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Queen Elf Jennifer Cullenbine is retiring from the Family Giving Tree
By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, July 1, 2024 Family Giving Tree (FGT), the renowned Milpitas gift-giving nonprofit, announced today that its founder and CEO Jennifer Cullenbine will be retiring at the end of 2024. As of now, Jill Mitsch, who has been with the organization since 2020 and has served as its Director of Development and Deputy Director, is fulfilling the role of interim CEO. Cullenbine, widely known by her nickname “Queen Elf,” founded FGT 35 years ago. During her run, 2.25 million people have been gifted during the winter holidays and back-to-school time. Andrea Borch, Chair of FGT’s Board of Directors, said in a press release, “We are immensely…
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Games, Toys, and Play Areas at the Great Mall
Places for kids to hang out and play games, as well as places to buy toys and games. Build-A-Bear Workshop Pay your age. A beary special place where you make your own stuffed animal! Make your furry friend unique with hundreds of fashions and accessories. We do parties too! Entrance 3 210 – Next to Swarovski 408-474-0389 Dave & Busters Play ½ price games every Wednesday from open to close* Youngsters should be supervised by someone 21 years or older. In virtual reality gaming, you’re the hero. And everyone in that world is counting on you. Don’t let them down. Explore the world in Roblox. Outside Entrance 5 #940 408-957-9215…
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Ulferts Center
How to Get To and Contact the Milpitas Ulferts Center: 648 – 794 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA, 95035 ☎ 925-828-6688 Restaurants Bakery 85℃ Bakery Cafe 85°C Bakery Cafe has become a culinary phenomenon and a new cafe experience for all. 672 Barber Ln 408-432-8585 Chinese – Taiwanese – Shanghainese Chef Zhao Bistro Our restaurant is well known for its modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients, offering delicious dining and takeout. 662 Barber Ln 408-571-0888 FT BBQ Recognized for its outstanding cuisine, excellent service, and friendly staff. 660 Barber Ln 408-922-7211 Koi Palace Our vision is to set the standard…
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Beauty, Cosmetics & Health at the Great Mall
While we all like to be well-groomed, it is good to know how beauty products are regulated before we rush to the Great Mall to buy some. Also look here for ear piercing shops, and places with health products. Cosmetics & U.S. Law The following is an introduction to how cosmetics are regulated under U.S. law, and how these laws may be different from those in other countries. Introduction How U.S. Law Defines Cosmetics How U.S. Law Defines Drugs How a Product Can Be Considered Both a Cosmetic and a Drug Assuring Ingredient and Product Safety Cosmetics Registration More Resources Cosmetics, Beauty Salons & health products sold at the Great Mall…
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Spectator Sports Teams in the San Francisco Bay Area
Sports teams we tend to root for in Milpitas, CA. Here’s a quick run-down of who’s playing and when you can catch some of the action. Fans and couch potatoes unite here, cheer on your favorite Bay Area teams. Baseball College Athletics Football Hockey Soccer Sports News Stadiums Baseball Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are an American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League West Division. San Francisco Giants The official website of the San Francisco Giants with the most up-to-date information on scores, schedule, stats, tickets, and team news. San Jose Giants So these…
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Senior Housing & Living Centers
Making the right choice for the elderly California Associates for Nursing Home Reform CANHR publishes fact sheets on a wide range of topics important to long term care consumers. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: advocates for people in nursing and residential care homes. 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose 408-468-0100 Senior housing and specific living communities in Milpitas, California. City of Milpitas Seniors Housing & Services There are specific affordable housing opportunities and public services serving only Milpitas’ Seniors Citizens. Please contact the organizations on this link for more information. DeVries Place Provides affordable rental homes for low-income seniors while helping to restore the character of…
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Health Advice from Milpitas & Other Local Resources
Health Services in and near Milpitas Top resources for getting medical health advice from local sources. No political bias. Advice American Red Cross Serving the bustling San Jose metro area, the sprawling tech campuses of Mountain View and Palo Alto and the Santa Cruz mountains, the Silicon Valley Chapter oversees the most populous county in the Bay Area. A dedicated team of staff and volunteers works with community partners, local government and donors to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. 2731 North 1st St. San Jose, CA 95134 877-727-6771 The California Patient’s Guide This guide is intended to inform you of your rights to receive quality health care…
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Jokes – Milpitas Mom’s Favorites
My favorite jokes found online over the years. Some jokes given a Milpitas twist. Jokes By Topic Amazing Facts Animal Jokes Computing Jokes Covid Jokes Education Jokes Family Life Jokes Holiday Jokes Christmas Jokes Kids Jokes Men’s Jokes Milpitas Jokes Money Jokes On the Job Jokes Philosophical Jokes Political Jokes Religious Jokes Women Jokes Alphabetical List Advice For Married Women: Then and Now Just leave him a voice mail message regarding where you’d like to eat and at what time. Women Jokes The Addition Game – Will Muppet Win Trip to Milpitas? Video: If Muppet Harry Monster correctly guesses what 3+1 is, he will win a trip to Milpitas, California.…
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Family Life Jokes – Milpitas Mom’s Favorite Jokes
Apartment Hunting With A Large Family Father figures out how to get apartment even though he has a large family. Being A Parent Being a parent is like being pecked to death by a duck. How Poor We Really Are One day a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were. Licking Is Totally the Same as Hand-washing, Right? Me: Did you wash your hands? 4-year-old: No. Me: Why are your hands wet? Mr. Nobody I know a funny little man, as quiet as a mouse, who does the mischief that is done in…
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Recipe For Doing the Family Wash
Written in its original spelling for a bride a few generations ago. bild a fire in back yard to heet kettle of rain water. set tubs so smoke won’t blow in eyes if wind is pert. shave one hold cake lie sope in bilin water. sort things, make three piles. 1 pile white. 1 pile cullord. 1 pile work britches and rags. stur flour in cold water to smooth, then thin down with bilin water. rub dirty spots on board, scrub hard, then bile, rub collord, but don’t bile – just rench & starch. take white things out of kettle with broom stick handle, then rench, blew, and starch. spred…
