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Holiday Tree Lighting
Save the date for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd., Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Join us for shows, music, food trucks, pictures with Santa, and more! Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/TreeLighting for more information.
Recycle Your Holiday Tree
Residential holiday trees will be collected curbside on regular garbage collection days during the week of Jan. 6 - 10, 2025. Remove all ornaments, tinsel, nails, and the stand. To dispose of your tree after Jan. 10, cut it up and place the pieces in your green yard trimmings cart. Flocked trees should be cut up and placed in your garbage cart. For more information on holiday tree collection and set-out instructions, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/CleanSC or call 408-615-3080.
“Wizard of Oz” Auditions at Roberta Jones Junior Theatre
Roberta Jones Junior Theatre will hold auditions for the "Wizard of Oz” on Jan. 7 or 8, 2025, from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd. Auditions are open to youth ages 8-18 years old. For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet or call 408-615-3140.
2025 Minimum Wage
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the City of Santa Clara’s minimum wage will increase to $18.20 per hour. Employers who are subject to the Santa Clara business license tax or who maintain a facility in Santa Clara, will be required to pay each employee who performs at least two hours of work a week in Santa Clara at least $18.20 per hour. The City’s minimum wage is adjusted annually based on the regional consumer price index. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/MinimumWage for more information or email minimumwage@santaclaraca.gov.
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Remember Your Reusables
The holiday season is upon us and that means celebrating with family, friends, and food! While holiday gatherings create fun memories, they can also create extra waste. Follow these tips for planning an eco-friendly celebration this holiday season.
- Create a meal plan based on the number of people attending your celebration. Use the dinner party calculator at SaveTheFood.com to estimate how much food is needed based on the number of guests and the type of meal provided.
- Check the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer before grocery shopping to take inventory of what you have and what you need for your planned feast. Doing so prevents overbuying and food waste.
- Make a shopping list and only buy what is needed. Sticking to a list will keep you from overbuying and keeps you on budget!
- Use reusable glass and cloth items in your tablescape, which is both beautiful and keeps unnecessary items out of the landfill. Ditch the plastic utensils, cups, and paper napkins!
- Encourage your guests to bring their own reusable containers for those yummy leftovers.
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Winter Recreation Registration is Open: The Winter 2025 Activity Guide is available online and registration is open. Explore a variety of classes, events, facility information, and more! Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/RecClasses for information or call 408-615-3140.
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Library Closure Dec. 10: All Santa Clara City Library locations will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for an All-Staff Training Day. Our digital library resources is accessible with your library card through sclibrary.org. Libraries will reopen as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Events and Meetings
Two Upcoming Bikeway Improvements Project Workshops: Join us in-person or online via Zoom for upcoming project workshops for the De La Cruz Blvd., Lick Mill Blvd. and Scott Blvd. Bikeway Improvements Project. The workshop on Dec. 10 will focus on the De La Cruz Blvd. and Lick Mill Blvd. corridors and the workshop on Dec. 11 will focus on the Scott Blvd. corridor. The proposed conceptual designs will include potential options to install bicycle facilities with parking or lane removal, and we want your feedback.
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De La Cruz and Lick Mill Workshop | Tuesday, Dec.10 at 6:30 p.m.
- In-Person: City Hall Cafeteria, 1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara
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Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 816 6468 6691 | Phone: 669 444 9171
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Scott Workshop | Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
- In-Person: City Hall Council Chambers, 1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara
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Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 892 2265 6195 | Phone: 669 444 9171
For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/BikePedProjects.
Free Disposal Day: Start the New Year off with less clutter around your home! Santa Clara’s next Free Disposal Day will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, from 6 a.m. to noon at the Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS) Transfer Station. Free Disposal Day provides residents an opportunity to dispose of appliances and e-waste items, as well as mattresses, furniture, and other bulky items at no cost. To participate, call MTWS at 408-727-5365 between Jan. 6 - 17 to make an appointment and for details on location, load size limits and accepted/non-accepted materials. Proof of residency (utility bill or driver’s license) is required and residents are responsible for unloading their vehicles.
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event: Did you know that the holiday season generates a lot of household hazardous waste (HHW)? Electronic toys, batteries, and holiday lights are considered HHW and should never be placed in your garbage bin. Safely dispose of these items at our free drop-off event on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 in Santa Clara. This is also the perfect opportunity to get rid of old paint, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fluorescent lamps, medications, sharps, and other hazardous waste materials. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, contact the County Household Hazardous Waste Program at 408-299-7300 or visit hhw.org.
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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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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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