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Children's SpooktaClara Halloween Party Join us at the Children’s SpooktaClara Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 – 3 p.m. at Central Park, 909 Kiely Blvd. This free event is for ages 10 and under. Activities will include Trick or Treat Row, Pumpkin Walk, carnival games, sponsor giveaways, arts & crafts, and more! Visit SantaClaraca.gov/Halloween for more information.
Public Power Week 2024 Public Power Week is just around the corner! This national celebration held Oct. 6 – 12, shines a spotlight on the benefits of community-owned, not-for-profit utilities like Silicon Valley Power. We take pride in delivering reliable, affordable energy to our residents, and we’re excited to celebrate with you. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Santa Clara City Hall, 1500 Warburton Ave. for a fun afternoon! Enjoy lunch from the onsite food truck, explore some of SVP’s large utility trucks, and don’t miss the chance to check out our newly wrapped Ford F150 Lightning, a sneak peek into the future of electric vehicles. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with the SVP team and celebrate the value of public power. We can’t wait to see you there! Halloween Home Decorating Contest 2024 The Cultural Commission encourages all City of Santa Clara residents to enter their apartments, homes, condos, and townhomes Halloween outdoor decorations in the Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Submissions for each council district, best group entry, and best of the best categories are accepted starting Oct. 3 through Oct. 28 and closing at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced Wednesday, Oct. 30. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/Contest for more information. De La Cruz, Lick Mill, and Scott Boulevards Bicycle Improvements Project The City is studying options for implementing new bikeway facilities along multiple corridors in Santa Clara. These studies are supported by Federal Community Project Funding and corridors include:
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• De La Cruz Boulevard: Montague Expressway to Trimble Road • Lick Mill Boulevard: Tasman Drive to Montague Expressway • Scott Boulevard: Calabazas Creek to Saratoga Avenue
The proposed new bikeway facilities are based on recommendations from the City of Santa Clara Bicycle Plan and may include lane reductions and/or parking removal There will be several opportunities for community input through multiple public outreach activities, including project meetings and online surveys. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/BikePedProjects for more information. Imagine A Day Without Water: Oct. 17 Nearly a million Californians lack access to safe drinking water. This Oct. 17, commit to keeping our drinking water clean:
1. Go organic in the garden. Minimize synthetic fertilizers that contaminate soils, harming people, plants and wildlife. Organics support healthy ecosystems. 2. Use plant-based products. Petroleum-based soaps and cleansers damage aquatic ecosystems. Renewably resourced plant-based products biodegrade naturally, having minimal environmental impact.
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3. Avoid PFAS. Toxic “forever chemicals” show up in water repellant and non-stick products, food packaging, cleaning products and most types of artificial turf To date, Santa Clara has not detected PFAS in our water supply. Minimizing PFAS products decreases their potential to leach into our drinking water. 4. Drink Santa Clara Water. Reduce plastic pollution that contaminates our community and environment by switching to tap water. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/WaterQuality for more information.
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