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July 4th marks the day of the nation’s independence. This day is celebrated together with our family members and friends where we enjoy barbecues and get togethers. For a safe and enjoyable time with your family, you can join the Stars and Strides 5K-10K Run or the July 4th Weekend Fireworks 2022: SJ Baseball, San Jose. From the District 5 office, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy celebration.

Fed up with fireworks? Report illegal firework activity online HERE. Snap a picture and complete the report fully so the @CityofSanJose can take action to cite violators.

• If you're into sports, stop by Capitol park to see the brand new futsal court and play a game of futsal!
• Along with the breezy days, it's the perfect weather to have a picnic! There are many beautiful parks around East San José that would be the perfect spot for a picnic! Be sure to check out the D5 Parks HERE
• Take a hike at the largest municipal park in the region at Alum Rock Park!
• Find tranquility and serenity at Overfelt Gardens Park, home to the Chinese Cultural Garden
• Feed the farm animals at Emma Prusch Park located on King Rd, they have chickens, pigs, cows and so much more!
• Attend a Viva Parks event!
• Lastly, visit your local libraries to see what summer programming they are offering for students, and adults, this summer! 

Thursday, July 7, 2022

1:00PM – 2:00PM at 3090 Alum Rock Ave San Jose CA 95127

The Healthier Kids Foundation will be offering FREE eye exams and dental screenings for children 6 months to 18 years old! Healthier Kids Foundation uses a licensed dentist to conduct all dental screenings. 

Register for this event HERE

If a child needs further follow up, then HKF will contact the child’s parent/guardian. No insurance required. All are welcome! For more information, please call (408)564-5114.

 This 2-day event shares the art of mariachi customs & traditions through music workshops for youth and a concert series for community members. Participants must be at least 12 years of age with 3+ years of experience on their instrument. Please complete the form HERE.

Viva Parks Neighborhood is a series of FREE events focused on health and wellness resources, physical activity, and community engagement. We do this by connecting people to people, uniting neighbors, visually transforming the park with positive programing, increasing usage, and providing resources to the neighborhoods.

June was a busy month in San José for me and Team Carrasco!   

We attended the Viva Parks Wine and Paint Night, Mexican Heritage Plaza Job Fair, Rocketship Spring Concert, Dumpster days, Roe v Wade press conference, Mar y Sol one year ribbon cutting, Quetzal Gardens grand opening and much more!  

Summer just started for everyone, and what better way to start it by joining a free summer program here on the East Side of San José!

The program, East Side Community Arts, offers a free youth program this summer based on arts activities led by teachers and artists who are wanting to help and serve their community. They will be hosting programs at Alum Rock Union School District and Franklin McKinley School District this year! This program will run from: June 21 – July 15 from 9:00am to 12:30pm each day! Register your child at HERE.

There are many summer camps and summer activities/programs available that you could sign up for HERE at your local community center! From sports lessons, STEM Programs, and many others you can take a look at that best fit you or your child.  

Free meals are available to all kids 18 and under this summer, with no registration required! Find a site near you: HERE

#FeedingSiliconValley @2ndharvest

June 1-July 31, 2022

Calling all comics and manga fans, artists, and storytellers: You are invited to enter San José Public Library’s Graphic Novel Making Contest for all ages as part of our 2022 Summer Learning Challenge. See more info HERE.

Located at 1020 S White Rd Ste G San Jose, CA 95127 Alum Rock/East Foothills Dawn Donuts is an East Side staple for yummy fresh made donuts, sandwiches and bagels! Roberto from our staff picked up a dozen for our office, and they were so yummy! Be sure to check them out! 

Hello July and goodbye June, summer is in full motion and another month brings us another round of COVID updates. Despite the lack of mask mandates, substantially less news coverage on the virus, and overall feeling that the pandemic is over, the pandemic is still around us as cases are still trending upward.

As a nation we have taken steps to protect our youngest population by enabling the vaccinations of children 6 months or older for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines

It is highly recommended that you get vaccinated and if you need to schedule an appointment to receive your vaccine VISIT HERE or HERE

Boosters are now widely available to everyone 12 and older who has waited 5 months (2 months for J&J). Additionally, a second booster shot is recommended for those who have waited 4 months and over 50 years old, immune-compromised, and/or got the J&J shot. Therefore, stay safe, healthy, and in-tuned with city and county information as we progress through this stage of the pandemic