June 2012 Newsletter


Dear Neighbor,

   

Everybody wants to have a place to call home. It's been the dream of Evergreen Little League (ELL) to find permanent playing fields for over ten years now. In the spirit of creative partnerships, we have been working to help make that dream a reality for hundreds of young ball players, their families and coaches.

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News/Announcements 

Bring More Flights to the Mineta San Jos� International Airport - SJC

   

Airlines need to hear from their customers. They need to hear that you're tired of driving up Highway 101, and that you want to start flying from your airport-SJC. Please complete a brief survey at www.flysanjose.com and they'll tell the airlines what you want. Share the link with friends and family! The more responses they get, the stronger our case will be. Together, we can get the service you want and deserve at SJC!

 

Keep Your Home Safe

 

Storing old household products, such as old paint and cleaners, may be harmful to your family's health. Dispose of these items properly. NEW household hazardous waste drop-off appointments are available to San Jos� residents in the month of June. Setting up and appointment is fast and easy. Schedule yours today, call (408) 299-7300 or visit www.hhw.org and click on the "Make an Appointment" box.

 

SAT Test Preparation Workshop in Evergreen

 

The Achieve Academy is providing SAT preparation classes right in their Evergreen Academy located at 2726 Aborn Road. If you know anyone who plans on taking the SAT test in October, this program has been very effective, yielding outstanding results in the past.  

 

To learn more or to enroll online, visit: www.achieve-academy.com.

 

PRNS Summer Camps - Sign-Up Today!

 

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services wants to give your child a fun-filled summer camp they will never forget. Camp San Jos� offers dozens of traditional summer camps, along with specialty camps focused on sports, cooking, theater arts, science, drawing and digital media. Camp San Jos� also offers payment plans. Reserve your space today for as low as $50.00.

 

To register, stop by a community center near you during office hours or visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/register.

 

The Housing Trust of Santa Clara County is Hiring!
 

Help the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County find great people to join their team! They are seeking a Director of Fund Development and a Foreclosure HELPSCC Program Manager. If you or someone you know is interested, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] today!

For more information about working at the Housing Trust of Santa Clara County, visit www.housingtrustscc.org.

 

Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park Birthday Packages

 

Celebrate at the largest skate park in California and surround yourself with 68,000 square feet of concrete playground! The Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park features the world's largest cradle, tallest vert wall, largest full pipe and offers a wide variety of terrain for all skill levels to learn and enjoy! Be extreme and book your party today!

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Save Money, Earn Rewards and Help San Jos� Win!
 

San Jos�
is competing with 9 other cities to be named the Coolest City in California. You can help your city win - just by saving energy! Join Green Energy Match, our city program for saving energy. The program is free, and you'll earn rewards and prizes while you save energy.

  • Save Money - reduce your energy bills
  • Earn Rewards - coupons for BIG savings from local stores and prizes for energy savings
  • Help San Jos� Win - San Jos� has joined a contest to be named the Coolest City in California

Go to www.greenenergymatch.com to sign up. Or call (800) 314-5997. This program is sponsored by the City of San Jos�, Silicon Valley Energy Watch, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, WattzOn and Acterra.

 

4th Annual Graphic Novel Making Contest

Deadline: Tuesday, July 31st, 8:00 p.m.

 

Now through July 31st the San Jos� Public Library is holding its annual Graphic Novel Contest as part of this year's Summer Reading Celebration. The contest is open to all ages. Entries must be eight pages or fewer and submitted by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31st. A panel of library staff and comic industry professionals will judge entries based on content and illustrations. Winners will be announced during a reception held at the Berryessa Branch Library on Saturday, August 25th, at 2:00 p.m. Library staff members are ineligible to participate.

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Events 

City of San Jos� Zoning Code and Sign Code Community Meeting

Monday, June 4th, 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Tower, 3rd Floor, Room 332

 

You are being invited to attend an upcoming community meeting to discuss proposed changes to the City of San Jos� Zoning Code and Sign Code. These changes are intended to implement direction given by the City Council to address various City goals set forth within the City's General Plan.

 

For additional information, please visit the Zoning Ordinance webpage: www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/zoning/zoning.asp.

 

work2future Job Fair

Wednesday, June 6th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Orchard Hall, Bldg. F, Campbell, CA
 
 

Join nearly 30 employers at a job fair hosted by work2future and the City of Campbell. Confirmed employers include Accu Staffing, Auxin Solar, BBSI Inc, CitiBank, Kelly Services, Macy's and many others.

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Filipino-American Community Celebration

Sunday, June 10th, 10:00 a.m.

Eastridge Mall - Lower Level

 

Join the Filipino-American community during a celebration at Eastridge Mall featuring karaoke, raffles, folkdances and art exhibits. There will be many family fun activities and a resource fair.

 

For more information, please call Angel at (408) 987-1052, Sarah at (408) 391-1688 or Pastor Johnny at (408) 466-0143.
 
 

The 22nd Annual Carl Monroe Golf Tournament

Monday, June 11th, 12:30 p.m. (Tee Time)

San Jos� Golf & Country Club

 

The William C. Overfelt Booster Club invites you to join them at the 22nd Annual Carl Monroe Golf Tournament. The $150 entry fee includes green fees, a shared cart, lunch, dinner, prizes, and will benefit Overfelt High School students.

 

To register to play, visit www.wcoboosterclub.com.

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Dine Downtown San Jos� 2012

Wednesday, June 20th - Sunday, July 1st

Downtown San Jos�

 

San Jos�'s best restaurants will roll out the red carpet for new and regular customers during Dine Downtown San Jos� event.  The "restaurant week" extends to 12 days, allowing patrons the opportunity to try out multiple three-course prix-fixe specialty meals at $20, $30 and $40.

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Homebuyer Education Classes

Saturday, June 23rd, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Road

 

The San Jos� 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.

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Energy Efficiency Information Meetings
Saturdays, Now - June 23rd, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Road

 

Project 500 Squared invites you to attend energy efficiency information meetings focusing on options for residents and contractors that want to grow an energy efficiency business.

 

1st Saturday - Residential options for saving money, increasing comfort in your home

2nd Saturday - Commercial options to save money to re-invest in business growth

3rd Saturday - Focus on contractors that want to grow an energy efficiency business

4th Saturday - Session will vary on community interests and needs

 

These sessions are free and open to the public but registration in advance is required. To register, please click here.

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Evergreen Talent of the Stars

Thursday, June 28th, 3:00 p.m.

Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Road

 

Whether you sing, dance, juggle, write, recite poetry or have a unique talent of your own, the spotlight awaits you in the first annual Evergreen Talent of the Stars. The deadline to enter is Thursday, June 7, 2012.

 

For more information, contact the Evergreen Community Center at (408) 270-2220.

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2012 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Team in San Jos�

Thursday, June 28th - Sunday, July 1st

HP Pavilion at San Jos�

 

Witness history when the 2012 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Team is crowned in San Jos�. The 10 gymnasts who will represent the United States in men's and women's gymnastics at the 2012 Olympic Games in London will be determined at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials - Gymnastics.

 

To purchase tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.

 

FAANadix Car Show Fundraiser for Food Allergies in Memory of BJ Hom

Saturday, July 28th, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Evergreen Valley High School, 3300 Quimby Road

 

The FAANadix (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network) Car Show is an ultimate Bay Area auto show featuring the latest custom cars, hot model cars, local merchants and food truck vendors. The purpose of the show is to fundraise to find a cure for food allergies and to raise awareness of the fatal effects. There will be DJ's, live entertainment, raffles, silent auctions, raffles and awards presented to class winners. Admission is free but all model cars can participate with a donation of $20.

 

For more information, to volunteer or participate as a vendor, please contact Brian J. Hom at (408) 887-1939 or [email protected].

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National Night Out

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

 

Want to host a National Night Out community event? National Night Out is an annual event that happens throughout the country with the hope that the community can get to know their local police department. Many neighborhoods throughout San Jos� will be hosting a variety of special events, such as block parties, ice cream socials, barbeques, informal gatherings and more! Get to know our neighbors and help make your neighborhood safer by building community relationships.

 

Be a part of the National Night Out 2012 Team by registering at www.sjpd.org or contact the SJPD Crime Prevention Unit at (408) 277-4133 for more information on hosting a National Night Out event in your neighborhood!

City Council Meetings
June
Tuesday, June 5th: 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12th: 1:30 p.m. 
 
Tuesday, June 19th: 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 26th: 1:30 p.m.

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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)

FREE Notary to Senior Citizens
Every first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Evergreen Library
 

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 [email protected] before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for an appointment.

(For more information, visit www.nathannotary.com or the San Jos� 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.

(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 [email protected] letting us know why you

  recommend that D8 Great!

 

(Contact Angie Vazquez at 535-4908 or [email protected] if you would like to include an upcoming event or meeting in future newsletters).

Contact Us
Office of Councilmember Rose Herrera
Council District 8
City of San Jos�

200 East Santa Clara St, 18th Floor, San Jos�, CA 95113
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Images 

 

Councilmember Herrera celebrating with The Children's Place Store Manager Hugo Sanchez and San Jos� Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors during the ribbon cutting ceremony of The Children's Place at Eastridge Mall on 5/30.

 
Councilmember Herrera with Patricia Bonner and others at the Grand Opening of the Independent Health Alternative on 5710 Cahalan Avenue on 5/26.

 

Councilmember Herrera being presented a certificate of appreciation by Jim Grove on behalf of The Villages High Five Club on 5/22.

 

Councilmember Herrera kicking off the start of the Mount Pleasant High School 5K Run on 5/20.

  

New Leaf Community Markets Open House 2012 on 5/19.

 

Councilmember Herrera greeting skaters at the St. Patrick's Day Competition at Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park on 5/19.

 

Councilmember Herrera welcoming residents to the annual EPIC Festival 2012 at Evergreen Village Square on 5/19.

 

Councilmember Herrera and senior participants warming up during the 4th annual Senior Health Fair & Walk 2012 at Eastridge Mall on 5/19.

 

Councilmember Herrera and Eastside Union High School District Board Members at the Overfelt Adult Center Groundbreaking Celebration on 5/18.

 

Director of Strategic Partnerships Jeff Ruster, Councilmember Herrera and CEO of TechBA Jorge Zavala during the 2nd Annual Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summit at City Hall on 5/18.

 

Councilmember Herrera and Advisory Commission on Rents member, Elaine Coombs, at the Boards and Commissions Recognition Event at City Hall 5/15.

 

Campbell Police Chief Gregory Finch, Crime Stoppers Board President Tuyen Fiack, Councilmember Rose Herrera, Zahra Billoo of CAIR and Dr. Hesham Alalusi during the presentation of a check at the annual Crime Stoppers Crab Feed on 5/12.

 

Councilmember Herrera accompanied by Cantor Meeka Simerly, Rabbi Dana Magat, Israeli General Consul Akiva Tor and Jyl Jurman at Temple Emanu-El during Celebrating Israel! Q&A with Consul General of Israel on 5/2.

 

Councilmember Herrera during the Jewish American Flag Raising and Proclamation declaring the month of May 2012 as "Jewish American Heritage Month" in the City of San Jos�.

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 D8 Photo Gallery
 

District 8 Team

Mary Anne Groen
Chief of Staff

Aaron Quigley
Senior Policy Advisor

Angie Vazquez
Council Assistant


Melina Iglesias 

Council Assistant
 

Shelley Opsal
Executive Assistant/Scheduler

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