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District 6 Newsletter
December 2019
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Dear Neighbor,
What an incredible 2019 - with all of its challenges and rewards! We've worked hard this year on the council to make decisions on what's best for our city, both now and for our future. It's not always easy, in fact, it's mostly difficult, but I'm proud of our work and I'm especially satisfied when I hear from you that you support and appreciate our efforts.
Read more here.
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Holiday Bubbly Walk
Kick off December and the holiday frenzy with a Saturday afternoon of shopping and sipping bubbly! Tasting sites along the avenue will be set up with sparking wine. Tickets
here.
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District 6 Business Spotlight
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Good Karma Bikes
Good Karma Bikes is a Nonprofit Bike Shop that reinvests their revenue into programs toward at-risk and emancipated foster youth, as well as those whose bicycle is their primary means of transportation. Good Karma Bikes also has workstations, complete with all the tools to do just about any bicycle repair you will need.
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Sunday in the Park
Volunteer in your community! These are free events where volunteers can help with a park clean-up. We begin with registration, onsite, at 9:45 a.m., kick-off at 10:00 a.m. and wrap it up by 12:30 p.m.
Volunteers help with trash pick-up, removing graffiti, trimming bushes, weeding, cutting suckers from tree trunks, as well as many other landscaping, safety and cleaning tasks! See the flyer for details.
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Corie Court, San Jose, CA 95112
Saturday, December 7th
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Sign-in at 8:30 a.m.)
Looking to volunteer? Help Trash Punx beautify SJ. Bring with you a signed Volunteer waiver, closed-toed shoes/boots, long pants, long sleeved shirt, re-usable water bottle with water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and smiles!
Sign-up
here
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Winter Faith Collaborative
The Winter Faith Collaborative is an interfaith movement that was formed to share ideas and advocate for the houseless community. Over 100 faith communities across San Jose and Santa Clara county participate with the collective aim to serve and shelter those in the houseless community who are living outdoors. Donations and volunteers are needed. Learn more
here.
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SVBC Phone Banking
Phone bank with SVBC! At this time of year SVBC contacts members to see if they want to renew their memberships or donate in coordination with Giving Tuesday. Text banking is an option for those who want to help but don't want to make calls. All volunteers will have to do a brief phone interview in order to phone bank.
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Community Wildfire Safety Program
Please read the latest PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program fact sheet, which includes updated figures around the recent Public Safety Power Shutoff events, system hardening, safety inspections, and more.
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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 Police and Fire Department Retirement System, where as of December 31, 2019, we will have 1 vacant Public Member Board seat.
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Residential Homes & Mobile Home Parks Collection & Setouts
Look up your garbage or recycling collection company with the Residential Services Lookup. Collection occurs on all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. If these holidays occur Monday through Friday, collection will be one day later throughout the rest of that week.
Extra garbage stickers may be purchased for $6.25 at all San José libraries, Lucky, and Safeway stores or at the Customer Service Center on the first floor of San José City Hall. For more information, go here.
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Office of Emergency Management Training
The City of San Jose has developed a plan to educate residents on how to prep for natural disasters. Staff members from the Office of Emergency Management will be available to attend community events to help train residents on how to prep for and react to an emergency.
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Affordable Internet Offers
Affordable Internet Offers available to San Jose residents who qualify based on their annual income. Below are flyers that include information about how residents qualify, affordable options available to them, and where to call for more information.
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Pavement Updates
Paving work continues across the city, with preparation and paving work occurring on almost 200 major and residential street segment here.
Lots of repaving means frequent parking restrictions, multiple detours, dust, and noise. If you see a street of interest to you, check out our weekly pavement updates to learn about our paving activities as they move through San José.
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On behalf of the San Jose Police Department we are excited to share that we are kicking off our new crime prevention campaign, "Remove it or Loose it" tis the Season to be Safe . Vehicle burglaries and thefts are crimes of opportunity which occur at all hours, day and night. All burglaries from a vehicle generally have one thing in common: personal belongings, such as purses, bags, clothing, laptops and other electronic devices, are left in vehicles. Keep in mind anything can be of value to a thief.
Read more Crime Prevention tips here.
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City Hall Holiday Closures
City Hall will be closed December 24th-January 1st for Christmas and New Years. City Hall will re-open on January 2nd, 2020.
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Better Communities
Better Communities is part of the City's Climate Smart Challenge. Better Communities is a fun and easy way to track the steps you're taking to reduce your carbon footprint. It includes a range of actions, helpful tips and resources for you to track your financial savings and carbon emission reductions. It also provides you with an opportunity to compete with your fellow community members.
Better Communities supports the goals of Climate Smart San José, the City's community-wide initiative to reduce air pollution, save water and improve quality of life.
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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, December 4th at 1:00 p.m. |
Willow Glen Library Book Club
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Willow Glen
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Thursday, December 5th at 10:30 a.m.
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One on One Computer Help |
Rose Garden |
| Saturday, December 7th at 11:00 a.m. |
Winter Wonderland Featuring Santa
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Bascom
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| Wednesday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. |
Willow Glen Teens Engage |
Willow Glen |
| Friday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. |
Adult DIY-Holiday Shadow Boxes
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Bascom |
| Saturday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. |
Poetry Lounge |
Willow Glen
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| Tuesday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. |
Inclusive Storytime
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Bascom |
| Friday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. |
Professionals In Job Transition - Job Search/Networking Special Interest Group
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Bascom |
| Saturday, December 28th at 3:00 p.m. |
Reading to Children with Victoria |
Rose Garden
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Click here for all December library events.
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Go Wild During the Holiday Break
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility, has new camps and classes for children and adults to embrace their wild side during the winter months and immerse themselves in environmental and conservation learning. Registration is now open and all Happy Hollow education offerings can be viewed online
here.
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Downtown Ice
During November, early December and after the holidays in January, Downtown Ice is open:
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
5:00 p.m.to midnight on Friday
Noon to midnight on Saturday
Noon to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
During the winter break, the rink is open 11:00 a.m.to midnight daily. Special hours apply to the holidays.
The rink phone number is (408) 610-4055. Details
here.
Parking information
here.
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Volunteer at Christmas in the Park
Volunteering with Christmas in the Park is more than just putting up trees and decorations, but being a part of a strong, community tradition. Christmas in the Park is made possible each year by community support. Over 10,000 volunteer hours are required each year to put on this holiday event!
Get more information and fill out the registration form
here
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Should you have any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities please contact us at [email protected]
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Kiwanis Resolution Run
Shoreline Park, Mountain View
January 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
The Kiwanis club supports the children, the elderly, and veterans in the San Jose community. The bulk of the funds raised through the "Resolution Run" will be used to fund the Turnaround Scholarships that San Jose area Kiwanis clubs award each year to local at-risk students to enable them to continue with their studies.
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Greater Rose Garden Certified Farmers' Market
Lincoln High School Parking Lot
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 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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Willow Glen Farmers' Market
Willow Glen Elementary
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Willow Glen Farmers' market is at Willow Glen
Elementary
School, Saturday's from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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