Dear Neighbor,
The Holidays are a time at year's end that brings families and friends together to celebrate. For many of us, it is a time to re-connect with loved ones, a time to reflect on our blessings and come together.
Just as we come together as families, we need to come together as a community to count our blessings and work on building strong neighborhoods. Choosing strong leaders who are willing to work with residents on their priorities has a tremendous impact on our neighborhoods. Public safety is my top priority as I know it is for our residents.
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Apply for Project Diversity Screening Committee Vacancies
Deadline: December 14, 2012
Applications are being accepted for the City of San José Boards and Commissions for upcoming and future vacancies. The Project Diversity Screening Committee currently has seven vacancies. To take advantage of this unique opportunity, call the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1265. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 14, 2012. Applications will remain active and on file for one year from the date received. Visit the City Clerk's website to learn more.
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San Jose Arena Authority Board of Directors Vacancies
Deadline: December 14, 2012
The San Jose Arena Authority is seeking volunteer candidates to submit their resumes for three vacancies on the Arena Authority Board of Directors. The current vacancies consist of two At Large positions and one Pavilion Neighborhood Representative position. The Arena Authority Board is seeking interested candidates with knowledge in contract management and experience with community-based nonprofit organizations.
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Year Up - Earn While You Learn
New Silicon Valley Campus in San José
Priority Deadline: December 14, 2012
Year Up is a free, one-year, full-time professional IT training, education, and internship program for 18 to 24 year olds with a high school diploma. Within four months of program completion, 87% of Year Up graduates are employed in professional positions and earn an average hourly wage of $16.38 per hour or are enrolled in college full-time.
Year Up is accepting applications for their March 2013 Class and classes are filling up quickly. The priority deadline for applications is December 14, 2012, however applications will be accepted until seats are filled.
For more information about Year Up visit www.yearup.org. To apply, please visit www.yearup.org/apply or contact (415) 512-7588 x3543 or siliconvalleyadmissions@yearup.org.
Special Invitation to Visit the New City of San José Website
You are invited to view the City of San José's new website, the District 8 webpage, and provide feedback. On November 14th, the City moved its entire website (www.sanjoseca.gov) onto a new web content management system that will better meet the needs of the public and the City. The new website is more functional and efficient, offers visitors more ways to connect with City Hall, and is easier to maintain given the City's limited resources.
You can continue to access the Councilmember Rose Herrera's website via www.sanjoseca.gov/district8.
Explore the new website, update any bookmarks or links pointing to individual webpages or documents on the old site, and let us know if you have any suggestions or comments via email to webmaster.manager@sanjoseca.gov or at www.sanjoseca.gov/communityvoice.
San Jose Walmart Neighborhood Market is Accepting Applications
Walmart is hiring approximately 90 associates to work at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market slated to open early next year at Evergreen Village Square in San José. To facilitate applications, the retailer has opened a temporary hiring center nearby at 4075 Evergreen Village Square, Suite 160.
The hiring center is accepting applications Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interested applicants can also apply online at http://www.careers.walmart.com.
Nextdoor Holiday Food Drive
With the holidays just around the corner, the Nextdoor team has launched a unique food drive to help hungry San José families. Starting today through December 20th, Nextdoor will donate a holiday meal to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley every time Nextdoor members in San José invite a friend or neighbor to join Nextdoor. Nextdoor's goal is to give out 10,000 meals in time for the holidays, and you can help by simply inviting your neighbors to join Nextdoor.com!
If you haven't already, join Nextdoor at nextdoor.com/join/yi41v5.
Share Nextdoor with friends and neighbors by email, Facebook, or Twitter using Nextdoor's invitation tools.
Nextdoor will keep tabs on how many invitations are sent, and on December 20th will be making a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank based on the total number of invitations sent.
In the spirit of the holiday season, take a second to invite your neighbors today!
Sacred Heart Community Service Toy Drive
After three years of economic hardship, even more of our neighbors struggle to meet their basic needs. We hope this holiday season we can all reflect on the blessings in our lives and be inspired to ease the burdens of those struggling in poverty.
This year Sacred Heart Community Service will provide 7,200 holiday food boxes to families, and 16,500 new toys and books to children. But they cannot do it without your generosity and support. Please pursue one of the options and feel free to download the 2012 holiday brochure and the 2012 holiday poster.
Partners in Reading
Partners in Reading offers unique services to adults and families in the City of San José. Trained volunteer tutors customize intense one-to-one and small group instruction for adults who have low literacy skills and limited English. Reading, writing, ESL, and computer skills are taught in a context of real life with a focus on work, health, community support and involvement, parenting, family needs, financial literacy, and civic awareness. You are invited to see important orientations, trainings and classes coming up, including a ESL writing and spelling classes now available.
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Barnes & Noble Customers Give the Gift of Reading to Children in Need Through Annual Holiday Book Drive
Now - January 1, 2013
Barnes & Noble stores across the country invite customers to give the gift of reading to children in need during its annual Holiday Book Drive, taking now through January 1, 2013. The Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive provides an opportunity for customers to donate books through locally designated non-profit organizations.
Holiday Book Drive recipients throughout the country include schools, libraries, literacy organizations, family social service agencies, and homeless centers. This year, the Eastridge Barnes & Noble will be collecting books for Bachrodt Elementary (San Jose Unified School District), Cedar Grove Elementary, (Evergreen Elementary School District) and Lyndale Elementary (Alum Rock Union Elementary School District). City National Bank will match the number of books the store collects as part of the Holiday Book Drive. So if the store collects 1,500 books, City National Bank will finance the purchase of 1,500 more!
To participate, customers go to any of the Holiday Book Drive displays at the Eastridge Barnes & Noble. They pick a bookmark and purchase a brand new book for the person on that tag. Booksellers will make sure the books are delivered to the chosen schools.
If you or your business would like to contribute to the Holiday Book Drive or if you would like additional information on how you can participate, contact the Eastridge Barnes & Noble Community Business Development Manager, Michael Koller at (408) 270-9477 or crm2247@bn.com.
ANA Flight Between San José and Tokyo Takes Off on January 11, 2013
The excitement continues to build in Silicon Valley, as All Nippon Airways (ANA) is poised to launch new flights between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo's Narita International Airport (NRT) on January 11, 2013.
After nearly five years of collaboration and perseverance by leadership in the Mayor's Office, Airport Director's Office, Office of Economic Development, and Silicon Valley Leadership Group, this public-private team ultimately prevailed. Now, in-demand and convenient nonstop service to Asia and points beyond is available to Silicon Valley residents and businesses.
The five-weekly ANA flights, on state of the art, luxury-filled, Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, depart SJC at 11:45 a.m., and arrive at NRT at 4:10 p.m. the following day. The return flight leaves Tokyo at 5:35 p.m., arriving at San José at 10:10 a.m. the same morning. The afternoon arrival in Tokyo is timed to allow connections to destinations throughout Asia, including Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Delhi, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Bangkok, and Manila. Book tickets now at (800) 235-9262 or ana.co.jp.
New Express Bus Line 183 to Eastridge
Imagine a commute where your main concern is deciding whether to surf the web, check e-mail, text, or just relax. Ride VTA's Express Bus Service and you can transform your commute. Multiple express routes are now upgraded with new hybrid buses, including line 183 running from Eastridge to Fremont BART.
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San José City Hall and City Office Holiday Schedule
City Hall will be closed from Monday, December 24, 2012, through January 1, 2013. City Hall will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, and resume normal business hours. The Police and Fire Departments, along with other critical City services, will remain unaffected by the closure.
Mark Your Calendars - Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection Changes
Your collection day may be different this 2012 Holiday Season. This year, both Christmas and New Year's Day fall on a Tuesday, which means that collection for Tuesday through Friday will be delayed by one day during those weeks. If your usual collection day is Tuesday, it will move to Wednesday, and so forth for the rest of that week.
You can find your normal collection day online at www.sjrecycles.org/lookup.asp.
Recycle Your Holiday Tree at Curbside
When the holiday season is over, set your tree out at the curb between Wednesday, December 26th, 2012, through Friday, February 1, 2013, for free recycling. Natural and flocked trees are accepted. Be sure to remove the stand, tinsel, and decorations. The tree will not be collected with these items on it as they are not recyclable. If your tree is taller than five feet, cut it into shorter pieces and place them in a pile.
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Holiday Happenings
With the holiday season in full swing and the smell of spices in the air, the City of San José's Department of Park, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) wants to celebrate their annual Holiday Happenings campaign with you! PRNS has been busy planning some festive and affordable holiday activities for people of all ages, so visit them online at www.sanjoseca.gov/prns or stop by your local community center or park to find out what's happening in your neighborhood. Activities include Breakfast with Santa, Holiday Themed Camps, Dinner and Dances, and much, much more! Click the Holiday Happenings imagery and celebrate the season with PRNS!
Celebrate the Holidays with the San José Public Library!
Check out the San José Public Library calendar for a preview of some of the events you won't want to miss. Events include: Downtown Ice Saturday, December 8, Holiday Bingo, Puppet Show "Frosty's Magic Hat", Fratello Marionettes presents "The North Pole Review," Holiday Concert with South Bay Guitar Society, Holiday Handbell Concert, Holiday and Winter Card Making for Adults, Tween Craft: Holiday Picture Frame, Holiday Origami, Make your own snowflake: story and craft, and more. For an extensive list of holiday events, click here. All events are open to the public and FREE of charge.
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Community Meeting Planning for the NEW Southeast Branch Library
Wednesday, December 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Carolyn Clark Elementary School, 3701 Rue Mirassou
Councilmember Rose Herrera invites your participation at a community meeting to help plan for the new Southeast Branch Library, to be located in the Evergreen Village Square.
For more information, please call (408) 535-8450 or visit sjpl.org/newlibraries.
A Conversation with History: Remembering Pearl Harbor
Friday, December 7th, 3:00 p.m.
CareMore Center, 255 N. White Rd.
Join Chuck Merdinger, Rudolf Martinez, and other Pearl Harbor Survivors for a panel discussion as they share their memories of December 7, 1941. This event marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
For more information, please call (408) 221-9805.
Holiday Festivities and Festival of Lights
Saturday, December 8th, 1:00 p.m.
Evergreen Village Square (on Ruby Avenue, off Aborn Road)
You are invited to Festival of Lights to come celebrate the holidays at the Evergreen Village Square! There will be fabulous holiday entertainment, photos with Santa, face painting, many cultural performances and fun for kids with Lori & RJ from Cotton Candy Express Music! The Festival of Lights, sponsored by Involved Evergreen, will begin at 4:30 p.m.
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The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 8th, 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 9th, 1:00 p.m.
Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, School of Arts and Culture
1700 Alum Rock Ave.
For the first time, San José will be treated to not one, but two weekends of San Jose Youth Ballet's magical, full-length Nutcracker performances. The increase in performances comes in response to near-sold-out demand, and requests from the dancers themselves - this is a dream come true for both the dancers and the community. In addition, performances have been moved closer to downtown San José to the beautiful School of Arts and Culture Theater, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza.
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Councilmember Rose Herrera Invites you to District 8 Night at Hawaiian Airlines/Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice
Monday, December 10th, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Ice, located at the Circle of Palms off Market Street
Ice skate under the stars - and palm trees - in the heart of downtown San José's holiday activities. Olympic Gold Medalist figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and her Always Dream Foundation are back for their third year as partners at this great San José holiday and family tradition.
The stunning ice rink will attract more than 40,000 skaters and thousands more spectators now through January 13th. Once again, you and your family and friends can share in the aloha spirit of title sponsor Hawaiian Airlines - flower-print shirts are welcome when you skate!
For this special event on December 10th, print out the coupon at www.sjdowntown.com and bring it to the rink. Buy one adult admission and get one free admission on this special night. The deal includes skate rental. (Not valid with any other discounts or promotions. Proof of District 8 zip code required at time of purchase.) Adult admission is normally $15 and $13 for 10 years old or younger.
Hawaiian Airlines/Kristi Yamaguchi Downtown Ice is produced by the San Jose Downtown Association. For more information call (408) 279-1775, the rink at (408) 291-0525, or visit www.sjdowntown.com.
Neighborhoods Commission Meeting on the Police Chief Recruitment
Wednesday, December 12th, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Rd.
The Neighborhoods Commission will be holding a community meeting to provide commission and public input regarding the City of San José Police Chief recruitment. You are encouraged to share your input regarding the ideal qualities that the City Manager should consider to incorporate those perspectives into the recruitment and selection process. Additional feedback can be provided by taking the online survey, available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
For more information about additional opportunities to provide your feedback on the process, please contact Lee Wilcox at (408) 535-8182 or lee.wilcox@sanjoseca.gov. For more information regarding this Neighborhood Commission meeting, please contact Ernest Guzman at (408) 535-8171.
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Fruit Tree Workshops with Our City Forest
Wednesday, December 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Our City Forest, 1590 Las Plumas Ave.
Learn simple tricks to harvest more fruit and promote success on your newly planted fruit tree. In the first workshop, local experts Nancy Garrison and Sharon McCray will present on a wide array of topics including site and variety selection, planting and maintaining, watering and fertilizing do's and don'ts, dormant and summer pruning, and pest and disease management. Suggested donation $12.
Future workshop: Saturday, December 15th, Grafting & Budding: How to ake More Fruit Trees with Bader Kudsi.
For more information, please contact Ben Heistein at (408) 998-7337 ext. 114 or bheistein@ourcityforest.org.
Operation: Care and Comfort Fundraiser
Thursday, December 13th, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 33 E. San Fernando St.
Join the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 52 and World MMA as they raise funds to support our troops and their families through Operation: Care and Comfort. 20% of ticket sales will go to the Operation: Care and Comfort. There will be a silent action, food, beverages and more. Park at the Pavilion Parking Garage and parking will be validated by Gordon Biersch.
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Villa Navideña/Navidad en Mexico
Thursday, December 13th - Sunday, December 16th
Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, School of Arts and Culture
1700 Alum Rock Ave.
This wonderful Christmas celebration will take you on a journey to enjoy the unique colors, aromas and spirit of Christmas in Mexico.
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Special Needs Winter Ball
Friday, December 14th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Church on the Hill, 500 Sands Dr.
Stirring Waters Ministries, Inc. along with the City of San José Parks and Recreation are partnering to bring you the upcoming Special Needs Winter Ball. The night will begin with snacks and refreshments followed by a Starry Christmas Night with music, fun, dance, guest performances by DJ Sam Boy and local artist AUDIOz along with Mrs. California Ethnic World Queen 2012-2013 to showcase our kings and queens for the night.
The cost is $5 per person and entrance fee proceeds will benefit Therapeutic Services for the City of San José. There will be $1 raffles and other miscellaneous artist tables. Currently, they are looking for Special Needs groups, programs, and organizations to submit their kings and queens for the Winter Ball.
For more Information, donations, and volunteer information, contact Otila Torres at (408) 648-9097 or otila@stirringwaters.org.
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Santa Run Silicon Valley
Sunday, December 16th, 4:00 p.m.
Downtown San José
Join the Santa Run Silicon Valley, a new tradition in San José benefitting our favorite holiday traditions: Christmas in the Park and Downtown Ice. Kicking off at 4:00 p.m. on race day, the Santa Run Silicon Valley is a 5K Run/Walk that is fun for the whole family. You are encouraged to dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition: Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, reindeer, elves, dreidel, menorah, ornaments, tree, or candlestick. The ideas are limitless. You can do it as a group too! Bring the whole family for a day of fun: looking at festive displays, community trees, and watching live entertainment at Christmas in the Park. Or, warm up those legs before the run and skate at Downtown Ice under the lighted palm trees or warm up with some hot chocolate. Either way, grandparents, parents, and kids alike will all enjoy the timeless memories these great activities have to offer.
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33rd Annual Christmas in the Park
Now - January 1, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - Midnight
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, on Market Street
Between San Fernando and San Carlos Street
Come see the District 8 Tree along with the dozens of other holiday trees at this year's Christmas in the Park. Celebrating its 33rd year, Downtown San José's Plaza de Cesar Chavez is transformed into a two-acre holiday fantasy with more than 60 holiday exhibits, hundreds of decorated trees and more than five miles of twinkling lights. The event is free to the public!
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Ride VTA to Global Winter Wonderland
Now - January 1, 2013
California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is partnering with Global Winter Wonderland, all new, bigger and better and moved inside California's Great America. There is now more giant illuminated lanterns to enjoy, rides, entertainment, and a spectacular nightly laser light show.
VTA is offering VTA riders an opportunity to receive a free entrance ticket (does not include Unlimited Ride Wristband) to the Global Winter Wonderland. To receive free entrance tickets you must ride either VTA Light Rail (exit Great America Light Rail Station) or VTA Bus (exit at bus stop in front of Great America - VTA Bus Lines 57 or 60) during Saturdays, December 1st to 15th (from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. only), visit the VTA box office at the Great America entrance and show valid proof of fare. Limit one ticket per person and only while supplies last.
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December
Tuesday, December 4th: 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 11th: 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18th: 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 25th: No Meeting due to Christmas Holiday
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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 Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Meadowfair Community Center
(For information, call Amanda Rojas at 694-2234)
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
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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.
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Councilmember Herrera presenting a proclamation to Estelle Kabbani, president of the Villages Music Society Board, during the Villages Veterans Day Concert at the LDS Church on 11/12.
Councilmember Herrera during the Veterans Day Parade on 11/11.
Mayor Reed and Councilmember Herrera presenting a proclamation to Dave Sanders, president of the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County, recognizing November 11, 2012, as Veterans Day in the City of San José in honor of those who have served our Nation in the United States Armed Forces during the 11/6 Council Meeting.
Mayor Reed, Councilmember Herrera, and the Economic Development Department presenting a proclamation in support of the Shop San José Initiative to Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and representatives of San José's neighborhood business associations declaring November 24, 2012, as "Small Business Saturday" in the City of San José during the 11/6 Council Meeting.
Councilmember Herrera giving Principal Patty Pizziol a check to support the Walk n' Roll program at the Valle Vista Walk to School event on 11/5.
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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:
794-1903
Street Maintenance:
277-4373
Sidewalk Repair:
277-3158
Hazardous Waste Disposal:
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