San Jose: Lunar
New Year-Tet Festival 2019
Date: Friday – Sunday, February 8 – 10, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Fri); 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
(Sa/Su)
Location: Eastridge Mall (Sears Parking)
Join UStar Productions for the Vietnamese New Year
Festival in San Jose. The annual events features live music and entertainment,
lion and dragon dancing, talent contests, Miss Viet Nam California, carnival
rides, games, food booths, business vendors and much more. Free entry and free
parking.
More information: www.facebook.com/events/259068311464506/?active_tab=about
Morgan Hill: Coding for Kids
Date: Friday, February 8, 2019
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library Program Room
Python Programming, Chat-Bots & Artificial Intelligence.
How do computers think? Like humans or differently? Find this out and also
learn what is a chat-bot. Get an introduction to the computer science concept
of AI (Artificial Intelligence). Create your own interactive chat-bot using
Python. No prior programming or Python experience required.
More information: www.sccl.org
Los Gatos: Los Gatos Lions Club Cioppino
Dinner
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: St. Mary's Church, Howley Hall, 219 Bean St., Los Gatos
Join the Los Gatos Lions Club Annual Club for their 27th Annual Cioppino
Dinner featuring a live and silent auction and raffle. Feast on a sumptuous 4
course dinner with wine on the table and no host bar available. Proceeds
benefit Los Gatos Lions Club Charities for sight, scholarships and community
programs for all ages. Tickets are $65 each.
More information: http://lglions.org/
Gilroy: Friends of the Library Book Sale
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Gilroy Library
Support the Friends of the Library & get a great deal at the Gilroy Library
book sale! The sale is held on the second Saturday of every month. All ages are
welcome to browse and find a great deal! All purchases go toward supporting the
collection and programs at the Gilroy Library.
More information: www.sccl.org
Gilroy: Black History Celebration
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Gilroy Center for the Arts
Celebrate Black History Month at the Gilroy Center for
the Arts.
More information: www.gilroyartsalliance.com/calendar.html
Los Gatos: Human Trafficking Awareness
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Los Gatos Library
Come learn about human trafficking and what it is, how
you can be more aware and/or become involved. A representative from the Freedom
House, a non-profit organization that works to rescue victims, provide care and
safety, and restore hope in their lives, will be here at the library to give a
presentation on the topic.
More information: www.losgatosca.gov/42/Los-Gatos-Library
San Jose: County Parks Living History
Day
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Visit Casa Grande, once the magnificent home of New Almaden mine managers. Tour
the Victorian-era rooms with costumed docents and participate in a seasonal
craft activity to take home.
More information: (408) 918-7770 www.parkhere.org
San Jose: Board of
Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding St, San Jose
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
More information: www.sccgov.org
Morgan Hill: Learn to Write the Story
Burning Inside of You
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library Program Room
Join local journalist Jordan Rosenfeld, author of six
books on writing craft and three novels, for a free and fun night of writing
exercises and craft discussion. You do not need to have a manuscript in process
or even call yourself a writer to come and have a blast. We'll talk about the
key elements of great storytelling: scenes, tension, Character development, and
play with writing prompts.
More information: www.sccl.org
San Jose: Black History Month: Film
Screening: Black Panther
Date: Friday, February 15, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Almaden Branch Library, Community Room
Celebrate Black History Month with a film screening
of Disney’s “Black Panther”.
More information: www.sjpl.org
San Jose: County Park
Partners Open House
Date: February 16, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Martial Cottle Park, San Jose
Explore the gardens, attend a workshop or tour the Master Gardeners Parcel.
Learn from youth 4-H members about their livestock animals. Purchase and learn
to plant native drought-tolerant trees at the Our City Forest Parcel.
More information: (408) 535-4060 www.parkhere.org
Los Gatos: Wildcats Show and Tell
Date: Sunday, February 17, 2019
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: NUMU New Museum of Los Gatos
Calling all Wildcats! Show what you've got and Tell your
stories. Bring your treasured Los Gatos High School memorabilia to NUMU and
share the stories behind them. The museum is still looking for new items to
display as the exhibition evolves.
More information: www.numulosgatos.org
Gilroy: High School Student Volunteer Opportunity
Date: Tuesday, February 19 - Saturday, March 2, 2019
Time: Varies
Location: Gilroy Library
High school seniors can sign up for a volunteer session at Gilroy Library. Visit
the upstairs information desk for more information and to sign up.
More information: www.sccl.org
Morgan Hill: Virtual Lawyers in the
Library
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Morgan Hill Library
Attend the Virtual Legal Advice Clinic offering free
legal advice on a variety of subjects including immigration, civil law,
divorce, child custody, consumer law, elder issues and small claims court.
There will be video and internet technology to connect participants for a free
20-minute legal consultation with an attorney. Space is limited.
Appointment required: www.probonoproject.org/virtual-clinics
San Jose: Senior Winter Walk and
Resource Fair
Date: Friday, February 22, 2019
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Westfield Oakridge Mall – Macy’s Court 925
Blossom Hill Road, San Jose
The Offices of Councilmember Johnny Khamis, Councilmember
Pam Foley, and Councilmember Sergio Jimenez Present the 12th Annual Senior
Winter Walk and Resource Fair.
More information: www.sjd10.com
San Jose: Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Board Chambers, 70 West Hedding St, San Jose
The public is invited to attend the regular meeting of
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
More information: www.sccgov.org
South County: Wineries Spring Passport
Weekend
Dates: March 1 – 31st 2019
Time: Varies
Location: Various wineries
Follow the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail and wine taste at all 32 wineries. As
a Passport holder, you have the opportunity to meet the talented winemakers and
staff and learn how they produce some of the world’s finest award-winning
wines. Participating wineries may have food and entertainment, pour special
select or library wines, offer barrel samples and attractive discounts during
the month.
More information: www.santaclarawines.com
Gilroy: South County Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar
Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019
Time: 10:05 am – 11:05 pm
Location: Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020Join Supervisor Wasserman for a Fraud Prevention Seminar
led by experts from the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigations. The
seminar will cover Elder Fraud, Auto & Workers’ Comp Insurance Fraud. All
members of the public are invited to attend this free, informative event. No
RSVP required. Come learn about various insurance fraud schemes impacting our
County, how to avoid being a victim, how to detect and report fraud.
More information: 408-299-5010
San Martin: Trash Bash
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Sig Sanchez Government Center, 80 Highland Ave,
San Martin
Join us in cleaning up illegally dumped trash and litter in San Martin and
local waterways. Registration will be open to all volunteers 16 years of age or
older. Liability waivers must be signed by all volunteers or legal guardians.
(This event will happen, rain or shine.) Registration begins at 8:30 am.
Community service hours available for students. Clean up supplies and safety
gear will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Lunch will
be served at 12:00pm.
More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trash-bash-spring-2019-tickets-55735371998?aff=erelexpmlt
Friends of Martial Cottle Park wants to recruit you! As a member of FOMCP, you will be helping to support projects that directly impact Martial Cottle Park and the people it serves. These projects, which may include interpretive elements within the park, restoration projects on the life estate, agricultural and environmental awareness and education programs, and park facilities are not only deserving of our support but will not be accomplished without the help of Friends like you, so please consider joining. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your donation to Friends of Martial Cottle Park is tax deductible (Federal Tax ID #83-1055927). Watch for the membership application form available soon. For more information, please visit www.fomcp.org
Do you know a hero? The Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Board (SCCBHB) is seeking nominations for the 8th annual Community Heroes Awards to recognize community members who have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of people with behavioral health challenges. The nomination deadline has been extended until February 28, 2019. Awards recipients will be recognized at the 8th annual SCCBHB Community Behavioral Health Heroes Awards Luncheon on May 1st, 2019. More information: www.sccgov.org/sites/bhd/info/mentalhealthboard/pages/default.aspx
#PixInParks Challenge! Start the new year by getting out of your routine and try a new trail (or seven). With 28 regional parks encompassing 52,000 acres, Santa Clara County Parks is full of hidden hiking gems. Enjoy magnificent hiking adventures and experience new terrain and spectacular vistas. Hike all seven selected County Park trails and take a photo at the designated spot. To entice you to hike the Magnificent 7, a commemorative t-shirt or bandana awaits those who complete the #PixInParks challenge! Learn more at the County Parks website: www.parkhere.org