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District 6 Newsletter
July 2019
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Dear Neighbors,
Summer is officially underway and there are many events in our city to enjoy with your neighbors and family!
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Rose, White & Blue Parade
Thursday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m.
The Parade and Festival celebrates its 12th Anniversary along The Alameda. For more information on how to participate or sponsor, click
here. Hope to see you there!
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Ladies Night Out
Thursday, July 18th at 5:00 p.m.
Ladies' Night Out is a fun night to get out with our best gals. Walk along The Avenue and stop in stores with Balloons out front. They will be offering a special promo for that night only. Check out the list of participating businesses
here.
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Music in the Glen
Music in the Glen is on Thursdays from 6:25-8:30 p.m. this summer. Please see the flyer for specific dates and times. Bring a lawn chair or blankets to Willow Glen Elementary and enjoy food and music.
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National Night Out 2019
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 6th. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 24th.
Benefits of registering for National Night Out (NNO):
- Representative(s) from SJPD and SJFD may visit you and your neighbors at your event.
- Representative from the Council Office will attend your NNO event. Special giveaways will be handed out.
This is a fun way to get to know and celebrate with your neighbors. It's also a great opportunity to discuss neighborhood safety and disaster readiness.
For more information and to register, click
here. Apply for block party permits
here.
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Viva Calle San Jose
Viva Calle is coming to District 6 in September 2019! Below is the planned route. Please visit
here for updates on the event.
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Free Block Party Permits
During the recent budget process for the fiscal year 2019-2020, I submitted a request and received the funding for free block party permits, city-wide. Party permits are issued through the police department allowing neighborhoods to block a residential street off for the event.
Find the application for block party permits
here.
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Preventing Car Burglaries and Thefts
Message from the San Jose Police Department
Ways to deter thieves:
- Never leave valuables in view, even if car is locked
- Do not leave any purses, backpacks or any other bags within plain view
- If laptops/tablets/smart devices are stored in the trunk, place all products in airplane mode or turn off the Bluetooth/Wifi option
- Criminals are using Airdrop and other Bluetooth/Wifi sniffing tools to locate electronic devices in the trunks of cars
- Completely close car windows
- Park in well-lighted areas
- Always lock your car, and set alarm
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Ending Homelessness
These are ways you can help end homelessness in San José and make a real difference in your community:
1. Support a local homeless service agency. Our
Homeless Resource Guide has a list of local agencies to contact if you would like to get involved.
2. Educate yourself and your community on the issue of homelessness.
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Pavement Updates
San Jose will be paving almost 300 miles of roads this year. Have questions about current pavement projects in San Jose? Get the weekly pavement update delivered straight to your email inbox
here.
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Retirement Boards for the City of San Jose
The Office of Retirement Services is actively recruiting applicants to join the Board of Administration for the Federated City Employees' Retirement System, where we currently have two vacant Public Member Board Member positions available to fill.
You can find the list of desired qualifications as well as the application here.
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Planning Commission
We have an unanticipated vacancy on the Planning Commission. Applications are due by July 15 here.
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PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs
This summer and fall, PG&E can shut off power to their distribution and transmission lines to prevent their equipment from starting wildfires. These events are known as PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
Because distribution and transmission lines powering San José are located in wildfire prone areas, PG&E PSPS events could happen in San José and impact everyone. The power outages could last as long as two to five days.
Sign up for notifications, planning information, and read frequently asked questions about power outages here.
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Fed up with Fireworks?
With over 18,500 fires started by fireworks each year in the U.S., the San José Fire Department emphasizes that fireworks are illegal, dangerous and can result in fires and injuries that are easily preventable.
San José residents can "Snap, Click, Report" violators online.
1. Snap: Safely take a photo of video of the person participating in illegal activity.
3. Report: Complete the online form with accurate information regarding the illegal firework activity.
Include as much information as possible.
The City also offers a
24 hour hotline, (408) 535-5600, to assist residents that do not have internet access and wish to report violators.
You can find a list of safe and free firework events on the Fourth of July
here.
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VTA's Youth Summer Pass 2019
No child wants to be stuck at home for the summer. And no parent or guardian wants to be stuck driving the kids around for three months.
Get a Summer Youth Pass for $70.
Youth 18 and under enjoy unlimited rides on VTA bus and light rail with the Summer Youth Pass from June through August. That's three months of travel for the price of two Youth Monthly passes. Click
here
for details.
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Health Mobile
Health Mobile delivers professional, quality health care to uninsured children from low-income families. Our services have been successful in reaching youth, previously neglected, by utilizing a health unit on wheels. We travel throughout California to schools, community centers, rural and urban areas, migrant camps and health fairs to respond to these children's health needs
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For questions about the Health Mobile, and their location, click
here
. Some of their tentative locations and dates are below.
July 15th at Alma Center Senior
July 29th at Gardner Senior Center
August 5th at Alma Senior Center
August 15th at Evergreen Senior Center
August 26th at Gardner Senior Center
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Easy & Free to Get Rid of Your Junk
Residents in single-family homes can have large items (such as mattresses, sofas, refrigerators, tires, and more) picked up curbside by their recycling collection company. Each pickup includes up the three large items.
Call your recycling company to get a date for your pickup. To find your recycling collection company, please use the Residential Services Lookup
here.
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San José Public Library Events
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Date and Time
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Event
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Library
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Wednesday, July 10th at 3:00 p,m.
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Reading To Children With Sally
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Willow Glen
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Saturday, July 13th at 1:00 p.m.
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Drawing Turtles with Turtle Wayne
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Rose Garden |
| Saturday, July 13th at 1:00 p.m. |
STEAM Saturday |
Bascom
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| Tuesday, July 16th at 4:00 p.m. |
The Pawsome Project
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Bascom |
Thursday, July 18th at 6:00 p.m.m.
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One-On-One Computer Help
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Willow Glen |
| Tuesday, July 23rd at 3:00 p.m. |
Mad Science: Kitchen Chemistry |
Rose Garden
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| Wednesday, July 24th at 4:15 p.m. |
Salsa For Seniors
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Bascom |
| Saturday, July 27th at 3:00 p.m. |
Growing Culinary Herbs |
Willow Glen
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| Wednesday, July 31st at 100: a.m. |
Preschool/Toddler Story-time & Stay and Play
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Rose Garden
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Click here for all July library events.
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School Supply Drive
Monday, July 10th-Sunday,July 23rd
Please join the Food Empowerment Project in collecting school supplies for children of farm workers this summer from July 10th until July 23rd. Working in collaboration with the non-profit organization, we are able to include two drop-off locations in Assembly District 27, along with many other locations throughout the Bay Area. Please see the flyer for details.
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San Jose Neighbor Night
Friday, July 12th
Every Second Friday Night of the Month The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services invites neighbors to come together for free family-friendly activities, including arts & crafts, games, sports, movies and more at Camden, Evergreen, Mayfair, Roosevelt, Seven Trees and Southside community centers.
Residents are encouraged to immerse themselves in their communities and get to know each other during Neighbor Nights. Different locations, tines and activities are announced each month. For more information, call 408-535-3570 or visit here.
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Bascom Flea Market
Bascom Community
Center
July 13th from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The market will open from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Admission is free. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Bascom Community Center (408) 794-6289 or email esther.aguirre@sanjoseca.gov.
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Gaming Tournament and Craft
Bascom Community Center
Tuesday, July 16th at 4:00 p.m.
Special guests from the Alum Rock Counseling Center will present a video gaming tournament for the teens of Bascom Library and Community Center. Games include Fortnight
, Drive Club, Madden, FIFA and more. Snacks and prizes are included.
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Brew at the Zoo (Age 21+)
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Friday, July 19th, 6:00 p.m.
Tickets for Brew at the Zoo are now available. Silicon Valley Beer Week officially kicks off at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo with "Brew at the Zoo," presented by The Beerwalk and Metro. Enjoy live music in the Crooked Meadow and a summer-only Jungle Adventure exhibit. Sample honey and more as you roam the Park & Zoo, exploring 40 breweries from the Bay Area and beyond. Tickets are available here.
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Coyote Creek Cleanup
Watson Park
Saturday, July 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Work outdoors and make a difference! Help clean-up Coyote Creek with a group of volunteers! You can make an immediate impact on our watershed. That last look at the creek flowing along the cleaned-up bank before you leave will be the instant reward for your hard work.
Free event. Group registration available. Community service hours available.
RSVP
here
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Flicks and
Grooves
History Park in Kelley Park
635 Phelan Avenue
History San José invites you to enjoy great movies and music under the stars
during the Flicks & Grooves outdoor cinema and concert series in History Park.The Flicks & Grooves series features an outdoor cinema on the second Friday of each
month.
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Sunday Series Volunteer Events
Join the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services' Volunteer Management Unit each week for their Sunday Series of park cleanup events. Volunteers visit a different park each Sunday, alternating through the council districts every 10 weeks. No registration is necessary, just come join the fun! Find the current schedule
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Celebrate Cambrian
Camden Community Center
Sunday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for the 14th annual Celebrate Cambrian Festival on Sunday August 25th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is our office's first time hosting this event and we have plenty of fun activities and entertainment planned for you. We will have music by the blues band, Pearl Alley, bounce houses and slides, a community resource fair, and a beer garden!
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Willow Glen Farmers' Market
Willow Glen Elementary
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The grand opening of the Willow Glen Farmers' Market is June 8th at Willow Glen
Elementary
School.
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Greater Rose Garden Certified Farmers' Market
Lincoln High School Parking Lot
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
The Greater Rose Garden Certified Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. beneath the Lincoln High School parking lot solar panels. Support local vendors and spend time with your neighbors!
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