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Berryessa Art Festival This Saturday!

It's finally here! The 46th Annual Berryessa Art Festival is happening at Penitencia Creek Park, this Saturday, May 13th from 10am to 4pm. The meadow behind the Berryessa Community Center will be transformed into an open air market featuring crafts from local artisans and vendors, beer and wine, entertainment, and fun for the whole family!

An exciting array of vendors and artists will come together at the Berryessa Art Festival! With Mother's Day just the day after, it's your chance to find mom a one-of-a-kind gift all while supporting local makers, and the Berryessa School District.

Bringing Jobs to North San José!

I’m excited to welcome STACK Infrasture to District 4 with their expanded operation in North San José. At this week's City Council meeting we approved STACK’s Trade Zone Park Project that includes a large Data Center with the conditions that STACK commit to increased environmental stewardship at their facility. I worked alongside STACK to find ways to mitigate the environmental impacts of their operations. 

The City and STACK will be working together to explore green stormwater infrastructure, which filters rainwater to reduce pollutants, as part of the bike lane upgrade along Trade Zone Blvd. On top of paying the required fees up front to plant more trees, STACK will also make a $40,000 donation to our One Thousand Tree Project fund to plant even more trees in our district. Finally, after STACK’s parking garage is built, they will explore ways to convert the top floor to be a combination of solar panels and vegetation.

As a green infrastructure and tree planting advocate, I am thrilled to see companies make an active effort to reduce their carbon footprint when they build in our district. STACK leads by example with their environmental consciousness and will be a great new neighbor for everyone.

See the memorandum I wrote with Mayor Mahan for more information. 

435 Trees Planted in District 4 So Far!

We’re now almost halfway to our goal of planting 1,000 trees in District 4! Through our partnership with Our City Forest, organizing tree planting events, we’re rebuilding the tree canopy in our community! 

Get Rid of Junk for FREE!

Did you know the City of San José will pick up your junk for free?

The City provides this free service to all residents free of charge. Getting rid of your junk is easy; just check out the list of accepted items, make your appointment, then set your junk out by the street and our team will come by to take it all away. This program is one of San Jose's best kept secrets, saving you a trip to the dump, while cleaning up the neighborhood!

Kids Summer Golf Program

First Tee - Silicon Valley Summer Class Registration Opens here on May 17th at 11am.

Who are we & what do we do?

We are a youth development non-profit that seamlessly integrates our proven life skills and golf skills curriculum through interactive fun games to strengthen character for success in life.

Who do we serve?

We serve all youth 2nd – 12th grade making our programs accessible to kids and teens of different backgrounds and perspectives while affordable to families experiencing financial hardship.

Our service area includes Santa Clara County, southern San Mateo County, and Hollister at these golf course locations — Rancho Del Pueblo Golf Course (San Jose), Baylands Golf Links (Palo Alto), and Gavilan College Golf Course (Gilroy). 

Want to Coach/Mentor?

In addition, we are accepting applications for paid instructors and volunteer coaches. Instructors and coaches are both mentors who make a positive difference by providing participants tools to build character, while learning and developing leadership skills. Click here to get started.

Want to Learn More?

Additional information for summer registration, instruction, and coaching is available on the attached flyers. For more info about the First Tee – Silicon Valley, visit our website or social media:

Website:    firstteesiliconvalley.org

Facebook:  FirstTeeSV

Instagram: @firstteesv

Twitter:    @FirstTeeSV

Downtown Block Party, May 18th!

Urban Vibrancy Institute presents a downtown community Block Party featuring 40+ small businesses.

Helping Small Businesses Thrive

Friday, May 12, 2023 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

San José City Hall Rotunda,

200 E. Santa Clara St.

Connect with other small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about important resources and tools to help your small business thrive. This event is free and lunch will be provided.Live interpretation in Spanish, Vietnamese or Chinese can be provided - Answer 'yes' to interpretation when registering.

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May 18 is Bike To Work Day!

May is Bike Month, and specifically May 18^th is Bike to Work/Wherever Day.  

Riding your bike to work or school is a great way to get to know your city a little better. Hearing, seeing and smelling things you'd normally miss as you speed by in a car. Plan a good, safe route, grab a bike and helmet and get pedaling!

For more info on activities, see this page

Rebates up to 90% for Your Building Upgrades!

Through the San José Energy Efficient Business Program, your business can receive rebates when you make certain energy-saving upgrades. These significant rebates (80-90% off!) help make the projects more affordable, and when you combine the rebates with your lower monthly energy costs, the upgrades can quickly pay for themselves.

click here to get started.

Who's making a big difference in our community? A great teacher, business owner, a police officer who goes beyond the call of duty. Maybe there's someone spending their free time organizing creek clean-ups or blanket drives for the unhoused... If you've got someone special in your neighborhood, let us know by nominating them to be a District Hero!