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Get inspiration for your own seasonal home decor from the opulent decorations in the 37-room mansion, and spend some time shopping in the Mansion Gift Shop. There are Holiday High Teas for adults and children, and Brunch with Santa too. Though time slots fill up early, visitors can still enjoy carriage rides, entertainment, shopping and tours of the house. Find Dunsmuir-Hellman at 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland. Tickets: 510-615-5555, www.dunsmuir-hellman.com/events. Contact Yvaska at steve.yvaska@sbcglobal.net.

Festival of Carols: Advent and Christmas music featuring Foothill Church musical ensembles, Voices of the Valley, a cappella jazz ensemble Prime Time and other musical groups, Dec, 9, 7 p.m, Suggested donation: a gift item for a 4-year-old child or a nonperishable food item, Donations benefit the Lord’s Pantry to help those in need, Dec, 9, 7 p.m, Foothill Presbyterian Church, 5301 McKee Road, San Jose, 408.258.8133 or www.foothillpc.org, Flamenco Juerga: The ballet slipper / ballerina sugar cookies Flamenco Society of San Jose presents a flamenco jam session, Dec, 11, 3:30- 5 p.m, $15 registration, Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose, www.theflamencosociety.org..

“We’re bringing the fair back to its roots,” Swafford said. “It started off with a real-world music theme, and we wanted to hearken back to it this year. So we’ll have performers who go all the way from African influences and Asian drummers to different visual-type artists with the capoeira, a really exciting group of entertainment.”. Swafford described the fair as an event for people to experience an extraordinary showing of community, not only of the Laurel District but including people who will attend from throughout the East Bay wanting to sample the character and soul of the neighborhood.

Holiday Job Fair: Network and interview with more than 30 employers, all in search of ideal candidates for seasonal employment and beyond, Hosted by Nova, Oct, 1, 1:30-4 p.m, Sunnyvale Community ballet slipper / ballerina sugar cookies Center, 550 E, Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, Harvest Craft Faire: This annual event, sponsored by the Los Altos United Methodist Women, offers a huge selection of high-quality handcrafted items made by more than 55 artisans and the women of the church, All proceeds support charities and missions, Oct, 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Oct, 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, 650-383-9322, Facebook.com/HarvestCraftFaire..

Kirk Café at Camden: Seniors are invited to enjoy lunch and make friends at this program offered every weekday. Enjoy special events, birthday parties and guest speakers. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon. Suggested donation is $3 for adults 60 years and older. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave. San Jose. Reservations are required (24 hours in advance). 408-371-2888. Almaden Valley Singles: The organization brings together single residents of Almaden Valley (95120) over age 55 to enjoy a social life close to home and participate in community service. For more information, call 408-510-1961.