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FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
Saturday, June 4th, 11am to 3pm
Hellyer Park, 985 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Festival in the Park!
Enjoy the all new Jacobs Farm Organic Farmers Market, FREE CPR hands-only training, FREE nutrition education classes, tons of exhibitors, two entertainment stages, kids zone and a food court.
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FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING!
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Charter Renewal
set to go
to the Voters June 7th
In February the board of supervisors voted unanimously to place a local measure on the ballot that will renew our Park Charter Fund, which provides funding for Parks and Open Space in Santa Clara County, needs of our growing population and safety repairs and improvement. Click
here to learn more about this measure.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW RANGERS!
Park Rangers swearing in ceremony, Friday, May 20th at Casa Grande at Almaden Quicksilver County Park.
Front row: Park Ranger Supervisor Jeff Cossins, Park Rangers Sadie Webster, David Yang, Ali Famalett, Park Ranger Supervisor Aniko Millan, Chief Park Ranger Matt Anderson
Back row: Park Ranger Supervisor Flint Glines, Park Rangers Jacob Waltemeyer, Michael Tobin, Doug Wylie, and Justin Everts.
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KIDS BENEFIT FROM PLAYING OUTSIDE
Here's just a few real reasons why outdoor play is a must
for all youth:
- Teaches kids how to solve real-life problems.
- Best dose of Vitamin D is from the sun. Vitamin D helps promote better moods, energy levels, memory and overall health.
- Provides children with exercise in a fun way.
- Outdoor physical activity can help reduce stress with kids who have extremely busy schedules.
- Increases imagination. Today's age of technology, children are provided images for everything. The outdoors is the perfect setting to build their imagination.
With school coming to a close, children have more time to increase outdoor play. For ideas and FREE outdoor adventures and activities, pick-up the PlayHere Guide at any County Park.
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The Martial Cottle Park Experience
Every Saturday & Sunday in June
Martial Cottle Park, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join park staff at the Visitor Center to explore our agricultural history, past to present, at Santa Clara County's newest park. Take an easy walk to see items that were used on the farm in the 1890's and learn about the park's current farming practices and partners.
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Vasona Vibrations - Free Concert Series
Every Saturday in June & July
Vasona Lake County Park from 5pm to 7pm
June 4 - Blue House (rock, folk, and R&B)
June 11 - The David Correa Group (Latin guitar world fusion)
June 18 - Top Shelf Big Band (big band jazz)
June 25 - The Klezmakers (traditional Israeli folk)
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Dog Hikes
Tue., June 7 Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch 8:30am to 11am
Sat., June 18 Anderson Lake from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Sun., June 25 Mt. Madonna 7pm to 9pm
Join a ranger and his best friend! Don't forget your leash, dog waste bags and water. See the
online calendar for meeting places.
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Play Like A Miner
Saturday, June 18
Casa Grande/Quicksilver Mining Museum
11am to 3pm
Join in for a fun day of learning what it was like to be a miner long ago. There will be games, demonstrations and crafts as well as an opportunity to try your hand at panning for gold and precious gems. A fun event for the whole family!
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Yoga, Hike, Meditate
Thursday, June 23
Santa Teresa's Historic Bernal Ranch
6pm to 8pm
Refresh your mind, body and spirit with Morning Crane docents in the Santa Teresa hills. Begin with gentle yoga, then a 1-mile hike uphill. Finish with guided meditation at the peak. Ages 13+ in good physical condition. Meet at the Joice trailhead with yoga mat or blanket.
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Movie Nights
June through August
Various Park Locations - 8:30pm
In the Park After Dark Movie Nights continue through August.
Come early to learn about your local County Parks and then watch a FREE family friendly movie on a big screen. Bring flashlights, lawn chairs, and blankets. Check the online calendar for movie titles and park locations. $6 parking fee.
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