Aquatics Program at Camden Will Continue
The Camden Pool will continue for lap swim and water aerobics classes through the end of the year. The City is searching for an outside provider to continue managing the pool in 2011 in order to provide continuous service to the community. To keep the pool operating the lap swim fees will be increased to $5 for adults and $4 for seniors/disabled participants on September 1st. For further information contact the Aquatics department at 408-277-2291 or to enroll in water aerobics classes call 408-559-8553.
1st Annual District 9 Neighborhoods Commission Report Out
The District Nine Neighborhood Commissioners invite you to the 1st Annual D9 Caucus and Report Out.
Wednesday, September 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Cambrian Branch Library – Community Room, 1780 Hillsdale Avenue
They will be sharing the Commissions accomplishments for the previous year (July 2009 – June 2010) and the work plan for the coming year (July 2010 – June 2011). They will also be taking any feedback you have on the issues that affect your neighborhood.
To enhance the City’s commitment to integrating the voice of the neighborhoods into the decision making process, the Neighborhoods Commission was created. The Commission is comprised of thirty members, selected by their fellow residents. The Commission studies issues, course of action, policies and programs that affect neighborhood quality of life. The Commission also makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters of significant community interest. District Nine is represented on the Neighborhoods Commission by Melissa McCoy-Evans, Hugh Graham and Jim Ramsell.
The City is Seeking Community Input on Police Chief Recruitment
The City of San Jose is recruiting for a new Police Chief and is interested in receiving community input regarding the ideal qualities of a Police Chief. San Jose’s Police Chief oversees the operations of approximately 1700 police employees (1273 sworn positions) in 4 Bureaus comprised of 10 divisions with more than 70 specialized Units and assignments providing police services for our community of more than 1 million residents.
The City has contracted with Ms. Teri Black-Brann of Teri Black & Company, a public sector executive recruitment firm, to conduct this recruitment for the Police Chief. You are encouraged to attend the following meeting:
Monday, September 20 - 6:30-8:00pm
Oakgrove School District Offices - Board Room
6578 Santa Teresa Blvd. San Jose, CA 95119
Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be available at all of the meetings. Residents who are unable to attend a meeting, but would like to submit written comments may do so by sending an email to info@tbcrecruiting.com . If you have any questions, please contact Deana Santana, Deputy City Manager, at (408) 535-8280.
Free Electronic Waste Recycling Sat. Sept. 11th at Cambrian School District
There will be a free electronic Waste recycling event on Saturday, September 11th from 9am to 2pm a the Cambrian School District Office parking lot located at 4115 Jacksol Drive. No appointment is necessary to drop off your old computers, cell phones, microwaves and more. For more information and a list of acceptable items please contact 408-299-7300 or visit www. HHW.org. This event is sponsored by the County of Santa Clara and the City of San Jose.
League of Women Voter’s Workshop on State Budget Saturday, Sept. 25th
Are you concerned about the State budget? Are you frustrated by the endless delays involved in getting the budget passed? Do you wonder why the budget is always late? Join the League of Women Voters San Jose/Santa Clara and the The Silicon Valley Collaborative for Reform at a highly interactive free event where you will experience the choices confronting law makers as they draft our state budgets. This event is from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library , Room 225/229, 1150 East San Fernando Street. For registration please contact league@lwvsjsc.org or 408-271-7163.
“Career Transitions” Database at San Jose Public Library
Career Transitions, the latest addition to the Library’s growing array of resources for job seekers, is a one-stop center for people at any stage in the job search process. The job search feature pulls together listings from a wide range of sources, including job sites like Monster.com and listings on individual company websites. People can set up a free account using their San Jose Library card ID and PIN. People can apply for a free library card online at www.sjlibrary.org/freecard.htm or in person at any San Jose branch library. For more information about additional related resources, visit www.sjlibarry.org/free2succeed.htm or call 408-808-2397.
Back to School Resources Available at the Library
Free Live Homework Help for Tutor.com. Students of all ages with a valid San Jose Public Library card can log on to www.tutor.com and receive live homework help from any computer with internet access. Homework Help is offered daily at these time: English and Spanish assistance 2pm to 12am or Vietnamese assistance from 4pm to 7pm. daily.
Text a Librarian: Use your cell phone to text a question to a San Jose librarian. Just text 66746 and start your message with the keyword AskSJ. This service is available Monday to Friday 1pm to 6pm.
Coastal Cleanup Day – Saturday, September 25th 9am to Noon
Volunteering at a creek or beach cleanup event helps to keep these natural parts of our county beautiful for everyone to enjoy. These events also give volunteers an opportunity to meet new people, to get outside, and to volunteer in a stress-relieving, natural setting.
Our cleanup days are also a great way to fulfill your community service requirements. Individuals, clubs, and classes are welcome and encouraged to come out and participate in our cleanup events. All youth under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian signature on their Waiver of Liability, and also need adult supervision for the entire event.
Visit www.cleanacreek.org for a creek cleanup site near you. For more information call (408) 945-3000.
National Pollution Prevention Week – Sept. 20-26 Be a part of the Green Solution and attend one of the 6 free events held in San Jose. At the event you will learn simple actions you can take to reduce and prevent pollution. You will be able to drop off your expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal as well as receiving a free digital thermometer in exchange for your glass mercury thermometer. The event on Tuesday, September 21st from 10am to 1pm at the Willows Community and Senior Center is the closest site to Council District 9. For the list of all 6 sites and additional information visit www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/calendar.asp or call (408) -946-3000.
Children’s Health Fair and Insurance Sign Up Day – Saturday, October 23rd
A Health Fair and Insurance Sign-Up event will be held at Rosemary Elementary School on Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Every child and their families who attend Campbell Union High School, Cambrian, Union, Moreland, Campbell Union Elementary, and Luther Burbank School Districts are welcome. The Westside Schools Children's Health Insurance Collaborative is coordinating the event. There will be resource tables on Health for children as well as the opportunity to sign up for health insurance.
State–Certified enrollment staff will be at the school to assist parents with the application process to see if their children are eligible for coverage under Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and the Healthy Kids health insurance programs. All three programs provide comprehensive medical, dental and vision care. This coverage is free or low cost, and immigration status does not matter. They will also assist with the yearly re-enrollment process for those already covered by one of these programs.
Medi-Cal and Healthy Families are public insurance programs; Healthy Kids is a locally funded insurance program—the first of its kind in the nation—that covers children who do not qualify for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families.
Rosemary Elementary School is located at 401 West Hamlton Ave. in Campbell. For further information on Children’s Health insurance call (408) 371- 0962x3113 or x8113
Enroll Now for Fall Classes at Camden Community Center
Fall classes are starting at the Camden Community Center. Guarantee your spot by signing up now. Camden Community Center has a class for all ages and abilities. The classes they offer are high quality and very affordable. "Take Time To Play" by registering now for a fun filled class or activity. Just click on the following link and you can get your fun started. www.sanjoseca.gov/prns or by calling 408-559-8553.
The Camden Community Center is located at 3369 Union Ave. between Camden Ave. and Foxworthy Ave.
Honoring Veterans In San Jose
On March 23, 2010, the San Jose City Council approved a new Monuments Policy. They also approved a recommendation from City staff to reach out to all local veterans to discuss how San Jose currently honors veterans and how it should be done in the future. The input from the Honoring Veterans in San Jose meeting will be used to draft further Council recommendations on recognizing U.S. Veterans.
The City of San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) and Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) will host a Community Meeting to discuss how best to honor U. S. Veterans in San Jose's public spaces.
Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Community Center - 901 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
While PRNS and OCA invite all community residents to attend, local veterans of all U.S. armed conflicts and their families are especially encouraged to participate in the dialogue. The discussion at the Honoring Veterans meeting will include:
- The current Veterans Memorial San Jose/Santa Clara Valley
- On-going maintenance of the existing structure
- The new City of San Jose Monument Policy
- Consideration of future memorials
For more information please contact, Barbara Goldstein, Public Art Director, 408.793.4337 or barbara.goldstein@sanjoseca.gov
San Jose Mariachi & Mexican Heritage Festival
Wednesday, September 15 – Sunday September 26. Multiple locations. For event schedule please visit www.sanjosemariachifestival.com
Children’s Moon Festival
Saturday, September 18, 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For more information, contact Van Le at 408-259-8826 or van.le.j44@statefarm.com
34th Annual Almaden Art & Wine Festival
Sunday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Almaden Lake Park. For more information, contact Maureen Harrington at 408-264-2400 or Maureen@harringtoninsurance.com
Almaden Times Classic 10k/2m Run
Sunday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Los Alamitos Creek Trail. For more information, contact Rocki Kramer at 408-997-0200 or rockik@sbcglobal.net
Fall Rose Celebration
Saturday, October 2, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Heritage Rose Garden in Guadalupe River Park & gardens. For more information, contact Leslee Hamilton at 408-298-7657 or leslee@grpg.org
Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon
Sunday, October 3, 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For more information please visit, www.san-jose.competitor.com
13th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence
Friday, October 8, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., San Jose City Hall 200 E. Santa Clara Street. For more information, contact Eve Castellanos, Domestic Violence Coordinator for the City of San Jose, City Manager’s Office at 408-535-8101
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