Posted by Deb on September 7th, 2008 in California, San Jose Area
Calling all South Bay AuPairCare Au Pairs: This Saturday evening join with thousands of people for one of the best street parties around, “Dancing on the Avenue” in downtown Willow Glen. It is a lot of FUN! Lincoln Avenue will be closed to traffic between Minnesota and Willow Street - there are several good bands, […]
Posted by Deb on July 11th, 2008 in San Jose Area
There is a weekend course being offered in San Francisco which has been approved by AuPairCare to meet half of your minimum educational requirement. AuPair Education has partnered with several accredited colleges accross the U.S. to offer this fun weekend course titled “Experiencing America”. The San Francisco course will be held this fall on October […]
Posted by Deb on July 11th, 2008 in San Jose Area
As you all know your weekly stipend will be increasing this month starting JULY 23rd by just under $20.00 per week - from $157.95 to $176.85. This is for both 1st year au pairs and extension au pairs as well. Elite au pair’s stipends will not be affected as this increase is connected to minimum […]
Posted by Deb on May 14th, 2008 in California, San Jose Area, Uncategorized
This weekend, Saturday and Sunday in downtown Campbell is the Boogie on the Bayou Festival - Come out to experience Louisiana/New Orleans culture. There will be live bands on two stages playing “Cajun” music, including Jazz, Blues, Dixieland and Calypso - lots of good southern/Cajun food - Arts and crafts. This is […]
Posted by Deb on May 5th, 2008 in California, San Jose Area
Saturday, May 10th, 8:40 pm - 15th Annual KFOG KaBoom Fireworks and Concert.
Meet up with other au pairs at the Embarcadero Plaza and go to the Embarcadero Center first or second floor for best views. Fireworks will start at 9pm. You might want to bring a portable radio to hear the music. Those interested in […]
Posted by Deb on May 1st, 2008 in California, San Jose Area
For our May monthly au pair meeting we will meet at Starbucks in Santana Row on Thursday, May 15th from 8:00 - 10pm. As always, feel free to invite a friend. Does anyone want to meet earlier for dinner before the meeting? We can eat at Pasta Pomodoro restaurant(also at Santana Row). The food […]
Posted by Deb on May 1st, 2008 in California, San Jose Area
If you want to do something this weekend and want other au pairs to join you, you can post a comment here. Pack some drinks and a snack or lite lunch and go hiking at Castle Rock State Park located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Take Hwy 9 through downtown Saratoga to […]
Posted by Deb on April 22nd, 2008 in California, San Jose Area
A few years ago I went to San Francisco with a group of au pairs to see the popular musical, MAMMA MIA! What a fun time we had! The whole audience was on their feet singing all of the ABBA songs. MAMMA MIA is on stage this week at the Center for the Performing […]
Posted by Deb on March 31st, 2008 in California, San Jose Area
We have five new AuPairCare au pairs who will be arriving to their host families this week. I will be hosting a Welcome Coffee on Sunday, April 6th from 3:00-5:00pm at the Starbucks near my home (details found in your April newsletter). I hope many of you will be able to come out […]