Dear Neighbor,
As a community we do not always agree on everything, but we can all agree on the need to communicate our fears, hopes, and plans for a safer world especially for our children. The recent horrific events in Connecticut have revived the national conversation on gun safety to make sure that this never happens again. Even though Newtown is 3,000 miles away our entire country has been shocked by this latest tragedy where innocent children were the targets. We can be proud that California is a leader in enacting strict gun regulations. We have an assault weapons ban in place and a ban on high capacity magazines. State legislators are proposing additional legislation. The need to reduce gun violence and violence in general is important for San José as we struggle with how to reduce the number of homicides in our own community. Even though 46 homicides in 2012 pales in comparison to Chicago with over 400 or LA with over 500, this is one list where we want to continue to be at the bottom. In 2012, at least 18 of our 44 homicide victims were young people.
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San Jose Arena Authority Board of Directors Vacancies
Extended Deadline: January 31, 2013
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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Partners in Reading's (PAR) Book Drive
Now - January 31, 2013
New Children's Books are wanted for Partners in Reading's Together We Read Family Literacy Program.
You can take donations to families in Together We Read to your San José Public Library branch service desk or Hicklebee's Book Store located at 1378 Lincoln Avenue, San José, 95125. Take this opportunity to give a family their first new children's books.
For more information, please all Partners in Reading at (408) 808-2361.
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PG&E Offers Tips Storm Tips for Customers
Northern Californians have experienced winter storms along with record winds, rain, and numerous power outages primarily caused when trees fell into power lines. During outages, PG&E communicates with customers regularly and through many channels about when power is expected to be restored. Customers can call the 24-hour Outage Service Line at 1-800-743-5002 to report an outage, to report a hazardous condition, or to get the latest information on outages in your community. Outage information is also available online through a live outage map and storm guide at www.pge.com/outages, through PG&E's Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/pge4me, and through PG&E's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pacificgasandelectric.
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Operation Prom Dress
Operation Prom Dress is accepting donations of new and gently-used dresses from now through March 8, 2013! So clean out your closets and ask your friends and neighbors if they have a great looking dress that they don't plan to wear again, please consider donating them.
Help Vice Mayor Nguyen's Office reach their goal of 1,000 dresses by dropping off your donations at one of many participating locations such as community centers and branch libraries in the City of San José.
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Year Up - Earn While You Learn
New Silicon Valley Campus in San José
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. 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.
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 www.careers.walmart.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. |
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The 2013 State of the City Address
Thursday, February 7th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
San José Civic Auditorium, 135 West San Carlos Street
Mayor Chuck Reed, Councilmember Rose Herrera and the rest of the San José City Council cordially invite you to the 2013 State of the City Address. In addition to the Mayor's annual speech, the event will honor outstanding citizens from each Council District and exemplary city employees.
The 2013 State of the City Address will be free for all guests and held during the evening at the San José Civic Auditorium, which features theater-style seating.
Space is limited. All attendees must RSVP by Sunday, February 3, 2013.
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Crime and Gang Prevention Summit
Saturday, February 2nd, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Center for Employment Training (CET), 701 Vine St.
Sponsored by the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force, the event will bring together representatives from the City of San José, non-profit organizations, and local neighborhoods to build and expand partnerships that will help make San José a safer place to live. The summit will feature hands-on workshops, a community resource fair, and a free lunch for participants. Workshop topics include: Gang 102 and a Way Out, Re-Entry Resource Center, and Neighborhood Safety and Crime Prevention.
All interested individuals are encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome. If you have any questions, please call the Mayor's Office at (408) 535-4800.
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SAVE THE DATE: Great American Litter Pick Up
Saturday, April 20th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Don't let litter trash your community! Help us clean up litter in San José. The District 8 Kick Off location will be announced soon.
Registration & Event Kick Off, including morning snacks: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cleanup: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Celebration Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For more information on how you can volunteer and to register, contact the District 8 Office at (408) 535-4908. |
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January
Tuesday, January 1st: No Meeting due to New Year's Holiday
Tuesday, January 8th: 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15th: 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 22nd: No Meeting due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Tuesday, January 29th: 1:30 p.m.
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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
(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 Rose Herrera accompanied by her husband and son while taking Oath of Office and being sworn into office by Acting City Clerk Toni Taber on 12/19.
Mayor Reed and Councilmembers Herrera and Constant during the 12/18 Council Meeting presenting a commendation to Harker School student Sameer Vij for his leadership in founding TiE Youth.
Mayor Reed and Councilmembers Herrera and Liccardo during the 12/18 Council Meeting presenting a commendation to the San José Vietnam War Memorial Foundation for raising funds and completing the installation of the San José Vietnam War Memorial to be dedicated in late December.
The San José City Council wishing Councilmember Nancy Pyle a farewell.
Councilmember Herrera welcoming the community during the Neighborhoods Commission Meeting on the Police Chief Recruitment at the Evergreen Community Center on 12/13.
Councilmember Herrera and SunPower Managing Director Bill Kelly during the Evergreen Valley College Solar Array Dedication on 12/10.
Mayor Reed and Councilmembers Herrera, Kalra, and Chu presenting a commendation to India Currents Magazine in recognition of their 25 years commitment to the community at the 12/4 Council Meeting.
Councilmember Herrera adjourning the 12/14 Council Meeting in memory of Gunnery Sergeant Harold "Skip" Adams (United States Marine Corps, retired) who passed away on November 12, 2012, at 86 years of age.
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Important Phone Numbers
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Emergency:
911
Emergency Mobile:
(408) 277-8911
Non-Emergency:
311
City Hall Customer Service:
(408) 535-3500
Animal Services:
(408) 578-7297
Arborist:
(408) 277-2762
Anti-Graffiti:
(866) 249-0543
Code Enforcement:
(408) 277-4528
Drug Tip Hotline:
(408) 971-drug (3784)
Evergreen Community Center:
(408) 270-2200
Evergreen Library:
(408) 808-3060
Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park:
(408) 794-SKATe (7528)
Library Services:
(408) 808-2000
Parks & Recreation:
(408) 535-3570
Recycling & Garbage:
(408) 535-3515
Street Light Repair:
(408) 794-1903
Street Maintenance:
(408) 277-4373
Sidewalk Repair:
(408) 277-3158
Hazardous Waste Disposal:
(408) 299-7300
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