Saturday, February 4th
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Crime and Gang Prevention Summit
Overfelt High School (1835 Cunningham Avenue)
  
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 a number of hands-on workshops, a presentation on the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force and a community resource fair. Workshop topics will include: Community Gang Awareness, Santa Clara County Reentry Network and Working Together for Cleaner, Safer and More Engaged Communities.

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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Thursday, February 9th
6:30 p.m.

2012 State of the City Address
San José Civic Auditorium (135 W. San Carlos Street)

Mayor Chuck Reed, Councilmember Rose Herrera and the rest of the San José City Council cordially invite you to the 2012 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. This year Councilmember Herrera is proud to select the Evergreen Senior Advisory Council as the recipient of the Council Honoree title for its tireless work ensuring the Senior Nutrition Program in Evergreen.

The 2012 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 pre-register for this event by Sunday, February 5, 2012. 
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Friday, February 10th
Friday, March 9th
Friday, April 13th
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Volunteer Coordinator and Parent Trainings
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits (1400 Parkmoor Avenue)

These will be fun, interactive how-to workshops on walking school buses, bicycle trains, bike rodeos, walking days, incentive systems and evaluating your program. Meet new people and share ideas. RSVP required to Alice Kawaguchi, Health Education Specialist with the Traffic Safe Communities Network (TSCN) in the Santa Clara County Public Health Department at (408) 793-2700 or Alice.Kawaguchi@phd.sccgov.org. 

Monday, February 14, 2012
6:00 p.m.

San José/Evergreen Community College District Board Meetings and Redistricting
District Board Room (4750 San Felipe Road)

The San José/Evergreen Community College District is currently conducting its decennial redistricting of the seven Trustee Areas boundaries in accordance with the demographic results from the 2010 U.S. Census. The District invites input and support for the adjustments of these Trustee Areas boundaries at upcoming Board meetings from community members and from residents who live within its seven Trustee Areas. Your input can be heard at the following scheduled Tuesday Board meetings.
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February 20th - 24th
April 9th - 13th

BMX and Skate Camps
Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park

The Winter Skate and BMX Camps are in progress but you can still sign up for February and Spring break camps from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. February 20th through the 24th. Admission to the weeklong camps is $150 per person. Pre-registration is required and the forms needed to do so are available for download from the Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park's website. Additional skate and BMX camps are also planned for the spring.
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Thursday, February 23rd
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Councilmember Rose Herrera Invites you to the District 8 Community Forum
East Valley Pentecostal Church (2715 South White Road)

Don't miss the second District 8 Community Forum, hosted by Councilmember Rose Herrera, to share your thoughts on issues that matter to you and the community! This forum's theme will be around public safety.

Guest Speakers
Assistant Police Chief: Rikki Goede
Fire Chief: William McDonald
Independent Police Auditor: Judge LaDoris Cordell (Ret.)
Emergency Services Director: Christopher Godley
Director of Transportation: Hans Larsen
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services Parks Director: Julie Edmonds-Mares

Refreshments will be served!

Free reusable bag while supplies last!

To RSVP for this event, contact Councilmember Rose Herrera's office at (408) 535-4908 or email district8@sanjoseca.gov.
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Saturday, February 25th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Homebuyer Education Classes
Evergreen Branch Library (2635 Aborn Road)

Certificate of completion of a HUD-certified homebuyer education class is required prior to City loan approval and this HUD homebuyer education class meets the requirement. Please call Brenda Aguirre with Project Sentinel at (408) 720-9888 x 12 or email sjworkshops@housing.org to pre-register for the pre-purchase homebuyer education class. Pre-registration is a requirement to attend and all attendees are required to pay a $30 non-refundable registration fee.
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Saturday, March 17th
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE: Great American Litter Pick Up
Smythe Clubhouse Boys and Girls Club (2195 Cunningham Ave.)

Don't let litter trash your community! Help us clean up litter in San José. The District 8 Kick Off location will be at the Smythe Clubhouse Boys and Girls Club, 2195 Cunningham Ave., San Jose, CA 95122.

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: 11:30 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 or visit www.sanjoseca.gov/district8. 
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