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EVENTS IN DISTRICT 1 AND CITYWIDE EVENTS:

Teens Reach Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:00 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Teens Reach is West Valley's advisory and volunteer group for teens ages 13-18. Get involved, earn volunteer hours, and be a leader! They also offer monthly training for new Reading Buddies volunteers directly after the meeting. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group Tuesday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 6:30 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Come on Tuesday evenings to practice speaking English in a small group with other adults. Ability to understand basic English is required. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   Computer and Internet Tutoring Tuesday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 12:00 p.m., by appointment only West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Sign up at the Information Desk for a one-on-one computer lesson with a librarian or skilled volunteer, covering basic computer/internet skills. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   Office Hours Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Join the Councilmember to share your thoughts or ask questions - no appointment necessary! For further information, please call the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901.   Master Gardeners: In the Fall Garden Wednesday, September 2, 2009 7:00 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Join the Master Gardeners as they discuss what keeps them in the garden in the fall. Talk about what you should plant in the fall, seasonal maintenance for a sustainable garden and the plants that bring you the most enjoyment in the fall. Bring your questions, share your experience. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   Schoolhouse Rock Live Friday, September 4, 2009 7:00 p.m. Century 25 Theatre, Saratoga Avenue, San José Guggenheim Entertainment, is turning the shuttered Century 25 movie theater on Saratoga Avenue into a live performance venue called the Retro Dome. Their enterprise kicks off Friday with "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" — a show they produced in San Francisco and later in San Jose. The opening night will feature Councilmember Pete Constant in a skit titled "I'm just a Bill." The show will run Thursdays through Sundays until Oct. 4. Tickets are $24-$36, and you can get them by calling (408) 404-7711 or going to www.theretrodome.com.   Anime & Manga Club for Teens Friday, September 4, 2009 4:00 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Teens get together every month to watch anime, discuss manga, share artwork, plan club activities, eat Japanese snacks, & have fun! For ages 12-18. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   Labor Day Run Monday, September 7, 2009 8:00 a.m. Sunnyvale Baylands Park - 999 E Caribbean Dive, Sunnyvale Run or walk a 5K or 10K with us on Labor Day and help benefit The Health Trust Meals On Wheels program. The race winds through the Sunnyvale Baylands Park in its inaugural year, and is being put on by World Runners. Click here for more information.   National Eat-In for Lunch Monday, September 7, 2009 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. San Jose State University - El Paseo de San Carlos at 4th Street, San José Slow Food USA's South Bay Chapter invites you to a public picnic to draw attention to the need for Congress to pass a better Child Nutrition Act to bring real food to schools.  The Eat-In on Labor Day is part of a National Day of Action when thousands of people at more than 250 events across the country will share a meal to demonstrate our commitment to getting real food in school lunches. Click here for more information.   West Valley Book Club Wednesday, September 9, 2009 6:30 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José This month West Valley Library will be discussing the non-fiction bestseller Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Please join your neighbors for lively literary discussion and to find out upcoming picks. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   Regional Visioning Workshop Wenesday, September 9, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. West Valley Branch Library Community Room - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José A regional visioning workshop will be The City would like your input in developing common regional goals among Santa Clara County jurisdictions in areas such as: affordable housing, emergency shelter, public services, economic development and neighborhood improvement. Click here to view the meeting flyer.   Vietnamese American Community Center Vision Event Saturday, September 12, 2009 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Yerba Buena High School Gymnasium - 1855 Lucretia Avenue, San José This first Vision event is intended to provide a forum to solicit ideas and input about the needs, programs and services, for a multicultural community center. For more information, please call Jennifer Luc at (408) 535-8507 or e-mail at jennifer.luc@sanjoseca.gov.   Kids Fun Day and Health Insurance Sign-Up Day Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Campbell Middle School - 295. W. Cherry Lane, Campbell Apply for foree or low-cost health insurance for children ages 0-19. This program is in partnership with Healthy Families, Healthy Kids, Medi-Cal, and Kaiser Permanente Child Health Plan. For more information call (408) 874-1828 or click here for the flyer.   Grandparents Day at Cypress Senior Center Monday, September 14, 2009 11:45 a.m. Cypress Senior Center, Nutrition - 403 S. Cypress Avenue, San José Celebrate with your grandparents at this special event hosted by the Cypress Senior Center. Sign-ups are available at the Nutrition Office. For more information, please call (408) 241-5377.   Office Hours Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cypress Senior Center - 803 Cypress Avenue, San José Join the Councilmember to share your thoughts or ask questions - no appointment necessary! For further information, please call the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901.   The 1201 Friday, September 18, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bethel Church - 1201 S. Winchester Boulevard, San José The 1201 that is designed for Jr. high and Sr. high students that gives them a place once a month to get together in a safe environment. It is a free event that features a skate park, inflatable games, basketball, volleyball, video games, food and some more fun activities. For more information, call or click here for the flyer.   Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, September 19, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saratoga Creek from Prospect Road to Bollinger Road San Tomas Aquino Creek from Williams Road to Hamilton Avenue This eventi s an opportunity for community volunteers to spend a half-day cleaning a local creek of its litter, which benefits not only their neighborhood but the environment as well. There will be two cleanup sites in District 1. The Blackford NAC will be responsible for San Tomas Aquino Creek. Volunteers are still needed to clean Saratoga Creek. Interested residents can sign up to help by contacting Chris Peck at: cpeck@rei.com. For more information on how to get involved for future cleanup events or to see creek sites in Santa Clara County, visit www.cleanacreek.org.   National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week - Mini Resource Fair Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Century 21 Theatre - Winchester Boulevard, San José National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, September 21 - 27, is intended to increase public awareness and highlight simple actions that individuals can take to prevent pollution and protect the environment. Education and outreach activities are being planned at various locations throughout the city. The Environmental Services Department will host a mini resource fair in District 1 where residents can learn about pollution prevention tips for Earth friendly gardens, less-toxic homes, litter-free and healthy creeks, and safe disposal of household hazardous waste. Please click here for more information.   Prescription Drop-Off, Mercury Thermometer Exchange, Cell Phone Recycle Wednesday, September 23, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Century 21 Theatre - Winchester Boulevard, San José Residents will have the opportunity to exchange old-fashioned mercury thermometers for a new free digital thermometer, recycle old and unwanted cell phones, and receive a free reusable bag. This event is in coordination with Environmental Services Department to celebrate National Pollution Prevenrion Week. Please click here for more information.   Reading to Rover Thursday, September 24, 2009 3:30 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José That’s right…read to a dog in the library! These gentle, well-trained dogs will be here in the afternoon for children who would like to practice reading to a furry friend. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   Inclusionary Housing Ordiance Community Outreach Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2009 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José In December 2008, the San José City Council directed Housing Department staff to return to the Council with a draft citywide inclusionary housing ordinance that incorporated various policy recommendations. At this meeting, the Housing Department will present the draft Citywide Inclusionary Ordinance. It is anticipated that the Department will present the final inclusionary housing ordinance as well as feedback and comments from these meetings to the City Council in late October. Please click here for more information.   Game On! Teen Gaming Party & Tournament Friday, September 25, 2009 4:00 p.m. West Valley Branch Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Please join for a fun afternoon of gaming! Participants will be playing Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero, and classic board games. You can also compete in our mini-tournament for a chance to win a cool prize! Snacks will be served. For ages 12-18. For more information, please call the library at (408) 244-4766.   12th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence Friday, October 2, 2009 11:00 a.m. (registration begins at 10:30 a.m.) San José City Hall Rotunda and Plaza - 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San José The Family/Domestic Violence Advisory Board is organizing "Save Lives Speak Up," a domestic violence walk on October 2nd here City Hall. This free event is open to the public and will feature speaker Robyn Givens (ex-wife of former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson), followed by a walk procession, resource fair and community luncheon. For more information, please call Eve Castellanos at (408) 535-8101. Please click here to view the event flyer.   2nd Annual Disability Awareness Day Thursday, October 8, 2009 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.(workshops start at 8:00 a.m.) San José City Hall Rotunda and Plaza - 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San José The 2nd Annual Disability Awareness Day (DAD) is a celebration of diversity, awareness, and empowerment for persons with differing abilities. DAD allows the opportunity for the entire community to learn the many challenges people with disabilities encounter on a daily basis. The event provides persons with differing abilities and their families the necessary information and resources to overcome those barriers. Through this event, we hope to build an integrated community in which all people are equally valued. Click here for more information and to view the flyer.   Envisioning Public Art in District 1 Thursday, Octover 8, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. West Valley Branch :Library - 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San José Join your neighbors in a community meeting to discuss City of San José's Public Art Master Plan, look at public art projects, already underway in District 1, public art opportunities in District 1, and how the public art process works. The meeting will be hosted by Councilmember Constant and City of San José's Public Art Program. For more information, please click here for the flyer.   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS 2009 Fall Citywide Activity Guide West San José Community Center - 3707 Williams Road, San José Activity Guide is available now! Come by and pick up the free 2009 Fall Activity Guide. PRNS offers variety of classes such as music, dance, arts and crafts, exercise and sports and many more. For more information, please call Marissa Roberts at (408) 249-6580 or e-mail at marissa.roberts@sanjoseca.gov.   FREE 2-Hour Home and Family Disaster Preparedness Training Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. West San José Community Center - 3707 Williams Road, San José Imagine, In Two Hours You Can Learn: Ways to reduce the risks of loss and injury before disaster strikes, How to create a family disaster plan, What you should include in your personal and family disaster supplies , About opportunities to become even more involved and disaster prepared. Click here to view the flyer for more information.   Calabazas Library Closure The Calabazas Library will be closed for approximately two years starting Sunday, August 16, 2009. During this time, a new, larger library will be constructed on the same site. During construction, other San José Public Library branches that may be convenient to use are: West Valley Branch Library 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road  San José, CA  95117 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 150 E. San Fernando St. San José, CA  95112   To ensure that you receive the items you have requested, the pickup location for your pending holds must be changed. All pending requests with a pickup location of the Calabazas Branch will be cancelled when the library closes. For more information, call the Calabazas Branch at (408) 996-1536.