Farmers Markets in District 9
Central Christian Church Farmers Market
2555 Meridian Avenue
Fridays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Year Round
Operated by: Bay Area Farmer’s Market Association
Central Park Plaza Farmers Market
Camden Avenue @ Union Avenue
Wednesdays, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, May-September
Operated by: Urban Village Farmers Market Association
Family Camp Registration
San Jose Family Camp has been a treasure for San Jose families for decades, and we’re happy to finally report that it is ready to host families this summer! Family Camp is located in the Sierras near Yosemite National Park, east of Groveland, California, and uses 47 acres of leased land from the U.S. Forest Service. It’s a place to fish, hike, swim, take part in organized programs, and of course, sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery of the Stanislaus National Forest and the Tuolumne River fork. Registration is open. It’s a great experience for you’re family, with three meals per day and supervised recreational activities, all you have to do is rent a tent and enjoy your time at Family Camp. http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/familycamp
Join the Independent Police Auditor's Teen Leadership Council
The Independent Police Auditor (IPA) is a city office that takes complaints about police misconduct in San José. The IPA Teen Leadership Council is made up of San José teens ages 15-18 and is currently accepting applications. The Council meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month, 10am - 12pm in downtown San José. For more information or to
download an application visit www.sanjoseca.gov/IPA
Deadline to Apply is Thursday, May 31 at 5pm
PRNS Summer Camps - Sign-Up Today!
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services wants to give your child a fun-filled summer camp they will never forget. Camp San José offers dozens of traditional summer camps, along with Specialty Camps focused on sports, cooking, theater arts, science, drawing and digital media. Camp San José also offers payment plans. Reserve your space today for as low as $50.00. To register, stop by a community center near you or visit us online at www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/register. For more information, please contact the PRNS customer service helpline, at 408-793-5565.
If you love working with campers on a daily basis, and are looking for a summer job, Family Camp is on the look for new, energetic, employees to work at Family Camp, this summer 2012. More information is available at: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/familycamp/docs/now-hiring.pdf
Dream Big, Read!
San José’s Summer Reading Celebration returns June 1st
San José Public Library’s Summer Reading Celebration kicks off on Saturday, June 1 at all 19 locations. This year’s theme allows children to Dream Big, teens can Own the Night and adults can stay up reading Into the Night.
All are welcome to enrich their minds through reading and learning this summer. Signing up for the reading celebration is quick, easy, free and rewarding. Once the sign-up is completed, every eBook, audio book and/or book the participant reads or listens to from June 1 through July 31 will count toward program prize requirements. Full prize details are available at www.sjpl.org/summer.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Storing old household products, such as old paint and cleaners, may be harmful to your family’s health. Dispose of these items properly. NEW household hazardous waste drop–off appointments are available to San José residents in the month of June. Setting up an appointment is fast and easy. Schedule yours today by calling 408-299-7300 or visit www.hhw.org and click on the “Make An Appointment” box
San José- The Coolest City in California
San José is competing with nine other cities to be named the Coolest City in California. You can help our city win just by saving energy! Join Green Energy Match, our free city program for saving energy, and as you save, you’ll earn rewards and prizes. Go to www.greenenergymatch.com to sign up or call 1-800-314-5997
Tales from the Commute
The Santa Clara County Spare the Air Resource Team is conducting a survey of Bay Area commuters in order to learn how commuters use (or don't use) commute time. They're hoping to gather data and stories about how using alternatives to solo driving - public transit, carpool, vanpool, bicycling and walking - improve the employee's overall quality of life. To participate in the survey please click here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/TalesFromTheCommute
Illegal Signs
Recently there has been an increase in the amount of illegal signs posted at intersections and along sidewalks in District 9. Signs are considered illegal if they are posted on street signs, lights, utility poles, and other places in the public right of way without a permit, like a yard sale or lost pet sign. These signs have become a concern because they distract drivers, damage city infrastructure, and litter the streets when they detach from poles. In order to help keep these signs off of the public right of way, please do your part by removing signs in your neighborhood and report businesses that continue to post illegal signs to (408) 535-7770.
Work2Future Opportunities
The Green Cadré is Work2Future's "in-house" youth program. They are currently recruiting
for young adults aged 18-21 to join our team of environmental ambassadors. Eligible participants will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, perform community service, and even earn stipend payments for full attendance. The next cohort will begin in April.
For more information on the Green Cadré, please click here for an informational flyer.
For more information on Work2Future's
general services, please click here for a flyer.
Adopt-A-Highway Opportunity
San Jose Elks Lodge #522 hosts an Elks Highway Cleanup program.
They encourage volunteers from the community to join them in this volunteer service. Vest, hard hat, gloves, and pick up stick furnished to accommodate the task. New volunteers paired with an experienced participant. For more information, please visit San Jose Elks Club Website.
Report Graffiti
Anti-graffiti 24 hour hotline: 1 (866) 249-0543
Anti-graffiti email: antigraffiti@sanjoseca.gov
Online: www.sjpd.org/ReportingCrime/Graffiti.html
Phone App: Download the free “San Jose Clean” app to your Android or iPhone to report graffiti and upload pictures
On a vacant home/business call Code Enforcement: (408) 535-7770
