SUMMER 2012

Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association

San Jose, California

Volume No. 3, Issue No. 3

ON THE WEB: WWW.RGNA.ORG NEIGHBORHOOD HOTLINE: (408) 426-4876

Second Harvest donated 20 pounds of food per child each month for the 2012-13 school year.

Volunteer staff from Target Stores stock library shelves with new books.
Photos by Lara Sprinkles

New looks, new books and more

Bachrodt Academy receives upgraded library windfall grant through community organizations and volunteer assistance
BY

LARA SPRINKLES

he Bachrodt Charter Academy library makeover was revealed on May 15, 2012. Over 100 Target team members volunteered their time to make the grand opening a success. Heart of America, a nationwide nonprofit organization that supports community, service and literacy, coordinated the transformation with Target. Bachrodt Charter Academy was the only school in the South Bay se-

lected for this honor and is one of 32 schools in the entire United States who have ever received this grant. The library received 5,000 new books, 10 iPads, and each child received seven books to take home. Books were also sent home for siblings that are not yet attending school. Second Harvest donated 20 pounds of food per child and will donate 20 lbs. of food per month, per child for the entire 2012-2013 school year. Congratulations Bachrodt Charter Academy!

Volunteers align a tiled mural designed by students, now on display in front of the school office.

ou may have noticed white markings on Gish Road near the intersections of Arnold Ave and Forrestal Ave, and Sonora Ave at Keoncrest Ave. The markings are road changes that include the addition of sets of chokers and crosswalks. Chokers are curb extensions that narrow a street by widening the sidewalk or planting strip. Physical obstructions like road chokers force two-way road users to slow down. The crosswalk at San Pedro and Gish will be moved to Gish and Forrestal. Sonora Ave and Keoncrest Ave. intersection will include a crosswalk and a handicap ramp. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.

Thank you to the 2012 Members of Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association

Your donations help fund the National Night Out Ice Cream Social, The Rosemary Gardens Annual Picnic and Rosemary Gardens Neighborly Newsletter.

Thanks to the following members for their generosity:

Mits & June Hayashi Alma & Kathy Koeplin Mits & Jean Yamauchi Tadashi Morimoto Bonita Hoffman Tom & Virginia Fujishin Brendan & Samantha Bartholemew Norma McEntire & Lee Cox La'Keith & Monica Thomas Karen De La Cuesta Raul Peralez Elizabeth Novelo Peter Christianson Cathy & Dan Senesac Margaret Amaro Ben Langedyk Judy McQuay Larry & Rochelle Vaughn Helen Elliott James Kinghorn Rosalie Sunday Sue Kirk Viginia & Ron Scheinhaus Boese Family Lara Sprinkles Marla Rangel Carol Ryall Otani Family Egorerua Family Liz Moscato Paul & Cathy Baca Shirley Cantua & Glen Grigg Vic & Peggy Tokushige Bill & Liz Gutherie Patricia Wilker Roger Wharton & Marc Fuentes Wayne/Becky Moore Marqarito & Grace Ramirez Didier/Elaine Margairaz Mary Moreno and Family Liz Summerhayes John Basile Santiago Family Ray & Mary Clymer Lotich Family Pam Alford Enrique Rosas Heidi Ott Fujimoto Family Wrencher Family Peter Vander Pas & Tanya Michnick Eiko Tanouye Tom & Helen Masuda Carol Rivera Adrienne Defanti & Gregg Carlson Phillip Wooton & Rafael Cuilan Lillian Sylvia Sophie Sahines Lori Spoon Corry Addison &Monica Morrow Tracy Deitschman

UPCOMING EVENTS AT

[ RECYCLE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD ]

GUADALUPE PARK CONSERVANCY

Events are located at the conservancy at 438 Coleman Avenue unless otherwise noted. Visit the website http://www.grpg.org/Calendar.shtml for more details.

About Recycle Saturdays

CATHY BACA Every second Saturday of the month is Recycle Saturday in Rosemary Gardens. Volunteers for Rosemary Gardens Neighborhood Association collect recyclables and take them to the local recycle center for money. This helps RGNA fund various activities for our neighborhood. Materials donated for our pick up can include aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and newspaper. We ask that materials be bagged or bundled for easy pick up. Signs are posted in the neighborhood a few days before to remind everyone to put their recyclables out at the curb by 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. The RGNA recycle program benefits the whole neighborhood. On average the materials collected raise $50-$60 a month, and last year we raised over $600. This money is used to help fund our annual picnic, ice cream social and Spring and Autumn yard sales. This money also funds our newsletter, the Rosemary Gardens Neighborly. Volunteers are an essential part of this valuable fundraising program. We are in need of volunteers who can collect the recyclables once a month. Being ready and out the door on a Saturday morning isnt always easy, but I find it is a great way to begin a productive Saturday. In order to attract more volunteers, beginning on August 11th we will meet at my house, 1369 San Juan Ave. for coffee and snacks at 8:30 am. Then we will begin collecting materials in the neighborhood at 9:00 a.m. Usually it takes about two hours to collect the materials and take them to the recycling center. With more people helping, this time could be cut in half. Volunteering for recycle Saturday is a great way to meet people in the neighborhood and help raise money to keep our RGNA sponsored activities alive. If you are interested in volunteering, meet us at 1369 San Juan Ave. for some coffee, conversation, and recycling fun.
BY

JULY 2012
Rose Deadheading Tuesday Composting Class Wednesday July 11 6-8 p.m. Free July 10 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free Ice Cream!

Gardening with Succulents Saturday July 21 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $10/members $15/non-members

AUGUST 2012
The San Jose Renaissance Faire Lose yourself in the magic and merriment of the Renaissance. Rub elbows with nobility, beautiful ladies, and Knights. 800 costumed performers will bring Shakespeares England to life with parades and pageants. Visit the website at www.sanjosefaire.com for more information. Saturday Sunday Composting Class Wednesday August 22 6-8 p.m. Free August 4 August 5 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Free

32nd Annual Italian Family Festa Stop by and experience what Italians already know; sharing the day with great friends and family, authentic Italian foods, fantastic live entertainment, and strolling the many wonderful arts and crafts merchants. Visit the website at www.italianfamilyfestasj.org for more information. Saturday Sunday August 25 August 26 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free Free

Aircraft flight tracking

The Mineta San Jos International Flight Tracking System, WebTrak, allows you to watch the movement of flights and air traffic patterns within the greater San Jose region. The WebTrak system also uses noise sensors that measure the volume of the neighborhood in decibels. These flight tracks, although taken from actual radar data, are not in real time. There is a delay of 10 minutes. This can be a useful tool if you notice an unusual overflight in the neighborhood and need to gather flight information for reporting purposes.

Keep Your Home Safe

Storing old household products can be harmful to your family's health. Dispose of them properly by making an appointment with the County of Santa Clara Household Hazardous Waste Program. New drop-off appointments are available in June to San Jose residents. Appointments are fast, easy and free! Common items to never place in the garbage or pour in the drain but can be taken to your drop-off appointment are:

Automotive fluids & filters Batteries Chemicals and cleaners Electronics Fluorescent light bulbs Mercury thermometers Paint Pesticides Pressurized tanks

Visit the WebTrak tool at:

http://webtrak.bksv.com/sjc

Schedule your appointment by calling 408.299.7300 or on the web at:

http://hhw-appts.co.santa-clara.ca.us/HHWEvent/EditContact.aspx

Street Sweeping
Dont forget neighborhood street sweeping is every third Tuesday of the month. Please have your car off the streets between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The next two street sweeping days are July 17 and Aug. 21. One parked car equals nearly three car lengths of space that cant be swept because the street sweeper must leave room to avoid it. Street sweepers drive around piles left in the street to avoid rocks or other unseen items that can damage their equipment. Questions or complaints about your street sweeping? Call Customer Service at (408) 535-3500 to get more information about street sweeping.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Neighborhood dates to remember July 11 7-9 p.m. Board Meeting
Open for all neighborhood residents to attend Location: Sonoma Chicken Coop, 90 Skyport Dr.

July 14 August 7

8 a.m.

Recycle Drive

Volunteers: Meet at Rosemary Gardens Park at 8:00 a.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social

National Night Out RGNA Ice Cream Social Location: At the Bachrodt Academy Playground (park on Forrestal Ave.)

August 9

7-9 p.m.

Board Meeting

Open for all neighborhood residents to attend Location: Sonoma Chicken Coop, 90 Skyport Dr.

August 11 September 8

8 a.m. 8 a.m. Time: TBA 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Recycle Drive Recycle Drive Neighborhood Picnic Autumn Yard Sale

Volunteers: Meet at Rosemary Gardens Park at 8:00 a.m. Volunteers: Meet at Rosemary Gardens Park at 8:00 a.m.

Kingsley Egorerua
Billies Barbershop
$2 off First Haircut with this ad*
*Offer valid for Kingsley Only

September 13 October 13

Event details to be discussed at upcoming board meetings. $4 will be collected the day of the sale for advertising costs.

PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

(408) 286-2424
249 E. Hedding Street San Jose (8th & Hedding)

ROSEMARY GARDENS NEIGHBORLY NEWSLETTER

Our next issue will be in September
Visit us on the web at RGNA.org

Thanks for the bags!

Bags donated to Rosemary Gardens park can be placed in the boxes at the east and west ends of the park.
Please clean up after your dog.

RANSOM S. FIELDS
BSEE + MBA + Credential

help make

Tutor All Levels

Former High School Science Teacher Motivate Students To Achieve Their Best

your family a
&

our world

Dispose of your medicine properly

Dont flush or pour your expired or unused medicine down a toilet, sink or drain. Nearest drop-off location for Rosemary Gardens:
Office of the Sherriff, Santa Clara County - Main Lobby 55 W. Younger St., San Jose 95110

little safer

RansomTheTutor@gmail.com

Cell: 408-781-4328