This Week's Big Question: | |
| Will you be taking your kids Trick-Or-Treating this year? Select your answer below. | | | |
Berryessa SPOOKtacular Halloween | |
Bringing back the annual SPOOKtacular Halloween in person tomorrow! Friday, October 28th from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Come to the Berryessa Community Center for a haunted house, costume contest, games, DJ, and a pumpkin patch! | |
Día de los Muertos Run-Walk | |
|
The Gardner Health Services Día de los Muertos Run-Walk is back for 2022! For the 3rd year, this fundraising event and health initiative will safely bring together patients, staff, families and the community in celebration of life, health, and the lives of those we love eternally. Join us to raise funds to help children and families – who can't afford medical insurance – get free care!
The event will feature a family-friendly 5k and 10k run-walk route, music, entertainment, and a health resource fair.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Race Entry
- Bib and Timing Chip
- Finisher's Medal
- Día de los Muertos Tech Shirt
PACKET/BIB PICK-UP
- Friday, October 28, 2022 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | 1621 Gold St. Alviso, CA 95002
- Race Day, Saturday, October 29, 2022 | 7:00am - 7:45am | 1621 Gold St. Alviso, CA 95002
What to Wear
Participants are encouraged to dress in their Día de los Muertos make up and costumes, or wear the race shirt given at packet pick-up.
La Ofrenda
Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of a photo of a passed loved one, flowers, etc. for our giant ofrenda on display (no glass or open flames).
- All items should be placed on the ofrenda by 7:30am
- Photos should be 5″ x 7″ or smaller
- Please pick up photo/items before leaving venue. All items left at the end of the event will be discarded.
| |
|
Have you ever tried channeling your inner Vincent van Gough to no avail? Maybe your palette is too dry! The City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services will be hosting a Wine & Painting in the Park series! (*Wine available for purchase for those over 21+)
The first twenty-five (25) "Picassos" (Ages 16+) to reserve a seat will be supplied an artist station, including an easel, paintbrush set, acrylic paint, and one (1) free canvas. While this event is free and open to the public, we're only able to offer materials to those who register in advance - so don't miss this opportunity, as tickets will sell out quickly!
We kindly ask that you only attend one (1) event per season to allow for other community members to experience this fantastic event.
The evening will include a wine garden featuring local wine that opens by 6 p.m. We offer a free painting class led by our in-house art instructor for all-ages.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Berryessa Creek Park
1855 Majestic Way, San Jose, CA 95132
Check-in 5:45 p.m. (If you are not checked in by 6:15 p.m. your ticket will be cancelled to allow guests on the waitlist to attend).
While art materials are free to registered guests, wine is available for purchase for anyone 21+ years (Bring a valid ID).
| |
2nd Annual Pumpkin Giveaway | |
Neighborhood families in Berryessa enjoyed a day at the District 4 Pumpkin Patch at Brooktree Elementary School, with games, giveaways, prizes, activities and best of all FREE Full Sized Pumpkins for the kids. My staff and I love organizing events like this for our community and we're already thinking about next year! Happy Halloween, everyone! | |
Alviso Branch Library to Receive Much Needed Upgrades | |
|
Nearly every branch was rebuilt or refurbished using funds from San Jose's Measure O Bond that passed just over 20 years ago. These branches benefit from modern layouts, finishes, furnishings and fixtures. The Alviso branch is one of only 3 that did not receive significant upgrades and has remained largely unchanged since it was originally built. My memo that was approved by the Council on Tuesday ensures that during this latest round of improvements, the city will allocate funding and resources to make front-facing upgrades to the Alviso branch in order to improve the user experience. My goal is to make sure we raise the standard of the Alviso branch, putting it in line with the rest of our library system and giving the community the library they deserve.
You can view my memo here.
| |
|
Several San José Public Library locations have drop-off ballot boxes or will serve as voting centers, so you can pick up your library items at the same time!
Drop Boxes are available at these library locations:
| |
- VOTING INFORMATION
- ALVISO COMMUNITY GARDEN RIBBON CUTTING
- VACCINATION CLINIC AT PIEDMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL
| |
|
Ballots are in the Mail! Voting Starts Now! Election Day is November 8th!
Did you know California modernized our voting system when we passed the Voter’s Choice Act in 2016? Gone are the days of paper voter rolls and having to vote at only one specific polling place in your neighborhood. Now the Registrar Of Voters employees are able to look you up at the check in desk, print your particular precinct’s ballot, and show you to a voting booth anywhere in the county! You can request a paper ballot or vote using an electronic machine. You can even vote from your car in most Vote Centers, using drive-up services intended for folks with health and mobility issues.
| |
|
(Fun fact: The touchscreen voting machines are technically just another way of marking a paper ballot. They record your choices and print them on a sheet of paper you can double check before depositing it into the ballot box. Voting machines do not tally votes and are not connected to the internet.)
| |
ALVISO GARDEN RIBBON CUTTING | |
|
As a result of your advocacy and the efforts of my staff, plans to utilize the Robert Gross Perculation Ponds/Noble Park have been canceled. As part of the process, the City of San José collected suggestions for alternative locations in District 4. In the spirit of full transparency, the City published the entire list of suggestions they received. An updated list was published at the end of September.
Our Emergency Housing Page has the latest information including a link to the updated site list.
| |
IS YOUR SAN JOSE HOME IN NEED OF REPAIRS? | |
|
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley has partnered with the City of San Jose to offer home repair grants to low income homeowners--mobile homes included. We make repairs that directly impact a homeowner’s health, safety and quality of life.
Repair assessments are made by Habitat staff after visiting the home with the homeowner to determine the scope of work. Projects range in size depending on the home and homeowner's needs.
Download a Request for Service form inDownload a Request for Service form in English – Español – Tagalog – 繁體中文 - 简体中文 – Tiếng Việt - Hindi.
| |
|
Required Documentation
- Photo IDs and Proof of Legal Residency for all Applicants
- Copy of Certificate of Title
- Proof of occupancy (including space lease agreement if in a mobile home)
- Copy of Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
- Income documentation for all household members 18 years of age and older
You can visit the Habitat for Humanity website for more details on grant amounts, requirements and other information.
| |
BEAUTIFY SJ GRANT PROGRAM | |
|
The City of San José is committed to supporting residents in their efforts to beautify their neighborhoods and create a cleaner and more vibrant San José.
The mission of the BeautifySJ Grant Program is to support residents’ efforts at reclaiming their public space and to empower residents to aesthetically demonstrate their pride in our City. The City believes that the power to shape the future of our neighborhoods lies in strengthening the civic participation of our residents.
The BeautifySJ Grant Program provides funds (from $300 up to $5,000) for neighborhood clean-up efforts, beautification projects and neighborhood engagement opportunities in San José.
Proposals will only be accepted online via WebGrants. To register for a WebGrants user ID and to access the application, please go to: grants.sanjoseca.gov.
| |
Omicron specific booster shots are available for everyone who has had the two initial vaccinations. Reservations can be found at sccfreevax.org. | |
|
How to Protect Yourself and Others From COVID-19: With COVID-19 cases on the rise, it is important to follow CDC guidelines to prevent illness. Most importantly, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, wear a well-fitting mask, avoid poorly ventilated areas and crowds, and take precautions when you travel.
Free Masks Available: Each adult can get three free N95 masks at pharmacies and community health centers. For help finding a location, call 800-232-0233.
Resident Resources: The City of San José’s Virtual Local Assistance Center is a one-stop for information on Food Assistance, Housing, Employment, Health & Wellness, Utilities, and Immigrant Resources.
Current Vaccination/Booster Sites: The full list of vaccine sites, and testing sites are available on the County of Santa Clara COVID-19 website. Please note that vaccination sites are a combination of drop-in and by appointment only. Residents are encouraged to make an appointment, where possible. All sites have boosters available.
| | | | | |
