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Community Services
Milpitas community services for those who need some help getting by. Rent-free office space to non-profit service agencies. Advice from Non-Profit Service Providers BBB Wise Giving Alliance Give wisely to charities. Check here to find out how much of your donation really goes to help those in need. For questions about local charities, call the regional office of the Better Business Bureau at 408-278-7400. Charitable Trusts This web site offers information to assist you in evaluating solicitations and choosing wisely when responding to charities and commercial fund-raisers who must register with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts and report financial activities annually. Donation Locations Where to drop off your…
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Computer History
Apple II History This project began as a description of how the Apple II evolved into a IIGS, and some of the standards that emerged along the way. It has grown into a history of Apple Computer, with an emphasis on the place of the Apple II in that history. By Steven Weyhrich. Atari Games Museum The following pictures were taken in May of 2003, when Midway decided to close their Milpitas facility. The Milpitas facility was the old ‘Atari Games’ building. I was able to get some pictures, before everything was moved out of the building. Chief Yahoos:David Filo and Jerry Yang This interview was done over two meetings…
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Stratford School has Unusual Funding Source
New Stratford School facility will open at former Orchard Supply site By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, September 9, 2021 Per a Milpitas Planning Commision vote last month, on August 11, the 44,088-square-foot site will become a private school for students in preschool and early elementary grades. The school, which will be able to accommodate a maximum of 480 such students, will be operated by Stratford Schools, a company with existing locations on Great Mall Parkway and Corning Avenue, and is expected to open its doors in the Fall of 2022. Go Milpitas I dug a little deeper into Stratford’s business. Spring Education Group (SEG), is a for-profit private school company…
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Women’s Apparel Shops in the Great Mall
Shop for women’s clothes at the Great Mall of Milpitas! Call stores using phone number links! A’GACI Teen Clothing. Junior Clothing, Trendy Fashion for Women. 408-586-9858 Neighborhood 4 near the Nike Factory and Food Court #474 Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet Casual, classic, All-American lifestyle brand clothing. 408-262-6910 Neighborhood 2 near Sports Authority and Gap Outlet #560 Armani Exchange Designer Clothing. 408-586-8549 Neighborhood 2 near OFF 5TH Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet #236 BCBG Max Azria 408-586-9190 Neighborhood 2 near 2b bebe and Love Culture #250 Burlington Coat Factory National brand name clothing & accessories for the entire family at discount prices. 408-934-0454 Neighborhood 3 near Victorias Secret and Banana Republic #1400 Camille…
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California Recipes
Silva dries apricots at his orchard on Piedmont Rd. Look for California recipes on this page to use these apricots. These California recipes are made from fruits and vegetables that can be found in local gardens and farms. Some are found in local restaurants. If you can’t find these in a local garden or farm, then try a grocery store or farmers market. Some farms will deliver to your door. Farm Fresh to You Coupon Code Promo Code. Apricots Fresh apricots are available in June at the ranch on Piedmont road between Calaveras and Yosemite. Apricot Recipes Apricot and plum tart. Apricot sorbet. Apricot preserves. Apricot purses on a cloud.…
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Insurance Services in Milpitas
Insurance services in Milpitas for your need to insure your life, autos, and homes. Independent, Allstate, Farmers, and State Farm insurance agents listed and linked here. Independent Insurance Agents Wettenstein Insurance & Financial Solutions Milpitas Chamber President 320 S. Abel Street 408-824-1450 Allstate Insurance Shwu Jim Chen (Chinese) 500 E. Calaveras Blvd. Ste 311 408-941-9838 Richard Dusablon 950 Thompson St. Inside Piercy Toyota. 408-240-1590 Kirk Kessler 71 S Abbott Ave. 408-733-7646 An Phan (English, Vietnamese) 1258 S Abel St. 408-941-8000 Doris Tran 1752 Clear Lake Ave 408-353-0969 Howard Tsao 500 E Calaveras Blvd, Ste 311 925-451-3186 Robert J. Varich, Pinnacle One 1313 N Milpitas Blvd. Ste 179 408-942-3331 Farmers Frederick Fernandez…
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Private and Parochial Schools in or Near Milpitas
Milpitas has a good number of alternatives to public schools within the city limits or quite close by, including a homeschool group. Check out these private schools here in Milpitas and nearby. In Milpitas or Very Close By Merryhill School We teach the core academics of reading, writing and math along with Spanish, technology, wellness and physical education. Owned and operated by Spring Education Group, a Chinese investment group. 1500 Yosemite Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 408-945-9090 Milpitas/Berryessa Community Chinese School To enrich the quality of life with Chinese heritage for our children. Classes held in several north San Jose locations. P.O. Box 32988, San Jose, CA 95132 Voice Mail: 408-764-9648…
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Milpitas Camera Club
About the Milpitas Camera Club Photographer Kaz (right) has organized local camera enthusiasts interested in meeting monthly or more often to share photography tips and occasionally go on photographic field trips. Ann Zeise was co-founder. The club was founded in 2004. All are welcome to visit our meetings, and friends of members may go along on field trips. Membership allows you to join competitions and shows, and to get our newsletter and participate in our galleries. Next Meeting: Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month and usually held on Zoom, except for special events. Recent Print Show Judging Some definitions for photos entered for judging: General-A and…
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Ethnic History & Culture
“This [country] will in a few years become a…colony; instead of [their] learning our language, we must learn theirs, or live as in a foreign country.” – Advice to German immigrants from Benjamin Franklin, publisher of die Philadelphische Zeitung, the first German newspaper in America, 1751. Immigrants speaking other languages have been arriving in Santa Clara County for about 2 centuries contributing to our diverse ethnic history. Eventually they learn English, and begin to call themselves hyphenated-Americans, and become part of this wonderful melting pot. But is being a hyphenated-American a good thing? Does it imply not being 100% American? Our Ethnic Heritage Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities of Santa Clara County…
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User Groups in Silicon Valley
Geeks love to meet up and do coding together or share their knowledge of computing devices. Join one or more users group to learn and share about your area of interest. Clubs and Places Hacker Dojo A collaborative hackerspace where tech enthusiasts gather to build, experiment and improve. Get 24/7 access to our training ground with your digital key. Work in our shared or quiet spaces, book meeting rooms, or tinker in our maker labs. 855 Maude Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043 650-429-8605 Coders, Software Developers IMUG: The Original Multilingual Computing User Group The International Multilingual User Group has been a forum for GILT* professionals and language technology users since…
