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Community Tree Lighting Celebration |
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Kick-off the winter season with Mountain View’s Community Tree Lighting Celebration on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
This festive evening will feature local performances, multicultural tributes, free refreshments, train rides, arts and crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus, and a special visit from Santa. The lighting of the community tree will be the event's highlight, bringing everyone together to celebrate the season.
Spread holiday cheer by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or canned food to donate to Cops that Care and CSA. Your contributions will help brighten the holidays for those in need.
Thank you to our sponsor, Touchstone Golf, for supporting this cherished community event. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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This holiday season, all children, who are residents of Mountain View, can put together their wish lists and send them to Santa! Sending a letter is free and is available to Mountain View residents only. Don’t forget to include your return address so Santa can respond. Letters will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 6.
There are two easy ways for Santa to receive letters:
- Drop your child’s letter in Santa’s mailbox located in the Mountain View Community Center lobby (201 South Rengstorff Avenue) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
- Mail your letter to City of Mountain View Recreation Division, c/o Santa Claus, P.O. Box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039.
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Kick Off the New Year with January Holiday Camps |
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Get ready for an unforgettable start to the year with our action-packed camps running Jan. 2-3. While your kids are out of school, these camps, designed for children aged 5-12, offer a perfect blend of fun, learning, and creativity. Whether your child loves building with LEGO, experimenting with science, exploring coding, or discovering the wonders of engineering, our camps have something to ignite their curiosity and creativity!
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 Holiday Gala
Wednesday, Dec. 11
4 - 6 p.m.
Mountain View Senior Center- Social Hall
Don your finest attire and celebrate the season in grand style at the annual Holiday Gala! Join us for an evening of dancing and holiday cheer with a DJ and light refreshments.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 650-903-6330, stop by the Front Desk or email senior.center@mountainview.gov.
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Finals Exam Jam
Dec. 17 & 18, 5 - 8 p.m.
(Open to all teens in 6th-12th grade)
Don't miss this opportunity to fuel up, study smart, and relax before finals! Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, get a study boost from teen and adult tutors, and receive free study supplies like notebooks, pens, index cards, and highlighters. Pre-register to choose your attendance day(s) and get a raffle entry for each day you attend for your chance to win exciting outings to local attractions!
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December Drop-in Activities
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Dec. 5 - Holiday Move: Elf
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Dec. 11 - Gingerbread Slime
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Dec. 16 - Decorate a Stocking
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Dec. 23 - Holiday Party
View Full Activity Calendar
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Adult Programs (Ages 55+) |
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Frosted Fun: A Teen & Senior Gingerbread Challenge
Thursday, Dec. 19, 4 - 4:45 p.m.
Senior Center- Social Hall
The View Teen Center and Senior Center have partnered up for a Gingerbread House Competition! Don’t miss this festive chance to build, bond, and bring your gingerbread vision to life. For Seniors interested, a $5 holding fee is required to reserve your spot, and it will be returned on the day of the event. In-person sign-ups only at the Senior Center Front Desk. Limited spots available and all supplies will be provided.
Have a teen interested in participating? Sign up at The View Teen Center Front Desk starting Dec. 2.
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December Workshops (Ages 55+)
Dec. 12 - Life Fire Safety
Dec. 19 - Cyber Security Overview by AnewVista Community Services
All workshops will take place at 1 p.m. in the Social Hall at the Senior Center.
To sign-up for an upcoming workshop, call the Senior Center at 650-903-6330, stop by the Front Desk or email senior.center@mountainview.gov.
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Teen Lap Swim
Saturdays & Sundays
1 - 2 p.m.
Eagle Park Pool
Join us at the pool for dedicated swim times where you can improve your skills, stay active and connect with friends. Open to all 6th-12th graders.
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Lap Swim
Monday to Sunday
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday to Friday
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Eagle Park Pool
Upcoming Pool Closures:
Dec. 9 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. only
Dec. 24, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025
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The Recreation Division will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 through Wednesday, Jan.1, 2025. Recreation programs will resume Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. We are looking forward to a new year of special events, programs and fun in 2025!
For additional details and information, view the entire City of Mountain View Holiday Hours Advisory.
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