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Places of Worship
More than 350 community members attended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Silicon Valley’s community iftar on June 10, 2017 at Bait-ul-Baseer Mosque in Milpitas. Photo courtesy of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Silicon Valley Some of these may also be groups focus on spiritual awareness, more than worship. Listed alphabetically by religion, then site. While most are in Milpitas, some places of worship are not available in Milpitas for adherents, so I have list the nearest places where Milpitas worshippers tend to go within about 20-30 minutes of city center. Most hold services on Sundays unless otherwise noted. Check sites for up-to-date and detailed information. Many places of worship are continuing to…
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LGBTQ Milpitas
While Milpitas is far from being a city known for its LGBTQ community, as we really have no night life here for anyone, we do have activities and services to serve this part of our community, and most businesses are open and friendly to people of all sorts. Milpitas is proud to be the hometown of Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels. Milpitas Pride Part 1 Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels welcomes you to Milpitas Pride with the song “Perfect Day” from Legally Blonde. Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 Milpitas Pride Flag Raising 2020 Avenidas Rainbow Collective Monthly LGBTQ+ social group. We are collaborating with…
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Hobbies & Interests Groups in Milpitas
If you’d like to join with others who have a hobby, talent or interest like you in Milpitas, you’ll find a long list here. Advocacy and Service Arts & Creative Hobbies Charitable Groups Ethnic Organizations Gardening History Kids & Teenagers Neighborhood Associations Resources for Clubs Technical Hobbies Advocacy & Service Graffiti Terminators Become a graffiti terminator and help beautify Milpitas Silicon Valley Women’s Organizations and Resources Whether you are a woman wanting to network with other moms or business women or those of your culture, we have links to women’s organizations for you! Arts & Creative Hobbies Camera Club Meets monthly for a meeting on second Tuesdays, and holds field…
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Milpitas Rent Relief available NOW!
Milpitas Rent Relief available NOW! Are you behind on rent due to COVID/Pandemic-related causes and need some support? Let the Milpitas Rent Relief program help you! The Rent Relief Program provides eligible recipients relief funding for: Rent/Deposit Relief Emergency Hardship Relief Eviction Prevention Domestic Violence Relocation Child & Family Homelessness Relief Section 8 Good Faith Deposits Eligible recipients include the following: Students attending Milpitas Unified who are experiencing homelessness (McKinney-Vento) Seniors who are age 55 and older Disabled individuals Victims of domestic violence Emancipated foster youth and unaccompanied minors Individuals living in Subsidized Housing, including Section 8 Other residents experiencing a high cost of living, on a case-by-case basis Rent…
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Vote Centers in Milpitas to Vote in Person
Vote Center locations list could change frequently. See also Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites in Milpitas Name: Milpitas Branch Library – Auditorium Address: 160 N Main St, Milpitas, CA 95035 Hours of Operation: November 7, 2022 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; ELECTION DAY (November 8, 2022) – 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Inside or Outside the Building: Inside the Building
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates for Milpitas
As the Coronavirus COVID-19 has hit our city and county particularly hard, I will use this post to keep you updated on important information you will need right here in town. Some posts here will be updated with extra links to Covid-19 information related to their usual topics. Covid-19 Case Rates in Milpitas Covid-19 Testing Available in Milpitas Covid-19 Updated Pages COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility and Scheduling Most Recent Santa Clara County Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Order City Services Available or Closed Financial Resources for those suffering financially because of Covid-19 Milpitas Unified School District Services Santa Clara County County Services Pages on GoMilpitas with recently updated Covid-19 coverage Covid-19 Jokes Covid-19 Information…
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Fishing in Milpitas Lakes
We’ve got some of the best fishing spots around! No activity can be as rewarding as relaxing near a crystal clear waterway with fishing pole in hand and line in one of Milpitas’ lakes. Department of Fish and Game plants larger fish. To enhance anglers abilities to enjoy lakes close to home, the Fishing in the City program provides supplemental stocking of 1 pound rainbow trout and 1 to 2 pound catfish at lakes around the Bay Area, including Sandy Wool Lake and Spring Valley Lake in Milpitas. CDFW Wildlife Area Operational Changes due to COVID-19 The Department plans to operate wildlife areas to provide recreational opportunities while keeping the…
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Trails & Bike Paths
Within Milpitas City Limits Bay Trail through Milpitas Map of the Bay Trail where it passes near and through Milpitas. Might be possible to hike or bike it. Catch it at the McCarthy Ranch shopping center. Best Paved Bike Trails near Milpitas Yelp reviews of the best bike trails in and near Milpitas. Calaveras, The Wall For me, “the wall” is the final section on Calaveras Road going east from Milpitas. It’s difficult and made more so by the effort reaching it from Piedmont. Someone had spray-painted “the wall” on the pavement near the start. City of Milpitas Bike Map 2022 Maps of roads with bike lanes in Milpitas. Avoid…
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Town Center Restaurants
Over a dozen restaurants and fast food restaurants to choose from in the Milpitas Town Center mall. Asian, Italian, Mexican, Seafood: you choose. Asian Breakfast Drinks and Snacks Italian – Pizza Mexican Sandwiches, Soups and Salads, and Chicken Wings Seafood Asian Feng Cha Teahouse Facebook. “The location was spacious and full of tables. The staff were friendly and helpful as I ordered my drinks. There was as a line, so while I waited, I had time to snap pictures.” 489 E Calaveras Blvd. 669-263-6350 New Tung Kee Noodle Yelp Reviews. I’m an absolute fan and will continue being a loyal patron but be advised that the customer service isn’t great.…
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Chick-fil-A creates Controversy in Milpitas because of anti-LGBTQ stance
Chick-fil-A opening in Milpitas on June 16 By Rhoda Shapiro, June 13, 2022 This Thursday, June 16, Chick-fil-A will be opening in Milpitas. Located in the Town Center at 755 E Calaveras Blvd, the new restaurant will be operating Monday-Saturday from 6:30am-10pm. Chick-fil-A’s Owner Is Bankrolling Hate Groups Targeting Trans Kids “They’re doing hardcore, extreme stuff, but they make it seem like it’s a bunch of soup kitchens. Nearly a decade after Chick-fil-A was called out for donating to anti-LGBTQ+ groups, its owner is still funding efforts to discriminate against the community. According to a new report from The Daily Beast, an organization called the National Christian Charitable Foundation (NCF)…
