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Sanborn Park Hostel provides
interpretive events, educational programs and community involvement. Our purpose is to engage hostellers, families, school groups,
youth and elder groups in expanding their own understanding of the
world. Explore the local setting, meet others, foster international
understanding and have fun!
Calendar of Events 2007
November
Thursday, November 22
TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
Another long tradition (yes, more than 25 years!) is the Thanksgiving Dinner served at 5 p.m. at the Sanborn Park Hostel, Saratoga. The menu is roast turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, bakery rolls, green peas, yams, pumpkin pie, and soft drinks, all for just $8.00 and a non-perishable food donation for Second Harvest. You must make a reservation no later than 11 p.m. on Monday, November 19, by calling 408/741-0166.
Thursday, November 29
POT-LUCK DINNER AND SLIDE SHOW NIGHT, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
The raising of giant pumpkins is fascinating, and the pumpkins are amazing, even featured on national television documentaries. We have our own local pumpkins grower in the person of Terry Stewart who will give us a wonderful program tonight. Bring any food you like for
pot-luck at 6:30, the program afterwards. Sanborn Park Hostel, Saratoga. 408/741-0166.
December
Saturday, December 8
LITTER CLEAN-UP ON HIGHWAY 9, SARATOGA.
Let's make Highway 9 clean and beautiful! Meet at the Sanborn Park Hostel at 9:30 to put on CalTrans hats and vests, then go to our roadway to pick up litter. We'll return by noon for lunch (provided) at the Hostel. Rain postpones for one week or even two. If in doubt, call the Hostel at 408/741-0166 between 7 and 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 9
SANTA CLARA VALLEY AYH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
Santa Clara Valley AYH members are welcome to attend the Board of Directors meeting at 5 p.m. at the Sanborn Park Hostel. More info: 408/293-3787.
Thursday, December 13
GOURMET DINNER NIGHT, SANTA CLARA.
We have a long tradition of December dinners of yummy "comfort food" from Brazil at Joao's Restaurant, 57 Washington Street, Santa Clara. (This is immediately north of Newhall where North Bascom becomes Washington, a few blocks from Highway 880.) We love feijoada, the black bean "stew" that is Brazil's national dish. Chicken and fish dinners are good too. Meet there at 6:30. $13.
Thursday, December 27
POT-LUCK DINNER AND SLIDE SHOW NIGHT, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
Pasadena Heritage stages its "Craftsman Weekend" in October every year. Art and Sylvia Carroll show slides tonight of their trip to see beautiful homes and gardens in the Craftsman style (early 1900's) that is now enjoying a new surge of popularity. Pot-luck is at 6:30--bring
whatever dish you like--the slide show afterwards. Sanborn Park Hostel, Saratoga. 408/741-0166.
Calendar of Events 2007
January
Sunday, January 6
LITTER CLEAN-UP ON HIGHWAY 9, SARATOGA.
See December 8 listing. Then, please come!
Tuesday, January 15
GOURMET DINNER NIGHT, SUNNYVALE.
The Grand Buffet restaurant certainly lives up to its name. A huge selection of Indian food--including wonderful desserts--awaits. Meet at 6:30 at 1214 Apollo Way, corner of Lawrence Expressway between Central Expressway and Arques, Sunnyvale. $11.
Thursday, January 31
POT-LUCK DINNER AND SLIDE SHOW NIGHT, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
Our topic is yet to be announced, but we know there will be a great slide show tonight after pot-luck dinner at 6:30--bring any dish you wish. Sanborn Park Hostel, Saratoga. 408/741-0166.
February
Sunday, February 10
LITTER CLEAN-UP ON HIGHWAY 9, SARATOGA.
See December 8 listing and come help!
Sunday, February 10
SANTA CLARA VALLEY AYH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
AYH members are welcome to attend the Club Board meeting at 5 p.m. at the Sanborn Park Hostel, Saratoga. 408/293-3787.
Wednesday, February 13
GOURMET DINNER NIGHT, SAN JOSE.
Willow Street Wood Fired Pizza does indeed serve very good pizza, but there's pasta and other dishes
too. Meet at 6:30 at the Westgate location, Saratoga Avenue and Campbell Avenue, San
Jose. (Enter Westgate on Saratoga Avenue side and stoplight just north of Campbell Avenue) $10-$16.
Thursday, February 28
POT-LUCK DINNER AND SLIDE SHOW NIGHT, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
The slide show is still a surprise, a very good surprise for sure. Bring whatever food you
like for pot-luck at 6:30, slides afterwards. Sanborn Park Hostel, Saratoga. 408/741-0166.
March
Thursday, March 13
GOURMET DINNER NIGHT, SANTA CLARA.
E1 Amigo has a reputation for excellent Mexican food--tostadas are great, chiles re11enos too. We'll meet at 6:30 at 4485 Stevens Creek, one half block east of Woodhams, Santa Clara. $10.
Saturday, March 15
LITTER CLEAN-UP ON HIGHWAY 9, SARATOGA.
See December 8 listing and enjoy a Spring day making the highway clean. Please come.
Thursday, March 27
POT-LUCK DINNER AND SLIDE SHOW NIGHT, SANBORN PARK HOSTEL, SARATOGA.
The subject of tonight's slide show will be revealed when our noted travelers return. Bring any dish you wish for pot-luck at 6:30, slides afterwards. Sanborn Park Hostel, Saratoga.
April
Saturday - Sunday, April 5-6
FOREST CONSERVATION DAYS, SANBORN COUNTY PARK, SARATOGA.
Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. you can find out all about the web of life, about trees and weather and animals and how we can care for our environment and use it wisely. The Society of American Foresters and the International Association for Arboricu1ture, together with Sanborn County Park, stage this annual event for school children during the week and for the general public on this weekend. It's fascinating and it's free. (There's a charge to park in the Sanborn Park lot, but park at the Hostel and walk a pleasant half mi1e--free parking and good exercise too.)
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