November 7, 2007 > Holiday Calendar Holiday Calendar Friday, Nov 9 Holiday Boutique & Networking 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Accessories, cosmetics, and more Best Western: Garden Court Inn 5400 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 673-1538 Saturday, Nov 10 Thanksgiving Craft 2 - 3 p.m. Learn the history and make crafts Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 Sunday, Nov 11 Holiday Gift Fair 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. large selection of gift items Aegis Living 3850 Walnut Ave., Fremont (510) 739-1515 Saturday & Sunday, Nov 17 - 18 Dominican Holiday Boutique 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. hand crafted and specially ordered gifts, delicious treats Dominican Motherhouse 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-2468 Saturday, Nov 17 Turkey for the Table 1 - 2 p.m. Create a whimsical Thanksgiving "turkey" Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 Saturday, Nov 17 A Tale of Two Meals 2 - 3 p.m. Trace the origins of Thanksgiving meals Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 Sunday, Nov 18 I Spy Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin pie from the Pilgrim version to what we eat today Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 Friday, Nov 23 Niles Festival of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Niles Merchants Association 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 Wreath Making Workshop $R 10 a.m. - Noon Create a wreath and learn the significance of holly and ivy 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 (888) 327-2757 Monday, Nov 26 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 Wednesday, Nov 28 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) 791-3428nion City do remony with refreshments and entertainment to benefit Hospicepice of gingrt Friday, Nov 30 Holiday for the Arts Gala $ 5:30 - 9 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, a raffle and sale of art 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 and dancers from 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, pictures 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, a snack bar, ornament making, and more Fremont Teen Center at Central Park 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-4344 Saturday, Dec 1 $R Breakfast with Santa and Ronald McDonald 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. breakfast Eat breakfast, get a picture with Santa, and Ronald to benefit Hospice Washington West, Conrad E. Anderson Auditoriums 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510)791-3428 www.foundation@whhs.com 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 1890s 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, a visit with 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 by Ballet Petit Chabot College Theatre of Performing Arts 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 324-4988 Wednesday, Dec 5 A Holiday Tea $R Noon Holiday program with 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 $ 5:30 - 7:45, every 15 minutes Your Home (510) 791-4324 Friday, Dec 7 Elegant Victorian Holiday Evening $ 5 - 8:30 p.m. A magical open house at the Patterson House Museum Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Friday, Dec 7 Warm Springs District Tree Lighting 6 - 8:30 p.m. See the annual lighting of the Warm Springs District tree Warm Springs Business Plaza 46500 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 490-6823 Saturday & Sunday, Dec 8 - 9, 13 - 16 Patterson House Christmas Tours $ 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Victorian Christmas fantasy to celebrate the season, docent-led tours Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4196 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 Milk and Cookies with Santa $ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Take a picture with Santa, enjoy milk or juice and cookies, and receive a goodie bag Milpitas Community Center 457 E. Calaveras Ave., Milpitas (408) 586-3210 Sunday, Dec 9 Holiday Open House 2 - 5 p.m. See new 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 Tree lighting ceremony 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 23 Gift Basket 1 - 4 p.m. Use tulle and string to weave your own tiny gift basket, warm cider will be served Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (888) 327-2757 Sunday, Dec 23 Shop and Drop $R 6 - 9 p.m. Drop off your kids at the pool while you shop for gifts Silliman Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 739-2620 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) 494-4300