Dear Neighbor,
For those of us who parent canine  and/or feline friends, having the chance to get together with other like-minded neighbors is a treat and good for the soul. On Sunday, March 25th we had a brief interlude of fair weather where pets were able to bring their human parents out into the sunshine at the 2nd Annual Pet Parade and Pet Contest at the Canyon Creek Pet Hospital. Canyon Creek Pet Hospital welcomed animals of all shapes and sizes with awards for the cutest pet, the smallest pet, the largest pet, the most unusual pet and best team costume. Pets of all breeds and sizes came to show off. Their owners had the opportunity to receive prizes and free gifts and I had the honor to serve as Parade Marshal.
Read More |
| News/Announcements | |
Help the Loredo Family During their Fight Against Leukemia
East Valley Girls Softball League has set up an account to provide assistance to the Loredo family during their fight against Leukemia. Alyssa Loredo is a 12 and under player with the East Valley Girls Softball League that needs our show of support.
If you would like to help the Loredo Family, checks can be made payable to: East Valley Softball League and mailed to: P.O. Box 730882, San Jose, CA 95173-1156. For more information please visit www.eastvalleysoftball.com/loredo.
408 Area Code Overlay
To accommodate the demand for telephone numbers, the 669 area code is being added to the area served by the 408 area code. Customers will not be required to change their existing telephone numbers, but consumers calling any number in the 408 area code will have to dial the area code plus phone number. There will be a 6 month grace period for calls to go through but after October 20, 2012, the new dialing procedure must be used.
More Details
2012 San Jose Historical Photography Contest
Deadline: April 11, 2012
In honor of Historic Preservation Month the San José Historic Landmarks Commission would like to invite you to submit your best photographic image with a brief written explanation that represents historically significant properties which contribute to the character of the City of San José.
Submissions are now being accepted until midnight April 11, 2012. Submissions should be e-mailed to Contest@SJHistoricalPhoto.com.
More Details
Achieve Dance Arts Academy Summer Camp Enrollment Now Available
Since the Achieve Dance Arts Academy moved to the Aborn facility, 2726 Aborn Road, there are many new students that have joined from several dancing programs. In addition to ballet, folk dance and hip hop programs, they have expanded the programs to Latin, tap, zumba and exercise dancing, and they are currently working on adding social dance programs for adults.
The Achieve Dance Arts Academy is also providing professional venues for your parties, ceremonials and meetings.
More Details
City of San José Commission Vacancies
Deadline: April 13, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.
The City of San José is currently accepting applications for several commission positions, including a position on the Advisory Commission on Rents on which Councilmember Herrera serves as a Council Liaison. Make sure to view all the vacancies and requirements to apply.
More Details
Look Up Your Collection Day Online
San José's new online Collection Day Look-Up now provides a convenient way to find your garbage, recycling, and yard trimmings collection day, street sweeping schedule and service provider contact information. Simply enter your street number and zip code in the online form. For residents who are unable to access their schedule online, call the Customer Contact Center at (408) 535-3500.
Collection Day Look-up
Popular Alum Rock Park Trail Reopens After a Seven Month Closure: South Rim Switchback Trail Renovation Project Complete
Pedestrians, hikers and joggers can once again enjoy Alum Rock Park's South Rim Switchback Trail. Trail users will find several trail improvements including new retaining walls, hillside native plant re-vegetation and the leveling and smoothing of the trail surface along the entire length of the trail. The trail surface enhancements will stabilize the hillside adjacent to the trail, protecting it from erosion and providing improved trail safety. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, in partnership with the San José Conservation Corps and Charter School, began the renovation project on this highly used trail on September 6, 2011.
More Details
Alum Rock Park Restoration Group
Do you like hiking in Alum Rock Park, one of the natural gems of San José? Do you want to give back and make it even better for humans and wildlife? With the support of park administration, a volunteer group has formed to pull invasive plants and restore the native habitat at the park.
More Details
Lt. José Santiago Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2012 (typed and postmarked)
The Lt. José Santiago Memorial Scholarship was established in the honor of Lt. José Santiago, a retired Lieutenant with Santa Clara County Department of Corrections whose introduction to law enforcement was during the Vietnam War era, when he became a Military Police officer. An active volunteer in the community, José knew the importance of giving back to his community. $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to either current high school students or current college students already enrolled in a four year college or university. Scholarships can range from $500 to $2,500.
Learn More and Download an Application
Registration is Open for Spring Rebuilding Day!
Rebuilding Together has identified their projects for Spring Rebuilding Day, and now it's time to mobilize an incredible volunteer force! Sign up as an individual or a small group for Spring Rebuilding Day. Rebuilding Day will be: April 28, 2012!
To sign up as an individual or a small group of 5 or fewer: click here to register.
To sign up with your organization, office or faith based group: please e-mail volunteer@rebuildingtogether-sv.org for more information.
Free Income Tax Assistance
The Evergreen Community Center in partnership with the AARP and Tax Aide is excited to offer FREE help with Income Tax filing for seniors ages 50 and up. These appointments are held each Thursday at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Cribari Center in the Villages. Trained volunteers will be available to assist you in completing your return. Appointments are required, so call soon as slots fill very quickly!
To make your appointment call (408) 270-2220 or stop by the Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Road. |
|
Events | |
Join Councilmember Rose Herrera for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Saturday, April 14th, 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Cypress Pavilion at Lake Cunningham Regional Park
(2305 S. White Rd.)
For many who love to walk with their dogs, good news has arrived! Working with the parks department, Councilmember Herrera has championed the opening of Lake Cunningham Regional Park to dogs on a leash. Not only will the added incentive to walk our dogs help increase our level of health, it also provides multiple health benefits for our canine friends. Come celebrate the welcoming of dogs on leashes at Lake Cunningham with your best friend!
For more information, please call (408) 535-4908 or visit www.sanjoseca.gov/district8.
Operation Prom Dress 2012 - Need a dress for Prom?
Sunday, April 15th, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Seven Trees Community Center (3590 Cas Drive)
Every year, Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen launches Operation Prom Dress, a prom dress drive to encourage residents of the City of San José to donate new or gently-used dresses for young women who may not be able to afford a dress for prom. This year, over 1,000 dresses (most brand new!) will be given away to all high school girls in San José, free of charge. No registration is required, so make sure to arrive early. They will also be offering free dry cleaning to participants and raffles for hair and make-up sessions. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
More Details
Norcal Academy of Performing Arts Audition Auditions
Monday, April 16th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Evergreen Studio of Music & Performing Arts (2860 Aborn Rd.)
Norcal Academy of Performing Arts is proud to present Disney's High School Musical on June 29th, June 30th and July 1st and will be auditioning youth ages 10 through 18. Make sure to bring a 2x2 photo and prepare a short standard, Broadway or Disney song.
For more information or to reserves a spot, please call (408) 775-1102 or (408) 223-1888.
Homebuyer Education Classes
Saturday, April 21st, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Evergreen Branch Library (2635 Aborn Road)
The San José Housing Department, along with its partners, will be hosting HUD educational homebuyer classes where potential first time buyers can learn the basics of the home purchasing process. Pre-registration is a requirement to attend and all attendees are required to pay a $30 non-refundable registration fee.
More Details
Free Mercury Fever Thermometer Exchange
Friday, April 27th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Evergreen Community Center (4860 San Felipe Rd.)
Bring your glass mercury fever thermometer to Evergreen Community Center between 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and exchange it for a digital thermometer. Limit one free digital thermometer per household. Mercury is toxic and can cause damage to the nervous system, brain, kidneys, liver and immune systems in humans and animals. For the exchange, please double bag your mercury thermometers using two sealed plastic bags to prevent spills. This event is sponsored by the San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant, the cities of San José and Santa Clara and the Bay Area Pollution Prevention Group.
More Details
Volunteer for a Beautiful Day in District 8
Saturday, April 28th, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet at the San José Community Resource Center
3041 Nassau Drive (across the street from Most Holy Trinity Church)
Join the thousands of volunteers who have made the future brighter in gang-impacted communities in San José. As a partner of the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force, Beautiful Day is about a hundred small things that make a big difference, which is why volunteers will be heading out to brighten up homes, spruce up parks and make schools sparkle all over District 8. Come join us by volunteering your time to improve your neighborhood.
To learn more about Beautiful Day or to sign up to volunteer, visit www.beautifulday.org/#/projects and sign up under District 8.
For more information specific to District 8's Beautiful Day site, please call (408) 794-7556.
Jewish American Heritage Month Celebrations
Tuesday, May 1st, 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
San José City Hall (200 E. Santa Clara Street)
Jewish Heritage Month in May is a national month of recognition with more than 350 years of history of Jewish contributions to American culture. Join us for a ceremony at City Hall that will serve as an opportunity to highlight and recognize the Jewish American heritage that has helped shape our culture and continues to strengthen our country.
Program:
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Flag Raising, City Hall Plaza
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. - Reception, Rotunda
1:30 - 1:45 p.m. - Presentation of the Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation, City Hall Council Chambers
Please contact the District 8 office at (408) 535-4908 or email district8@sanjoseca.gov, for more information and to RSVP to the reception.
District 8 Community Budget Meeting
Wednesday, May 9th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
LeyVa Middle School's Library (1865 Monrovia Drive)
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, please contact Councilmember Rose Herrera's Office at (408) 535-4908 or district8@sanjoseca.gov.
View flyer
For more information about the City's budget process, please call Ernest Azevedo at (408) 535-8119 or visit the city's website at www.sanjoseca.gov.
View citywide flyer
District 8 Senior Health Fair and Walk Presented by Councilmember Rose Herrera
Saturday, May 19th, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Eastridge Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop
The 4th Annual District 8 Senior Health Fair and Walk is a resource fair that provides seniors with an opportunity to join their neighbors at a fun community building event, while receiving beneficial information from organizations regarding health and services available in our city. The fair will incorporate health resources and a "Walk Your Way to Wellness" exercise component to encourage seniors to live a healthy lifestyle. Registration is free with a healthy breakfast and raffle prize giveaways!
For more information, please contact the District 8 Office at (408) 535-4908. |
| City Council Meetings |
AprilTuesday, April 3rd: 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10th: 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17th: 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24th: 1:30 p.m.
|
|
Community Calendar |
District 8 Community Roundtable
1st Thursday of every month from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Evergreen Library
(For information, visit d8crt.org)
Tully Ocala King Neighborhood Association
1st Monday of every other month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Boys & Girls Smythe Clubhouse
District 8 Youth Advisory Commission
2nd Saturday of every month from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Evergreen Library, Community Room
(For information, call 535-1285)
Reid - Hillview Airport Association
3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hillview Airport Terminal
(For information, call 251-4939 or visit rhvaa.org)
Meadowfair Neighborhood Association
3rd Friday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Meadowfair Community Center
(For information, call Gracie Ramos at 528-9223)
TOCKNA Second Harvest Food Bank - Produce Mobile
3rd Saturday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
King Ocala Neighborhood Association SNI NAC
3rd Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Varies
West Evergreen SNI NAC
3rd Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Varies
(For information, call Carlos Da Silva at 591-4718) |
This free service by appointment only is available to seniors age 50 and up. 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. Please email nathan@nathannotary.com before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for an appointment.
(For more information, visit www.nathannotary.com or the San José Public Library Website)
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.
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). |
|
|
|
|
| Contact Us |
Office of Councilmember Rose HerreraCouncil District 8 City of San José200 East Santa Clara St, 18th Floor, San José, CA 95113MapT: (408) 535.4908F: (408) 292.6469district8@sanjoseca.govD8 Website
|
|
|
Images | |
Councilmember Herrera, Silver Creek Intero Managing Officer Robert Cruz and the San José Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrating the grand opening of the Silver Creek Intero with a ribbon cutting ceremony on 3/29.
Councilmember Herrera and Superintendent Kathy Gomez, Principal Rucker and students and teachers from Montgomery Elementary School during the 15 MPH Sign Installation at Daniel Maloney Drive on 3/28.
Councilmember Herrera declaring the Month of March 2012 as "National Women's History Month" in the City of San José accompanied by Mayor Reed, Councilmember Pyle, Dr. Hayes, Former Mayor Janet Gray Hayes, Former Councilwomen Pat Saucedo, Charlotte Powers, Shirley Lewis, former Vice Mayors Pat Dando, Judy Chirco and Trixie Johnson.
Councilmember Herrera during her speech as a guest speaker at the Power Networking for Women in Business hosted at the Hilton Hotel on 3/27.
Councilmember Herrera with pet parade winner Mcky and his family, the McNeils. Mcky won Best Costume in his San José Sharks outfit at the Canyon Creek Plaza Pet Hospital Pet Parade on 3/25.
Councilmember Herrera welcoming our amazing volunteers to the annual Great American Litter Pick Up at Boys and Girls Club on 3/17.
Councilmember Herrera speaking at the Cribari Villages DAC Board meeting on 3/12.
Councilmember Herrera with Dublin Lord Mayor Andrew Montague during the "The Mayor's Ride" with the San José Bike Party on 3/11.
Councilmember Herrera presenting a check to the East Valley Softball League's President John Trejo at their Opening Day Ceremonies on 3/10.
Councilmember Herrera throwing the first pitch to San José Sharks' Sharkie during the East Hills Little League Opening Day on 3/10.
Kidango Executive Director Paul Miller, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Councilmember Rose Herrera, Evergreen Elementary School District Board Member Jim Zito and Parks Department Director Julie Edmonds-Mares during the Kidango Meadowfair Center Ribbon Cutting ceremony on 3/9. | |
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:
(866) 249-0543
Code Enforcement:
277-4528
Drug Tip Hotline:
971-drug (3784)
Evergreen Community Center:
270-2200
Evergreen Library:
808-3060
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
Hazardous Waste Disposal:
299-7300 | |
|
|
