| News |
Councilmember Herrera Commends the 2010 Graduates of William C. Overfelt High School's Camelot Summer Institute
At the evening City Council Meeting on September 21st, Councilmember Rose Herrera presented a commendation to the Camelot Summer Institute (CSI) and its 143 graduates for their extraordinary devotion to academics and completion of the Camelot Summer Institute 2010! The Camelot Summer Institute is a summer bridge program at William C. Overfelt High School designed to advance the academic skills of students allowing them to have a successful transition from middle school to high school. The Institute is doing a great job at instilling the importance of going to a four year college through community building field trips, mentorships with upper classmen and college tutors, motivational guest speakers, and college readiness curriculum. This summer alone, the Camelot Summer Institute's commitment to education allowed it to advance the mathematical skills of 143 students! The students' efforts are an outstanding model that will set a precedent to other students at Overfelt High School. Now, these students are better prepared for college and a bright and successful future. Congratulations 2010 Camelot Summer Institute Grads!
Mr. Fox was Fantastic in the Square!
On August 20th, a crowd of over 500 neighbors at Evergreen Village Square enjoyed the film "Fantastic Mr. Fox" for the grand finale of Involved Evergreen's summer Movie Nights for 2010. The event, which was also co-sponsored by the Office of Councilmember Rose Herrera and Shapell Industries, featured an evening concert of oldies by the Road Dogs, along with a special tribute to Councilmember Herrera, who in her days before she was elected to the San José City Council was the founder of Involved Evergreen and the originator of the idea for the Movie Nights. Councilmember Herrera spoke at the event and praised it as a shining example of how residents working together can bring a sense of fun and community to our neighborhoods.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School District's New Ida Jew Academies
The Mount Pleasant Elementary School District is proud to announce Ida Jew Academies, their newly opened charter school. Ida Jew Academies will provide an excellent education through collaboration among students, staff and families. By utilizing learning communities, and students' strengths and interests, they will produce well-rounded life-long learners who are socially responsible and prepared for their future in this ever-changing century. The charter is currently accepting applications as they are serving grades K-6 and will expand to K-8 within the next few years.
For an application or additional information, click here or contact the school at 223-3750.
Public Survey on the New Bus Rapid Transit System Connecting Eastridge to Downtown
Survey ends Friday, October 8th VTA released an online survey on Friday, Sept 24th, to gather public opinion on the design of future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations in Santa Clara County. Your opinion is important, so please take a moment to view and participate in the survey through the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PL6BHS2.
The first BRT project will construct light rail-like stations from the Eastridge Transit Center to Downtown San José along the Santa Clara/Alum Rock corridor. This project is currently being designed, with construction planned to begin in fall 2012. For more information on the BRT project and complete list of proposed stations, see the VTA's website at http://www.vta.org/projects/santaclara_alumrock_brt/index.html. This message is for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement by the City of San José of the BRT station architectural concepts.
You can also forward any additional comments to Ray.Salvano@sanjoseca.gov. |
| Local Events |
Youth Science Institute - Science of Golf
Thursday, September 30th, 1:00 PM
Youth Science Institute's first annual golf tournament will benefit over 30,000 children throughout the Bay Area. The Science of Golf tournament will be held at the Cinnabar Hills Golf Course. Entry fees are $225 for individuals and $900 for a foursome and include green fees, golf cart, range balls, scorecards and scoring assistance, and dinner. The Youth Science Institute is a nonprofit science educator that engages children in science through school programs, community and family events, summer science camps, and after-school science clubs.
For more information contact Tammy Bigelow at 356-4945.
To register, visit YSI's Science of Golf page at http://golfsignup.com/s/ysigolf.aspx, or go to the YSI website, www.youthscience.org, and click on "golf tournament."
Alum Rock Youth Center's 6th Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser
October 1st, Doors open at 5:30 PM and show starts at 7:00 PM
Join the Alum Rock Youth Center at their 6th Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser benefiting youth programs in East San José, all while enjoying a great comedy show. Headlining artists include Rene Garcia, Edwin San Juan, Christina Pazsetzky, and Kabeezy. Guests will be able to bid on a silent auction and win exciting prizes. Tickets are forty dollars per person, and go directly to youth programs.
For tickets and additional information, please call 794-1060 or 251-5757.
Day in the Park: COME TOGETHER! GET MOVING!
A Festival Celebrating Community Coming Together
Saturday, October 2nd, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come to Lake Cunningham Regional Park to skate, bike, climb, and paddle your way to some outdoor adventure and healthy fun as we celebrate our community. We'll get our hearts pumping with activities for all ages, our feet tapping with dancing, music and sounds from all of our cultures, and let's not forget some of the most amazing food our community can serve up.
| Free BBQ (while it lasts!) | Free pumpkins (for the first 1,000 adventurers) | Skate demos that you won't believe unless you see them | A rock climbing wall for the brave at heart | Canoe demos by Kamali'i O Ke Kai (dare you to stay dry!) | Live music and entertainment for kids and kids at heart |Dancing, singing and lots of fun | Food, food, and more food (and don't forget that free BBQ!) | Get healthy and stay healthy through flu season thanks to Walgreens | Get inspired and see what's out there at our job fair and community booths
LIVE musical performance by Latin Affect!
Come on San Jose! Get Moving!
For more information, call 535-4908 or visit the District 8 website by clicking here.
12th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Skateboard Competition
Saturday, October 2nd at Scotts Valley Skate Park
Sunday, October 3rd at Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park
The street portion of the contest, a is great competition for kids of all ages, will be held on Saturday at Scotts Valley Skate Park. This year's 12th Annual Bowl Contest, the "Longest Running Bowl Event" hosted by the World Cup of Skateboarding, will return to Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park on Sunday.
More Details
Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
Sunday, October 3rd, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
The Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon is more than just a running event...it's an all-out rockin' party at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez! Whether you're out to support friends and family or just want to catch some excellent live music, there's plenty of action on race day for everyone to enjoy! Put on your most comfortable shoes because you'll be "dancing in the streets" to the beats of San José's finest music sensations as you cheer on your loved ones and watch runners, walkers, and elite racers dash through the streets. So gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and enjoy all the action-packed race day festivities!
More Details
Youth Science Institute Wildlife Festival
Sunday, October 3rd, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join the Youth Science Institute's Wildlife Festival at Alum Rock Park and hold a snake, touch a toad, and meet hawks, owls, and other animals! There will be food and fun throughout the day. Families can participate in wildlife programs, hands-on science activities, and crafts. This is a great place to see flying raptors, slithering snakes, and other cool birds and reptiles close-up. In addition to the extensive collection of live and preserved animals housed at the facility, the trained YSI experts will lead nature walks, give hands-on demonstrations, and present a beautiful collection of nature-related crafts. Back-by-popular demand, the festival will also include a live animal presentation called "Falconry Through the Ages with Falcons' Court."
Admission is free and there is suggested donation of $10/family.
There is a $6.00/vehicle fee to enter Alum Rock City Park
The event will be held rain or shine.
For more information, call 258-4322 or visit www.youthscience.org.
ExPosure Wine Tasting and Fashion Show
Thursday, October 7th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, October 8th, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Beshoff Motorcars and Mercedes-Benz Dealership presents the ExPosure Wine Tasting and Fashion Show, with support from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Josh Morgan and San José City Council Member Kansen Chu, to raise money for the Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Rally.
The ExPosure Wine Tasting event presented by Beshoff Motorcars in San José, will be hosted by winemaker David Mirrasou (Mirrasou Winery) at 3000 East Capital Expressway on Thursday, October 7th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Guests will enjoy a silent auction, wine tasting, networking, appetizers, and live entertainment. San Francisco 49er, Josh Morgan, will host the Exposure Fashion Show also presented by Beshoff Mercedes-Benz at Mosaic Restaurant, at Four Points Sheraton (211 S. 1st Street) on Friday, October 8th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
For more information, contact Winston Ashby at 561-4664.
13th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence
Friday, October 8th, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Join Mayor Chuck Reed, City Councilmembers, and the City's Family/Domestic Violence Advisory Board for the City's Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence at San José City Hall. Through this effort they hope to raise awareness about domestic violence and encourage everyone to get involved in preventing and addressing it. This year's walk will feature, Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Famer.
For more information, please see the flyer or the Q&A fact sheet.
StepOut Walk to Fight Diabetes
October 10th, 9:00 AM
Register your team or sign up to volunteer at StepOut Walk to Fight Diabetes taking place at the Guadalupe River Park Arena Green. There will be lunch, live music, a healthy living fair, kids' play zone, raffle prizes and more!
More Details
Whooping Cough Shot Clinics
Sunday, October 16th, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Whooping cough is a serious disease that causes bad coughing fits making it hard to breathe. You can stop the spread by getting a shot. The Public Health Department is offering free shots at the Mayfair Community Center (2039 Kammerer Ave.). For more information on other clinic locations call 885-3980.
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
October 28th and November 18th, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Are your mortgage payments increasing? Are you worried about losing your home? If you are facing foreclosure, come to a free workshop at Catholic Charities (2625 Zanker Rd)where experts will guide you through the process that may save your home. Topics include; know your legal rights, learn how to stop foreclosure and understanding modifications. Fore more information, please contact Asmir Pinjic at (408) 325-5236 or apinjic@catholiccharitiesscc.org.
Free Water Efficient Landscape Education Classes
Now - October 2010
The City of San José with the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) and their member agencies are working together to offer free water efficient landscape education classes this fall. The classes will introduce residents to various concepts of sustainable and water-efficient landscaping. Not only does conservation preserve a precious resource, it also helps in lowering water bills. The landscape education classes are available through October. The classes are free, but registration is required.
Wonders of Our Water Works Bus Tours
Thursdays and Saturdays, Now - October 2010
Tour your local Water Pollution Control Plant and adjacent wildlife refuge to learn how wastewater is cleaned and the plans to sustainably rebuild the Plant.
|
Upcoming Council Meetings
|
Tuesday, October 5tth: 1:30 PM
Tuesday, October 12th: 1:30 PM
Tuesday, October 19th: 1:30 PM
Tuesday, October 26th: 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM |
|
Community Calendar |
District 8 Community Roundtable
Thursday, October 7th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
(Meetings are the first Thursday of every month)
Location: Evergreen Library
(For information, visit d8crt.org)
West Evergreen Neighborhood Association
Wednesday, October 20th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month) Location: O.B. Whaley Elementary School
(For information, call Carlos Da Silva at 591-4718)
Reid - Hillview Airport Association
Wednesday, October 20th, 7:30 PM
(Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month)
(For information, call 251-4939 or visit rhvaa.org)
Meadowfair Neighborhood Association
Thursday, October 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
(Meetings are the third Thursday of every month)
Location: Meadowfair Community Center
(For information, call Gracie Ramos at 528-9223)
TOCKNA Second Harvest Food Bank - Produce Mobile
Saturday, October 16th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
(Every third Saturday of the month)
Location: Most Holy Trinity
(For information, call Jennifer Luc at 535-8507)
King Ocala Neighborhood Association SNI NAC
Monday, October 18th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
(Meetings are the third Monday of every month)
Location: TBD
(For information, call Jennifer Luc at 535-8507)
West Evergreen SNI NAC
Monday, October 25th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
(Meetings are the third Monday of every month) Location: Meadowfair Community Center(For information, call Carlos Da Silva at 591-4718) |
FREE Notary to Senior Citizens
Every Saturday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Evergreen Library
This free service is available to seniors age 50+. You will need to bring either a valid driver's license, government issued ID card or passport. Your name on the identification must match the name on the documents(s) to be notarized. Loan and mortgage documents are not included in this free service.
(For more information, visit www.nathannotary.com)
Involved Evergreen
2nd Wednesday of the month
Involved Evergreen hosts community events at Evergreen Village Square. Meetings of the I.E. Steering Committee usually occur on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Square.
(For more information on upcoming events or to join the group, please see the Involved Evergreen yahoo site)
Know a D8 Great?
Help us recognize those outstanding community leaders who live, work, or volunteer in District 8! Please write to us at district8@sanjoseca.gov letting us know why you
recommend that D8 Great!
(Contact Angie Vazquez at 535-4908 or angie.vazquez@sanjoseca.gov if you would like to include an upcoming event or meeting in future newsletters). |
|
|
|
|
| Connect with Rose | Facebook 
|
| Contact Us |
Office of Councilmember Rose HerreraDistrict 8 CouncilCity of San Jose200 East Santa Clara St, 18th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113MapT: 408.535.4908F: 408.292.6469district8@sanjoseca.govOur Website | District 8 Team
| Jennifer Malutta
Chief of Staff
Aaron Quigley
Senior Policy Advisor
Dominique Reynaga
Council Assistant
Angie Vazquez
Council Assistant
Toni Stangel
Executive Assistant/Scheduler | |
Images
|
Councilmember Rose Herrera Commending the Camelot Summer Institute Graduates of 2010, Staff, and Parents Before the Council Meeting on 9/21 
Councilmember Rose Herrera with Mr. Gomez and the William C. Overfelt High School Royal Band at the City Council Meeting on 9/21
Invocation by Folklórico Nacional Mexicano at the City Council Meeting on 9/14
Mayor Reed, San José City Councilmembers, and the Consul General of Mexico at the Flag Raising for the Bicentennial of Mexico's Independence on 9/14
Councilmember Rose Herrera Cheering On the Mt. Hamilton Youth Soccer League on their Opening Day at Evergreen Valley College on 9/12
Councilmember Rose Herrera Breaking Ground at the Sikh Temple Solar Project on 9/11
Councilmember Rose Herrera with Mayor Mahan of Santa Clara, Dennis Foggie, and Members of the American Legion at their Patriots Day Celebration on 9/10
Councilmember Rose Herrera and Mayor Reed Commending Park Rangers Stephanie Ferris and Fred Cortopassi at City Council Meeting on 8/31 for their Courageous Efforts Performed to Assist in the Rescue of a Park Visitor Mayor Reed, Vice Mayor Chirco, Councilmember Herrera, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Nguyen, and Councilmember Pyle Presenting a Proclamation Declaring August 26th as "Women's Equality Day" in the City of San José on 8/24
Councilmember Rose Herrera with the Kamali'i O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club at Lake Cunningham for their Community Appreciation Day on 8/21
Councilmember Rose Herrera Paddling in an Outrigger Canoe with Kamali'i O Ke Kai on 8/21 Councilmember Rose Herrera at the EHC LifeBuilders Flag Pole Dedication at the Boccardo Regional Reception Center on 8/19 Councilmember Rose Herrera Addressing Constituents During her Monthly Coffee Chat on 8/18 Councilmember Rose Herrera Presenting a Commendation to the Kamali'i O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club for their Passion to Teach the Unique Sport of Outrigger Canoe Paddling and for their Efforts to Keep the Marina Open at Lake Cunningham on 8/17
Councilmember Rose Herrera Presenting a Commendation on 8/17 to Overfelt High School's Save Our Schools Club for their Dedication to Education and their Goal to Raise Ten Thousand Dollars to Help Retain Teachers, Counselors, and Librarians During Time of Need
 Councilmember Rose Herrera Presenting a Proclamation to Harold "Skip" Adams (Gunnery Sergeant USMC, retired) Declaring August 14th as "Keep the Spirit of '45 Day"
Councilmember Rose Herrera Joined by Princesses and Pirates at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Aborn Park on 8/7
Councilmember Rose Herrera Accompanied by the Pashtunyar Family at the Grand Opening of the Caspian Village Restaurant on 8/7
Councilmember Rose Herrera Presenting a Commendation to the Northern California Minority Supplier Development Council for their Extraordinary Business Practices to Create Diversity in the Work Place in California, Hawaii, and the City of San José on 8/5
Councilmember Rose Herrera Visiting the San José Sikh Gurdwara During their National Night Out on 8/3
Councilmember Rose Herrera Visiting the Meadowlands During their National Night Out on 8/3
| |
View more photos at the D8 Photo Gallery |
Important Phone Numbers
| Emergency:
911
Emergency Mobile:
277.8911
Non-Emergency:
311
City Hall Customer Service: 535.3500
Animal Services:
578-7297
Arborist:
277.2762
Anti-Graffiti:
277.2758
Code Enforcement:
277.4528
Evergreen Community Center: 270.2220
Evergreen Library:
808.3060
Hazardous Waste Disposal:
299.7300
Lake Cunningham Regional: Skate Park:
794-SKATe(7528)
Library Services:
808.2000
Parks & Recreation:
535.3570
Recycling & Garbage: 535.3515
Street Light Repair:
277-5517
Street Maintenance:
277-4373
Sidewalk Repair:
277-3158
|
|
|
|
