The Native Daughters of the Golden West Santa Clara recently honored Santa Clara resident Jim Lee (right) with its Image Award. The award recognized Lee for his many years of community service, including the flag installation that lines Kiely Boulevard and the Veteran’s Memorial in Central Park. A state-wide fraternal organization open to anyone born … Read more
Ongoing – Farmers Market Every Saturday morning The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market continues its popular year-round engagement every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jackson Street between Benton and Homestead. Each season brings in new crops of fruits and vegetables. Check out colorful bouquets of cut flowers for your home, or plants … Read more
AndyZ delighted children (along with their parents) at the July 2 Family Fun Night at Central Park Pavilion. AndyZ made the kids the stars of the show by jumping into the crowd and having them wiggle, clap, and sing to the audience. For one of his final tunes, AndyZ performed a song about roller coasters, … Read more
Fireworks are fun, unless you‘re a dog or cat. Not all pets are afraid of the whistles, pops and explosions that accompany Fourth of July celebrations, but many are terrified. To your cat or dog‘s super-sensitive ears, the blasts and roars of fireworks can make them feel like they are under attack. They react by … Read more
In the early days of our country, before it was a country, can you imagine the cold grip of fear that struck G. Washington – then three years old – when his dad walked up and caught him with wood chips on his shirt, sweat on his brow and the axe in his hand? The … Read more
Fair Political Practices Commission and Registrar of Voters offer guidance for candidates and treasurers … As candidates and their campaign teams prepare for the upcoming November general municipal election, there are bound to be questions regarding the reporting and filing requirements to seek election. Fortunately, two free training seminars will be offered to provide such … Read more
The City of Santa Clara will host the annual 4th of July celebration at Central Park, 909 Kiely Boulevard on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bring family and friends because there is something in it for everyone to enjoy. Start the day with a pancake breakfast from 8 – 10 … Read more
Legally Blue kicked off the Cultural Advisory Commission’s Concerts in the Park on June 20. The five-piece South Bay blues band played a set that included the jazz classic “Summertime” to a lively audience at the Central Park Pavilion. Tonight Santa Clara welcomes Tom Rigney and Flambeau for the second concert in the series. The … Read more
Details: On Tuesday, June 26, 2012 the mother of fallen soldier and Santa Clara Police Department Explorer Sean M. Walsh will present a $10,000.00 donation for the purchase of the next Santa Clara Police Department Canine. Ms. Cheryl Walsh of San Jose created the “Sean M. Walsh K-9 Memorial Foundation” as a tribute to her … Read more
Wiley Rankin and Jump for Joy music delighted young and old at the Santa Clara Library’s Family Fun Night. Jump for Joy’s catchy tunes and an upbeat attitude brought music, education and fun to the Central Park Pavilion stage. Children and their parents joined in the fun by wiggling, jumping and raising their arms to … Read more