Let the Moorpark Hotel Be Your Extra Guestroom This Holiday

The Moorpark Hotel is extending a special rate for the Strawberry Park
neighborhood this holiday.  Deluxe King and Double Queen rooms at the
upscale boutique hotel are available at a special “locals” rate of only $89 per night. Rates are available from December 16 through January 7, based on availability. 
The hotel features a restaurant and lounge, heated outdoor pool and spa,
poolside cabanas, billiards loft, open and underground parking, free Internet access,in-room coffee, honor bar with mini fridge, 37” flat screen TVs, and fitness and business centers.  Upgrades to the private Club Level – which includes daily breakfast, evening cookies, a glass of wine (Mon. - Sat.), and a one-time $10 honor bar “binge” - are available for an additional $20 per night.  The Moorpark Hotel…the next best thing to Grandma’s house for the holidays. 

Reservations can be made online at http://tinyurl.com/6cagzwy.  Click on
the Promo/Corp Code link and enter the code WBLOCALS to access the
special rate, or you can call the hotel directly at 408-864-0329 and request
the Locals rate. 

Ring In the New Year with the Happy New Year Package at The Moorpark Hotel.  Enjoy a split of champagne or sparkling cider, breakfast buffet, and a late check out of 2:00 pm on New Year’s Day.  Package rates begin at $139.  
Find out more online at http://tinyurl.com/6cagzwy and click on the Promotions and Packages link.

 

30 day Food Drive

Dear Neighbors,

 

Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties to bring hope, relief and security to our neighbors struggling with hunger.  From November 23  to December 23, our Holiday Food and Fund Drive will help the Food Bank meet more of the growing need in our community.

 

Your support allows Second Harvest to continue to provide for the 1 in 10 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo County we're serving each month.  Now is the time to take action! Here's how to help:

DONATE FUNDS: Visit www.Donate.SHFB.org to make a donation and see how Second Harvest can stretch your dollar.  Choose "Community Group" and "Strawberry Park Neighborhood"

Use our Virtual Food Drive or mail checks made payable to Second Harvest Food Bank to 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.  Be sure to include our DRIVE ID NUMBER 201113034 with all offline donations.

The average cost for donors to fill up one food collection barrel is $240.  If donated to SHFB, that same $240 could fill up 3 barrels full of nutritious food,essentially tripling the impact of your gift. 

 

DONATE FOOD:
Drop off food donations at 4565 Strawberry Park Drive San Jose Ca 95129. 
Please consider the most needed foods:

 

Meals in a can (stew, chili, soup)  
100% Fruit Juices
Tuna/Canned Meat
Peanut Butter
Low Sugar Cereals

SPREAD THE WORD: Forward this email to friends and family or update your Facebook status to:

 

Help me feed local families this holiday season by visiting www.Donate.SHFB.org and donating to Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association Virtual Food Drive!  Together we can end local hunger in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

 

Our goal is to raise 150 pounds and $500. 
Thank you in advance for your participation!

 

Sincerely,

Patty Brooks

SPNA President

 

Coat and Cloths Drive for Homeless Men Shelter

Marsha Benson is collecting Coats and warm clothing for men. Please clean out your closets and donate warm unwanted coats and clothing for men to a worthy cause.

You may drop your donation at either location below:

4148 Borina Dr OR 4565 Strawberry Park Dr.

Or Email for pick up : Send your Name, Phone Number and Address, and a brief discription of your donation. Marsha Benson Email: Mebants@yahoo.com
or Patty Brooks President@StrawberryParkNA.org

 

 

 

Click Here for Neighborhood Watch flyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 19th Annual Adult Services Resource Faire will be a day of celebrating the interests and passions of one of Santa Clara County’s fasting growing populations.  It will be a beacon for professionals seeking services for their clients.  It will be the place where older adults can learn more about their community, mingle with their peers and walk away with advice and knowledge for their everyday life.  We invite you to come join us!

MISSION STATEMENTThe purpose of the Annual Adult Services Resource Faire is to provide information, free health screenings, resources, and networking opportunities for senior citizens, adult services professionals, and the general public.

 

The Burglary Basics:
The MOST important thing YOU can do is CALL THE POLICE to report a CRIME or any SUSPICIOUS activity. You have to be the eyes of your neighborhood. And remember you can always remain a pair of anonymous eyes!
Light up your residence, lock your doors at all times, and call the Police when you see something suspicious.
For additional crime prevention tips or to arrange for a crime prevention specialist to conduct a neighborhood association or group meeting contact the San Jose Police Crime Prevention Unit at: 408 277-4133.

• Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.
• Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.
• Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.
• Keep your garage door closed and locked.
• Don't allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.
• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.
• Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.
• Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.
• Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security.
• Other windows may need better locks. Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternatives.

Don't Tempt a Thief:

• Lawn mowers, barbecues and bicycles are best stored out of sight
• Always lock your garden sheds and garages.
• Use curtains on garage and basement windows.
• Never leave notes on your door such as "Gone shopping."

  Locks...Get the Best:

• No lock, regardless of its quality, can be truly effective. Key-in dead bolt locks provide minimum security. Ask a locksmith for advice on your situation.
• Change locks immediately if your keys are lost or stolen.
• When moving into a new home, have all locks changed.

Targeting the Outside:

• Have adequate exterior lighting. A motion-sensitive light is recommended for backyards.
• Trim trees and shrubs so that they cannot be used as hiding places for intruders.
• Make sure your door hinges are on the inside.

Windows:

• Most windows can be pinned for security.
• Drill a 3/16" hole on a slight downward slant through the inside window frame and halfway into the outside frame - place a nail in the hole to secure the window.

Alarms:

• An alarm system is excellent for home security. It provides peace of mind to homeowners, especially while on vacation. There is a wide variety of alarm systems on the market.
• Make several inquiries to different companies for the best security system available to you.
• If you have a home alarm system, use it! Activate your alarm system - Alarm systems are only useful when you remember to activate them.
• Many individuals have alarm systems but do not arm them because it is inconvenient. Many burglars know this and will not be deterred by a window sticker or sign indicating that the home has an alarm system.

If Your Home Is Broken Into:
If you come home to find an unexplained open/broken window or door:

• Do not enter - the perpetrator may still be inside.
• Use a neighbor's phone to call police.
• Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.
• Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.
• Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.

Other precautions you should take:

• Never leave keys under doormats, flowerpots, mailboxes or other "secret" hiding places -- burglars know where to look for hidden keys.
• Keep a detailed inventory of your valuable possessions, including a description of the items, date of purchase and original value, and serial numbers, and keep a copy in a safe place away from home - this is a good precaution in case of fires or other disasters. Make a photographic or video record of valuable objects, heirlooms and antiques. Your insurance company can provide assistance in making and keeping your inventory.
• Trim your shrubbery around your home to reduce cover for burglars.
• Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 immediately.
• Mark your valuables with your driver's license number with an engraver you can borrow from your precinct. Marked items are harder for a burglar to dispose of and easier for police to recover.
• Form a Neighborhood Watch Group. We can help you work with your neighbors to improve security and reduce risk of burglary.
• Consider installing a burglar alarm system.

 

Car Burglaries
Tips on how to avoid car break-ins:

•  Do not leave valuables in plain view:
  (GPS devices, lap tops, PDA's, cell phones, MP3's, wallets, purses)
•  Do not leave windows or sunroof open.
•  Do not leave doors unlocked.
•  Do not leave keys in the vehicle.
•  Do not leave the garage door opener in plain view.
•  Do not leave out items with personal information.
• Do not move valuable items to the trunk while in public view.
• Slow Down and use common sense before you leave your car.

You may want use this website to track crimes in our neighborhood http://www.myneighborhoodupdate.net
This information was obtained from the San Jose Police Department website

 

 

 

Walk over for a free Ice Cream, Bottled Water and a Free Flag on

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 6 - 8pm

at 4565 Strawberry Park Dr.

Let's stand up and take back our streets

Let's send the message

"We won't tolerate

Drugs, gangs or crime in our neighborhood"

 

Communicate with Santa Clara County

Be Safe join AlertSCC

Santa Clara County offers a free, easy, and confidential way for anyone who lives or works in the County to get emergency warnings sent
directly to their cell phone, mobile device, email, or landline. AlertSCC can reach you wherever you are to provide information and instructions in a variety of emergency situations, which may include:

• Flooding, wildfires and subsequent evacuations
• Public safety incidents, including crimes, that immediately
  affect your neighborhood
• Post-disaster information about shelters, transportation, or supplies

Please visit the site below to register:

 

http://www.alertscc.com/

 

And please forward it to your friends and relatives in our county...

Do you want to be prepared for your next emergency?

 

Ready Instructional Videos

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Emergency Supply Kit

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You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. In addition, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer.

Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

Find out how to keep food safe during and after an emergency by visiting FoodSafety.gov.

Thank You to James Ma who has donated hundreds of flags to hand out to our neighbors, 

 

 

 

 

Times are hard enough for everyone in this failing economy, sometimes we just need a little bit of help. Do you know where to find help or information about resources such as Free food, Employment, Health coverage, Clothing, & etc. in your Community? I have found them for you and created a website that is easy to use.Check it out www.YourHelpList.com

 

Do you have extra fruit on your trees? Did you know you can donate fruit to the Cypress Senior Center to help with providing food for Seniors? Just walk in and drop off the fruit at the address below.

Cypress Senior Center : 403 South Cypress Ave, San Jose CA 95117 or call (408) 244-1353

 

 

GARAGE SALE & E-WASTE EVENT
JULY 30th 9-3pm
JOIN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD'S 4TH ANNUAL SALE.

WE WILL DO THE ADVERTISING AS WELL AS  POST PARTICIPATING ADDRESSES ON HERE ON THIS WEBSITE

 You sell your own items in your yard & keep 100% of the profit

click map to enlarge

 

The Salvation Army will be parked at 4565 Strawberry Park Drive from 12 – 4 pm for your donations.

2010 brings in SPNA Driveway Gatherings

This year we are going to try something new called Driveway Gatherings. One address will host a gathering by inviting others to join them for a few hours in their driveway. They may serve drinks and snacks or ask others to bring them or both, The host gets to make the rules and decisions about their gathering. You can pick a theme or not have a theme at all, be creative
and be fun, this is a great way to get to know your neighbors, You get to decide which blocks around your house you will flyer and we will print and provide the flyers to you. We can also advertise on this website and through both Yahoo! Groups as well to help spread the word. The purpose is to get to know each other a little bit better through socialization. Just think of all the networking you might do as well.

Restructuring Block Captain Routes

SPNA will be restructuring our Block Captain routes before our January 2010 meeting. You can choose your route, how large, how small, even just one block if that's all you want. Please stake your territory, first come first serve. If you are already a block captain and wish to keep your entire regular route that's fine too. ALSO, We are going to make being a block
captain more fun in 2010 and more rewarding for you. YES, LESS WORK & MORE FUN because we appreciate your hard work and value your opinion. Not a Block Captain yet? Contact Patty Brooks
President@Strawberryparkna.org (408)421-7578 iif you would like to a Block Captain for your street.

The City has committed to convert all of its 62,000 streetlights to zero emission LED lights

The City is inviting residents to participate in a streetlight demonstration and survey conducted by its Department of Transportation from 7 - 9 p.m., on March 3 & 4th. Participants, who must be San José residents, will help determine how well people see under various lighting conditions. Interested residents must RSVP by e-mail to: streetlightdemo@sanjoseca.gov and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more details about this opportunity or how to sign up, click here, send an e-mail to the address listed above or call: (408) 975-3850. More information about the streetlight study can be found at: www.sanJoseca.gov/transportation/Streetlightdemo.asp.

Winchester Boulevard Master Plan UPDATE

This report describes the visioning exercise for the neighborhood area along a 1.5 mile stretch of Winchester Boulevard in the City of San Jose. The purpose of the study is to engage various stakeholders and members of the community, in a consensus-building process to generate urban design and streetscape ideas for the improvement of the character, identity and user-friendliness of Winchester.

District 1 Community Budget Meeting
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
West Valley Library - Community Room
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. San Jose, CA

The agenda will include an overview of the City’s budget process, a summary of the FY 2010-2011 proposed budget, and potential impacts on your neighborhood.

You do not need to RSVP for the meeting.  For more information, please contact my office at: (408) 535-4901 or go to www.sjdistrict1.com.

Your Neighbor,

Pete Constant
San José City Councilmember, District 1
San José City Hall | 200 E. Santa Clara St., 18th Floor | San José, CA 95113
408-535-4901 | pete.constant@sanjoseca.gov | www.sjdistrict1.com

Here is an email received on behalf of SPNA.

My name is Ka-Fung Koo; both my brother and I attended UC Davis. I graduated in '07 and Ka-Tye graduated in '09. We started a project shortly after we graduated to help people save money on their groceries and realize that eating right - even when you're on a budget - is an achievable goal.

Launched in mid-September 2009, our project is called "Ajaxo.com" - the first free search engine for groceries. Based in San Jose, at present we have over 100 retailers in more than 43,000 physical locations spanning more than 8,000 cities from coast to coast.

Families can search, compare, and identify hundreds of groceries on sale in their community. They can find groceries, create shopping lists, publish/share lists and great finds - altogether Ajaxo.com can save a typical family of four at least 40% WITHOUT using coupons. We hope that with our project we can lead by example - showing people that you *can* eat right and stay on a budget. Families can plan out a week's meals, create shopping lists, and even reverse-search from what's on sale to find recipes to make!

The benefits of our project are tangible. For a single person living on their own (i.e. the most likely case with students going into their 2nd year), you can create grocery lists covering lunch and dinner for two weeks for just $20/week! Applied to a typical family of four, it can save them about $200/month. This data was taken from a 2-month study we did that focused primarily on fresh meats and produce with little to no use of processed foods. The study was performed in and around the Silicon Valley area. We subsequently replicated these results in various locations across the country from Los Angeles to South Bend, IN to NYC.

Ajaxo.com is a free service. It does not require registration or sign-up to use. We don't tell consumers where to go, but rather, we try to give them all the information publicly available to help them make the best educated decision on their purchases. It's my sincere hope that our project can help you, your friends, and your family - even if it's just a little bit.

The 5th Annual West Valley Senior Walk

Councilmember Pete Constant will be hosting the 5th Annual West Valley Senior Walk on Friday, April 9, 2010. This popular annual event attracts over 500 participants and features more than 50 resource tables with information and services geared towards seniors. The Senior Walk will be held from 8:45 - 10:30 a.m., at Westfield Valley Fair Mall (located at 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd.). Registration and a free light breakfast begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by the Walk and Resource Fair from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Grab your walking shoes and join me for some exercise and a great time. Click here for the event flyer.

SUPPORT THE STRAWBERRY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION!

Shout! will take you back to the music, the fashion and the freedom of the 60's! This smashing revue tracks five groovy
gals as they come of age during those liberating days that made England swing!
Saturday, March 27, 8pm
Saturday, April 3, 8pm
Adult $36
Senior/Student $30
Children $24
Promo Code: STRAWBERRY

By using promo code STRAWBERRY, a portion of ticket sales from these
two days will go back to the Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association!

How To Purchase Tickets On-line:
Go to http://www.TheRetroDome.com

Click on the "BUY TICKETS
ONLINE" window above the car,
scroll down and choose date/time

Choose your seats,
TYPE in YOUR PROMO code first

then click on the drop down menu
next to each price to change the category of tickets your buying (i.e. Child, Senior, Student) then scroll down & continue to Patron Information.

1694 Saratoga Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
formerly Century 25 near Target in the Westgate Shopping Center
ENJOY FREE PARKING!

Greek Independence Day

Greek Independence Day is on Thursday, March 25,
and in observance of this day, I will be hosting the City's
3rd Annual Greek Flag Raising ceremony at 4 p.m.,
here at San José City Hall. Both Greeks and non-Greeks
alike are invited to attend and witness the raising of the
Greek flag over City Hall. To view the event flyer, click here.

San Jose 2010 State of the City Address

From Pete Constant's February Newsletter

"I am pleased to announce that Ed and Patty Brooks from
the Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association have been
selected from our district to receive the Good Neighbor Award
.Ed and Patty Brooks have been District 1 residents for 15 years.
They founded the Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association
in 2007, and are currently serving as President and Treasurer of
the association. The Brooks' have served as valuable community
leaders in many ways. They organized a Strawberry Park
Emergency Preparedness Fair and Blood Drive where more than
300 residents received emergency preparedness training and
45 units of blood were collected. They also created the website
YourHelpList.com to help Strawberry Park neighbors and
District 1 residents locate resources during difficult economic
times. Ed and Patty have not only worked tirelessly for the
benefit of the neighbors in their own association, but they have
been generous with their time and wisdom in supporting those
outside of their immediate boundaries. The Brooks' were
instrumental in helping to establish the nearby Stevens Creek
Neighborhood Association. Thank you Ed and Patty for
everything that you have done and continue to do for District 1 …
you certainly are Good Neighbors!"

• Read the entire text of Mayor Reed's speech 
• View the press release from the speech
• Check out our event photo gallery
• Watch the special student video that preceded
  Mayor Reed's address.

Great American Litter Pick-Up on Saturday, March 20th

Join Councilmember Pete Constant at the 10th Annual Great American Litter Pick-Up! There will me multiple kick-off locations throughout District 1. We need your help in cleaning up litter spots in District 1. Anti-Litter will provide the equipment and training for the event. We are looking for volunteers to come out in full force. Please save the date on your calendar as more information will be provided in the coming weeks. For more information on how to nominate neighborhoods or to volunteer, please call the the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901.

District 1 Community Service Projects Little Steps That Can Have a Big Impact One of the first things I did after taking office in 2007 was create the District 1 Leadership Group. Although the Leadership Group is comprised mostly of the presidents and members of District 1’s 28 active neighborhood associations, it is an open group and anyone is welcome to attend its meetings. The intent of this group is promote and maintain communication between the Council office and District 1 neighborhoods, as reflected in the Leadership Group’s vision statement: “The purpose of the District 1 Leadership Group shall be to foster communication between the District 1 Councilmember, residents and community-based organizations while working to increase the quality of life in District 1.

Great American Litter Pick-Up» read more

Come out and combat blight at the 2nd Annual Illegal Sign Clean-Up

Join Councilmember Pete Constant, District 1 Leadership Group, and San José Code Enforcement to clean up illegal signs in the public right-of-way. Kick-off will be at the West San José Community Center at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2010. You will receive a brief training from Code Enforcement officers then go out in teams to clean up the blight! Code enforcement will supply assignments, maps, trash bags, green vests, and copies of the municipal code to all participants. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. For more information call the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901 or click the flyer.

 

 

Your Help List

A resource list was created for Strawberry Park Neighobors (and can
be utilized by all San Jose residents) and can be found at http://yourhelplist.com/. This website contains information on resources to help you improve your health, the health of your loved ones, and to assist those in need of help locating employment, unemployment benefits, health benefits, food, baby necessities, and more...Check it out and let us know if there is something not on the site
that you would like to see links too

 

Are You Prepared for an emergency or disaster?

Learn more about 20-Hour San Jose Prepared! Course:
To register for any of the 20-Hour courses, send email to
sjprepared@sanjoseca.gov or give them a call 408-277-4598.
Please include the following information in your email or voicemail:
Your name -Your phone number - Which set of classes you interested in.

 

 

 

Saturday, February 27, 2010 8am - 11am - D1 Neighborhood Clean-up Day - The
city will be providing dumpsters throughout District 1, including in our
neighborhood, for people to get rid of their unwanted stuff at no cost. This
is a great opportunity to clean up the neighborhood!
You should have received a postcard notice in the mail. Save the postcard you
as it is your ticket to use the bin. Notice will be distributed in the neighborhoods two weeks prior to Clean Up
Day.
Please show the flyer to the bin monitor in order to be allowed to use the
dumpsters on Neighborhood Clean Up Day.

Useful Information:

* Bring large items early and please break up bulky items before you arrive
at the bin site
* The bin locations extend beyond the address listed
* Due to the popularity of clean up events, there may be lines at certain
bin locations
* This clean up event will be held Rain or Shine
* This event is for Household use only and not for commercial use
* To report Abandoned Shopping Carts in your neighborhood, please call the
City of San José Customer Service Call Center at . Please give exact
address/location where cart is abandoned.

* Tires: Should be smaller than 33/12.5 x 15 and a limit of four (4) per
household
* Rock Bin accepts the following only: Clean concrete, brick, rock, and
cinder block. Unacceptable items include: Rebar and other metal reinforcements
and dirt
* Wood Bins accepts the following only: Lumber, Fencing, Wood, Logs, and
Branches w/no leave. Unacceptable items include: Particle Boards, Laminate
Counter Tops, Hardware, Glass, and Branches with leaves.
* (Particle Boards, Laminate Counter Tops, Hardware and Glass are acceptable
at the rubbish bins)

Please Note :

Bin locations and times of delivery are subject to change.
Follow the directions of the bin monitors, for the safety of everyone.
Please show the flyer to the bin monitor, to be allowed to use the dumpsters.
Do not place items outside of the dumpsters or at the dumpster location before
they arrive.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THE CLEAN UP SITES:
* Recyclable items, such as glass, cans, newspaper or cardboard; these
items can be recycled with regular waste disposal service
* Wet household garbage, Dirt, Yard Waste, and Human Waste
* Gas cylinders and tanks, such as propane or helium
* Gas powered motors, such as lawn mowers, WITH FLUIDS (gas and oil)

Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program
For "FREE" disposal of hazardous materials, paint, gasoline, chemicals,
batteries (car, alkaline and lithium), fluorescent lighting, pressurized
tanks, such as propane, helium, and fire extinguishers.

For additional information about this cleanup, please call Inspector Henry
Machens at, City of San José Code Enforcement

 

 

The Pledge - Marsha Benson

There is a single candle in the center of the window. It is my light for the neigborhood and promise to keep an eye out for trouble, help anyway I can and continue to volunteer. I am posting my pledge to 95129 and hope others will do the same. If you have a pledge you would like to make to your neighborhood please send us your plegde and we will post your pledge for other to see join you in your indevers to our neighborhood.

 

 

The next major City event is the 2010 Community Breakfast, featuring the Mayor's
State of the City Address, which will be held on Thursday, February 18, from
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the San José McEnery Convention Center. Outstanding
members of the community from each Council District will be honored and
exemplary City employees will be recognized during this annual event. Local
community leaders nominated by their councilmembers will receive the Good
Neighbor Award and the Pride of San José Award is earned by city employees who
go above and beyond the call of duty. I am pleased to announce that Ed and Patty
Brooks from the Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association have been selected from
our district to receive the Good Neighbor Award.

 

 

Battery / Fluorescent Lamp Recycling

On February 9, 2006, a new California State law made it illegal to
place any batteries or fluorescent lamps in the trash. Both batteries and
fluorescent lamps contain hazardous materials and present a threat to
humans and the environment when broken, landfilled or incinerated.
This law applies to all batteries and all fluorescent lamps, tubes and
compact fluorescent bulbs. You can drop off fluorescent lamps and
all household batteries (except automotive)
at Orchard Supply Hardware, 5365 Prospect Rd.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

You can schedule a free disposal appointment for household hazardous
materials such as cleaning fluids, paint, pesticides and fertilizers, pool
chemicals, solvents, medical waste, and mercury thermometers, as well
as batteries and fluorescent bulbs. Call the Santa Clara County Household
Hazardous Waste Program at 299-7300 or make an appointment online.

Challenger Closure Swine Flu - 2009

Our City Forest Program - 2008

March 21, 2009 from 9am – 3pm, E-Waste Recycling and Household Donation Event

Get an early start on spring cleaning - take this opportunity to drop off your e-waste and other usable household goods/clothing with the Salvation Army. 

EDS E-Waste Recycling and Household Donation Event - 2009

San Jose Free Skate Coupon 2008

4th Quarter General Meeting - Thursday October 23, 2008 at 7:00PM

Busara (Bo) Melrose www.ourcityforest.org 

October 2, 2008 - Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association - Board Minutes

October 2, 2008 - An early morning three-alarm fire heavily damaged portions of a small strip mall at 5156 Moorpark Ave.

An early morning three-alarm fire heavily damaged portions of a small strip mall Thursday in West San Jose before firefighters extinguished the blaze. The fire at 5156 Moorpark Ave., between Lawrence Expressway and Saratoga Avenue, was called in about 6 a.m. by San Jose firefighters returning to their station after putting out a nearby car fire.

Strip Mall Fire 2008

Strawberry Park NA in the news - Fire Safe Council

Everyone wants their picture taken with the Mayor and Smokey at the Strawberry Park Emergency Preparedness Awareness Fair

Strawberry Park NA in the news - Fire Safe Council

Strawberry Park NA in the news - Fire Safe Counci

Last month one of our customers invited us to participate in the Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association Preparedness Fair. This neighborhood is located in San Jose, California

Strawberry Park NA in the news - iPrepare blog

September 20, 2008 - Councilmember Constant Invites you to the 8th Annual Festival in the Park

On Saturday, September 20th, Councilmember Pete Constant will host the 8th Annual Festival in the Park at Hathaway Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. This fun-filled family event will have free food, games for the children, arts and crafts, and a celebrity dunk tank. The live music will feature former Doobie Brothers member, Danny Hull. Additional live performances include District 1 Teen Idol winners, Altrasound, and the Lynbrook High School Marching Band. For more information, click the link below or call the District 1 Office at (408) 535-4901

Link to the Festival in the Park homepage

September 13th 2008 - Strawberry Park NA Emergency Preparedness Awareness Fair and Blood Drive

Saturday, September 13, 2008 10am - 4pm

Strawberry Park Neighborhood Association is honoring National Preparedness Month by holding an Emergency Preparedness Awareness Fair and Blood Drive. Saturday, September 13, 2008 10am - 4pm Challenger School Field located at 4625 Strawberry Park Dr. San Jose, CA 95129. Our goal is to collect 25 pints of blood for Stanford Blood Center and promote community awareness. This is a great opportunity to learn how to prepare for an emergency or disaster. Create a family plan. Get to know your Community Leaders & Emergency Responders. Join Mayor Chuck Reed & District 1 Councilman Pete Constant. Meet Smokey Bear, Ca Fire safe Council, ” San Jose Prepared", R.A.C.E.S, San Jose Mounted Police, District & San Jose Crime Prevention unit, Moreland School District.

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September 2008 - Strawberry Park NA Emergency Preparedness Fair Flier

September 2008 - PGE - Electric Outage Notification Information

Use this direct and convenient service to alert PG&E about power outages in your service area. Our Enhanced Outage Notification, provides participants with a phone line-integrated device to automatically detect power failures when they occur and notify PG&E. In addition, the EON system archives outage data and monitors service reliability.

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August 5th 2008 - National Night Out - Message from the Strawberry Park NA President

Hi Everyone,

I would like to say "Thank You" to everyone who attended the Strawberry Park Annual National Night Out event on August 5th 2008. We had a great turn out. We were joined by Easterbrook Neighborhood Association, San Jose PD, San Jose FD, Councilman Pete Constant...

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June 21st - 22nd 2008 - Strawberry Park NA Garage Sale