Dear Neighbor,
Winter is winding down and yet it did not snow in San José, maybe next year! Meanwhile springtime is around the corner, the trees are beginning to bloom, and spirits are being lifted in anticipation of better days.
There are reasons to be optimistic about our future: signs that this deep recession may be thawing like winter giving way to green shoots' new growth. Retail activity is increasing in District 8. I'm proud to announce good news on the grocery store front! New Leaf Community Markets and Fresco World Market are both coming to Evergreen. Please join me in welcoming New Leaf and Fresco!
Just finalized on Friday, New Leaf Community Markets is locating at Canyon Creek Plaza in the former PW Market location. Officials of New Leaf Community Markets, a Santa Cruz-based regional natural foods grocery chain, just announced the plan to open their first Silicon Valley store in the fall. The New Leaf store will offer classes on cooking, health, and nutrition. It will feature a salad bar, hot food bar, and juice bar. New Leaf officials say they donate ten percent of their annual profits to nonprofits.
Fresco World Market is a one-of-a-kind grocery store opening in early summer at Eastridge in the former Circuit City location. The owners are investing more than $6 million at this location. The store celebrates the vibrant multi-ethnic cultures of the Bay Area. Fresco will offer an array of specialty and ethnic foods from around the world, as well as traditional and conventional groceries. In addition to a diverse grocery department, there will be a full service meat and seafood department along with the largest produce department in Santa Clara County. Fresco will be hiring over 150 employees and we are thrilled they have committed to hire locally.
Both of these stores will fill a niche in our community and will provide a unique experience tailored to their shoppers. The fact that these stores are opening now is a vote of confidence in our local economy. I am dedicated to supporting new retail opening in Evergreen as I have been working with the owners of both locations. I commend them for their willingness to take on the risk of opening a business in these uncertain times and bringing much needed jobs and retail to our community.
Please join me in welcoming them to Evergreen and stay tuned for the grand opening dates and ceremonies.
Regards, 
Councilmember Rose Herrera |
| News/Annoucements | |
Help the Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Effort in Japan
Our hearts go out to the victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Many residents have contacted the District 8 Council Office to learn how to help. Below, you will find some information on how to help by donating or how to find information on loved ones in Japan. As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Information on Relatives or Friends
Google has launched its crisis response website with resources to find loved ones in Japan. You can visit the Google website for more information.
Financial Assistance
USAID is coordinating the overall U.S. government efforts in support of the Japanese government's response to the earthquakes and subsequent tsunami. Visit www.usaid.gov for information about supporting the response efforts.
You can help by donating to the Red Cross through their website at www.american.redcross.org or by texting "REDCROSS" to 90999.
Additional organizations providing assistance include:
Save the Children
Salvation Army
AmeriCares
International Medical Corps
(click here for a list of additional organizations)
Safe Summer Initiative Grant Application
Deadline: Friday, March 18th, 4:00 PM
The Safe Summer Initiative Grant (SSIG) application is now available on the WebGrants website! The SSIG program, a component of the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force, provides mini grants in the amounts of $1,000 to $10,000 to agencies providing safe and fun recreational activities to San José youth ages 6 to 24 during the summer months.
For more information, please visit the WebGrants website or contact Angel Rios at (408) 535-3576 or angel.rios@sanjoseca.gov.
San José Museum of Art
110 S. Market St, San José Downtown
The San José Museum of Art has a very unusual exhibition on view. It is called "Roots in the Air, Branches Below," and it consists of about 50 pieces of modern and contemporary art done by artists born or living in India. This show is remarkable because the art is on loan from eleven private collectors living in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. The art is bright and lively. While there are occasional references to Indian deities and fables, the art is very international, and miles away from any clichés about Indian art.
In addition to the art from India, there is a show of 103 portraits by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. The subjects are artists, friends, authors, benefactors, and a few from the demimonde. The photography scene is rounded out by another exhibit, "The Modern Photographer," from the first half of the 20th century, when photography found its place as art. Photographers like Paul Strand, Dorothea Lange, Edward Weston, and their contemporaries are represented.
For more information please visit www.sjmusart.org.
Follow the San José Office of Economic Development on Twitter
Recently, the San José Office of Economic Development began a pilot Twitter program under the handle, @sjeconomy. As you may know, the Twitter platform has experienced a phenomenal increase in participation and is used increasingly by government departments, a number of our stakeholders, as well as millions of businesses, non-government organizations, and individuals. The Office of Economic Development will be tweeting several times a day to further promote activities, events, happenings, key research, and news/statistics updates.
Join them and follow @sjeconomy. If they tweet something of interest to you, feel free to "retweet!"
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San José: The Happiest City to Work
CareerBliss, the leading online career community helping people find joy and success at every step in their careers, announces new data revealing the CareerBliss Happiest and Unhappiest Cities to Work. The information is based on analysis from more than 200,000 independent company reviews and highlights what cities have the happiest workers. Leading the way is a city known for its tech market, San José, California, which earns the title of the Happiest City to Work.
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San José is Ranked Number One Best U.S. City for Home Values
San José homeowners have something to cheer about. A new Forbes list predicts that the most-populous Bay Area city will be among the 10 cities where home values are expected to rise the most in 2011. In fact San José is listed as number one!
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Choose San José
San José wants your business! Learn about the competitive advantages of starting and growing your company in San José.
Visit the new website!
Earn It! Keep It! $ave It!
A program created by United Way to provide community tax preparation service that is fast, free, and confidential. Last year, more than 4,500 Santa Clara County residents used United Way to file their taxes and you can too. They have more than 30 locations where their trained tax preparers will make sure you get the largest refund possible! For free tax help, your 2010 income must be less than $49,000. Community tax sites open in late January.
To find a site near you, call 211 or visit www.211scc.org.
Free Shade Trees for East San José
Our City Forest, San José's urban forest non-profit, is pleased to announce it has received a State grant to plant 1,400 #15 size container trees in east San José neighborhoods!
Eligible planting locations are public property sites within 2 miles of Hwy 101, between 280/680 and Yerba Buena Road. Typical locations would include streets, schools, public buildings, and parks. Neighborhood groups, individual homeowners, schools, and facility managers are welcome to apply for free trees and technical assistance. Applicants are asked to participate in planting the trees and provide ongoing care.
Tree applications are available online at www.ourcityforest.org or by mail call (408) 998-TREES. Our City Forest arborists will inspect all sites to ensure legal requirements are met and will obtain necessary permits, select and purchase suitable species, ensure proper planting, and provide early tree care training. All tree recipients are asked to sign a 3-year stewardship agreement. |
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Participate in the Proposed 408 Area Code Change
Wednesday, March 16th, 7:00 PM
San José City Hall Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara Street
Attend the California Public Utilities Commission Public Participation Meeting to participate in the proposed 408 area code change. This meeting will provide you an opportunity to discuss reasons for the proposed area code change option, area code relief plans, and share your questions, opinions, and comments! Show your support for an overlay or split plan.
If you're unable to attend, written comments may be submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission Public Advisor's Office at 320 W. 4th St., Ste. 500, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or via email at public.advisor.la@cpuc.ca.gov.
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An Evening With Cruz Reynoso
Thursday, March 17th, 6:00 PM
Morris Dailey Auditorium, San José State University
During his extraordinary life, Cruz Reynoso has been one of those rare individuals who are not only shaped by history---they make history. "Sowing the Seeds of Justice" paints the portrait of Cruz Reynoso, a man who felt the sting of injustice as a child and later as a lawyer, judge, and teacher who fought for over five decades to eradicate discrimination and inequality for all. Join Justice Reynoso for a discussion following the film viewing.
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Night O.W.L.S.: A Glow in-the-Dark Tournament
Friday, March 18th, 6:00 PM
South Spartan Fields, South 10th Street and Alma Avenue
Join the San José State Muggle Quidditch Team, the O.W.L.S. (Original Wizarding League of Spartans), as they compete against the Berkeley Quidditch League and the Silicon Valley Skrewts. This family friendly FREE event will go until night time concluding with a Glow-in-the-Dark Game. Following the games, audience members will be invited to play their own informal glow-in-the-dark Quidditch game. Don't forget to bring a portable chair for comfortable seating!
For more information, contact Emily Knight at sanjosestatequidditch@gmail.com or by phone at (707) 246-5272.
Great American Litter Pick Up
Saturday, March 19th, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Boys and Girls Club, 2195 Cunningham Ave.
Don't let litter trash your community! Help us clean up litter in San José. The District 8 Kick Off location will be at the Smythe Clubhouse Boys and Girls Club, 2195 Cunningham Ave., San José, CA 95122.
For more information on how you can volunteer, contact the District 8 Office at (408) 535-4908 or call the Anti-Litter Program and register directly at (408) 277-3208.
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Fundraising Event for 5k Rabbit Run
Monday, March 21st, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Burrito Azteca, 4075 Evergreen Village
Support District 8 Youth Scholarships for Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services recreation classes and activities. Bring this coupon to Burrito Azteca and the 5k Rabbit Run will receive 15% of receipt total!
City of San José's work2future Job Fair
Tuesday, March 22nd, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue
The City of San José's work2future is hosting a job fair where 16 companies will gather to actively recruit for open positions within their organizations. Click here to view the list of participating organizations and the positions that they will be actively recruiting to fill.
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17th Annual Spring Garden Market Saturday, April 2nd, 9:00 AM History San José, 1650 Senter Road Join the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County at beautiful History San José for their premier plant sale, sustainable gardening showcase, and vendor fair! Thousands of vegetables, herbs, and flowers will be on sale, rain or shine! The Spring Garden Market is a day when you can learn about sustainable vegetable gardening, soil and irrigation, composting, water-wise gardening, and much more. Master Gardeners abound and are easy to spot in their blue aprons, so bring your questions as well as your hand-cart to the market. More Details 5K Rabbit Run/Walk Saturday, April 16th, 8:30 AM
Lake Cunningham Park, 2305 South White Road Let's move and get involved in this "fun-petitive" run/walk to support District 8 Youth Scholarships for Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services recreation classes and activities. All ages are welcomed! All children ages 3 - 12 registered for the race may take part in the Egg Hunt for FREE immediately following the race! Don't forget to bring a basket for the Egg Hunt or a picnic lunch to enjoy the park after the race.
More Details Save the Date: District 8 Community Budget Meeting Monday, May 9th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Quimby Oak Middle School - Multimedia Room, 3190 Quimby Road Mayor Chuck Reed and Councilmember Rose Herrera invite you to attend a community meeting on the budget. During these tough economic times it is important that we all work together to help find solutions and share thoughts on how to solve the City's budget constraints. Please join us in learning about the city's budget and voice your concerns while offering ideas to help our city better serve you. For more information, contact the District 8 Office at (408) 535-4908or district8@sanjoseca.gov.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County-Adult Education Courses Now - April
Various Locations and Community Centers
The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County is offering adult education courses focusing on sustainable gardening practices.
Take the Sustainable Home Vegetable Gardening course to plant an early spring or summer garden! Or you can take the Renovating Your Landscape course to learn how to evaluate and rework your landscape. Courses consist of two to six week, two-hour sessions that meet once a week.
For more information, a list of course offerings, or to register, please visit mastergardeners.org/events or call (408) 282-3105.
Green Vision Clean Energy Showcase
Now - December 2011
Fourth and San Fernando Street Garage (10 N. 4th St. and San Fernando)
The City of San José and the U.S. Department of Energy announced the opening of the San José Green Vision Clean Energy Showcase, an interactive new innovation center housing installations of cutting-edge clean energy technologies available on the market now and in the future. The Showcase will give visitors hands-on experience with advanced solar, wind and energy efficiency technologies, provide information required to make informed decisions about clean energy options, and further community participation in San José's Green Vision.
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March
Tuesday, March 1st: 1:30 PM
Tuesday, March 8th: 1:30 PM
Tuesday, March 15th: 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 22nd: 1:30 PM
Tuesday, March 29th: 1:30 PM
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Weed and Seed Steering Committee
Wednesday, March 2nd, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
(Meetings are the first Wednesday of every other month)
Location: Boys & Girls Smythe Clubhouse
(For information, call Jose Villarreal at 535-8508)
District 8 Community Roundtable
Thursday, March 3rd, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
(Meetings are the first Thursday of every month)
Location: Evergreen Library
(For information, visit d8crt.org)
Tully Ocala King Neighborhood Association
No Meeting in March
(Meetings are the first Monday of every other month)Location: Boys & Girls Smythe Clubhouse (For information, call Jose Villarreal at 535-8508) District 8 Youth Advisory Commission
Saturday, March 12th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
(Meetings are the second Saturday of every month)
Location: Evergren Library, Room B
(For information, call 535-1285)
West Evergreen Neighborhood Association
Wednesday, March 16th, 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month) Location: O.B. Whaley Elementary School (For information, call Robert Sandoval at 274-4182) Reid - Hillview Airport Association
Wednesday, March 16th, 7:30 PM
(Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month) Location: Hillview Airport Terminal (For information, call 251-4939 or visit rhvaa.org) Meadowfair Neighborhood Association
Thursday, March 17th, 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, March 19th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Every third Saturday of the month) Location: Most Holy Trinity (For information, call Jose Villarreal at 535-8508) King Ocala Neighborhood Association SNI NAC
Monday, March 21st, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
(Meetings are the third Monday of every month) Location: Hubbard Elementary School
(For information, call Jose Villarreal at 535-8508)
West Evergreen SNI NAC
Monday, March 28th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
(Meetings are the third Monday of every month)
Location: Meadowfair Community Center
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FREE Notary to Senior Citizens
Every Saturday, 1:00 -2:00 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
Second 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). |
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City of San José Mayor and Councilmembers at the Swearing-in Ceremony for Police Chief Christopher Moore on 2/24
Councilmember Herrera Attending the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) Workshop at the Evergreen Branch Library on 2/23
Councilmember Herrera with the State of the City 2011 Honorees, Evergreen Elementary Education Foundation
Councilmember Herrera with Vice Mayor Nguyen and Councilmember Liccardo During the Vietnamese New Year Grand Opening Ceremony at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on 2/5
Councilmember Herrera at Meadowfair's Community Environmental Fair on 2/5
Councilmember Herrera Attending the Boy Scouts Coyote Creek District of Santa Clara Pinewood Derby at Eastridge Mall on 2/5
Councilmember Herrera with Caltrans Director Bijan Sartipi, Supervisor Dave Cortese, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, General Manager of the VTA Michael Burns, and Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen Celebrating the Tully/101 Interchange Modernization Groundbreaking on 2/4
Councilmember Herrera and Vice Mayor Nguyen with Councilmembers Liccardo, Campos, and Chu at the Vietnamese Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony (City Hall) on 2/3
Councilmember Herrera Presenting a Proclamation for Catholic Schools Week at Most Holy Trinity on 1/30
Councilmember Herrera Commending Silver Creek High School Student, Crystal Vo, at the City Council Meeting on 1/25, for her Accomplishments in Placing 1st at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NTFE) Bay Area Regionals and Placing 3rd at the National Business Plan Competition Finals
Councilmembers Herrera, Kalra, and Oliverio Proclaiming January 25, 2011 as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in the City of San José
Councilmember Herrera Commending the PARTI Program at their Martin Luther King VIP Reception at Evergreen Valley College on 1/15
Councilmember Herrera Congratulating Student Participants in Silicon Valley FACES' MLK Writing, Art, and Multimedia Awards Ceremony at Evergreen Valley High School on 1/14
Councilmember Herrera Speaking to the Villages' Twelve District Area Committees (DACs) at their Annual Gathering on 1/13 | |
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Important Phone Numbers
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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 | |
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