District 6 Newsletter
August 2019
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Dear Neighbor,
There are many events this month to help you get connected with your neighbors.
First, there is National Night Out on Tuesday August 6th. This event has become one of the best annual reminders that connected communities are safer communities. It strengthens the resiliency of a neighborhood and city in the event of an emergency.
Read more here.
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National Night Out 2019
National Night Out is tomorrow, Tuesday August 6th.
Benefits of 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, click
here. Apply for block party permits
here.
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Roses & Reels
Municipal Rose Garden
Saturday, August 10th at 8:15 p.m.
Enjoy "Incredibles 2" with your family and neighbors in the Rose Garden!
The SJPD Operation Frozen Treat Patrol will provide FREE frozen treats. See you there!
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Stroll the Alameda
Park Ave Preschool 1080 The Alameda
Sunday, August 18th
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Shasta / Hanchett Park Neighborhood Association in conjunction with the Alameda Business Association, proudly presents the eighth annual Stroll The Alameda Wine & Beer Stroll. Grab your friends & neighbors and take a stroll along The Alameda to enjoy a variety of local wines & beers, entertainment, special offers at participating businesses and much more!
More information and tickets
here.
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Trash Talk
1335 S. Bascom Ave
Friday, August 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
Let's pick up trash while we talk about community issues. Our next session of "Trash Talk" will take place on Friday, August 23rd from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., starting out at 1335 S. Bascom Ave.
Residents of District 6 are invited to join me and my District 6 Office team to pick up trash in District 6. This will be a great opportunity for District 6 residents to talk to me and my staff about issues you are concerned with in our district and clean up our neighborhoods all at the same time. All trash-collecting equipment will be provided. Kids are welcome. Bring friends!
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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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Minor Public Works Contracts
The City of San Jose is providing an opportunity for qualified General Contractors to compete for Minor Public Works Construction Contracts.
For more information, please view the attached flyer.
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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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Safe Parking
In 2019, over 6,000 people were counted as experiencing homelessness in San José on any given night and over 1,000 of them sleep in their vehicles.
The City of San José developed a Safe Parking Ordinance that allows private property owners to designate their parking areas in places of assembly for safe parking. The ordinance approved by City Council in February 2019 included amendments to the Municipal Code, specifically to Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code (Zoning Code). The property owner does not need to obtain a permit and may design operations from hours, type of vehicles, and target population.
If you are a property owner and interested in partnering with the City of San José on this important endeavor, please contact Lorena Diez with the City of San José's Homelessness Response Team at (408) 975-4456 or lorena.diez@sanjoseca.gov for more information.
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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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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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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.
August 5th at Alma Senior Center
August 15th at Evergreen Senior Center
August 26th at Gardner Senior Center
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Informational Videos for Renters & Landlords
Are you a renter or landlord? Learn about Rent Ordinance Basics, the Tenant Protection Ordinance, Petitions, and more
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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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Tuesday, August 6th at 2:00 p.m.
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Willow Glen Library Knitters
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Willow Glen
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Thursday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m.
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Bubble Science
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Rose Garden |
| Friday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. |
eBook Help |
Bascom
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| Thursday, August 15th at 6:00 p.m. |
Vision Screening & Storytime |
Willow Glen |
Saturday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m.
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Volunteer Away Your Fines As A Branch Buddy
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Willow Glen |
| Tuesday, August 20th at 3:30 p.m. |
Happy Hollow Go Wild |
Rose Garden
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| Wednesday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. |
Family Story Time |
Bascom |
| Friday, August 30th at 2:00 p.m. |
Paint & Play! Process Arts for Young Children
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Willow Glen
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| Friday, August 30th at 4:00 p.m. |
Dungeons & Dragons in the Library |
Rose Garden
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Click here for all July library events.
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San Jose Giants Kids Thrive & Senior Strides Days
Kaiser Permanente is proud to present two great opportunities for your friends in the community to be a part of: Senior Strides and Kids Thrive Days with the San Jose Giants!
Event participants will hear from Kaiser Permanente experts on health topics relevant to seniors and youth and have an opportunity to get some exercise by participating in a pregame walk around the Excite Ballpark field (588 East Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95112).
You must have a ticket to attend the game. Please respond to me and cc: Amy Aken (amy.l.aken@kp.org) with the number of tickets you would like to have. We will follow up to confirm the number of tickets and process to receive them.
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Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful (KCCB)
Selma Olinder Park
Saturday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Plastic objects are an environmental problem! Few bacteria can degrade them, and that means, our discarded grocery bags, milk jugs, plastic utensils, clam shells & other packaging are making their way into the oceans. There, wind and waves break them into small pieces that look like food to fish and other marine animals. Please join us and help collect trash along Coyote Creek before it makes its way into the Bay.
Free event. Group registration available. Community service hours available.
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San Jose Summer Jazz Festival
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
August 9th-August 11th
Bring the entire family and friends to the San Jose Summer Jazz Festival which features 100+ performances on 12 stages of jazz, blues, Latin, funk, salsa, New Orleans, world, Jazz Beyond, Next gen, and more. Moreover, there's more than just music -the Fest is the perfect summer experience, with fantastic weather, great food, wine and microbrews; music-themed film screenings and a jazz mass; a family fun zone with great activities for the kids and evening activities for the grown-ups like Fest+ concerts and a free club crawl. It's a fantastic way to spend a summer weekend.
It is also really easy to bike to the event. The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition hosts free and safe valet bike parking at various sites. It is much less hassle and expense than driving and parking.
Details and tickets
here.
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Bascom Flea Market
Bascom Community
Center
August 10th 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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Women's Equality Day Luncheon 2019
Mexican Heritage Plaza
Friday, August 23rd from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Join the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women's Annual Equality Day Celebration. This year, 2019, is the 99th year since the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Please show your support in the fight toward equality by attending and becoming a sponsor to this event!
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Friends of Bascom Library Book Sale
Bascom Branch Library Multipurpose Room
Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Come browse the Friends of Bascom Library's Book Sale. Great bargains can be found on gently used books and media. All proceeds support programs at the Bascom Library.
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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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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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Silicon Valley Pride Festival and Parade 2019
Plaza de César Chávez Park
August 24th-25th
Bring the family and friends to celebrate Silicon Valley Pride. The event gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate the diversity within the San Jose LGLBTQ+ community and celebrate allies within the community. Come watch a parade, enjoy a family garden and all of the festivities.
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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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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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