November 5, 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 Saturday, Nov 15 Turkey for the Table 1 - 2 p.m. Create a Thanksgiving "turkey" Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Sunday, Nov 16 I Spy Pumpkin Pie 1 - 2 p.m. Pilgrim version to today's pie Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 November 24 - December 12 Fremont Chamber's Annual Toys for Tots Drive 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 - 6:00 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 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 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 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, 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 Friday, December 5 Swim & Holiday Shop $ 5 - 9:00 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 -- Mission Blvd. & Cedar Street, across from Ohlone College (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 benefitting Hospice Conrad E. Anderson Auditoriums, Washington West 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510)791-3428 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 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 Friday, Dec 12 Christmas at the Shinn House $ 7 - 9 p.m. House decorated for a 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 lamb or jolly reindeers Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510)796-0199 Saturday, Dec 13 Niles Holiday Home Tour $ Noon - 5 p.m. Tour of the decorated Niles homes Tour 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 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 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