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District 6 Community Events - Meetings  (Click on pictures for web site links and/or flyers)

 

 

Date & Time
District 6 Community Meetings and/or Events
   

Thursday, July 2, 2009

7 - 9 p.m.

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

   

Friday, July 3, 2009

12:00 p.m.

 

Kids: Take Part in Art at Willow Glen Library

Location: Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave

The theme of San Jose Library's Summer Reading Celebration 2009 is Be Creative at your Library and here at Willow Glen Library they will be celebrating by hosting a weekly art activity for children. This Friday they will be making star spangled batons!

For more information, please phone the library at 408-808-3045.
Cost: fre
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY:

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

   

Saturday, July 4, 2009

8:30-12:30 p.m.

(Every Saturday)

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.

   
   

July 4, 2009

10:00 a.m. Parade

12:15 p.m. Unveiling Ceremony

11:00 - 3:00 p.m. Festival

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

 

   

Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 &

August 6 & 13, 2009

6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

   

Saturday, July 11, 2009

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.

   

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

11:30 a.m.

 

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

   

July 18, 2009

2:00-5:00 p.m.

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

   

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Thursday, August 27, 2009

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

 

   
   

August 4, 2009

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

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.

   

August 3 - 7, 2009

Monday - Friday

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Willow Glen Children's Theater - Theater Camp in a Nutshell

Location:  Willow St. Bramhall Park

WHO:    Children ages 7 & up who have a knack for creativity
WHAT:   One great week of theatre fun!
WHY:    'CUZ IT'S FUN!!
REGISTRATION: Starting March 7, you can register ONLINE or mail the City-Wide Activity Guide registration form to the Willows Senior Center (2175 Lincoln Avenue San Jose, CA 95125).

Space is limited.

   

August 29 & 30, 2009

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

 

   
September 6, 2009

Sweet Sunday Kid's Flea Market

Location:  Downtown Willow Glen, Lincoln Ave.

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

   

September 26, 2009

10:30 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m.

Willow Glen Founder's Day & Parade

Location:  Lincoln Ave & Willow St.

For information, please contact:

Website:   Willow Glen Business Association

   
   
   
November, 2009

Santana Row Tree Lighting

For information, please contact:

Santana Row *

   
December, 2009

Willow Glen Tree Lighting

For information, please contact:

Website:   Willow Glen Business Association

   
December, 2009

Holiday Merchant Open House

Location:  Downtown Willow Glen, Lincoln Ave

   
Looking back.... Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio's District 6 - 2009 Events
   

May 4, 2009

 

Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio, Council District 6 & The Concord Coalition presents I.O.U.S.A. (Movie)

For more information:  I.O.U.S.A. Video

For information, please email:  Pierluigi.Oliverio@sanjoseca.gov

   
Looking back.... Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio's District 6 - 2008 Events
   

October 24, 2008

"Monster House" under the Stars
 

September 12, 2008

 

Theodore Lenzen Park Grand Opening
 

August 29, 2008

2nd Annual District 6 Safety Fair & Outdoor Movie featuring "Cars"
 

August 27, 2008

District 6 Public Safety Meeting
 
August 23, 2008
Willow Glen Library Grand Opening
 

August 22, 2008

Movie Night in the Rose Garden featuring the "Bee Movie"
 
August 14, 2008
Community Meeting to Discuss Traffic Calming Improvements
 

June 14, 2008

Groundbreaking for First Library and Community Center Serving the South Bascom Area of District 6 in San José
   

May 12, 2008

Community Traffic Calming Meeting To Review Proposed Changes to Traffic Calming Policy

 

April 30, 2008

Community Safety Meeting
 

April 2, 2008

Neighborhoods of Distinction Meeting
 
March 17, 2008
Hamann Park Community Meeting
 

March 5, 2008

Community Budget Meeting
 

February 4, 2008

Willow Glen Spur Trail Meeting
 

February 2, 2008

Emergency Preparedness Forum
 
Looking back ............................
Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio's District 6 - 2007 Events
 

December 13, 2007

 

Preserving Our Historic Neighborhoods

November 15, 2007

 

Identify Theft Forum

October 20, 2007

Animal Fair
 
October 20, 2007
Los Gatos Creek Trail Reach 4 Grand Opening
 

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Traffic Calming Community Meetings
 

September 22, 2007

Council District 6 Discussion of Park Maintenance, Adopt A Park Program & Overview of Greenprint
 

September 7, 2007

First Annual District 6 Safety Night & Outdoor Movie "Happy Feet"

This is an Informative event web page hosting: District 6 community events.

If there is an upcoming District 6 event, we would like to hear from you!

Please contact Tina West at tina.west@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 535-4951.

 
 

Last Modified Date: 7/1/2009

 
 

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