cabello Street, Union City (510) 471-7766 Free admission Holiday Pops Concert benefiting Toys for Tots Sunday, December 13 2 p.m. Hosted by Tri-Cities League of Volunteers and the Newark Art Council to benefit Toys for Tots featuring the Newark Symphonic Winds under the direction of Richard Wong. Complimentary intermission refreshments. A new toy for distribution to needy children is requested for admission MacGregor School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org Alice in Wonderland/ Through the Looking Glass Saturday, December 19: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, December 20: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Park and Recreation's Children's Repertory Theatre perform adaptations of these Lewis Carroll children's classics. Niles Veterans Hall 37154 2nd Street, Fremont (510) 494-4322 $15 per person