December 3, 2008 > Holiday Calendar Holiday Calendar Mondays - Saturdays, thru - Dec. 22 Toys for Tots Drive 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sat) Drop off unwrapped toys Fremont Animal Hospital 45962 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont (510) 656-1852 Wednesdays - Sundays, thru Dec. 29 Train of Lights $ Days & times vary Ride the decorated train through Niles Canyon Departs from Niles and Sunol Train Depots (510) 996-8420 Saturdays, thru Dec. 20 Holiday Entertainment Noon - 2 p.m. Balloonist, holiday carols and more The Fremont Hub Shopping Center In the Courtyard by Ulta Fremont (800) 762-1641 Mondays, thru Dec. 12 Holiday Toy Drive 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Toys must be new ($15 min) and unwrapped Hayward Area Senior Center 22325 N. Third St., Hayward (510) 888-0102 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 Thursday, Dec. 4 Trees of Angels 6 p.m. Tree lighting, entertainment and refreshments Silliman Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 791-3428 Friday - Sunday, Dec. 5 - 7 Cookies and Carols 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Saturday) Noon - 5 p.m. (Sunday) Shop for unique holiday decorations American Cancer Society Discovery Shop 40733 Chapel Way, Fremont (510) 252-1540 Friday, Dec. 5 Holiday for the Arts Gala $ 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Art, food, wine and drawing Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 Friday, Dec. 5 Swim & Holiday Shop $ 5 - 9 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.wsbca.com Saturday, Dec. 6 Meet Mrs. Claus $ 10 a.m. - Noon Meet and greet and take pictures 43433 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 728-9700 Saturday, Dec. 6 Holiday Concert 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Contemporary songs for the holidays Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401 Saturday, Dec. 6 Cookies and Card Decorating 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Make holiday cookies and cards to take home Newark Branch Library 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark (510) 795-2627 Saturday, Dec. 6 Mission San Jose Tree Lighting Time TBD Old School Mission San Jose Mission Blvd. & Cedar Street (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 Christmas Concert 5:30 p.m. Performances by Virtuoso International Flute Ensemble Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 585-7740 Saturday, Dec. 6 Breakfast with Santa and Ronald McDonald $R 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit Hospice Conrad E. Anderson Auditorium, Washington West 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510)791-3428 Saturday, Dec. 6 Holiday Magic and Extravaganza 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Benefits Mission Springs Community Church Milpitas High School Theater 1265 Escuela Dr., Milpitas (510) 490-0446 Saturday, Dec. 6 Nutcracker $ 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Performances by Ballet Petit Chabot Performing Arts Center 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward (510) 792-6976 Saturday, Dec. 6 Holiday Country Music 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Music by South County Fremont Main Library Fukaya Room 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401 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 Show and Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sunday) Holiday art works for sale Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 791-4357 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 Saturdays, Dec. 6 & 13 Furry Friends Rescue $ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pet photo with Santa Paws Petco 3780 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 742-0573 Sunday, December 7 Holiday Fair $ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Specialty holiday presents and wonderful food. Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 656-7141 Sunday, Dec. 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 Sunday, Dec. 7 Holiday Concert 3 p.m. Performances by New Dimension Chorus, A Tune by Four and more Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 278-8166 Sunday, December 7 Holiday Party and Dance $R Food, music and dancing for seniors. 3 - 6 p.m. Milpitas Community Center 457 East Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-2775 Thursday, Dec. 11 Holiday Luncheon and Wreath Auction $ 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wreaths to be auctioned off, made by local celebrities Hilton Hotel Newark 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark (510) 744-1000 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 & Sunday, Dec. 13 - 14 Christmas at the Mission 8 p.m. (Sat) 4 p.m. (Sun) Featuring Ohlone Chamber Singers Old Mission San Jose 43300 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-1797 Saturday, Dec. 13 Seasonal Crafts for Kids $ 11 a.m. - Noon Make fuzzy lambs or jolly reindeers Ardenwood Historic Farm 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont (510) 796-0199 Saturday, Dec. 13 Niles Holiday Home Tours $ Noon - 5 p.m. Tour of the decorated Niles homes Starts at Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37395 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 742-9868 Saturday, Dec. 13 Miracle on Bay Street 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Family fun games, crafts and tree lighting Corner of Bay Street and Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 366-8130 Saturday, Dec. 13 Breakfast with Santa $ 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. Arts and crafts and picture with Santa Silliman Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 578-4400 Saturday, Dec. 13 A Christmas Spectacular 3 p.m. Ohlone Wind Orchestra, Community Band & Tuba Ensemble Ohlone College Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 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 Sunday, Dec. 14 LOV's Holiday Concert $ 2 p.m. Holiday music featuring The Newark Symphonic Winds MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683 Friday, Dec. 19 Holiday Luncheon $ 11:30 a.m. Meet, greet and eat Ruggieri Senior Center 33997 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City (510) 489-6629 Saturday, Dec. 20 Kids Holiday Party and Bingo $ Noon - 3 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause and bingo MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683 Monday, Dec. 22 Holiday Decorations and Gifts $R 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Crafts, snack and swimming Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center 6800 Mowry Ave., Newark (510) 742-4400