March 23, 2007

NEWS BRIEFS

Evergreen Valley Recreational Club Opening soon

The Evergreen Valley Recreational Club will be open for another fun summer of swimming and basking in the sun. The club will be open to members from May 12 to September 30. The club has one large heated swimming pool, a wading pool, new public showers and restrooms. The pool is located at 3380 Woodside Lane in San Jose. 

In addition, a picnic area and barbeques are available or those interested can reserve the area and host a swim party. A volleyball/large play area and patio deck area are also available.

Membership dues for the new season are $375 per family.  To reserve a membership, turned in an application and dues by mail, or drop off completed applications in the mailbox at the pool address listed above. 

Applications and information are available online at http://evrcpool.tk. For additional questions, visit http://evrcpool.tk, email evrcpool@yahoo.com or call (408) 327-9201.

Fifth annual Carry the Vision Community Nonviolence conference on April 21

The fifth annual Carry the Vision Community Nonviolence conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, from 9 am to 5 pm at Evergreen Valley College, located at 3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose. Yolanda King, the daughter of Martin Luther King, is scheduled as a keynote speaker at the event.

The conference emphasizes four key objectives:
1.  To build bridges of peace and understanding within our own community. The day will provide many opportunities to meet others, to experience the world through the diverse cultures of our own community, and to develop mutual respect through education and dialog.

2.  To raise awareness for participants of the resources available in our community. The South Bay is culturally rich and blessed with many individuals, groups, and organizations that are doing valuable work for peace. Both groups and individuals can benefit from the opportunity to learn from and about one another.

3.  To further capacity building for individuals and organizations by providing new tools for working with individuals and groups.

4.  To provide the inspiration, tools and support that make it possible for participants to commit to simple and profound acts that contribute to peace.

For more information, go to www.carrythevision.org.

District 8 Dumpster Day on April 14

The City of San Jose and Vice Mayor Dave Cortese invites the public to District 8 Dumpster Day, hosted by McDonald's at Aborn and White Roads on Saturday, April 14, from 8 a.m. - 11a.m. (or until bins are full). The cleanup is for City of San Jose residents of council district 8 only. Interested residents are advised to break up bulky items and separate items (i.e. wood, rubbish, metal, etc.) prior to arriving at the bin site. Due to the popularity of these clean-up events, expect to wait in long lines at all bin locations and expect to be diverted to any available bin. This clean up event will be held rain or shine and is for household use only.

For everyone's safety, it is strongly advised that everyone follow the directions of the bin monitors and traffic monitors; monitors will be wearing neon yellow safety vests. Photo ID with current address listed must be shown to the traffic/bin monitors in order to use the dumpsters. Residents must reside in Council District 8 with zip codes of 95148, 95122, 95127, 95138, 95121, and 95135 and are attended to on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Certain items will only be accepted at any one of the four sites for Dumpster day.

Site No. 1, at the McDonald’s parking lot, on S. White Road and Aborn Road will accept the following items:

- The rock box accepts the following only: clean concrete, brick, rock, and cinder block. Unacceptable items include: rebar and other metal reinforcements and dirt.

- Mattress/box spring/futon mattress

- Televisions and computer monitors (limit two per household)

- Refrigerators/freezers

- Air conditioners and other items with CFC gases

- Tires: should be smaller than 33/12.5 x 15 and a limit of two per household

Items only accepted at site No. 2, on Scotsdale Drive, Site No. 3, at Remington Way next to Boggini Park, and Site No. 4 on Silverland Drive/Greenland Drive:

- Rubbish

- Metal

- Wood only bin accepts the following only: lumber, fencing, wood, logs, wood with paint and varnish, and branches with no leaves. Unacceptable items in the wood bin: particle boards, laminate counter tops, hardware, glass, and branches with leaves

Note: all unacceptable wood items can be disposed at any rubbish bins, except branches with leaves

The following items are not allowed at the cleanups:

- Recyclable items, such as glass, cans, newspaper or cardboard of any sizes (can be recycled with regular garbage service)

- Wet household garbage, dirt, yard waste, and human waste

- Gas cylinders and tanks, such as propane or helium

- Gas powered motors, such as lawn mowers, with fluids (gas and oil)

Residents may also call the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program at (408) 299-7300 to make an appointment for "free" disposal of paint, gasoline, car, alkaline and lithium batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, pressurized tanks such as propane, fire extinguishers, and helium, oil, railroad ties, chemically treated wood, chemicals, and other household hazardous materials.

For more information about district 8 Dumpster day, visit the District 8 Web site at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/district8.

District 8 Neighborhood Leadership Summit March 27

The District 8 office will be hosting a Neighborhood Leadership Summit meeting to bring leaders of organized neighborhood groups together with Vice Mayor Dave Cortese. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss how the community and the District 8 office can work together more effectively to improve the quality of life for residents.

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Public Library Community Room.

For more information and to RSVP, call (408) 535-4908 or email the-vu.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov.

San José Children's Faire 2007 April 28

"Watch Me Grow" is the theme of programs honoring the Month of the Young Child taking place at San José library branches throughout April and capped off by the 19th Annual San José Children's Faire. The Children's Faire features more than 50 activity booths sponsored by organizations and businesses with services and/or products for families with young children. Each booth offers a free, hands-on activity for children aged 2-12, as well as child development resources for parents and caregivers. Family entertainment, special attractions, exhibits and food are also offered.

The 19th Annual San José Children's Faire will take place on Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Discovery Meadow in front of the Children's Discovery Museum, located at 180 Woz Way in downtown San Jose. For more information, call (408) 808-2617.

Junior League of San Jose Rummage Sale March 24-25

The Junior League of San Jose celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its Community Service Rummage Sale, also known as “The Greatest Garage Sale on Earth.” This event brings over 33,000 square feet of bargains to the South Bay community. More than 3,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event.

The Junior League of San Jose, a non-profit organization of more that 800 women volunteers, has sponsored a Rummage Sale every other year since 1969. Proceeds from the Rummage Sale will be directed back into the community to help children 0-5 years old enter kindergarten ready to learn and thrive. Each year, JLSJ members invest over 25,000 volunteer hours in the community and during its 40 year history JLSJ has put over four million dollars back into the community through collaborations with many local non-profit agencies.

This shopper’s paradise will take place on Saturday, March 24, from9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and on Sunday, March 25, from 9 a.m. – noon. In addition to the Rummage Sale, there will be a Community Health and Service Fair at the same location, on Saturday, March 24, from 8 a.m. until noon.

The Rummage Sale will be held at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds’ Pavilion Building, located on 344 Tully Road. For directions, go to http://www.thefair.org/map.php.

Rebuilding Together accepting applications for free repair work for low income homeowners

Rebuilding Together brings together communities and volunteers to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled. All work is provided at no cost to the applicant. Repair work focuses on providing warmth, safety, and independence. Safety improvements are made throughout the year and one and two-day repair projects happen each April and October. To apply, call (408) 578-9519 or download an application at www.rebuildingtogether-sv.org.

District 8 Neighborhood Leadership Summit March 27

The District 8 office will be hosting a Neighborhood Leadership Summit meeting to bring leaders of organized neighborhood groups together with Vice Mayor Dave Cortese. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss how the community and the District 8 office can work together more effectively to improve the quality of life for residents.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Public Library Community Room.

For more information and to RSVP, call (408) 535-4908 or email the-vu.nguyen@sanjoseca.gov.

Evergreen Fine Arts Festival in need of sponsors

Evergreen Fine Arts Festival is returning on May 26 and 27 at the Evergreen Village Plaza and is in need of sponsors. The deadline for sponsorship is March 5. To become a sponsor for this community event, please contact Dana Hale-Mounier at Pacific Fine Arts Festival at (209) 296-1195 or e-mail pfa@pacificfinearts.com.