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Guides to Silicon Valley Civic Networks
Before Google Local, small cities relied on such guides to Silicon Valley and else where. The project was called civic networking, and GoMilpitas was one of these very early civic network sites. Many civic networks still exist, each giving a unique view of their local scene in a way Google cannot. Civic Networks: Building Community on the Net By Scott London About Civic Networking Zeise’s site is a one-woman operation that’s truly a grass-roots effort. Zeise, who believes a community guide can’t be done properly unless its creator lives in the town it covers, attends Chamber of Commerce meetings and watches city council meetings on television. by Deborah Kong, Mercury…
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Video Production Groups
There are a number of good video production groups and companies in Milpitas. Some are non-profit and some are commercial. The City of Milpitas does have a TV studio, but it has limited production capabilities. DZ Open Lens Productions Dox and I have been working and volunteering with non-profit KMVT15 in Mountain View and have access to their studios for producing educational and community service videos. There is no charge for what we do, but at this time we’re not doing commercial videos. We have several other volunteers who help us when we need larger crews. We welcome any willing to take a TV production training class or two at…
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ESL – English as a Second Language in Milpitas and Online
English (ESL) classes for non-native English speakers in Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose and general Silicon Valley area of California. Adjectives in English absolutely have to be in this order: opinion-size-age-shape-colour-origin-material-purpose “If you mess with that word order in the slightest you’ll sound like a maniac, he warns in the extract. “It’s an odd thing that every English speaker uses that list, but almost none of us could write it out. And as size comes before colour, green great dragons can’t exist.” Local ESL Courses Cursos Locales Christ Community Church CCCM offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL classes and language tutoring. All of the Spring classes will be using either Zoom…
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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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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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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…
