October 28, 2021
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IN THIS EDITION
  • ALVISO COMMUNITY APPRECIATION BARBECUE
  • ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A BOOSTER SHOT?
  • CENTRAL BIKEWAY SURVEY
CREEK CLEANUP AT COYOTE CREEK
Help us clean up Coyote Creek in District 4 by joining the Trash Punx on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M. for a creek cleanup. 
TIME: Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M.

LOCATION: Coyote Creek: 1200 Notting Hill Drive, San Jose, CA 95131 *Look for The Trash Punx Tent

PARKING: Parking is available along the street on Notting Hill Drive
WHAT TO BRING: Smartphone (to check-in via QR code), mask, long pants, long-sleeved shirt, closed-toed shoes, re-usable bottle w/ water, sunscreen, sunglasses

WHAT TO EXPECT: Volunteers will use their smartphone to check-in via QR code. Please arrive on time as the safety talk will start shortly after check-in. The Trash Punx will provide a litter stick, gloves and trash bags.
ALVISO COMMUNITY APPRECIATION BARBECUE
Come out to the Alviso Community Appreciation Barbecue, On Saturday, November 6th from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at George Mayne Elementary School.
WHAT: The Barbecue will include: sports (Basketball, Soccer, Kickball, & Dodgeball), activities, prizes, resources and ice cream! If you'd like to be a part of the Bike Rodeo, please bring your bike. The Department of Transportation will be hosting a Helmet Giveaway *while supplies last*.*Kids must be accompanied by an adult*

WHEN: Saturday, November 6th from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

WHERE: George Mayne Elementary School: 5030 N. 1st St. Alviso, CA 95002

*All participants must follow County Health Orders (Please wear your mask)*
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A BOOSTER SHOT?
Individuals who received their second dose of either Moderna or Pfizer at least 6 months ago are now eligible for a booster, if they are: 
  • 65 or older
  • 18+ and live in a long-term care facility
  • 18+ and have at least one underlying medical condition
  • 18+ and work or live in a high-risk setting (such as food and agricultural workers, first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, etc.). See here for the full definition.
 
ALL recipients of the J&J vaccine who are 18 or older and received their dose at least 2 months ago are now also recommended for a booster shot. 
Booster shots for all three vaccines are now available at all County sites. Many other sites (pharmacies, community clinics, doctor’s offices) also offer boosters. 

Visit www.sccfreevax.org to schedule a booster appointment or find a drop-in location. Individuals can also call 408-970-2000 to book their booster appointment. As always, vaccinations are free and available to all eligible patients, regardless of insurance or immigration status.
UPCOMING VACCINATION EVENT
When: Thursday, October 28th, 2021 at 5:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

Where: ACE Charter High School: 1776 Education Park Drive, San Jose 95133
CENTRAL BIKEWAY SURVEY
Traffic separation? Trees and landscaping? Scenic and comfortable rest areas? VTA is currently surveying community members to see what features might inspire people to commute on the Central Bikeway, a potential bicycle superhighway connecting Santa Clara and North San José.

Feedback received in earlier rounds of community outreach helped narrow down potential alternatives for the Central Bikeway. Now the public is being asked to provide input on the top-ranked route. The Central Bikeway survey will remain open through Friday, October 29.
The Central Bikeway seeks to provide a joyful, connected, comfortable bikeway for riders traveling east-west between Santa Clara and North San José. Survey participants can view renderings of different sections of the route and provide feedback on what proposed features and design elements would make them feel most comfortable in riding the route. For more information on the project, please click here.

Click below for link to the survey.