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December 13, 2007
| Holidays sparkle with Valle Monte League’s Christmas Tree Elegance |
By Lorraine Gabbert
Staff Writer
The Valle Monte League’s Christmas Tree Elegance event celebrated its 40th anniversary in style with this year’s “The Jewels of Christmas.” Members raised about $500,000 in addition to the $7.5 million they previously earned to assist mental health agencies in Santa Clara County.
The Christmas Tree Elegance event includes a week of celebratory fund-raisers ranging from a champagne brunch and a grand ball to a children’s party, all held at San Jose’s DoubleTree Hotel. A highlight this year was Macy’s fashion show, which featured professional models along with members’ young children and grandchildren.
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AVCS auxiliary hosts annual Breakfast
with Santa
By Jeanne C. Carbone
Staff Writer
This year’s season of giving was celebrated at the annual Breakfast with Santa event at the Almaden Golf and Country Club on Dec. 8.
Presented by the Almaden Valley Counseling Service [AVCS] auxiliary, parents, grandparents and children mark their calendars to attend the sell-out event.
“Breakfast with Santa is always a fabulous success,” said AVCS Director Karen Sumi. “Santa was wonderful with the kids and many who Read more...
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