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It is my honor to introduce you to your new team of District 3 staff, who are excited to join me in serving our downtown District 3 community and the City of San Jos�. Learn More |
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 LUNAR NEW YEAR Happy Year of the Goat! District 3 team was humbled and honored to be invited to bring in the Lunar New Year with several celebrations this month! These were great opportunities to honor the culture, tradition, and the many contributions that the diverse Asian-American community brings to San Jos�. In gratitude, happy year of the Goat!
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 COFFEE WITH MY COUNCILMEMBER Join CM Peralez this Saturday 2/28 at Roy's in Japantown D3 neighbors are invited to come out with Councilmember Raul Peralez this Saturday 2/28 from 11a-1p at Roy's Station Coffee & Teas for his first casual "Coffee with my Councilmember." Each month, he'll host a similar coffee chat at rotating locally-owned business venues throughout the district. Can't make it this Saturday? Join him at the same time next month 3/28 at Casa Vicky! Learn about other D3 events.
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 A TRIBUTE TO LANI LUTHARD The Legacy of a D3 Leader Continues It is with a heavy heart that we pay tribute to Lani Luthard, a champion of San Jos� and a powerful advocate for breast cancer prevention, who passed away on February 5, 2015. A Naglee Park resident, Lani first hosted LUNAFEST, a fundraiser and traveling film festival by, for, and about women in a neighbor's home in 2008. Since then, the festival has grown and raised significant donations for the Breast Cancer Fund and other charities. "Lani worked hard to help residents navigate through the City's processes and greatly impacted the community," says her close friend Rhonda Hadnot. Lani's legacy continues on through her family and the work of LUNAFEST. Please visit Lunafest.org to learn more about ways to prevent breast cancer.
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 CINEQUEST 25 25 Years of Artistry & Innovation Happening Now! It's the 25th annual Cinequest film festival, presenting a dynamic 13-day event of 200 international films with over 700+ participating artists and innovators! The D3 Office is happy to be a sponsor for Cinequest 25 and excited to learn that this year's Maverick Award will go to the lovely Rosario Dawson this Sat, 2/28. Tickets are on sale for films and events now through Sun, 3/8. Visit Cinequest for tickets and details!
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 2nd ANNUAL YEAR UP CLASSIC 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Year Up Bay Area is teaming up with Washington United Youth Center to bring the 2nd Annual Year Up Classic on Saturday, 3/21. The tournament is sponsored by Councilmembers Raul Peralez (D3) and Magdalena Carrasco (D5), Meriwest Credit Union, ADF Academy of Combative Defense and Fitness, Wild 94.9, and Rocketship Education. The tournament is open to youth and adults ranging from 16 and up. Invite your teammates, friends, and cheering section! The tournament will be held indoors in a gym at 921B S. 1st Street, San Jos�, CA. 95110 and a DJ will be present. Sign up your team!
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 YOU'RE INVITED 2015 State of the City Celebration Mayor Sam Liccardo and the San Jos� City Council cordially invite you to the 2015 State of the City Celebration. Held at Independence High School on Sat 3/14 from 10-11:30 a.m., you will hear an outline of key initiatives, budget priorities, and opportunities for residents to get engaged to make San Jos� a safer, smarter city.
In addition to the Mayor's speech, Councilmember Raul Peralez will honor the San Jos� Police Department's Downtown Services Unit for their efforts on quality of life issues and high profile offenders over the last year. Their commitment to public safety is unsurpassed and commensurate with 150 years of the SJPD's tradition of excellence. Sign up to attend the celebration.
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 CALLING ALL PHOTOGS! Visual San Jos�, A Citywide Photo Contest Three categories: professional, non-professional, and youth. The mission of this photo contest is to promote historic preservation by raising awareness of San Jos�'s historic resources, to celebrate the efforts to preserve our city's history and to recognize the irreplaceable historic resources. Read more.
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 OUT & ABOUT IN D3 Feb. 28 - San Jos� Jazz Winter Fest - Tickets are now on sale for San Jos� Jazz's Winter Fest featuring Mads Tolling Quartet with Tierney Sutton and more at venues throughout downtown. Feb. 27 - March 8. Prices vary.
Mar. 1 - Road Closures for 408K Event - We love our runners and our runners love us. If you aren't already registered for the event, but you live near the route, you may want to check the road closure info and plan ahead for access. Mar. 7 - Community Input on Budgeting Process - Rather than the annual budget games, Mayor Liccardo invites neighborhood leaders, members of the City's Neighborhoods Commission, and Youth Commission to give their input on priorities and to redesign the budget outreach process. 9:00 a.m. at San Jos� City Hall.
Mar. 27 - Transforming System Practices for LGBTQQI Youth - 5-10% and likely more of youth in foster care in the United States are lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning, queer or intersex. 40% of the runaway population is LGBTQQI. These youth are particularly vulnerable to suicide, homelessness, substance abuse, and sexual predation. Free event where you can gain insights from a panel discussion of county services, child welfare codes, legal dilemmas, and the role of parents and guardians. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium at 70 West Hedding.
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