The library is more than just a place to check out books. One of the many summer programs the library offers young people includes the Teen Chess Club, meeting on Monday afternoons at 3 p.m. through July 15th at the Central Park Library. “One of the Teen Library Council members is Hershel Shah; with the … Read more
On the evening of June 25th, over 50 visitors at Santa Clara’s Central Park Library indulged their taste buds on complementary chocolate, with varieties such as chocolate with sea salt, dark chocolate, and chipotle chili dark chocolate. Then the visitors seated themselves for a food writing book talk. “We’re here to talk about books we … Read more
Until the end of July, your Santa Clara City Library card is a discount card at 34 small businesses in the city. These discounts include 15 percent off at Citti’s Florist, 15 percent off at Delicious Crepes Bistro, $1 off a haircut at Big Jim’s Barber, and a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney at … Read more
Superintendent Bobbie Plough is a happy mother awaiting her son’s upcoming wedding at the end of June. To get ready for the big day, she is using the rest of her vacation days in mid-June. Therefore, she will be out of the office on June 28th, her official last day of work. There will be … Read more
Many Santa Clarans know Melissa Bowling as a former Miss Santa Clara. What’s new with Bowling is that she was recently appointed to be Miss Santa Clara County 2013 by representatives of Youth Focus Inc., an organization offering programs for young people in California. “All the support and all the appreciation I get from the … Read more
Santa Clara is getting a taste of East Coast flavor with the opening of Jersey Mike’s Subs, a new sub sandwich restaurant at 3937 Rivermark Plaza. At the grand opening on June 4, the restaurant hosted a ribbon cutting, an event attended by community members, including Mayor Jamie Matthews, Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce President … Read more
Santa Clara’s Roberta Mary Louise Mello auditorium was packed with eager family members of the young dancers performing at the children’s dance recital hosted by the Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department on June 1. Molly Crawford, Miss Santa Clara 2013, was the emcee of the event. “This year our theme is 5, 6, 7, … Read more
Tim Myers loved dinosaurs as a kid. When Myers’ own sons were children, they loved vehicles. Myers combined his passion for dinosaurs and his sons’ enthusiasm for vehicles, and wrote a book about a humungous car wash for dinosaurs. On the afternoon of May 19, Myers visited the Santa Clara Library and shared his new … Read more
In early May, Ding Ding TV and Hua Yuan Science and Technology Association (HYSTA), hosted a press conference to introduce the media to the judges and contestants of Battle Silicon, a Chinese American reality television show where representatives from start-up companies compete for the chance to win a variety of opportunities that can help them … Read more
At his first job, Chef Daniel Arias cleaned bathrooms inside a restaurant. After that, he worked at a hotel where he started off as a valet. Such were the beginnings of Arias’ career in the hospitality industry, which has spanned 33 years. Since then, Arias completed an associate degree from the Food and Restaurant Management … Read more