17th Annual Almaden Times Classic
10k and 2–Mile Race
2–Mile Walk

Sunday September 26, 2010
Start Time: 9:00 AM

Or download our 2010 Race Registration Form

LOCATION

Start/Finish "Parking Lot" at Leland High School
6677 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95120

EVENTS

10K and 2 Mile Timed Run
2 Mile Walk (Walkers are Welcome!!!)

COURSE

Beautiful, fast, paved creek trail and some residential streets

AGE DIVISIONS

6 & under / 7-9 / 10-13 / 14-18 / 19-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+

AWARDS

Gift certificates to overall winners(4)
Awards 3 deep in each division. Ribbons for all children.
Entry Fee includes: T-shirt.
Random prizes based on race numbers
Goodie bags, food and drinks.

REGISTRATION FEE

Preregistration forms due Tuesday, Sept. 21st , 2010

• $30/Adult, $15/Child (12 & Under); $35/$20 on race day.
• $65/Family up to 4 members-parents & children; $75 on race day.
  Separate entry form for each family member.
• Registration Fees are Non-Refundable.
• Race numbers and shirts given on race day, nothing mailed.
• Race day registration; 7:30 a.m. Pre-registration recommended to guarantee T-shirt

BENEFITING

The Almaden Valley Counseling Service "Reaching youth and their families"

MORE INFORMATION

(408) 997-0200, AVCS Office
staff@avcounseling.org

Course map and description of 2–mile and 10K Course

Download the 2–mile course information
Download the 10k course information

Previous Race Results

2008 2–mile race results
2008 10k race results

2007 2–mile race results
2007 10k race results

2006 2–mile race results
2006 10k race results

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AVCS benefits as Silicon Valley Cares Presents:

The BROOMSTICK BALL

Saturday October 16th, 2010

Download event mailer

On behalf of Silicon Valley Cares, I would like to invite you to be a valued sponsor of the First Annual Broomstick Ball which will take place on October 16th, 2010 at the Dolce-Haye’s Mansion in San Jose.  The Broomstick Ball is an evening with delicious food, casino, entertainment, music, and dancing amongst costumed guests.

Silicon Valley Cares is a non-profit organization committed to making a difference in our community.  With your support, Silicon Valley Cares will be able to raise and disburse desperately needed funds that directly support non-profit organizations and agencies within Santa Clara County.  This year’s event will raise funds for InnVision, the Humane Society of Silicon Valley, and the Almaden Valley Counseling Service. 

We need your help!

Help sponsor this event.
Download your sponsorship registration form here

For more information on ticket sales or on becoming a sponsor for this event, please contact the AVCS at av@avcounseling.org or contact www.siliconvalleycares.org

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Breakfast With Santa

December 4th, 2008 9-11am

Almaden Golf & Country Club
6663 Hampton Drive
San Jose, CA 95120

Enjoy Christmas Caroling and Pictures with Santa
Many items will be raffled as well as a fully decorated Christmas Tree w/gifts!

Santa's Breakfast Registration Form

Adults $25.00 (all tickets include a Breakfast Buffet and Pancake Station)
Children 2-10 years $20.00 (must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Under 2 $10.00 (Pictures & Goodies)

Please request High chair or Booster seat if necessary

Reservations are for tables of 8 only - please book early, this event sells out quickly!

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April 2010 Home Tour

What

The Almaden Valley Counseling Service Auxiliary will be sponsoring a tour of homes in the Almaden Valley area. Featuring creative floral designs, entertainment, refreshments, 2 complete table settings to be raffled, and boutique.

When: April 2010

Time: TBD

Cost: TBD

Tickets

May be purchased at the agency between the hours of 10:30 am-4:30 pm.
Or, send a self-addressed, stamped, business size envelope with your check and the number of tickets requested. Tickets will be mailed back to you.

Make checks payable to: AVCS Auxiliary

Send to: AVCS
6529 Crown Blvd., Suite D
San Jose, CA 95120

For Additional Information Call (408) 997-0200

Proceeds from the tour benefit the Almaden Valley Counseling Service

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Donors and Supporters

AVCS as a non- profit agency, depends on several sources of funding to maintain affordable fees. Currently our major fundraising activities are three annual events - the Almaden Times Classic 10k Run, Santa's Breakfast and the Home Tour. Our events have become a tradition in the Almaden Valley. This year we are excited to add our newest event, the Broomstick Ball.

If you are interested in working with a group of dedicated community volunteers or are a retuning member please fill out the registration form which you can download from below (PDF).

For additional information call (408) 268-0200.

Thank you!

Thank You to our Supporters!

We acknowledge with gratitude the generosity of our donors who continued to support AVCS in 2009.  We are unable to list the countless volunteers and event sponsors in this given space and regret the possible omission of any individuals who so rightly deserve our thanks and praise.

Our 2009 Funders

IBM Employee Charitable Contributions
United Way Designations
PG&E Charitable Contributions
AVCS Bridge Group
Almaden Valley Women’s Club
GE Foundation
Rotary Club of San Jose
City of San Jose
Xilinx
4D
Escrip Subscribers
Community Donors and Campaign Letter Supporters

To Our Friends who Make a Difference

Rocki Kramer
Steve & Eileen Kitrosser
Ron & Bonnie Swenson
District 10 Councilmember Nancy Pyle
AVCS  Auxiliary Members
The Mirassou  Family
Almaden Times Newspaper Group
Retiring AVCS Board Members

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eScript Fundraiser

Almaden Valley Counseling Service is participating in a powerful, easy fundraising opportunity!

The eScript Program

Hope you can help!

There is NO annual fee to join and will only take five minutes of your time. No more paper scrip, it is all done electronically.
A contribution is made to AVCS in your name each time you shop using your registered cards at a participating eScrip merchant.

In Almaden both Safeway and PW are eScrip merchants plus many other's outside Almaden.

Register today - It’s this simple:

• Register your favorite grocery loyalty cards, debit/ATM cards and/or credit cards.
• Go to www.escrip.com and register on-line or Download the eScript registration form here
• Call 1-800-592-0942 to register your cards by phone (the fee can be automatically charged by e-scrip to your bank card)
• Call (408) 997-0200 for a return by mail-back registration form

You can support up to three separate organizations.

You will receive a confirmation notice by mail once your cards are registered.

AVCS Identification number is: 143888697

For more information visit eScrip at www.escripinc.com for up to date participating merchants.

Use your registered cards when you shop at eScrip merchants.

There is nothing else you need to do - the eScrip program is AUTOMATIC!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

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How You Can Help

We rely on your generosity to continuing assisting the San Jose community. We are grateful for your support.