December 10, 2008 > Holiday Calendar Holiday Calendar 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 Thursday - Sunday, thru Dec. 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 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 Thursday, Dec 11 Holiday Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Merrill Gardens at Fremont 2860 Country Dr., Fremont (510) 793-9843 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 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 Furry Friends Rescue $ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pet photo with Santa Paws Petco 3780 Mowry Ave., Fremont (510) 742-0573 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 Deck the Halls with Origami $ Create colorful paper beasts and boxes Sunol Regional Wilderness End of Geary Rd., Sunol (510) 544-3240 Sunday, Dec 14 Snow Park & Winter Wonderland $ 10:30am-3pm Snow, crafts, and more! Bring a canned food and receive a Scratcher for a chance to win prizes. Dale Hardware 37100 Post Street, Fremont (510) 797-3700 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 Wednesday, Dec. 17 Christmas Pageant 7:30 p.m. Contemporary play about the meaning of Christmas Prince of Peace Lutheran School 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-8186 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 Claus 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