Santana Row & Firesign Entertainment presents "Sounds of the Row"

Free Summer Music Series:  Ray Soto, Latin / Jazz Guitarist

Location:  Park Valencia, Olin Ave off Winchester Blvd.
Free

Santana Row and Firesign Entertainment present Sounds of the Row, a free summer music series taking place every Thursday night in Park Valencia (Olin Avenue off Winchester Blvd)and showcasing a wide variety of styles, from classic rock and acoustic guitar to traditional Hawaiian music. All the musicians in the series are featured on the compilation CD, "Sounds from the Row," produced by Firesign Entertainment and available for purchase at the Santana Row Concierge Center.

Schedule:
July 2 Miena Yoo (contemporary compositions)
July 9 Kevin Kooyumjian (Jazz and other standards)
July 16 Kristina Sablan (singer/songwriter) with Darren Anderson and Travis Hogue (acoustic guitar duo)
July 23 Jonah (original R&B)
July 30 Fred McCarty (Adult Contemporary)
For more information call 408-551-4611
Website: Santana Row

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY:

Fireworks Safety on July 4th
San José City Hall, Offices to Close for Independence Day

Downtown Willow Glen Farmers Market

Location:  Behind the Garden Theatre, 1145 Lincoln Ave.

                                    (Garden Theater bldg, 1165 Lincoln Ave.)

Parking:   More than 100 on-site parking spaces are available,

               with vehicle entrances at both Meredith and Willow

Cost:       Free

Come on down to the Downtown Willow Glen Farmers Market and visit all your favorite farmers, purchase the finest in local produce, browse arts and crafts by local artisans, and enjoy live musical entertainment. Cherries are extra sweet now and we have the best of California from Gotelli Farms and organic cherries, apricots, and peaches from Allard Farms. We also have yummy local blueberries available at the market from Triple Delight Orchards. Interested in arts and crafts? Paul Rice is back with his beautiful fine jewelry featuring a large selection of polished stones in many different settings.

Please note the dog rest area is currently unavailable.
For more information, or to apply for a booth, please contac:

South Bay Farmers' Markets, 408-353-4293.

Rose, White & Blue Parade &, Unveiling Ceremony & Festival

Parade Route:  Begin at W San Carlos & Shasta Ave, Left on Dana Ave

                       Right on Calaveras Ave., Right onto Park Ave., Left onto Hanchett Ave.

                       Ending at The Alameda

Unveiling Ceremony:  The Alameda & Hanchett Corner (across from Peet's Coffee)

Festival after Parade:  Corner of Hanchett Ave & The Alameda

Please join Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio and enjoy a family holiday filled with History, Patriotism and Roses! Parades on The Alameda started with the Carnival of Roses in 1896 and continued with The Fiesta de Las Rosas Parade in the 20's. Delve into the history of The Alameda as community groups come together to restore the pleasure of an old-fashioned family-style 4th of July.

Enjoy the excitement of floats, bands, an old-fashioned calliope, marching units of Boy and Girl Scouts, kids and pets, antique cars with local dignitaries and dance troupes. The street festival at the conclusion of the parade will feature food booths, a jump house, carnival booths, dunk tank and items for sale and will benefit community non-profit groups. Learn about rose culture and have a chance to vote for your favorite rose. Spend the morning enjoying the parade and have fun and food at the festival in the early afternoon.

For information, please contact:

The Alameda Business Association

Telephone:  (408) 436-8581

Website:     http://www.the-alameda.com/parade.html
Email:         lclark@creditcorp.com

Music in the Glen 2009 - Presented by The Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen

Location:  Willow Glen Elementary School, Corner of Lincoln & Minnesota Ave

                Quad Area

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

Food sales benefit the school and local charities.

Sorry no pets allowed.

Upcoming Concerts:

  July 9         Flashback Band

    July 16       The Road Dogs

   July 23       The Groove Kings

   July 30       Sage

  August 6    Silicon Valley House Rockers

   August 13   The Hitmen

Contact:     Michael Rubino, Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen

Telephone:  408 425-4115

Charles The Clown

Location:  Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave, 95125

Cost:        Free

Willow Glen Library is pleased to present Charles the Clown and his side-kick, Biscuit the Dog! They'll have you smiling from the moment the program begins.

For more information:  Willow Glen Library at 408-808-3045.

P&T Puppet Theatre at Willow Glen Library

Location:  Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave, 95125

Cost:        Free

P&T Puppet Theatre is proud to present Goldielocks and the Three Bears at Willow Glen Library. P&T's delightful adaptation of this classic tale in a live theatre environment with a classical music backdrop is sure to please everyone in the family. Be sure to stay afterward for a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour and puppet demonstration.

For more information:  Willow Glen Library, 408-808-3045

San Jose Fire Department - Fire Station 4 Open House

Location:  Fire Station 4, 710 Leigh Ave

Please join the San Jose Fire Department in visiting Fire Station 4 Open House!

Learn about the importance of smoke alarms, exit drills in the home, when to call 9-1-1 and tour a fire station!  Has your family ever visited a local Fire Station?  Here's your opportunity to visit, look around, ask questions and see what it is like to be a real firefighter!  San Jose Fire's "Shark Engine" will also be at the open house.

Attention all boy scout troops, girl scout troops or organizations:

A reservation is required to schedule a tour for your group.  This reservation will help ensure that they have enough materials for all large groups.

To reserve your spot for a 30 minute tour, please contac:

Gracie Corral at 408 277-2878 or by email at pubed@sanjoseca.gov

Website:  San Jose Fire Department

2009 Community Participation Meetings - Diridon Station Area Good Neighbor Committee Mtgs

The Good Neighbor Committee held a kick-off meeting on June 10, 2009 and will meet over the summer for a total of 5 meetings between June and August.

Please see the San Jose Redevelopment Agency for the schedule of meetings.

Contact Kip Harkness, Redevelopment Agency if you have questions or concerns regarding the community participation in the Diridon Station Area planning.
Telephone:  408.535.8501 or email: kip.harkness@sanjoseca.gov

National Night Out

Neighborhoods throughout San Jose are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide National Night Out. National Night Out will involve over 10,000 communities from all 50 States, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 34 million people are expected to participate in "Americas Night Out Against Crime".

National Night Out is designed to:

(1) Heighten crime and drug awareness

(2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti crime efforts

(3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships

(4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6:00PM to 10:00PM in August, residents in neighborhoods throughout San Jose and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend an evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods throughout San Jose will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, barbeques and informal gatherings.

To include your neighborhood in this years event register on line at www.sjpd.org or

contact the San Jose Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at (408) 277-4133.

29th Annual Italian American Heritage Foundation's Italian Family Festa!

Location:  Lincoln Ave & Willow St.

Come to Downtown Willow Glen for the 29th annual Italian American Heritage Foundation's Italian Family Festa! The popular Italian Family Festa is the oldest and largest event of its kind on the West Coast.  The Festa has shared the full richness of being "Italian" with hundreds of thousands of patrons and has become a superb showcase in the folklore of glorious Italy, with its Italian Village atmosphere, food, costumes, art and photo exhibits, games, and musical entertainment.  An essential part of our Festa deals with the promotion of Italian culture, and that includes food! Their entertainment includes local performers who perform Italian and non-Italian music, songs, and dances. Varied arts and crafts vendors sell products representing many ethnic cultures.

For information, please contact:  Italian American Heritage Fdn

Telephone:  408-293-7122
Email:        ahfsj@iahfsj.org

Website:     Italian American Heritage Foundation

Sweet Sunday Kid's Flea Market

Location:  Downtown Willow Glen, Lincoln Ave.

For information, please contact Powell's Sweet Shoppe at 408) 279-4090.

Willow Glen Founder's Day & Parade

Location:  Lincoln Ave & Willow St.

For information, please contact:

Website:   Willow Glen Business Association

Santana Row Tree Lighting

For information, please contact:

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Willow Glen Tree Lighting

For information, please contact:

Website:   Willow Glen Business Association

Holiday Merchant Open House

Location:  Downtown Willow Glen, Lincoln Ave