1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. festival

Councilmember Ash Kalra
D2 Review
October 2014
Volume 6, Issue 10
First-Ever Village Fest Held at New Shopping Center
Inside this Issue:
Message from Coun- 2
cilmember Ash Kalra
Drought Message from 2
Environmental Services
Community Peace Picnic 3
Held for 9/11 Tragedy
Let’s Welcome District 2 4
Youth Commissioner!
VTA Message from Coun- 4
cilmember Ash Kalra
Local Business Spotlight: 5
Barrio Fiesta
McDonnell Hall Recog- 5
nized as State Landmark
Neighborhood Associa- 6
tion Meetings Calendar
Community Calendar
7
District 2 Village Fest 8
Photos
Volunteer Soundwall Graf- 9
fiti Cleanup Photos
Community
ments
Announce- 10
Meet a New Best Friend 11
from the Animal Shelter
Kaiser Monthly Health Tip
12
It was an exciting day as Councilmember Ash Kalra hosted
the first-ever District 2 Village Fest on Saturday, September 20th. As with any first-time event, there is always a
doubt if people will come, or whether or not the event will
be a success. But as the day went by, hundreds began to
fill Coronado Avenue, where the festival took place, with
excitement and interest in the nearly forty vendors lining
the street and the various performers that filled the air
with music and applause. At this point it was apparent
Orchard Supply Hardware provided a
that Village Fest had become a fun, family-friendly festival
free pumpkin decorating activity for
worthy of an annual appearance.
children at the District 2 Village Fest
As many have seen, the new Village Oaks shopping center
off Cottle Road and Highway 85 has become an up-and-coming urban village filled with stores,
restaurants, and new housing. From Starbucks and Panera, to Marshall’s and Petco, the newly
opened stores have drawn thousands of residents each day. What better way to celebrate and
welcome the new businesses than to have a community festival right in the heart of the shopping
center? Coronado Avenue filled with vendors of all sorts – Village Oaks businesses, non-profit
organizations, neighborhood associations, and City of San José departments. The purpose of the
event, conceived by Councilmember Kalra, was to promote the new shopping center, while connecting residents to businesses, and providing a free community event that will eventually become a District 2 tradition. (continued on pg. 3)
Residents Volunteer To Take Back Their Neighborhood
Many projects and events take place throughout the
year in District 2 and throughout the City of San José.
Some are recognition events, some are festivals, but
sometimes they are community service projects that
really add to the growth, strength, and well-being of the
neighborhoods in San José. One of the most rewarding
events that took place in September was the District 2
Volunteer Soundwall Graffiti Cleanup event on an early
Sunday morning. As the new morning sun barely began
warming up the day, volunteers trickled into a meeting A dramatic before and after photo of the
point on Chynoweth Avenue at Monterey Highway for one soundwalls along Monterey Highway
goal: to take back their neighborhood by repainting the
graffiti-filled soundwalls along Monterey Highway.
As many have seen time and again, graffiti has become an ever-increasing issue in the City of San
José. Many soundwalls, fences, utility boxes, and streetlights are hit hard, but one of the worst
parts in District 2 were the soundwalls lining the railroad tracks along Monterey Highway from
Chynoweth Avenue to Blossom Hill Road. Every panel had been hit with colorful and widespread
graffiti, like a long stretch of billboards and advertisements. You couldn’t even tell what the original soundwalls looked like. This was not just a terrible eyesore, but it was a message to taggers
that it was okay to disrespect our neighborhood. (continued on pg. 5)
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Message from Councilmember Ash Kalra:
A Festival and a Clean-up Highlight a Busy September
There was a lot of activity in District 2 and throughout the city in the month of September that brought people out of their
homes. Some of the highlights included the Electronic Sriracha Festival over Labor Day Weekend, the Luna Park Chalk Art
Festival, multiple Moon Festivals organized by members of the Vietnamese and Chinese communities, and many more local
celebrations organized by schools and churches. One of the more exciting events was the official designation of the last week
of September as Bollywood Week in the City of San José. The week included a Bollywood Dance Party celebration in downtown Saturday, a Bollywood Bike Party that started at City Hall on Sunday, and a festive kick-off party on the Friday before the
big show. The big show happened to be the SLAM concert at SAP Center that brought Shah Rukh Khan, the biggest star in
Indian cinema, along with other stars for the final concert on their North American tour.
The festival that I enjoyed the most was the inaugural District 2 Village Fest at the new Village Oaks Shopping Center off
Cottle Road. In fact, the center is so new that it is still under construction. However, that did not stop the District 2 office from
organizing this festival with roughly 40 booths, all-day entertainment, and great representation from our fire department and
other City staff. It was a great success and I look forward to growing this festival in the years to come.
The month was not all fun and festivals. There was a lot of volunteer efforts throughout the district that helped to keep our
community clean. Although, I think, often times, volunteer events can be a whole lot of fun as well. The most satisfying volunteer event we have organized in a long time was the anti-graffiti volunteer event on September 28th. It was amazing to see
volunteers come out by the dozens early Sunday morning to help clean up the soundwalls on Monterey Road between Blossom Hill Road and Chynoweth Avenue. In less than two hours, thanks to wonderful volunteers, which included a great group
of boy scouts from Berryessa, West Hills Community Church, and the generosity of Aaron Bradley (a neighbor who happens to
be a paint contractor), City of San José staff and my District 2 team, we covered up graffiti over a stretch of almost 3/4 of a
mile! Since we were so efficient, the rest of the volunteers spent their time picking up enough trash to fill dozens of trash
bags. The best part was bringing the community together to take ownership over our neighborhood. And, as was expected, in
the days that followed, some tags showed up on the clean slate. However, we had volunteers ready to go and they went out
there and cleaned it up. Ultimately, we know that there may be some folks out there that have disregard for others property
and do not contribute to making our community better. But, we must always remember that there are more of us than them. I
have my paint and roller ready to go and will be keeping a close eye on the newly painted wall as well!
Every Drop Counts: A Message from the Environmental Services Department
Do your part. Reduce your water use by 20 percent during this drought. Outdoor water use is probably the easiest place to reduce
since it accounts for roughly half of the average water bill. The following water use rules are in effect and apply to everyone in San
José:
1.
Be cool - water when it's coolest, before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. Water as little as possible.
2.
Be quick - fix leaks as soon as possible.
3.
Be in control - don't let water flow into gutters or streets.
4. Be a sharp shooter - with automatic shut-off nozzles. Hoses are required to have a nozzle that shuts off when the handle is
released.
5. Be a sweeper - sweep hard surfaces. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean patios, sidewalks, parking lots, or other hard
surfaces.
Throughout the month of October, the City's Environmental Services Department is hosting the San José Every Drop Counts social
media photo contest. Five winners will be selected to win a Drought Survival Kit. To enter, simply submit photos through Instagram
or Twitter and use the hashtags #SJEveryDropCounts and #KeepSJClean.
View the full list of water use rules now in effect, photo contest rules, and a list of 30 days of water saving tips for inspiration at
www.sjenvironment.org/waterconservation. Let's conserve now to help avoid stricter rules and fines in the future.
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First-Ever Festival Held at New Village Oaks Center (continued from pg. 1)
Throughout the day, in addition to the booths with free activities and giveaways, live performances entertained the visitors, ranging from local singer/songwriters, taekwondo performers, live bands, to dancers. During the live performances, Gigante, the mascot for the
San Jose Giants, as well as Q, the mascot for the San Jose Earthquakes, competed for attention as they rocked out to the music and tried to steal the show. San José Fire Stations
18 and 35 also rolled through Village Fest, allowing kids to sit in their truck and engine,
and learn about the various equipment they have to use day in and day out.
“The District 2 Village Fest was hopefully fun for everyone with so many things to do
throughout the day,” stated Councilmember Kalra. “I think it is important for residents to Lennar, a Grand Sponsor of the
be able to connect with their local businesses, their neighbors, and their local resources to event, brought out a free face painthave a strong sense of community. I feel this event was able to provide that connection er and balloon animal artist
and I look forward to holding it again next year.”
This event would not have been possible without our generous sponsors! Thank you to our Grand Sponsors—Hunter Properties and
Lennar, and to our Gold Sponsors—HGST and Shea Properties. Also, thank you to all the vendors and performers who made our
event a success! (Please see pg. 8 for more event photos)
Partners in Reading International Literacy Day Celebration
September 17th provided a day full of celebrations for Partners in Reading, a program of the
San José Public Library that aims to enrich the lives of adults through reading, writing, technology, life skills, critical thinking. Partners in Reading celebrate their 25 th anniversary, California Library Literary Services’ 30th Anniversary, and also International Literacy Day!
A ceremony was held on the evening of September 17 th at Mayfair Community Center to recognize all the dedicated individuals that supported the Partners in Reading program, as well
as changed the lives of adults through literacy and learning. Learner Awards were also presented, including two categories: Most Inspiring Learner and Partners in Reading Learner of
the Year. Councilmember Ash Kalra also was invited as a guest speaker to the event, where
Kalra was a guest speaker at the
he presented a commendation to Partners in Reading.
literacy day celebration
Want to learn more about this life-changing program? Please visit http://www.sjpl.org/par.
First-Ever Fundraiser Held to Support Santa Teresa High Athletics
Community Peace Picnic Held in Honor of Victims of 9/11 Tragedy
On Saturday, September 13th, the Santa
Teresa Athletic Booster Club held its firstever Sprint for Sports
5K Run/Walk to support their athletics
program. In addition
to fundraising efforts
to provide the necessary financial aid for Santa Teresa High School athletes to
succeed, the Sprint for Sports event was also a celebration
of Santa Teresa High School’s fortieth anniversary. Even
though Councilmember Ash Kalra is an Oak Grove grad, he
was still more than happy to come out to show his support
for the Santa Teresa Saints in their fundraising efforts!
September 11th is a somber reminder of the lives
lost during a devastating
attack, but it is also a
day for individuals to
promote a stronger, safer community through
peace and nonviolence.
Individuals from all races
and religions gathered
together at the Santa Clara County James P. McEntee Sr. Plaza
to remember the victims and their families, and to send gratitude to the first responders on this tragic day. The Community
Peace Picnic, sponsored by the Friends of Human Relations of
Santa Clara County, included a multi-faith service, cultural performances, and activities for children.
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San José Celebrates Bollywood Week to
Welcome Popular Bollywood Stars
Let’s Welcome Our New District 2
Youth Commissioner, Kim Do!
The City of San José celebrated its
first ever “Bollywood Week” from
September 21st to the 28th with a
series of festivities hosted by Councilmember Ash Kalra and his council
colleague, Councilmember Rose
Herrera. Councilmember Kalra and
Councilmember Herrera kicked off a
week of events by proclaiming
“Bollywood Week in the City of San
José” during the afternoon council session on Tuesday, September 23 rd.
The proclamation was followed by a Bollywood dance party at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in Downtown San Jose on Saturday and a Bollywood themed
bike party on Sunday.
Hi! My name is Kim Do, and I am proud to introduce myself as District 2's Youth Commissioner
of San José. I am currently a junior attending
University Preparatory Academy. In school, I am
actively involved in California Scholarship Federation, in being a Link Crew leader, and in the
environmental club, serving as the founder and
president. I am very passionate about environmental conservation and community service
and have ambitions to pursue a career in that
field. In my term as youth commissioner, I hope
to be the voice and represent the youth of our
district by encouraging community involvement,
civic engagement, and promoting environmental awareness. If you are a teen between the
ages of 14-20 that is interested in joining the
Youth Advisory Council or have any questions,
please email me at d2youthcommissioner@gmail.com. Thank you!
"For the first time ever, we will be celebrating Bollywood Week right here in
the heart of Downtown,” Councilmember Kalra said. “I am proud to work
with Councilmember Herrera to bring such a unique series of festivities to
San José, and to share a special part of my Indian-American heritage with
our diverse and vibrant city."
India’s film industry, commonly called Bollywood, has thrived and grown
since the inception of moving picture technology in the early 1900s, combining song, dance, costume and narrative to represent a unique world
community. Currently, San José is home to one of the largest IndianAmerican populations in the country, and our city prides itself on opportunities to highlight the vibrant cultures throughout our community. The IndianAmerican community in San José has brought this heritage of music,
dance, and song to their city to enrich the diversity of performance for everyone. The week of Bollywood celebrations culminated on September 28 th
with “SLAM! The Tour” performing at the SAP Center, featuring some of the
biggest names in Bollywood, including Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek
Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani and Vivaan Shah.
VTA Message from Councilmember Ash Kalra: Envisioning Silicon Valley's Transit Future
Last month, under my direction, the VTA Board of Directors approved the creation of the Envisioning Silicon Valley committee.
The committee was created in order for VTA staff to work with numerous stakeholders in order to assess the needs and goals of
our transit and roadway system in the decades to come. Earlier this year, there was a lot of discussion as to the various transit
and roadway needs throughout the valley. The discussion was spurred due to the potential ballot measure VTA was contemplating for this November. However, based upon polling data and further discussion, VTA decided not to pursue the ballot measure.
The positive outcome from the spring discussions was the fact that we identified the need for VTA to have a much more thoughtful, inclusive dialogue about our needs and goals as a transit and congestion management agency. Now that we have taken a
breath and a step back from any potential ballot measure, I felt there was a perfect opportunity for us to re-engage the staff, VTA
Board, and community stakeholders, outside of the time sensitivity and pressure of an election cycle. So, with the Envisioning
Silicon Valley committee, we can now do a thorough analysis as to where we are as an organization. We can also chart out future
needs and set our goals and priorities to best align with those needs. After the goals are set, we can then identify funding
sources for our future projects and service demands, which may include potential ballot measures or funding requests from the
state or federal government.
In order for this process to work, we must be transparent and inclusive. That is why we are encouraging all stakeholders to attend community forums that are organized by our VTA staff in order to describe the process, inform the public on VTA data and
anticipated demands, and receive constructive feedback so we can finalize a plan that makes sense for our valley into the future. So far, we are seeing a broad range of community interests with organizations, like the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and
Working Partnerships USA, expressing great interest in staying engaged throughout the process in the months to come. With
business, labor, transit advocates, and neighborhood leadership involved, we are confident we will come up with a plan that will
be successful in moving Silicon Valley forward and getting people where they need to go.
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Local Business Spotlight: Barrio Fiesta Restaurant
Are you a fan of Filipino cuisine? If you’ve been craving some chicken adobo and crispy
pata, we have great news for you: Milpitas-based restaurant Barrio Fiesta has opened a
San José location on Monterey Road! Barrio Fiesta first opened its doors in Milpitas at
1790 Milmont Drive in 1992, and has always strived to provide its customers with the
most authentic-tasting Filipino cuisine. However, Barrio Fiesta’s interests are not only in
food! Barrio Fiesta is dedicated to sharing Filipino culture, and the restaurant’s warm, ornate, and festive decorations invoke feelings of being in the Philippines. Like the Filipino
tradition it has been named after, Barrio Fiesta is a place for celebration; families and
friends routinely gather at the restaurant to celebrate various milestones of life.
Barrio Fiesta enhances bonding among family and friends by serving food in typical Filipino fashion. Everything is placed in the middle of the table, family-style, to be shared by everyone, the way it is done in homes. Barrio Fiesta is a place to remind customers of the warmth and richness of Filipino culture and its important focus on love for family.
After 22 years in Milpitas, Barrio Fiesta finally responded to customers’ request for another location. Their cozy San José location
opened on April 4th, 2014 at 5560 Monterey Road. Now that Barrio Fiesta is even more convenient to visit, why not stop in with
your loved ones and share some crispy chicken with fried bananas, and pork adobo? Be ready because Barrio Fiesta’s servings
are huge! Come join them at 5560 Monterey Road from Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm, and feel free to call ahead
at (408) 227-9000 to place an order to-go or to make reservations. Barrio Fiesta makes good on their promise to serve the best
Filipino cuisine around! Mabuhay!
Residents Volunteer to Take Back Their
Neighborhood (continued from pg. 1)
McDonnell Hall Recognized
as State Historical Landmark
Although the soundwalls along the train tracks do not belong to the City of
San José, it was apparent the District 2 Office and San José residents had
to collaborate and resolve this problem together if we wanted to let taggers know they weren’t welcome anymore. On Sunday, September 28 th,
more than seventy residents joined Councilmember Ash Kalra and AntiGraffiti/Anti-Litter Department staff to get to work. The amazing turnout of
volunteers made the community service project all the more rewarding.
Some volunteers were assigned to painting the soundwalls, while the rest
were assigned to picking up trash around the general area. Over twenty
bags of trash were gathered throughout the morning.
At the Our Lady
of
Guadalupe
Church located
in East San José,
one can find a
quant little building with much
more to offer
than meets the
eye. This meeting hall offers an abundance of history, which is why in 2013, the State Historical Resource Commission designated McDonnell Hall as
an official state historical landmark. McDonnell Hall
is most well-known for being the “birth place” of
activist Cesar Chavez’s organizing skills, which
eventually led to the formation of the United Farm
Workers. Father McDonnell, who was the parish at
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, was a mentor and
friend to Cesar Chavez.
Almost three quarters of a mile of soundwalls were quickly covered with
fresh coats of paint in roughly two hours by all the amazing and hardworking volunteers. This group included Boy Scout Troop #689, who came out
with force with over thirty kids, and also the West Hills Community Church,
who also brought over thirty volunteers. Also out that morning were dedicated residents from nearby neighborhoods, including the Edenvale
Roundtable, Great Oaks, Silver Leaf, Hayes, Oak Grove, and Coyote Creek
neighborhoods. Thank you to everyone who came out that day to help
beautify our community and take back our neighborhoods! Big thanks to
Michael Petite from Kelly-Moore Paint Co who demonstrated proper painting techniques to volunteers, and also to Aaron and Diana Bradley, who
are both District 2 residents and painting contractors who volunteered
their time to paint the soundwalls. It was rewarding to see how impactful it
was to have residents come together to make a difference. Although we
have taken this step towards a cleaner community, we will always face the
challenge of more graffiti to come. If you would like to volunteer to make a
difference and tell these taggers they aren’t welcome in our neighborhood, please contact the Anti-Graffiti/Anti-Litter Department with the City
of San José at (408) 975-7233.
With so much history, it seemed only appropriate
for Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Nora Campos, who
is a native of East San José, to lead the initiative to
have McDonnell Hall become a state historic landmark. In November 2013, the Director of State
Parks approved the unanimous decision by the
State Historical Resource Commission to add the
building to the registry. On September 14th, Campos held a celebration with local community leaders and elected officials at McDonnell Hall.
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ASH KALRA’S
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San José Animal Care Center Receives Commendation for Ten Year Anniversary
October 1st marked the ten-year anniversary for the
San José Animal Care Center. Since opening in
2004, the center was among the first nationwide to
create a program for trapping, neutering and returning feral cats and transferring little dogs to places
where there’s high adoption interest. Also, the San
José Animal Care Center has worked hard to increase their save rate, with more than 186,000 animals having come through the shelter the past ten
years, and with roughly 82% of the shelter animals finding homes. To celebrate ten
years of wonderful service, Councilmember Ash Kalra presented a commendation on
behalf of the Mayor and City Council to Jon Cicirelli, Deputy Director of Public Works and
Director of Animal Services, and the shelter’s amazing staff. Staff that was present on
October 2nd to receive the commendation included animal control officers, administrative and shelter operations staff, and veterinarians.
October 2014
Neighborhood Association Meetings
Monday 10/6:
Thursday 10/23:
Oak Grove Neighborhood Association—Southside Community
& Senior Center
Hayes Neighborhood Association—Hayes Mansion
6:30 pm—8:00 pm
Contact: Laura Monczynski—LMonczynski@hayesna.org
7:00 pm—9:00 pm
Contact: Sergio Jimenez—sergioaj52@yahoo.com
Monday 10/27:
Wednesday 10/8:
Southside Senior Council—Southside Senior Center (MultiPurpose Room)
Santa Teresa Bernal Neighborhood Association—Santa Teresa
Branch Library
6:30 pm—7:30 pm
1:30 pm—3:00 pm
Contact: Roseryn Bhudsabourg
Contact: (408) 629-3336
roseryn.bhudsabourg@sanjoseca.gov
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STBNA/
Thursday 10/16:
Great Oaks Neighborhood Association—Great Oaks Neighborhood Center
7:00 pm
Contact: Lupita Duran—duran.pita@gmail.com
Wednesday 10/22:
Santa Teresa Foothills Neighborhood Association Board Meeting—Bistro Tupaz
6:30 pm—8:30 pm
Contact: Jon Reinke—jdreinke@comcast.net
www.stfna.org
www.stbna.org
2014 District 2 NLC Meeting Dates:
Meets from 6:30 pm—8:00 pm at Edenvale Branch Library
Monday, October 6
Monday, December 1
Contact: Roseryn Bhudsabourg
roseryn.bhudsabourg@sanjoseca.gov
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Community Events
October 2014 Calendar
Saturday 10/4:
Family Fandango
3:00 pm—6:00 pm
Santa Teresa County Park (Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch), Manila Drive, San José, 95119
For more information, please call (408) 918-7770
Tuesday 10/7:
Story Time with Smokey the Bear
11:30 am
Edenvale Branch Library—101 Branham Lane East, San José, 95111
For more information, please call (408) 808-3036
Saturday 10/11:
Star Wars Reads Day
3:30 pm
Santa Teresa Branch Library—290 International Circle, San José, 95119
For more information, please call (408) 808-3068
Monday 10/13:
Holiday—Columbus Day (City Hall Closed)
Wednesday 10/15:
Councilmember Ash Kalra’s Office Hours
4:30 pm—6:00 pm
Edenvale Branch Library (Study Room B)—101 Branham Lane East, San José, 95111
For more information, please call (408) 535-4902
2014 Autumn work2future Job Fair
10:00 am—1:00 pm
Santa Clara County Fair Grounds—344 Tully Road, San José, 95111
For more information, please visit http://www.work2future.biz/page/281/
Tuesday 10/21:
Spooky Halloween Science
3:30 pm
Edenvale Branch Library—101 Branham Lane East, San José, 95111
For more information, please call (408) 808-3036
Thursday 10/23:
Councilmember Ash Kalra’s Office Hours
9:30 am—11:30 am
Southside Community & Senior Center (Main Office)—5585 Cottle Road, San José, 95123
For more information, please call (408) 535-4902
Saturday 10/25:
Friends of the Edenvale Branch Library Book Sale
10:00 am—6:00 pm
Edenvale Branch Library—101 Branham Lane East, San José, 95111
For more information, please call (408) 808-3036
Friday 10/31:
Halloween Story Time and Parade
10:30 am
Santa Teresa Branch Library—290 International Circle, San José, 95119
For more information, please call (408) 808-3068
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A line of nearly forty vendors along
Coronado Avenue at the New Village
Oaks shopping center
Oso Pepper Company brought some
heat to Village Fest by providing
samples of their hot sauce
Amanda Laney of Laney Studios
displayed beautiful and colorful
handmade jewelry and artwork
The California Sports Center (CSC)
performed a gymnastics routine to
celebrate National Gymnastics Day
Kalra presented a proclamation to
the Petersons with CSC to celebrate
National Gymnastics Day
Petco, a Village Oaks business, participated with a booth at the event,
with fun games and giveaways
SJFD Station 35 fire fighter with
County Supervisor Dave Cortese
and Ash Kalra
Two players from the San Jose Saber Cats welcomed the crowd on
stage at the event
Gigante, the San Jose Giants mascot, rocked out to the energetic music of Altrasound band
The Bollywood dancers invited kids
from the audience to dance along
with them
Audience members were pulled
onto the street to take part in an
impromptu Bollywood dance
Team M Taekwondo demonstrated
some impressive moves at the District 2 Village Fest
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(Left to Right): Resident Israel Leal,
Ash Kalra, and Michael Petite from
Kelly-Moore Paint Co.
Michael Petite from Kelly-Moore
Co. demonstrated to volunteers on
proper painting techniques
Ash gave a pep talk to all the wonderful volunteers on Sunday morning before going out to clean
District 2 resident Aaron Bradley
helps paint over the bright graffiti
along the brown fences
In addition to painting the soundwalls, volunteers also helped out by
picking up litter in the area
Volunteers from Boy Scout Troop
#689 abating graffiti
Ash Kalra with Assistant Scoutmaster Shirley Phan with Boy Scout
Troop #689
A high school volunteer helps paint
over the graffiti
Councilmember Kalra carefully
paints the soundwalls along Monterey Highway
Kalra with “Super Volunteer” Jackie
Padgett from the Coyote Creek
Neighborhood Association
Boy Scout Troop #689 with Councilmember Kalra at cleanup event
Resident Israel Leal and District 2
Youth Commissioner Kim Do prepping the paint
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Santa Teresa High School
Holiday Boutique
November 1 & 2, 2014
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Santa Teresa High School
(back parking lot entrance)
6150 Snell Avenue, San José, 95123
Over 50 Vendors, Silent Auction, Prize Drawings, Food, Entertainment! Homemade crafts such as
jewelry, ornaments, lighted Christmas trees, soaps, altered art, and
much more!
For more information, please contact Chanel Vilfroy at stholidayboutique@gmail.com, or visit their website:
www.stops.yolasite.com/
holiday-boutique.php.
School Is Back In At Southside Community Center!
Southside Community Center is proud to announce the addition of
R.O.C.K. to Frost Elementary School! R.O.C.K. is a fun and safe
after-school program that provides homework assistance, physical
activities, healthy snacks and enrichment education throughout the
school year. Registration is open year-round and financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Other current locations for
R.O.C.K. are Taylor and Baldwin Elementary Schools. For more information, go to www.sanjoseca.gov/PRNS or contact Southside
Community Center at (408) 629-3336.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alviso Marina County Park
1195 Hope Street, Alviso, CA
Festivities Include:
• Resource Fair
• Free Flu Shots*
• Free Kayak Rides*
• Free Hamburgers*
• Free Pumpkins for Kids*
• Free CPR Training
• Live Entertainment
For more information, call 408.299.5030,
email BOS.District3@bos.sccgov.org or
visit www.sccgov.org/dayonthebay.
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CALLING ALL VIDEOMAKERS!
Tickets: $30 for adults and $15 for students (lunch included)
To register: www.carrythevision.org
CTV Conference Event Location:
Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Levy Family
Campus
14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Convened by:
Carry the Vision, Dave Cortese-Santa Clara County Board
Supervisor, and Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
CreaTV is proud to announce the 2014 CreaTiVe Awards “Call
for Entries.” Videomakers of all ages from the nine Bay Area
counties and Santa Cruz county are invited to submit videos for
competition in one of more of ten categories from September 1 –
November 15, 2014.
Categories include Bay Area Community Access TV Series,
Business, Citizen Journalist, CreaTiVe Excellence (Producer,
Director, Cinematographer, Editor), CreaTV San Jose TV Series,
Educator, Filmmaker, Non-Profit,
Student and The Studio (open to
teens participating in the Adobe
Youth Voices “The Studio” program). For more information,
please contact Pam Kelly at
(408) 295-8815 ext. 307 or
pam.kelly@creatvsj.org.
Meet a New Friend at the San José Animal Care Center,
and Make a Best Friend for Life!
October Feature: Erica - ID# A910367
My name is Erica and I am a spayed female, gray Longhaired Rabbit.
My age is unknown and I have been at the shelter since August 13,
2014.
I am sweet and a stunning lionhead! I respond well to gentle petting
and I love my time to run around the house. I love eating so please provide me with unlimited hay and one to two cups of fresh leafy greens
daily. This long haired beauty will need gentle combing twice a week to
maintain my beautiful coat and protect my delicate skin. Most of all, I
am a quiet girl that just wants her own forever home. Maybe with you?
Want to learn more about Erica, or make yourself a new best friend for life? Then please visit the San José Animal
Care Center located at 2750 Monterey Road, San José, 95111, or call (408) 794-PAWS (7297) or visit
www.sanjoseanimals.com. Hours of operation are on Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 am—7:00 pm, and on Sunday from 11:00 am—5:00 pm.
Councilmember Ash Kalra
t: (408) 535-4902
district2@sanjoseca.gov
www.sjdistrict2.com
District 2 Staff
Important Citywide Phone Numbers
Stacie Shih
Community Outreach Director
t: 408.535.4925
stacie.shih@sanjoseca.gov
General City Information: 408.535.3500
Police Emergency: 911, (cell phone) 408.277.8911
Police Non-Emergency: 311, (cell phone) 408.277.8900
Airport Information: 408.392.3600
Roseryn Bhudsabourg
Communications Director
t: 408.535-4926
Animal Care & Services: 408.794.7297
Anti-Graffiti: 866.249.0543
roseryn.bhudsabourg@sanjoseca.gov
Arborist: 408.794.1901
Kimberly Hernandez
Executive Assistant
Crime Prevention: 408.277.4133
t: 408.535.4902
kimberly.hernandez@sanjoseca.gov
Code Enforcement: 408.535.7770
Gang Anonymous Tip Line: 408.293.4264
Garbage & Recycling: 408.535.3500
Katherine White
t: 408.535.4902
katherine.white@sanjoseca.gov
Homeless Encampments: 408.510.7600
Park Concerns: 408.793.5510
Parking Compliance Unit: 408.534.2900
Potholes: 408.794.1900
Streetlight Repair: 408.794.1903
Monthly Health Tip
Take care of yourself
You give your best when you feel your best, so put yourself on your todo list. Along with eating right and exercising regularly, make time to unwind. Take breaks from work and chores to pursue your passions and
spend time with friends. And never skimp on sleep. For extra energy and
stamina, try these tips:
Amp it up.
Stay charged.
Put it in writing.
Raise the intensity level of
your workouts to build your
stamina and get more benefits in less time.
For a good, healthy pickme-up between meals,
have a piece of fruit or cube of cheese—or even a
square of dark chocolate.
Try writing in a daily journal
to work out your thoughts
and feelings, or track progress toward personal goals.
LEARN MORE
Visit kp.org/betterenergy for more words of wellness.
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