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Greetings!
Can you guess whose tree that is on the left?
That's right, it's District 6's tree! Last week, my team and I decorated our tree at Christmas in the Park.
We hope you take time this month to take a stroll at Christmas in the Park or at the many other holiday-related events in this newsletter!
In honor of the season of giving, I am hosting a gift drive for those in Evans Lane Interim Housing. Our neighbors in temporary housing are in need of new toys, blankets, and jackets. Please drop off your donations at the Willow Glen Community Center or on the first floor of City Hall by Sunday, December 19.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season!
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Joyful Events this Holiday Season |
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Holiday Bubbly Walk this Saturday!
This Saturday, (12/04) is the Holiday Bubbly Walk! Ring in the holidays by shopping and sipping along Lincoln Avenue.
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Holiday Shopping on The Alameda! |
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Small businesses are crucial to our local economy. They need our support now more than ever as we are all recovering from a pandemic. I strongly encourage you to do your holiday shopping at the many wonderful shops along The Alameda this Saturday, 12/04. |
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Bring Holiday Cheer to Children & Youth in Interim Housing! |
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My office and my friends at Path and Abode need your help bringing holiday cheer to San Jose youth and adults in Evans Lane Interim Housing!
Your donations of new toys, books, blankets will certainly make this holiday season memorable for children and youth in Interim Housing.
We also have adults in temporary housing at Evans Lane. We are asking for new jackets of all sizes to help keep them warm during these winter months.
Gift cards are also welcome! The gift card can be for any store, but the dollar amount on the card can not exceed $25.
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Gift drop-off bins are located at the Willow Glen Community Center (2175 Lincoln Ave) and on the first floor of San Jose City Hall. Please drop off your generous gift before Sunday, December 19! |
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Toys for Tots in Downtown
Willow Glen
Downtown Willow Glen is hosting a Toys for Tots drive throughout the entire month of December.
If you are planning to attend the Bubbly Walk, there will be two toy drop-off bins at this Saturday's event. The bin locations will be at the following locations:
- Goosetown 1072 Lincoln Ave
- 1351 Lincoln Ave (the former Le Bou next to Oz A Salon)
Please donate new, un-gift-wrapped toys, books, and stocking stuffers (preferably avoiding plush toys due to sanitary reasons) for age groups of newborn to 14+.
More details on a permanent toy drop-off location will be coming soon.
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Bascom's Candy Cane Lane
Bascom Community Center will be hosting a holiday event on Saturday, December 18th from 12noon-3pm!
It will be a free, safe, and socially distanced walk-thru event in the front patio area of Bascom where there will be giveaway goodies, activities, resources, and raffles.
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Understanding Dementia Webinar
Dementia affects approximately 11% of Americans 65 years and older with up to 215 million in associated costs. Learn about the latest scientific research on the causes of Alzheimers and dementia, early signs of the disease, what you can do to try to prevent or slow the disease, the latest ways to diagnose and treat the disease.
The webinar will be on Thursday, December 09 from 11am-12:15pm. A Ph.D. scientist with more than 30 years of experience will lead the webinar. Register for this webinar today.
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Share Your Opinion on Redistricting this Tuesday, 12/07
My Council colleagues and I need your input this upcoming Tuesday, 12/07, at 6PM on the three redistricting maps: the Community Map 5.0, the Unity Map, and the Commission Map.
This Tuesday is another opportunity for you to voice which map you would like to choose to redraw district boundaries.
The deadline for City Council to hear all comments from the public and make a decision on a map is January 11, 2022.
I strongly encourage you to attend next week's City Council meeting to make a public comment about redistricting. Watch next Tuesday's meeting via YouTube or join via Zoom to make a public comment.
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Children ages 5-11 can get Vaccinated
Santa Clara County is now providing COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 following the Nov. 2 approval from the CDC.
Parents and guardians should visit http://sccfreevax.org to sign up for an appointment or to find a convenient walk-in location.
Get Your Booster Shot!
Those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for their booster shot. View walk-in sites or book an appointment for your third dose here. |
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Covered California Open Enrollment
Covered California’s annual Open Enrollment period is now open. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, there is more financial help than ever before to help you get quality, name-brand health insurance.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting covered today. Visit here to find out if you qualify for a Covered California health plan.
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Programs for Active Adults 50+
Programming to keep our 50+ population active is back!
Virtual and in-person classes are available. Get your muscles moving with aerobics or line dancing. Or, keep your mind stimulated by attending a painting or creative writing class.
Check out the available classes and locations here. |
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Have questions about trees on your street? The Department of Transportation is here to help! Check out the quick Q&A above to learn how to care for local trees. If you have more tree questions, please contact them at arborist@sanjoseca.gov
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Iris Garden Clean-Up
On Saturday, December 11 you can help beautify the Iris Garden in the Three Creeks Trail.
The clean-up will be from 8:45am-12noon. Register today! |
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Meals on Wheels
The Health Trust is looking for drivers to work part-time delivering meals and providing wellness checks to our elderly and homebound community.
● Earn $17.10 per hour
● 2-4 hours per day / 2-5 days per week
● Mileage reimbursed
If you are interested, apply here.
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