Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon is California Coastal Cleanup Day! Volunteers throughout California will work together to help protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. During last year’s event, over 600 pounds of trash was collected in Santa Clara. The City will be hosting a cleanup site. Register to be part of the cleanup effort and start being the solution to water pollution! For detailed information and to register, visit CleanaCreek.org. For questions, contact Environmental Programs at Environment@SantaClaraCA.gov.
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Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at Everett N. Eddie Souza Park: Join us on Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon for the “Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz” – an event where community members take photos of the wildlife in Everett N. Eddie Souza Park. These photos will be collected and used to inform educational programs about our biodiversity. Your participation in this event will help us understand how to protect pollinators and other important wildlife in our community. Students may receive community service hours for their participation. Sign-up online to participate. For more information, email CommunityGarden@SantaClaraCA.gov or 408-615-3140.
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Fall Garden Classes on Zoom: Autumn is California’s best planting time! Check out timely topics on three Wednesday evenings this fall, 6:30-8 p.m.
Fall Planting for a Surprising Spring & Summer, Sept. 11 - Plant now for a resilient landscape with pops of color you’ll forget about by spring!
Rain Gardens Made Easy, Oct. 2 - Divert rainwater from the gutter to your garden with simple techniques.
Help your Garden Hibernate for Winter, Nov. 6 - Restore planting beds with easy methods that boost soil, plant and wildlife health.
Brought to you by the City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities, partnered with the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency. For details and to register, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/GardenGuide.
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Classes and Activities
Adventures in Learning: Enroll your child today for the 2024-2025 school year! This fantastic program designed for children ages 3-5, offers a blend of entertainment and development of social and motor skills through interactive play, crafty activities, and educational components. From circle time to creative arts, lively music, storytelling, and plenty of playtime – each day is full of new experiences that will allow your child to flourish in a nurturing and joyful environment. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/AIL for more information or to schedule a tour today!
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Kids Rock: Grades K-5, get ready to join us for a special night of activities that include recreation games, arts and crafts, music, an inflatable slide, and more! Kids Rock will be Friday, Sept. 27, 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Youth Activity Center, 2450 Cabrillo Ave. Space is limited, pre-register your child by visiting SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet. For more information, contact the Youth & Teen Center at 408-615-3760 or YTC@SantaClaraCA.gov.
Santa Clara Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Fall 2024 Classes: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) teaches residents how to be self-sufficient after a major disaster by developing a core of citizen responders trained in basic emergency skills. The 21-hour academy includes classroom and hands-on training on topics such as earthquake awareness, utilities shut-off, fire extinguisher use, disaster medicine, triage, assessment of minor injuries and burns, and light search and rescue techniques. The next CERT academy begins on Oct. 28 and is open for registration at SantaClaraCA.gov.
Learn How to Identify and Report Scams: Have you or someone you know been a victim of a scam? Join the Santa Clara Senior Center and the Santa Clara Police Department in an interactive workshop on how to identify scams on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 9 - 10 am. During this in-person, fraud seminar presented by the Santa Clara Police Department, individuals will learn how to identify and report scams to the appropriate authorities and be given resources to help minimize the impact of falling victim to a scam. For questions, call the front desk at 408-615-3170.
Bean Bag Toss Tournament: The Senior Center is excited to be hosting a Bean Bag Toss Tournament for adults ages 50+ (aka Cornhole) for adults ages 50+ on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. All levels are welcome. Deadline to sign up is Friday, Sept. 20. Want to get in some practice? Bean bags can be checked out at the Front Desk. Contact Dino Medar for questions at 408-615-3190 or dmedar@santaclaraca.gov.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s (In Mandarin): The Senior Center will host an informative meeting on the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Alzheimer's disease and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that affect daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and signs to look out for in yourself or others. This hour-long talk covers typical age-related changes, warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, how to talk to others about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of getting a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Register online at SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet.
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City Council & Commission Meetings
View upcoming City Council Study Sessions, joint Council/Commission meetings, as well as Council Public Hearing and general business agenda items online at Legislative Public Meetings on the City website at SantaClaraCA.gov/Meetings.
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Job Opportunities
Join the Center of What’s Possible! View all job opportunities and for information on how to apply, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Jobs.
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