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The Evergreen Area of the city of San Jose, California, that we reside in has a wealth of resources available in every conceivable area of interest. Below are links to several categories of websites that are likely to be of interest to our residents. If you know of additional websites that you think should also be posted here, please send that information to CommunityAffairs@scvcchoa.com.
Community Organizations
Education Focused Organizations
Religious/Spiritual Organizations and Events
Other Local Organizations & Clubs
Parks & Recreation Information
City Government and District Representation
Community Events
Community Organizations
Silver Creek Valley Community Organization :
An all volunteer neighbourhood organization whose mission is to further the community interests of silver creek valley residents and improve the overall quality of life in the evergreen area.
Friends of Evergreen Library:
A group that supports the work of the local Evergreen branch of the San Jose Library. The group meets as and when required and more information about the activities of the group can be obtained from Rod Cryer, the president of the group, who can be reached at 408 531 9933.
Rotary Club of San Jose East (Evergreen) :
A service oriented club that provides a platform for its members to serve the communities in which they live. The club has a wide international presence. The local chapter of the Rotary Club holds regular weekly meetings at the San Jose Country Club located at 15571 Alum Rock Ave. For more information please call 408 926 5400.
United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County:
UNSCC is a non-profit organization that brings together neighborhood associations and home owners associations in Santa Clara County and provides benefits such as insurance to member neighborhoods. UNSCC holds bi-monthly meetings and more information about the group’s activities can be obtained by visiting: http://www.unscc.org/
Contact Info :
United Neighborhoods Santa Clara County, P.O. Box 1766, San Jose, CA 95109
Evergreen Valley Garden Club:
A gardening club that brings together folks that share a passion for gardening and helps disseminate useful information about gardening to gardening enthusiasts. Club meets monthly and also arranges field trips and garden visits. For more information on the club please visit http://www.evergreenvalleygardenclub.org
Education Focused Organizations
All About The Kids:
A community organization dedicated to improving academic standards and increasing the choice of schools in the Evergreen community. More information on the organization and how to get involved can be found here: http://allaboutkids.org/
Silver Oak Educational Partnership:
Focuses on the Silver Oak Elementary School and meets once a month at the Silver Oak Elementary School. For more information about the project please get in touch with Sara Schmitt at 408 223 4515.
Evergreen School District Parent Advisory Committee:
Advisory Committee meets once a month (first Wed at 9:30 AM) in the Evergreen School District board room located at 3188 Quimby Road. [Need to locate contact info]
Silver Creek (PTSA) Parent, Teacher, Student Association:
PTSA meets at once a month (second Wed at 7 PM) in the Silver Creek Library located at 3434 Silver Creek Rd. For more information about the PTSA please call 408 347 5830.
High Tech High Charter School:
http://www.hightechhigh.org/
Oakwood Hill School (new high-school in Morgan Hill):
http://www.oakwoodmh.org/
Petition for a new high school in Evergreen:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/EvergreenNeedsaNewHighSchool
Religious/Spiritual Organizations and Events
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS: website: lds.org
Contact Info : (408) 238-7098. 4977 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA
Family Community Church: website: www.fccchurch.com
Contact Info: (408) 365-0313 478 Piercy Rd, San Jose, CA
Evergreen Presbyterian Church: website :
Contact Info : (408) 219-8777 4860 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA
Evergreen Valley Church : website : http://www.evcsj.org/mis_local.shtml
Contact Info : 2750 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, CA
Gateway City Church : website :
Contact Info : (408) 281-7977 5883 Eden Park Pl, San Jose, CA
St Francis of Assisi : website : stfrancisofassisi.com/
Contact Info : (408) 223-1562 5111 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA
San Jose Gurdwara : website : www.sikhgurdwarasj.org
Contact Info : 3636 Murillo Ave, San Jose , CA 95148 . 408 274 9373
Other Local Organizations & Clubs
SCVCC Women’s Sunday Evening Book Club :
Join the club for dessert, coffee and discussion. Meets the 2 nd Sunday of the month at rotating member’s homes. If interested, please contact Jane Michaels ( jmichaels@apr.com or 238-8255)
SCVCC Women’s Club :
The women’s club welcomes all women who reside in the SCVCC community to come and join the club for fun and friendship. Contact Dede (239-5888) for more information.
Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups :
A non-profit organization that provides a network of local playgroups for children of same age. A great resource for parents. The website for the local group :
http://lasmadres.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=177487
Phone : 1-877-lasmadres
San Pedro Squares Toastmasters Club :
Toastmasters club provides a great forum for people who are interested in developing their public speaking skills to do so. The local chapter of this club meets every Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Denny's Restaurant at 1001 East Capitol Expressway. Please get in touch with Kam Amin at (408) 404-1855 for further information.
Story Road Business Association :
Formed in 1993 to plan and coordinate the revitalization of the business district located along Story Road. For more info contact Sandra Escobar, Story Road Business Manager, at 1-888-582-6253.
Article from Evergreen Times on keeping our neighborhoods beautiful :
http://www.evergreentimes.com/050605/cortese_col.htm
Parks & Recreation Information
Main Website : http://www.sjparks.org/
Contact Info : metha.sizemore@sanjoseca.gov
Address :
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
200 East Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95113
Phone : (408) 535-3570 fax (408) 292-6299
Directory of Parks : http://www.sjparks.org/listofparks2.asp
Dog Parks : http://www.sjparks.org/dogparks.asp
City Colf Courses : http://www.sjparks.org/golf.asp
Trail Information : http://www.sjparks.org/Trails/trailsindex.asp
Santa Clara County Parks (main map : find a park) : http://www.santaclaracounty.ca.gov/portal/site/parks/
City Government and District Representation
San Jose City : http://www.ci.san-jose.ca.us/
San Jose Police Dept : http://www.sjpd.org
“ San Jose Prepared !” : Emergency preparedness program and class schedule http://www.sanjoseca.gov/emergencyServices/sanjoseprepared/
San Jose City Council District 8 representing Evergreen by Dave Cortese, Councilman : http://www.sanjoseca.gov/district8/
The Evergreen • East Hills Vision Strategy task force
Headed by Dave Cortese, Coucilman, the EVP is a comprehensive land use and transportation planning effort that is expected to guide infill development in the Evergreen area consistent with Smart Growth principles.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/evergreen/
District 8 Community Roundtable, sponsored by Dave Cortese, Councilman
The District 8 Community Roundtable is a forum for Evergreen community members and neighborhood associations to meet and discuss on-going issues in our district. The Roundtable is a gathering of key community stakeholders and meets quarterly to develop action plans and bring closure to the issues discussed. Created by Councilmember Cortese, it also serves as an advisory board to the District 8 Council Office and provides feedback on various issues affecting the Evergreen community. The group name was recently changed to The District Eight Community Association (DECA) and is in the process of establishing bylaws.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/district8/roundtable.asp
DISTRICT 8 CANDIDATE FORUM
The External Affairs Committee of the Silver Creek Valley Country Club Homeowners’ Association is pleased to announce a District 8 Candidate Forum to be held at the:
Silver Creek Valley Country Club, Main Dining Room
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7PM.
Light refreshments provided by the SCVCC HOA.
Ms. Rose Herrera and Mr. Pat Waite received the highest number of votes in a field of candidates for election several months ago. Since neither Ms. Herrera nor Mr. Waite received a majority of the votes cast, there is to be a run-off election next month (November 2008). Ms. Herrera and Mr. Waite have accepted our invitation to this District 8 Candidate Forum.
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This is our opportunity to hear answers to our questions put to the two candidates for the San Jose City Council from District 8. One of these candidates will represent our district at the San Jose City Council. Taxes, spending, safety (fire and police), traffic, roads, libraries, community development and redevelopment, schools, and parks are some of the issues of interest and concern to us.
Often, the community that shows the highest interest and involvement will get the most attention from government. Let’s show our representative-to-be that the Silver Creek Valley Country Club community is interested, informed, and involved. This is how we will get the most attention to our points of view.
Bill Stearns, Chairman External Affairs Committee
Secretary, SCVCC HOA BOD
Election Coverage in local media: