November 23, 2010 > Tree Lighting Schedule Tree Lighting Schedule Fremont Friday, November 26 Niles Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Storybook characters, parade and Santa Claus! Niles Blvd., Niles District (510) 792-8023 www.nilesmerchants.com Monday, November 29 Trees of Angels Tree Lighting 6 p.m. Trees of Angels in support of local hospice care. McDonald's Restaurant 42800 Mission Boulevard (at I-680), Fremont (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/treesofangels Wednesday, Dec. 1 Milpitas Tree Lighting 7 p.m. Holiday music and refreshments Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Wednesday, Dec. 1 Trees of Angel Tree Lighting 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Proceeds for local cancer services and hospice care Nakamura Clinic 3077 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City (510) 675-5217 Saturday, December 4 Breakfast with Santa Claus and Ronald McDonald 8:30 a.m. Washington West Building 2500 Mowry Avenue, Fremont Advance reservations are required $10 per person (510) 791-3428 www.whhs.com/treesofangels Saturday, December 4 Warm Springs Tree Lighting 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Music, entertainment, games, pictures with Santa Warm Springs Plaza Warm Springs & Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 870-6366 Saturday, December 4 Mission San Jose Tree Lighting 5:30 p.m. Santa, balloon and face painting and entertainment Old School at Mission Blvd. & Cedar Street, Mission District (510) 873-7701 www.msjchamber.org. Saturday, December 11 Irvington Tree Lighting 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas on Bay Street and Tree Lighting The Irvington Business Association event will feature caroling, refreshments and the tree lighting. Fun for the entire family. Bay Street and Fremont Blvd., Irvington District (510) 366-8130 or (510) 656-5375 www.irvingtonbusiness.com Hayward Thursday, December 2 Holiday Celebration 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 Saturday, December 4 Santa Paws Parade 9 a.m. Pet parade, prizes, fundraiser for Hayward Animal Shelter Municipal Parking Lot 2 Foothill Blvd. and B St., Hayward (510) 293-7200 ext 7 www.firstgiving.com/santapawsparade2010 Registration $10 per pet or $15 for two or more pets (before December 4) Registration $12 per pet or $17 for two or more pets (on Day of Parade) Milpitas Wednesday, December 1 23rd Annual Tree Lighting and Community Sing-Along 7:00 p.m. Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd. (408) 586-3210 Newark Tree Lighting Ceremony Monday, December 6 6 p.m. Newark City Hall 37101 Newark Blvd., Newark (510) 791-3428 Union City Wednesday, December 1 Tree Lighting and Union City Chamber of Commerce Mixer 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 Thursday, November 25 Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Newark Pavilion 12:30 p.m. - 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, call to arrange at (510) 491-3799. Donations of food, supplies, money, and volunteer time are most welcome. Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Avenue, Newark (510) 793-5683 www.lov.org Friday, November 26 through Sunday, December 27 Train of Lights 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. General admission: $25 per person. Seating is based on 'first aboard.' (925) 862-9063 www.ncry.org Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5 Christmas at Ardenwood 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season in Victorian style! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, Christmas crafts, music and country kitchen treats. Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 544-2797 www.ebparks.org Saturday, December 4 Breakfast with Santa 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions Dave and Buster's at the Great Mall 940 Great Mall Dr. Advanced purchase of ticket is required $10 per child (0-13 years) $8 per adult (14 + years) (408) 586-3210 Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5 The Nutcracker Ballet 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Presented by Ballet Petit Chabot College Theatre of Performing Arts 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 324-4988 Adults: $20, Children: $16, Seniors: $16 Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 The Nutcracker Ballet 2 p.m. (Sat and Sun) and 7 p.m. (Sat only) Presented by Fremont Symphony Orchestra and Yoko's Dance and Performing Arts Academy Jackson Theater Smith Center, Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd www.fremontsymphony.org tickets@fremontsymphony.org (510) 371-4860 Children $20, Adults $43 or $48 based on seat location. Thursday, December 9 Gingerbread and Jingle 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Leave your children with Santa's helpers where participants can build their very own gingerbread house, meet new friends, enjoy holiday music. Dinner will be provided. Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd. Pre-registration, but walk-ins accepted if space available $25 per person Ages 5-12 years old (408) 586-3210 Sunday, December 12 Holiday Pops Concert benefiting Toys for Tots 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 Friday, December 17 Winter Concert 7:30 p.m. Musical selections guaranteed to entertain the entire family Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Blvd. (408) 586-3210