District 6 Newsletter
September 2019
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Trash Talk
Let's pick up trash while we talk about community issues. Our next session of "Trash Talk" will take place on Friday, September 27th at 9:00 a.m. We will meet at 1432 W. San Carlos Street #70 in front of Starbucks in Midtown.
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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Makers Market Santana Row
The monthly Santana Row Makers Market in the Park hosted by Makers Market is back! Bring your friends & family to this curated marketplace in Santana Row Park (across from Left Bank Brasserie) and shop local artists selling US Handcrafted goods such as jewelry, handbags, ceramics, soaps, succulents, candles and more! Enjoy the beautiful outdoor park, listen to live music, and support local small businesses.
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Viva Calle San Jose
Viva CalleSJ is a free recreation program that temporarily closes miles of San Jose streets to bring communities together to walk, bike, skate, play
and explore the city. Register here. The 5K Run starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 10:00 a.m.
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BBQ In the Glen
Downtown Willow Glen
Saturday, September 28th at 12:00 p.m.
The 4th Annual Willow Glen BBQ in the Glen is a community event featuring amateur and professional BBQ teams competing for pride and prizes. The community gets the opportunity to sample the finished product, while enjoying an afternoon of music, kids' court, beer and wine.
Taking place during the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., the festival is located in the same location as last year, the Bank of America parking lot, at 1245 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. Within the festival area is: a main stage for announcing the competition winners, approximately 20-30 enclosed food booths and cooking areas for the contestants, 2-3 drink booths serving beer, local wine, and soda/water, up to six sponsor booths, and two information/ticket sales booths.
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49ers Library Card
The San José Public Library is proud to partner with the San Francisco 49ers to introduce the first-ever 49ers library card. Get your library card by becoming a member of your San José Public Library. It's easy and FREE.
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Environmental Services Department Makes Recycling Easier
Ever find yourself wondering how to recycle a particular item? ESD's new recycling website:
www.SanJoseRecycles.org
Now website users can search for local recycling and disposal options for over 250 items using desktop or mobile devices. The website helps residents learn how to Recycle Right and provides the latest waste reduction news and tips.
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Free Dog Spay/Neuter
This service is available for residents with dogs in 95111, 95116, 95122, 95127 zip codes. Call 408-262-2133 to make an appointment. See flyer for details.
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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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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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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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Thursday, September 5th at 10:30 a.m.
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Music and Movement
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Willow Glen
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Saturday, September 7th at 9:00 a.m.
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Friends of the Rose Garden Branch Library's Book Sale |
Rose Garden |
| Saturday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m. |
LEGO® Fun
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Bascom
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| Monday, September 9th at 11:00 a.m. |
Volunteer Away Your Fines |
Willow Glen |
| Thursday, September 12th at 6:00 p.m. |
One-On-One Computer Help
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Willow Glen |
| Saturday, September 14th at 2:00 p.m. |
Bullet Journal Workshop |
Rose Garden
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| Thursday, September 19th at 3:30 p.m. |
Coding For Kids
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Bascom |
| Friday, September 27th at 3:00 p.m. |
Fall Season Storytime & Craft |
Willow Glen
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| Monday, September 30th at 6:30 p.m. |
Community Conversations |
Rose Garden
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Click here for all September library events.
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Volunteer at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Saturday, September 21st 8:45 a.m.
The roses continue to bloom, even in the Fall! Thanks to our wonderful weather, new roses will adorn our iconic rose garden if we continue to deadhead! Please join us to ensure the cycle of beautiful buds continues. All tools and training provided.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and long sleeves. Bring a filled water bottle, a hat and sunscreen. *Teens: earn school community service hours. No pre-registration, simply come out and garden with us!
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California Coastal Cleanup
Saturday September 21st at 9:00 a.m.
Valley Water invites you to join us for a local creek cleanup in your neighborhood.
There are currently 45 cleanup sites to pick from
throughout Santa Clara County.
A certificate for community service hours will be provided
to students who require volunteer hours for school.
Reserve your spot today, click here to register:
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Sharks Fan Fest
SAP Center
Sunday, September 22nd at 11:00 a.m.
Sharks Fan Fest 2019 presented by Bay Area BMW Centers is back and is your chance to meet the players, get photos on the ice or with the Shark Head, enjoy programming on the main stage and much more. Plus, join us for the Sharks Legends Game immediately following Fan Fest. Walk, bike, or scoot to Fan Fest!
Activities:
Shark Head Photos: Take a photo in the famous Shark Head.
Photo on the Logo: Take a photo at center ice.
Sharks Player Autographs: Select Sharks players will rotate at two autograph stations.
Concourse Fun: Photo fun, Tech Museum, sponsor stations and more.
Kid Activities: Plenty of fun for kids with face painting and balloon twisters on the concourse.
Tickets and details
here.
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ARES/RACES Countywide Communications Exercise
Edith Morley Park
615 Campbell Technology Pkwy
Saturday, September 28th at 8:00 a.m.
This is our annual, large-scale, countywide communications exercise.It is open to both new and experienced amateur radio operators. Individuals will be free to select one or more activities in a variety of fields.
Open to all individual amateur radio operators interested in emergency communications. Everyone MUST sign up in advance. More info
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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Urban Confluence Silicon Valley
Urban Confluence Silicon Valley is a project of the San Jose Light Tower Corporation (SJLTC), a nonprofit organization. The primary goal of the project is to create a new, distinctive, world-class public landmark in downtown San Jose, Silicon Valley's largest urban center.
The project will be placed at the Confluence of the Guadalupe River and Los Gatos Creek in the most important Urban park in Silicon Valley, located in downtown San Jose.
The Open International Design Competition is now accepting submissions. This competition is open to students, artists, architects, landscape architects, urban planners, engineers, designers, place-makers, and creative individuals or teams everywhere.
There is no fee to enter. Register
here.
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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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