9th Annual GuitarFest
Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th, 8:00 p.m.
Le Petit Trianon Theatre, 72 N. 5th St.
Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Evergreen Valley H.S. Theater, 3300 Quimby Rd.
South Bay Guitar Society's 9th annual GuitarFest rolls out on the weekend of March 8th, 9th, and 10th. Saturday and Sunday daytime and mainly free activities will take place in the Evergreen Valley High School Theater. Friday and Saturday evening concerts will be offered in Le Petit Trianon Theatre. Tickets are being sold starting at $15 and are available online at www.sbgs.org or you can call (408) 292-0704.
Operation Prom Dress Distribution
Sunday, March 10th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Seven Trees Community Center, 3590 Cas Dr.
Operation Prom Dress is accepting donations of new and gently-used dresses now through March 8th. Over 1,000 dresses will be given away and each girl will be able to take her dress to one of the participating cleaners free of charge. No sign-ups needed, just bring your high school ID. Girls will also have the chance to enter the raffle for hair and make-up sessions. Quantities are limited, so please make sure to show up early. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. For more information, please contact Noelle Vergara at [email protected] or (408) 535-4961.
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Free E-Waste Collection Fundraiser for: Ida Jew Academies
Saturday, March 16th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ida Jew Academies Parking Lot, 1944 Flint Ave.
Ida Jew Academies has partnered with CEAR to recycle all of the collected e-waste. CEAR is a California State approved collector and recycler of electronic waste. They completely shred all hard drives at the securely monitored facility.
ACCEPTED ITEMS: Monitors, televisions, desktop and notebook computers, VCRs, stereo equipment, CDs, speakers, keyboards, mice, PDAs, digital cameras, zip drives, telephones, cell phones, printers, copiers, laser and multifunction scanners and fax machines, small household appliances such as toasters, microwaves, mixers and blenders, vacuum cleaners with the dust bag removed, curling irons, lamp, and more.
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Large household appliances (i.e. refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.) furniture, hazardous household waste including batteries, car batteries, paint, pesticides, used oil, cleaning supplies, fluorescent light bulbs, water heaters, tires, and more.
For more information please contact Blanca Herrera, the event coordinator at Ida Jew Academies, at (408) 223-3750 or visit www.idajewacademies.org.
Azteca Mexica New Year
Saturday, March 16th, 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 17th, 10:00 a.m.
Emma Prusch Park, 647 S. King Rd.
You are invited to celebrate the New Year with a full weekend of native dancers representing Ohlone, Zuni, Zapoteca, Yucateco, and the hosting Azteca Mexica community. The festival will include art, entertainment such as the Azteca Mexica dance, and a traditional marketplace with indigenous items.
For more information, please call (408) 510-1377 or (408) 239-6129.
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Adelante Chicas! Girl Scouts of Northern California's 2013 Latina Leadership Conference
Friday, March 22nd, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Latino College Preparatory Academy, 1966 Flint Ave.
Saturday, March 23rd, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
National Hispanic University, 14271 Story Rd.
The Girl Scouts of Northern California is hosting a free 2-day Leadership Conference for Latinas ages 12-18. Workshops will include resume building, goal setting, financial literacy, and learning how to access resources in the community. The conference will also feature an interactive fashion show and professional clothing giveaway, lunch, and other giveaways. Register now as there are only 50 spots available.
For registration information, contact Whitney Evans at [email protected] or Marisa Cidre at [email protected].
Unity Day III
Saturday, March 23rd, 11:00 a.m.
Most Holy Trinity Church, 2040 Nassau Dr.
The Corazon Project, Supervisor Dave Cortese, and Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff present Unity Day III encouraging young people to turn in gang clothing and weapons. You are asked to please wear a white shirt for the walk. Gift cards will be exchanged with the first 50 people who turn in weapons and/or gang colors. There will be a free lunch and entertainment, a peace march, community service opportunities and a resource fair.
11:00 a.m. - Gather in front of Most Holy Trinity Church
1:00 p.m. - Turn-in weapons and gang colors in exchange for prizes
For more information, please contact Enrique Flores at (408) 600-8412 or [email protected], or Michelle Pelayo-Osorio at (408) 299-5030 or [email protected]
6th Annual Greek Flag Raising Ceremony
Monday, March 25th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
San Jos� City Hall Plaza, 200 East Santa Clara St.
Celebrate Greek Independence Day with Councilmember Pete Constant. There will be a flag raising ceremony in the plaza followed immediately by a reception on the 17th floor of San Jos� City Hall. For more information you can contact the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901 or [email protected].
Golden State Warriors Food Allergy Awareness Night in Memory of BJ Hom
Wednesday, April 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
Oracle Arena, Oakland
Come support the cause to find a cure and raise awareness of the fatal effects of food allergies with the Golden State Warriors Food Allergy Awareness Night in memory of BJ Hom who died at age 18 from accidentally eating a dessert containing peanuts. District 8 singer Nayah Damasen will be singing the National Anthem. Tickets are $26 and $5 is donated to the Food Allergy cause. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.warriors.com/FARE.
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Asian American Center of Santa Clara County Community Fair
Saturday, April 6th, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Most Holy Trinity Church, 2040 Nassau Dr.
The Asian American Center of Santa Clara County (AASC) in conjunction with the Mayor's Gang Task Force is hosting a community fair in an effort to increase public understanding and awareness of gang-related issues in our diverse community. There is a growing need for preventive and interventional education and AASC will be offering engaging workshops and hosting a number of Bay Area service providers in health, education, career, and violence. Join them for some fun, food, raffles, and cultural performances.
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Councilmember Rose Herrera Invites you to the District 8 Community Spring Forum
Wednesday, April 10th, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Carolyn Clark Elementary School's Cafeteria, 3701 Rue Mirassou
Don't miss the District 8 Community Spring Forum, hosted by Councilmember Rose Herrera, to share your thoughts on issues that matter to you and the community! This forum's topic will focus on public safety and community partnerships. You are encouraged to invite your neighbors and learn what you can do to keep your neighborhood safe.
Guest Speakers
Acting Police Chief: Larry Esquivel
Acting Captain: Brian Ferrante
Crime Prevention Specialist: Sandra Avila
Free reusable bag while supplies last! To RSVP for this event, contact Councilmember Rose Herrera's office at (408) 535-4908 or email [email protected].
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4th Annual Caregivers Count Conference
Saturday, April 13th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
TechMart, 5201 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
The Caregivers Count Conferencewill provide support, resources, and guidance to informal and family caregivers. Attendees will hear from experts on topics that include: Self Care and Stress Management, Understanding Memory Loss, Legal Issues, End of Life Conversations, and Health Care Resources. Sessions will be available in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Vietnamese.
The conference is free for all attendees and will include lunch but make sure to register early to guarantee a space.
For additional information, please contact Cassandra Chan at [email protected].
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Great American Litter Pick Up
Saturday, April 20th, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Most Holy Trinity Church, 2040 Nassau Dr.
Don't let litter trash your community! Help us clean up litter in San Jos�. The District 8 Kick Off location will be at Most Holy Trinity Church, 2040 Nassau Drive San Jos�, CA 95122.
Registration & Event Kick Off, including morning snacks: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cleanup: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Celebration Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
For more information on how you can volunteer and to register, contact Jennifer Gonzales at (408) 535-4908 or [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE: Volunteer for a Beautiful Day
Saturday, April 27th, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join the thousands of volunteers who have made the future brighter in gang-impacted communities in San Jos�. 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 San Jos�. Come join us by volunteering your time to improve neighborhoods.
To learn more about Beautiful Day or to sign up to volunteer, visit
www.beautifulday.org.