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Mid-Autumn Festival!

Join us at the Berryessa Branch Library on Saturday, September 30th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Mid-Autumn Festival!

Decorate paper lanterns, savor delicious treats, and be mesmerized by captivating performances from local talents, including lion dancers, storytellers, and singers.

Don't miss out on this exciting Mid-Autumn Festival – it's the perfect opportunity to come together with your community and create lasting memories with family and friends!

The Berryessa Branch Library staff has set up this collection of books coinciding with the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. We're so excited to see kids from our community reading the legends!

Mời quý vị và con em tham dự Tết Trung Thu! Chúng tôi cũng đang tìm các thiện nguyện viên nào có thể:

* Kể chuyện cổ tích

* Biểu diễn văn nghệ: múa lân, múa rồng, múa quạt, võ thuật…

    Thứ Bảy ngày 30 tháng 9 từ 10g sáng đến 1g trưa. Nghị Viên David Cohen mời quý vị và con em tham dự Tết Trung Thu. Xin đến để thưởng thức bánh trung thu miễn phí! Nghe chuyện cổ tích, vẽ lồng đèn, và xem văn nghệ từ các nhóm trong vùng.

    Nếu có thể tham gia tổ chức/biểu diễn, xin liên lạc Angela Pedrigal at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov

Join us in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival!

We are looking for volunteers to:

• Retell cultural holiday legends 

• Put on cultural performances: dragon/lion/fan dances, martial art demonstrations, musical performances, and more.

• Help run the event (set up, clean up, or stage management) 

If you're interested in helping out, performing, or you just plan on attending and have questions, comments, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Celebrating 20 Years of Collaboration!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library is a stunning example of what’s possible when we work together toward a common purpose. 20 years ago, @SJSU and the @cityofsanjose collaborated on a project that resulted in a unique and world class facility that would set the standard for those that followed. Today marks the 20 Year Anniversary of this incredible, world class facility and I’m honored and excited to be a part of the celebration.

Nio EV Opens US HQ in North San José

Electric cars are a crucial element of the reduced carbon future. That’s why it is so exciting that EV company Nio had chosen to locate their US HQ in North San José! They’ve made some huge leaps forward with new battery swapping technology that could potentially become the future of EV technology. Welcome to San José, Nio!

Neighborhoods Conference 2023

The City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is hosting the annual Neighborhoods Conference on Saturday, October 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Yerba Buena High School.

The annual Neighborhoods Conference brings together City of San José representatives, neighborhood association leaders, and other agencies to collaborate on community building, share resources, and foster connections. 

San José residents and neighborhood association leaders that would like to get more information about City services that enhance neighborhood livability and other community resources are invited to attend summit.

Happy Trails to You!

The 2023 Annual Trail Survey is now open until October 1. This survey is available to share your thoughts on San José’s trails. The results will, in part, guide the City’s trail development. 

The City's Adopt-A-Park team and Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful will also be at Selma Olinder Park for the National Day of Service on September 11 for a beautification and clean-up event. Register for this event on Eventbrite. 

Safe Communities Summit

SJ Youth Empowerment Alliance and East Side High School District invite you to their annual Safe Communities Summit, Saturday September 23rd from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Independence High School, located at 617 N. Jackson Avenue. Breakfast, Lunch, and activities for children will be provided. Click here to register. You may also call 408-794-1632 for more information.

Liên minh trao quyền cho thanh niên SJ và Học khu trung học East Side mời bạn tham dự Hội nghị thượng đỉnh cộng đồng an toàn hàng năm của họ, Thứ Bảy ngày 23 tháng 9, từ 8:30 sáng đến 1:30 chiều tại Trường Trung học Độc lập, tọa lạc tại 617 N. Jackson Avenue. Bữa sáng, bữa trưa và các hoạt động dành cho trẻ em sẽ được cung cấp. Nhấn vào đây để đăng ký. Bạn cũng có thể gọi 408-794-1632 để biết thêm thông tin.

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SJ Youth Empowerment Alliance y el Distrito Escolar East Side High lo invitan a su Cumbre Anual de Comunidades Seguras, el sábado 23 de septiembre de 8:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria Independence, ubicada en 617 N. Jackson Avenue. Se proporcionará desayuno, almuerzo y actividades para niños. Pulse aquí para registrarse. También puede llamar al 408-794-1632 para obtener más información.

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Organize an Event in Your Neighborhood!

Do you want to help make a difference in your neighborhood? Are you part of a group looking for ways you can give back to your community? Litter Pick-Ups and Clean-Up Events are a great way to give back and to make an impact you can see right away! It's also tons of fun and a great way to get some exercise while meeting people and even chatting with local officials like myself and my team. If the parks, creeks, and streets in your area could use a little love, get in touch with my office now to get the ball rolling on an event!

Bạn có muốn giúp tạo nên sự khác biệt trong khu phố của mình không? Bạn có phải là thành viên của một nhóm đang tìm kiếm những cách có thể cống hiến cho cộng đồng của mình không? Sự kiện nhặt rác và dọn dẹp là một cách tuyệt vời để đền đáp và tạo ra tác động mà bạn có thể thấy ngay lập tức! Đó cũng là một cách thú vị và tuyệt vời để rèn luyện sức khỏe trong khi gặp gỡ mọi người và thậm chí trò chuyện với các quan chức địa phương như tôi và nhóm của tôi. Nếu các công viên, con lạch và đường phố trong khu vực của bạn có thể cần một chút tình yêu, hãy liên hệ với văn phòng của tôi ngay bây giờ để bắt đầu một sự kiện!

¿Quieres ayudar a marcar la diferencia en tu vecindario? ¿Es usted parte de un grupo que busca formas de contribuir a su comunidad? ¡Los eventos de recolección de basura y limpieza son una excelente manera de retribuir y generar un impacto que se puede ver de inmediato! También es muy divertido y una excelente manera de hacer algo de ejercicio mientras conoces gente e incluso charlas con funcionarios locales como yo y mi equipo. Si los parques, arroyos y calles de su área necesitan un poco de amor, ¡póngase en contacto con mi oficina ahora para comenzar un evento!

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Closing 87 For Construction

Caltrans is scheduled to close Northbound and Southbound SR-87 on two weekends between late September 2023 and mid-October 2023. During the 56-hour highway closures, Caltrans will perform major pavement repair work on northbound and southbound SR-87

in Santa Clara County. One traffic direction on SR-87 will be worked on at a time. Detours will be in effect. All work is weather and conditions dependent.

WHY THE WORK IS NEEDED?

The purpose of the project is to improve ride quality, enhance safety,

and extend the service life of the pavement. These full weekend

closures are necessary for worker and public safety during the work.

Caltrans will perform major pavement rehabilitation on the two center

tra c lanes in both the northbound and southbound directions of

SR-87. The roadway has become worn and in need of major repairs

due to decades of high traffic use.

CLOSURE WILL START FRIDAYS AFTER 9 P.M. AND CONCLUDE

ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAYS NO LATER THAN 5 A.M.

These closures will allow for concrete pavement in tra c lanes to be

replaced. These closures will shorten the duration of the project by

providing improved safety and better ride quality to the public. These

series of weekend SR-87 closures will reduce the number of overnight

lane closures needed to complete this work by 2024 instead of

completing in late 2025.

(BETWEEN I-280 AND SR-85, SAN JOSE CA.)

SOUTHBOUND/NORTHBOUND CLOSURES

NORTHBOUND - WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 22

SOUTHBOUND - WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 20

If you have a question or want to share a concern, please call our Project Hotline at (510) 286-0319. Or you can contact sr87pave@dot.ca.gov.

You can also learn more about the project on our Caltrans Bay Area project website at:

SR87pave.com

Volunteer In Your Community

Volunteer Opportunities: 

If you are interested in volunteering over the summer, we are in need of volunteers for a wide array of events that take place in District 4! Please consider helping out your community.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Pedrigal, at angela.pedrigal@sanjoseca.gov for more information. 

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Rebates up to 90% for Your Building Upgrades!

Through the San José Energy Efficient Business Program, your business can receive rebates when you make certain energy-saving upgrades. These significant rebates (80-90% off!) help make the projects more affordable, and when you combine the rebates with your lower monthly energy costs, the upgrades can quickly pay for themselves.

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Who's making a big difference in our community? A great teacher, business owner, a police officer who goes beyond the call of duty. Maybe there's someone spending their free time organizing creek clean-ups or blanket drives for the unhoused... If you've got someone special in your neighborhood, let us know by nominating them to be a District Hero!