May 7, 2016 Naglee Ave & Dana Ave
May 10, 2016 200 E. Santa Clara Street
May 20, 2016 2200 Eastridge Loop
May 24, 2016 4860 San Felipe Rd.
June 1, 2016 1835 Cunningham Ave.
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May 6, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ San José City Hall Rotunda
The Office of Economic Development's work2future and BusinessOwnerSpace programs will host a summit focused on supporting and acknowledging the important role that immigrant entrepreneurs feature in our local community. The main partner for this event will the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the keynote will be provided by the SBA National Administrator Maria-Contrearas-Sweet, herself a successful entrepreneur from Mexico. The Summit will feature a series of technical assistance workshops, seminars and speed mentoring opportunities, with translation services available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 6, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM @ Mexican Heritage Plaza
The event is free and will include lunch. Participants will engage in various educational workshops and be engaged in discussion regarding how to make Santa Clara County and the City of San José Age-Friendly. The featured guest speaker will be Dr. Laura L. Carstensen from the Stanford University Center on Longevity. The event is co-sponsored by the City of San José – PRNS, Kaiser Permanente, and the County of Santa Clara. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Suzanne Wolf, PRNS Deputy Director, at 408-535-3576.
May 7, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Mt. Pleasant High School Track & Field
Does your child love to run? Sponsored by the San José Police Amateur Athletic Foundation, this free event is open to all boys and girls born between 2002 and 2008. There will be a variety of track events, from the 100 meter to the 4x400 relay and various field events, including the standing long jump, softball throw, and turbo javelin. For more information, please contact Jason Pierce, Track Meet Director, at Jason.pierce@sanjoseca.gov. The deadline to register online is May 4th.
May 10, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ San José City Hall West Plaza & Rotunda
Join Vice Mayor Herrera for the sixth annual Jewish American Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony! Join in celebrating Jewish American culture with a flag raising, reception, great kosher food, and local entertainment. For more information, please contact Rose Dhaliwal at rose.dhaliwal@sanjoseca.gov or 408-535-4908.
May 14, 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM @ Boys and Girls Club
Middle Schoolers will make new friends and learn about healthy lifestyles and well-being. High school students will guide middle schoolers through skits, panel discussions, team building challenges and small group activities centered on leadership, self-confidence, and youth empowerment. Attendees will end the day with a dance, great food and lots of fun! Register online for $35. For more information, contact Myrna Zendejas at myrna_zendejas@sccoe.org or at 408-453-6504.
May 14, 9:00 AM - May 21, 1:00 PM @ Stanford Health Library Main Branch Hoover Pavilion
Participate in a FREE two-day workshop taught in Spanish for Latinos caring for loved ones with memory loss. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the different stages of this complicated disease, ways to help your loved one and understand difficult behaviors, and how to take care of yourself as a caregiver and to share your experiences. This is a two-part workshop – please plan to attend both sessions. Respite assistance is available. Spaces are limited – registration is required. Please call Sandra Green at (408)372.9919 to reserve your space or to request more information.
May 17, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ VTA Eastridge Transit Center, Eastridge Shopping Center at Capitol Expwy.
President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Dave Cortese, invites you to the 14th Annual Sacramento Bus Trip. Education advocates, parents, and students are welcome to participate and learn about current public education issues. Priority registration deadline is May 6. For more information or to register, please visit the website or contact Mario Lopez at 408.299.5030 or Mario.lopez@bos.sccgov.org The Sacramento Bus Trip is FREE and food/refreshments will be provided.
May 18, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ San José City Hall Wing Room 118
The Housing Department began a public outreach process last August to include developers and other stakeholders. A series of informational meetings has already been held regarding the implementation of the Affordable Housing Impact Fee (AHIF) as well as an overview of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The Housing Department now has scheduled an additional series of eight meetings through June to provide up-to-date information on the AHIF Program (with specific information on how developers might apply for the “pipeline exemption” for projects already in process), and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Space is limited, so please RSVP by contacting Karen Goodman at 408-975-4416 or by email at karen.goodman@sanjoseca.gov.
May 18, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
You can change a life and give the gift of reading! Help an adult build basic reading, writing and technology skills by becoming a volunteer adult literacy tutor with Partners in Reading. You can pre-register by calling 408-808-2361 or emailing par.sjpl@sjlibrary.org.
May 20, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Eastridge Mall (Entrance C, by Barnes & Noble)
Vice Mayor Rose Herrera and Senator Jim Beall co-host the 8th Annual Senior Health Fair & Walk! This event features resources specific to senior citizens, a walk around Eastridge mall, raffle prizes, healthy and free breakfast options, and more! If you’d like to be a vendor or sponsor, please send your registration forms to rose.dhaliwal@sanjoseca.gov or call 408-535-4908 for additional information.
May 20, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ San José City Hall
The 9th Annual San José Youth Conference, “Building our Future”, is an opportunity for high school students to obtain life skills for a bright and successful future. Hear from inspirational speakers, gather resources, and enjoy a free lunch! For more information, please contact Betty Ramirez at youthcommission@sanjoseca.gov or 408-793-5559. Or visit the Youth Commission website.
May 21, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Lake Cunningham Regional Park
The Veterans Supportive Services Agency (VSSA) presents a day of family fun in honor of Armed Forces Day. In the morning there will be a 5/10K run as well as a 1 mile walk, with award categories for each. After the race, at 10 a.m., the Festival in the Park will begin, offering live music, a kids' zone, local artists, food, and more. Run Pre-registration is required. Organizers are offering $5.00 off the registration price with the code "newsletter".
May 21, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Seven Trees Branch Library
Join in for a fun-filled afternoon of exciting cultural performances, arts & crafts, refreshments, special guests, community resource vendors, and giveaways! The celebration will be held in the Banquet Room.
May 24, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Evergreen Community Center Multipurpose Room
Come here about City Council's budget priorities for the next year and give your input! For more information about the meetings and the City’s budget process, please call Stephanie Jayne at (408) 535- 4858 or visit the City’s website.
May 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ San José City Hall Rotunda
Come to an Open House hosted by the City of San José Building Division and learn about permits and inspections for single-family remodeling, additions, and new home design. Help protect your loved ones and your remodeling investment by getting permits and inspections for your projects. Bring your project ideas or plans and speak with our expert plan review staff and building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspectors.
May 26, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ San José City Hall Rotunda
The San José Conservation Corps and Charter School will hold its first annual Spring Celebration Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. Join them in honoring the students and hear their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity. Three public agencies will also be honored for their outstanding commitment to supporting the program that provides pathways from poverty to prosperity through academic achievement and environmental career technical education. All funds raised from this event will support the SJCC&CS Charter School and educational programs with a portion being designated to scholarships for trainees who wish to pursue advanced education or vocational training.
May 28, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Penitencia Creek Park
This large community festival is hosted by Opening Doors 2020, a non-profit, and in partnership with the long-running STEAMFest, which will add lots of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math! The event will include up to 150 booths featuring hands-on S.T.E.A.M., live entertainment, gourmet food, and tons more. Admission is only $2 at the gate, with $1 off coupons available online.
May 6, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ City Hall Rotunda
The 5th Annual Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation brings together Silicon Valley business and city leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to encourage business growth in Silicon Valley. The event is timed to coincide with National Small Business Week. San Jose City Hall Rotunda will host Keynote speaker Maria Contreras- Sweet, 24th SBA Administrator and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet as part of a live-streaming national broadcast. The event will include workshops on Accessing Capital, Understanding Financials for Borrowing, and Using Technology and Social Media for your Business, with simultaneous translation in Spanish and Vietnamese.
May 20, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Lot 8, 8th Street between San Salvador and Paseo de San Carlos (next to the SJSU Aquatic Center) Directions
May 18, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ San José City Hall
The Housing Department has scheduled an additional series of meetings to provide the most up-to-date information on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee (AHIF) Program, and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, during the months of January through June 2016. These meetings will include specific information on how developers may apply for the pipeline exemption.
May 6, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 3rd Floor- Behind Teen Center
Reserve your spot for a chance to interview with Adecco, Amazon, and Levi's Stadium. Register in advance to secure your interview appointment.
May 11, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 125
SCORE presents a five-part series of pre-business workshops to help participants reach a “go or no-go” decision for a start-up. Session 1: Startup Basics This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing a business idea and identifying the key factors that influence startup success. Startup Basics provides an overview of the skills and tools needed when deciding to start a business. In this session, clients learn about the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for their business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.
May 14, 9:00 AM @ Tully Community Branch Library, Seven Trees Branch Library, Edenvale Branch Library, Santa Teresa Branch Library, Pearl Avenue Branch Library,
Registration is now open for the San José Public Library’s (SJPL) third annual bicycle tour, Gira de Libro Tour by Bicycle. The community is invited to safely ride with SJPL and enjoy the City of San José’s libraries and bikeways. The tour is a guided community and staff bicycle ride that will visit five of San Jose’s 24-branch libraries on Saturday, May 14th. Cyclists will meet at the Tully Community Branch Library at 9:00 a.m. and will visit four other branches before concluding the tour back at Tully Community Branch covering a total distance of 20.5 miles. Lunch will be provided at the Santa Teresa Branch Library; in addition, each library stop will include snacks, library tours, and activities.
May 14, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Alum Rock Branch Library
San José Public Library is hosting a free Immigration Resource Fair. We invite the community to join us at the Alum Rock Branch Library on Saturday, May 14th from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Guests will be able to connect with several Bay Area organizations, including SIREN, Catholic Charities and the Mexican Consulate, where they'll have their immigration questions answered and will be provided with free immigration resources, services, and tips. For more information, visit: sjpl.org/blog/immigration-resource-fair
May 14, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Evergreen Branch Library
Get help as you search or prepare for your new job! Assistance includes: · Resume writing and review · Online job search strategies · Networking techniques · Interviewing best practices Individualized job search assistance available in the Internet Café. Registration recommended.
May 14, 2:00 PM @ Santa Teresa Branch Library
If you have considered opening your own business but don’t know where to start, this workshop is for you. Discover the exciting world of entrepreneurship with next steps and realistic options to become a successful business owner. Business experts at FranNet of the Bay Area will cover: • 3 options to getting into business: starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business and buying a franchise. • Spectrum of Franchising and Small Business Ownership • Understand tax benefits of self-employment • Learn about funding options: 401K Rollovers, SBA Loans, Credit Lines, Private Equity, etc. • Discover the reality of creating an asset for your future through a business • Myths and misconceptions – Get informed! • And much more!
May 18, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 125
SCORE presents a five-part series of pre-business workshops to help participants reach a “go or no-go” decision for a start-up. Session 2: Business Concept The second workshop forcuses on the business concept and step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, market, and competition. At the end of the Business Concept workshop, participants will be able to identify their target markets, describe their products and services, and collect key competitive information to support their feasibility plan.
May 24, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 2nd Floor- Room 219
Looking to learn more about crafting a compelling resume and cover letter that will help you land a job interview? Then this session is for you! This presentation by representatives from Robert Half covers the attributes of strong resumes and cover letters and also discusses common pitfalls to avoid.
May 25, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 125
SCORE presents a five-part series of pre-business workshops to help participants reach a “go or no-go” decision for a start-up. Session 3: Marketing Plan The third workshop provides participants with an introduction to marketing communication methods and tools to maximize your customer reach. The discussion in the Marketing Plan workshop covers pricing strategies, positioning, the difference between features and benefits, and different marketing strategies. At the end of this session, participants will know how to: outline their marketing strategy, test their marketing message, choose the right sales channel, and exercise their marketing strategy.
May 6, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ San José City Hall
Celebrating the American Dream in a Diverse Community SBA National Live Streaming from City of San José Rotunda 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 5th Annual Summit of Entrepreneurship and Innovation 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM View the flyer for more information: English Spanish Vietnamese
May 7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During the month of May, the City of San José will host 10 Community Budget Meetings in every City Council district. These meetings offer residents the opportunity to learn about the City's current fiscal outlook and share their top budget priorities directly with City leaders.
May 11, 6:30 PM @ District 3 Meeting Roosevelt Community Center
In April and May, the City of San José will be holding Neighborhood Meetings in all ten City Council districts and at City Hall to discuss the subject of medical marijuana in San José and the citizens’ initiative on the local ballot in June. If passed, the local initiative (Measure C) would replace the City’s current medical marijuana program.
May 11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May 12, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
May 12, 7:00 PM @ District 8 Meeting Evergreen Community Center
May 16, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
May 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 19, 6:30 PM @ District 5 Meeting Mayfair Community Center
May 21, 9:00 AM @ San José City Hall Committee Rooms 118-120 (enter City Hall Wing from 4th Street)
In April and May, the City of San José will be holding Neighborhood Meetings in all ten City Council districts and at City Hall to discuss the subject of medical marijuana in San José and the citizens’ initiative on the local ballot in June. If passed, the local initiative (Measure C) would replace the City’s current medical marijuana program. Validated Parking for garage at 4th Street & San Fernando. Free parking in garage at 4th Street & St. James.
May 23, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
May 24, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted by the City of San José Building Division, come to our Open House and learn about permits and inspections for single-family remodeling, additions and new home design.
May 26, 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
May 7, 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM @ Municipal Rose Garden
Please join us for the first dead-heading of the year! The roses have bloomed in abundance and now we need to snip off those blooms to encourage the next cycle. There will also be a Rose Care Seminar for those that are interested in learning more about the care and growth of roses. Tools and Training provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes (no cloth shoes) and long sleeves. Dressing in layers works well for the morning time period. Please bring your own filled water bottle. No need to pre-register. Just come and help us keep the 3,500 roses blooming! We hope to see you there! Thank You!
May 6, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ San Jose City Hall Rotunda
The event is timed to coincide with National Small Business Week. San Jose City Hall Rotunda will host Keynote speaker Maria Contreras- Sweet, 24th SBA Administrator and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet as part of a live-streaming national broadcast. There will also be information booths including one from the City's Development Services Small Business Ally, where you can ask questions about starting a business and the process in obtaining building permits for new construction or renovations to buildings. Please see flyer for more information: English Spanish Vietnamese
May 9, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
May 9, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Cypress Community and Senior Center
Consultants’ summary presentation of community feedback received to date - Presentation on draft Urban Design concepts, including a high-level discussion of setbacks, stepbacks, streetscape, and character/function of Winchester Boulevard - Precedent image examples i. Discussion by Advisory Group and community members on: a) Draft height diagram introduced at the April meeting b) Consultants’ presentation
May 19, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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