EVENTS & MEETINGS Find out what's happening in Santa Clara
Environmental Day at Recology Recology South Bay is hosting an Environmental Day for Santa Clara residents on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1675 Rogers Ave. in San Jose from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Environmental Day is designed to promote recycling, reuse, and diversion of usable materials from the landfill. Residents are invited to bring the following accepted materials: • Documents for confidential shredding (limited to twobanker-sized boxes) • E-waste (computers, monitors, printers, etc.) • Universal waste (batteries, cell phones, CFLs and fluorescent tubes) • Clothing, including shoes (in good condition for donation) Residents must provide a current utility bill and personal identification to verify eligibility. No appointment required. Contact Recology South Bay at 408-970-5100 for questions.
Sunset Cinema Don’t miss the last outdoor movie on Friday, Oct. 4. Visit Lick Mill Park, 4750 Lick Mill Blvd. for the movie, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). Admission is free. Visit SantaClaraCA. gov/SunsetCinema for more information
Bike to the Future Join the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for a day of activities, entertainment, food, and great biking routes to suit any rider, with SVBC’s annual Bike to the Future Fundraising Ride on Oct. 6 in San Jose. Funds raised support SVBC’s work for healthy, just communities and safe, accessible streets. Fundraise as an individual, create or join a team! Prize will be given for the highest individual fundraiser, the largest team, and the team with the highest average raised per member. The event welcomes people of all ages and interests with four routes of 39 (with a 10-mile family-friendly option), 56 and 100 miles – and mini-community festival with free bike repairs, contests, music, delicious food, and more! Register at bikesiliconvalley. org/ride.
Worm Composting Workshop Help your plants and veggies thrive during the Fall and Winter seasons and beyond! Learn how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a worm bin that you can use for vermicomposting. Register to attend the Worm Composting Basics Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Everett N. "Eddie" Souza Community Garden at 2380 Monroe St. Registration is required and limited to 12 attendees. Register at ucanr.edu/compost or by calling the “Rot Line” at 408-918-4640.
Free Disposal Day The next Free Disposal Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mission Trail Waste Systems (MTWS) Transfer Station. Free Disposal Day provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of appliances and e-waste items, as well as mattresses, furniture, and other bulky items. Appointments are required, and availability is limited. To participate, call MTWS at 408- 727-5365 between Oct. 7–18 to make an appointment. Proof of residency (utility bill or driver’s license) is required. Residents are responsible for unloading their vehicles. Hazardous waste (e.g. paints, fluorescent bulbs, chemical cleaners, pesticides, etc.), automotive parts, and pressure treated wood are prohibited . For more resources on where and how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste please visit HHW.org.
Enjoy the Musical, Oliver Roberta Jones Junior Theater brings to life, “Oliver!”, the story of a child who dares to trust in others, search for love, and ask for more in London’s seedy underworld. Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart's classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. Performances will be held the weekends of Nov. 1-3 and 8-10. Purchase general admission tickets at $15 each. Performances will be held at the Community Recreation Center, 969 Kiely Blvd. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet for more information and to purchase tickets.
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