Dear Neighbor,
The best part of summer months are the long days with plenty of sunshine to enjoy outdoor activities. It's going to be a fun and safe summer in Evergreen. I'd like to talk to you about some very important upcoming local events that promote fun and safety.
It's important to help educate our community on water safety and to make sure that all of our children have access to swim lessons. This life skill can be critically important and could save a life someday, which is why I'm happy to announce we were able to get funding included in the Mayor's June Budget Message to support West Coast Aquatics collaboration with the city park's department to provide swim lessons at Silver Creek High School. From beginners to adults, there is a class for every level of swimming and classes have already started and are ongoing throughout the summer. Go to www.westcoastaquatics.org for more information or call the Silvercreek Line (408) 658-9378.
The importance of knowing how to swim was further demonstrated at a recent council meeting where we had the opportunity to commend Evergreen resident Etimani Faiese for his heroic actions in saving a life on Friday, May 18, 2012. While Mr. Faiese was working on a service project through a program called "JustServe" at Lake Cunningham Regional Park he courageously came to the aid of a man drowning in the lake.
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Stage Skills Summer Camp
Begins July 9, 2012
Thanks to a grant from the City of San José's Mayor's Gang Task Force, CreaTV San José is pleased to offer Stage Skills Summer Camp for San José teens ages 13 - 18. Stage Skills teaches students how to work in a professional TV studio and star in their own video to air on Classrooms Channel 28 on Comcast.
There are two sessions to choose from: July 9th - July 27th and July 30th - August 17th. Each session runs Monday through Friday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. and costs only $25.
Space is limited. To learn how to register, click on this link.
"America is Your Park" - Vote for Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park to Win $100,000
Deadline: Sunday, July 15, 2012
Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park has an opportunity to be voted the best park in America through a voting campaign sponsored by Coca-Cola. Vote for Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park to become "America's Favorite Park." You can help Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park receive funds for shade structures, tables and misting system. Go to CokeURL.com/parks today to help our favorite win $100K! You can vote online or from the park - just do it by July 15th!
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New Business Garbage and Recycling Services
The City of San José is pleased to announce a new waste collection and processing system that started July 2012 to enable all businesses citywide to meet the state's mandatory commercial recycling requirements and divert 80 percent of waste from the landfill. A 15-year exclusive franchise has been granted to Republic Services to collect most standard garbage, recycling and organics from businesses.
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Take the Santa Clara County 2012 Quality of Life Survey Today
The Quality of Life survey will help identify challenges and assets in Santa Clara County and its many diverse communities. Take the survey in English, Spanish, Vietnamese or Mandarin.
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Volunteers Needed - There's More Than Planting!
Our City Forest (OCF) is always on the look out for new volunteers to join them in their endeavors. They offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities for those wishing to give back to their community and it's not all planting trees!
Their nursery needs volunteers each weekend to help pot seedlings and maintain their facility. Volunteers in the office are always appreciated, and they also need groups of volunteers to help flyer around San José, getting the word out about their programs and services.
Looking to get your company involved in a team building activity that also gives back? Deloitte, NetApp and Intel are just a few of the companies that have volunteered with them! OCF goes beyond planting trees to planting a greener, healthier Silicon Valley!
For more information on volunteer opportunities, call Volunteer Coordinators at (408) 998-7337 ext 123, or check out their calendar online.
Bring More Flights to the Mineta San José 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!
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 José offers dozens of traditional summer camps, along with specialty camps focused on sports, cooking, theater arts, science, drawing and digital media. Camp San José 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.
Save Money on Energy Bills and Receive 70% Off Coupons
Join Green Energy Match, the City of San José's free program for saving energy. This program provides online software that analyzes your home energy use and makes simple energy-saving recommendations.
- Receive 70% Coupons - you'll get BIG discounts at local stores and restaurants by signing up
- Save Money - reduce your energy bills with helpful customized tips
- Help San José Win - San José is competing in the Cool California Challenge and the City needs you!
Go to www.greenenergymatch.org to sign up or call (800) 314-5997. The program is available only until the end of July. This program is sponsored by the City of San José, Silicon Valley Energy Watch, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, WattzOn and Acterra.
Become a Green Cadre Internship Site
A work2future Green Cadre internship is a temporary work related learning experience for program participants who wish to develop hands-on work experience in certain occupational fields. Internships take place for one month, Mondays through Thursdays, 6 hours per day, at no cost to the internship site, while participants receive a monthly stipend from work2future.
For more information on how you can become an internship site, contact Program Coordinator David Lovato at (408) 794-1137 or david.lovato@sanjoseca.gov.
Family Camp at Yosemite's Sizzling Summer Special
San José Family Camp has reduced its prices and resident rates have been expanded to include all of Santa Clara County. Guests of all ages can fish, hike, swim, participate in organized programs or just sit back, relax and take it easy. It's a great experience for the entire family!
For more information, please call (408) 794-6208 or visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/familycamp.
Happy Hollow's New App
Discover the unexpected with Happy Hollow Park & Zoo's official mobile application. Features include GPS enabled map with "locate me" function, daily attractions schedule, upcoming events, special app only discounts, green tour and information and videos about your favorite animals. Proceeds from the sale of this app support future park and zoo improvements. With Happy Hollow Park & Zoo's mobile application your backyard adventure has only just begun!
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4th Annual Graphic Novel Making Contest
Deadline: Tuesday, July 31st, 8:00 p.m.
Now through July 31 the San José 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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Music and Movie Nights at Evergreen Village Square
Concert Series (Movies TBA):
Friday, July 6th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 20th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 10th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 24th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Rose Herrera, Involved Evergreen and Shapell Industries invite you to listen to great live music and watch a movie after a Concert in the Park! Come and stay for an evening under the stars with your friends, family and neighbors. Movie Nights will take place after the concert in the square at dusk.
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Martin Yan Can Cook!
Wednesday, July 11th, 6:30 p.m.
Evergreen Branch Library, 2635 Aborn Road
Martin Yan has been an advocate for the promotion of Chinese cuisine for over three decades. On public television he hosted over 3,000 Yan Can Cook shows! Meet Martin Yan at the library and enjoy a humorous presentation about Chinese cooking and culture as only Martin Yan can pull off. Martin will answer questions, allow photos and sign your books.
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Homebuyer Education Classes
Saturday, July 14th, 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.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Presents Birdhouse Left Coast Tour Powered by Tech Deck
Sunday, July 15th
Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park
Tony Hawk and his Birdhouse Skateboards Team is bringing the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD presents Birdhouse Left Coast Tour powered by Tech Deck to Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park. The annual Birdhouse Summer tour gives fans a great opportunity to come out and see some of the best that skateboarding has to offer right here in San José at California's Largest Skate Park.
For more information, please visit www.sjparks.org/Skateboard/index.asp or birdhouseskateboards.com/site.
San José Solarthon
Saturday, July 21st
The City of San José has partnered with a community based organization called Grid Alternatives that will be hosting the first San José Solarthon. Grid Alternatives' core program is a Solar Affordable Housing Program, which trains and leads community volunteers and job trainees from all walks of life to install solar systems on the houses of low-income homeowners. On July 21st, 12 teams will go into the Hillview neighborhood to install solar systems on 12 homes.
To volunteer, sign up at www.gridalternatives.org/index.php?q=solarthon. Click here to learn more about the Solar Affordable Housing Program.
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 bjhom2000@yahoo.com.
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HER City Inaugural Event
Thursday, August 2nd, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Fairmont San José
As part of its new lineup of event programming, the San José Downtown Association (SJDA) introduces HER city, an after-work event series that engages, inspires and rejuvenates professional women from all industries and sectors.
The debut "Fabulous Femmes" event on August 2nd starts off with an intimate conversation with special guest Charles Orlando, author of "The Problem with Women is Men," at The Fairmont San José. Guests will enjoy appetizers and summer cocktails while sitting poolside. The fun continues at the Tech Museum's After Hours event with live music.
To become "HER citizens" and/or to register for one or more programs, go to www.sjdowntown.com/hercity.
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 José 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!
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Starlight Cinemas - Free Summer Outdoor Movies
Thursdays, Now - August 31st, 7:00 p.m.
Various Locations in Downtown San José
Now through August, a traveling cinema series will continue its yearly tradition of showing movies in four distinct downtown neighborhoods throughout the summer. Take advantage of San José's warm, summer nights and enjoy a movie under the star-studded sky at Starlight Cinemas, brought to you by the San José Downtown Association.
Pre-show entertainment begins at 7:00 p.m. and movies begin at dusk. Don't forget to bring your own chair or blanket as well as some snacks - or an entire meal from a nearby downtown restaurant!
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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). |
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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
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Councilmember Herrera at the Olympic Road to London Opening Ceremonies for the U.S. Olympic Trials - Gymnastics on 6/28.
District 8 Youth Commissioner Rose Dahliwal and Youth Commission Specialist Betty Ramirez at the Graduation for outgoing Youth Commissioners on 6/25.
Councilmember Herrera presenting a commendation to Harduman Sanghera and Bob Gill at the annual San José Punjabi Mela on 6/24.
Music and Movie Night at the Evergreen Village Square featuring Macy Blackman & The Mightyfines and MegaMind on 6/22.
Councilmember Herrera during the Police Press Conference to discuss youth violence in San José on 6/22.
Councilmember Herrera raising the flag during the Olympic Flag Raising Ceremony at the City Hall Plaza on 06/19.
Councilmember Herrera, Mayor Reed, Congresswoman Lofgren, the VTA and Caltrans along with other local dignitaries at the Tully/101 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on 6/15.
Councilmember Herrera presenting a commendation, on 6/12, to San José resident Elder Faiese for his courageous actions in rescuing a man from drowning at Lake Cunningham Regional Park.
Councilmember Herrera greeting attendees at the Capitol Expressway Light Rail Project Environmental Public Hearing on 6/11.
Music and Movie Night at the Evergreen Village Square featuring the California Cowboys band and The Muppets movie on 6/08. | |
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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:
(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 | |
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