Valley of Heart’s Delight Annual Fundraiser

Join us next year on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at History Park

Signs from the Greyhound Bus Station, 1956-1960 were among numerous the neon signs on display from History San José Collection.
History San José Board President Vaughn Klebig, Pooja Klebig, History San José Secretary Lydia Han Heinrich, and Tom Heinrich pictured on the step and repeat.
10th Street Whiskey poured samples for guests, including Vice Mayor Pam Foley (center).
History San José’s Samantha Robinson (foreground left) and Sam Ricci (background left) lead History San José Board Member Shannon Wass and Shamil Patel through a matching game during cocktail hour.
One of History San José’s trolleys was on display
under the Light Tower.
History San José’s Collections team displayed an 1899 Osen Hunt protype automobile.
Vanessa Hatakeyama, Executive Director of JAMsj and Yvonne Kwan, Ph.D., Vice President of JAMsj pose on the step and repeat.
Guests dined under the Light Tower at History Park.
Jim Gard of the San José Printer’s Guild helped guests create custom letterpress coasters.
History Maker Brendan Rawson, History San José President & CEO Bill Schroh, and Valley Legends Marianne and Carl Salas
Signature cocktail by Andrea of Andrea’s Bartending & Cocktails
Heather Lerner and History San José Board Member Jay Alexander rode a 19th century hand car with Valley Legend Carl Salas (center).
The restored Wing’s Chinese Restaurant sign was lit and on display.
Amanda Rawson pictured participating in our
Plant-A-Seed fundraiser.
Attendees enjoyed scoops of Marianne’s Ice Cream in the newly reopened O’Brien’s Ice Cream Parlor.

2026 Honorees: Stay Tuned!

2025 Honorees: History Maker Brendan Rawson & Valley Legends Carl and Marianne Salas

2024 Honorees: History Maker Brandi Chastain & Valley Legends Bonnie and Marv Bamburg

2023 Honoree: Dan Gordon

2022 Honoree: Rod Diridon, Sr.

2021 Honoree: Sal Pizarro

2020: Cancelled due to COVID-19

2019 – 2015: None

2014: Frank Fiscalini

2013: Molly and Barry Swenson

2012: Bill Cilker Sr. and Lee Lester

2011: Sharron and Carl Cookson

2010: Susan and Phil Hammer

2009: Helen and Bill del Biaggio

2008: Jim Salata and Garden City Construction

2007: Jack Douglas and Jerry Rosenthal

2006: Pat Loomis

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