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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 holiday donations of food, toys or cash for Milpitas and area charities.

Grant Writing
Seven Deadly Sins of Grant Writing. Too often grant writers fall into these traps when applying for community grants.

Grant Writing Help
Technical assistance, consultants, classes, research sites and Bay Area Arts foundations.

Raffles
In California, charities and certain other private nonprofit service organizations may conduct raffles to raise funds for beneficial or charitable purposes in the state. This exception to the general constitutional prohibition against lotteries requires that at least 90 percent of the gross receipts from these raffles go directly to beneficial or charitable purposes in California.

Resources and Services

Able People Foundation
We make basic mobility products available such as manual wheelchairs, walkers, etc., at no cost to our local low income families. 552 Valley Way, 408-263-8000.

Adopt A Creek
This program offers citizen participation in creek cleaning projects within Santa Clara County. Helping with this program is a great way for schools, community organizations and private companies to demonstrate their concern about the environment. Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, USA
A non-profit organization whose objective is to provide charity, medical treatment, educational development, and cultural promotion to the needy and the society worldwide. Northern California Chapter, 175 Dempsey Road, 408-262-3389.

Catholic Charities
Services & Programs: Community Counseling and Education, Employment, Foster Grandparents, The Grandparent Caregiver Resource Center, Immigration, John 23rd Senior Center, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Nutritions, Refugee/Resettlement, Shared Housing, Youth Empowered for Success (Y.E.S)

Emergency Housing Consortium
Regional Reception Center, 2011 Little Orchard St., San Jose. Donations and volunteers needed. Call Bob Dolci at 408-294-2100, ex. 204.

Virtual Family Giving Tree
Virtual Family Giving Tree

Family Giving Tree
A non-profit organization dedicated to fulfilling the Holiday wishes of kids who would otherwise go without gifts. 312 South Abbott Ave. 408-946-3711 .

InnVision
Serving the poor and homeless in the Santa Clara County since 1973 and is now a major provider of shelter, transitional housing, and other assistance. Books available on homelessness.

Jeena
A professional not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children with developmental disorders and their families. 1510 Centre Pointe, 408-265-8153.

Milpitas Family Help Net
A resource for our Milpitas families and students in need.
admin@milpitasfamilyhelpnet.com
408-586-0509

Milpitas Food Pantry
Donations of food and money needed now. If you can help in any way, or need help, call 408-946-5564, Mon-Thu 9a-1p, Thurs 6-8p, Sat 10a-12p. 1440 S. Main Street. We are closer to Montague Expressway in the same plaza as M & B Plumbing, Silicon Valley Lockmasters, The Cat’s Nest, and Abbott Auto Service.

Second Harvest Food Bank
Of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Remember: Hunger never takes a holiday. Donate food or your volunteer time.

Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits
We are a diverse collaborative of nonprofit organizations serving Santa Clara County. We track issues which affect the sector as a whole, advocate on behalf of nonprofits in the legislative planning process, and educate our members on those issues which affect their ability to provide services.

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Advocates for cleaner electronics production.

Sobrato Family Foundation
Offers rent-free office space to non-profits at Calaveras Business Park in Milpitas. Check here for vacancies and list of tenants.

Special Olympics Northern California
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for developmentally disabled children and adults. Holds annual “Cops and Lobsters” fundraiser at Red Lobster. Tips to cops being waiters raise funds for local Special Olympics.

United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County
A coalition of neighborhood associations from throughout Santa Clara County who have come together for the purposes of education, communication and common action.

United Way Silicon Valley
United Way agencies provide recreational programs, gang and substance abuse prevention, drop-out prevention, job training, emotional and behavioral counseling and leadership development.

Stay Strong Milpitas
As we continue to fight COVID-19 by staying at home as much as possible, and practicing social distancing when we need to go out, here are some ideas to help your community stay strong by helping each other.

Valley Foundation
The Foundation seeks to provide funding for non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County with an emphasis in the medical field.

Vision Literacy Adult Literacy Services
This volunteer program provides one-on-one tutoring to illiterate adults. 540 Valley Way, Building 4, 408-262-1349.

Dental Services

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Dental services of many specialties are available in Milpitas from general dentistry, through orthodontics and oral surgery.

Dentistry

Dentists

Mary Jane Fuster, DMD
General dentistry, teeth whitening, crowns, preventive care, periodontal exams.
53 Marylinn Dr.
408-934-0391

Dr. Jerry H Glass, D.D.S.
General and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges.
151 S Main St.
408-262-0804

Randy T. Lee, D.D.S.
General dentistry procedures and referrals for all other services.
822 North Hillview Drive
408-719-0690

Dr. Charles H. Margiotta, D.D.S.
Our office is maintained at the highest standard of cleanliness for the protection of our staff and patients.
824 N. Hillview Dr.
408-262-0510.

Dr. Larry Napolitano, DDS
We provide the highest quality of Preventive, Sleep Apnea, Cosmetic, Orthodontics and Restorative dental care.
454 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-6694

Thuy-Mai Nguyen Dental Care
We pledge to offer pro-active, quality dental and gentle care with comprehensive treatments as well as treatment plans in a safe and comfortable environment. Open weekends. Interview.
1418 Dempsey Rd.
408-263-6646

Sethi and Virdi DDS
General dentistry, teeth whitening, fillings, dental implants. Dr. Megna Sethi and Dr. Amandeep Virdi are always welcoming new patients and we would love to have you as part of our dental family.
452 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-610-3742 (New Number as of February 2022.)

Devinder Shoker, D.D.S.
We’re dedicated to compassionate, gentle and affordable dentistry for the whole family.
1295 South Park Victoria Dr.
408-945-0411

Charanjit S.Uppal, D.D.S Inc
Dr. Uppal is originally from India. Ever since arriving in USA in 1989, San Francisco Bay Area has been his home. He had his dental education at University of Southern California (USC), School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA.
1750 Clear Lake Ave.
408-942-4400

Dental Offices

Classique Dental Care – Dr. Ramos DDS
Preventive health, cosmetic dentistry, tooth replacement, orthodontics. 3 days in Milpitas, 3 days in Fremont.
126 W Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-7690

Dharmani Dental
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians.
430 East Calaveras Boulevard
408-263-9714

Dentistry for Children
We are a peditaric specialty practice. Benjamin Cho D.D.S.
468 E. Calaveras Blvd. Suite D-1
408-263-6331

Foothill Square Dental Center
Dr. Roy and Dr. Patel’s general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry practice in Milpitas, CA is easily accessible to patients throughout the area.
371 Jacklin Rd.
408-263-2252

Gentle Dental McCarthy Ranch
A full array of dental treatments, including preventive and restorative procedures, root canal therapy, inlays and onlays, crowns and bridges, implants, bone augmentation and expert oral surgery.
142 Ranch Drive
408-942-8808

Milpitas Dental Center
Dentistry for the whole family is our specialty. Our staff is multi-lingual and multi-cultural. As dental professionals, we keep abreast of the latest technology and maintain a state-of-the-art practice.
1101 S. Park Victoria Dr.
408-263-9343

Milpitas Smile Design
A family practice, and our goal is to provide the best dental care we can while making every staff member and patient feel as if they are part of our extended group of family and friends.
414 South Main Street
408-934-0693

Mission View Dental
A full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Beedu can now correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile. We treat children of all ages.
1119 South Park Victoria Drive
408-945-4333

Sweet Tooth Care
We each share the belief that our care should be comprehensive and courteous responding fully to your individual needs.
1105 S. Park Victoria Dr.
408-262-8747

Teeth Buddies Pediatri Dentistry
Dr. Suruchi Warwatkar. We are dedicated to making our office a fun and comfortable place to visit with amenities including a Beverage Bar, a Children’s Play Area including video games, blankets and pillows and TVs in our patient rooms. For your convenience, we also offer extended hours and Saturday appointments.
470 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-636-2937

Oral Surgeons

Bay Area Dental Surgery Center
We treat patients from 18 months to 15 years of age (Special Needs patients up to age 17). Services are all administered under general anesthesia and include cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, and pulpotomies (root canals on baby teeth). We do not treat adult root canals.
1172 Cadillac Ct.
408-946-9800

Drs. James P Carrigan and David S Amid, DDS
Periodontists and oral surgeons.
444 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-2662

Dr. Neal Swann and Brian Fong
Yelp. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dentist. The top oral surgeon in the Milpitas area. Dr. Swann has pulled teeth, created solid implants, and even saved me from unnecessary surgery.
464 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-2962

Oral Care Associates
Dale H. Minkin, D.D.S. The surgical staff at Oral Care Associates consists of experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in surgery and the administration of I.V. anesthesia.
75 S Milpitas Blvd # 103
408-946-9100

Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center
At the office of Timothy Nguyen, our goal is to help you achieve the smile you deserve.
991 Montague Exp., Suite #102
408-946-6666

Smile Solutions
Dental implants, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics. Dr. Aimin Liu, BDS, MD, DDS, and Elaine Wang, DDS. English and Cantonese.
991 Montague Expressway, Suite 204
408-618-8581

Yen Oral Surgery
Dr. Kevin Yen is a full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, with extensive training in complex procedures.
856 N Hillview Dr.
408-945-8646

Orthodontists

Lee & Woo Orthodontics
Both Dr. Lee and Dr. Woo are Board Certified Orthodontists who take a lively role in exceeding the standards of the orthodontic profession.
194 S Hillview Dr.
408-263-2750

Orthoworks Invisalign and Orthodontic Group
Our team of orthodontists specializes in providing Invisalign®, clear braces, adult braces, and orthodontic treatment for children.
858 N Hillview Dr.
408-262-2282

South Bay Orthodontics
Whether you’re an adult, teen or child, Dr. Lee, Dr. Sunwoo, and our staff are committed to helping you achieve the smile you deserve – a healthy, beautiful one.
995 Montague Expy #117
408-946-0766

Wadden & Tran Orthodontics
Best in Milpitas. The smiles they create are stunning. Office very friendly for young teens. Our son went here.
432 E Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-7223

Museums In and Near Milpitas

I’m not counting the “collection” in our garage, no I’m not! As some of you know, we homeschooled our son. So I’m going to talk about our favorite “field trips” in the area. I’m going to focus on museums for children and the young at heart.

Park and History Museum Plans
Park and History Museum Plans

Plans for Milpitas History Museum

Milpitas is the only large city in Santa Clara County without a museum.

Locating a museum next door to the Milpitas Public Library and Municipal Parking Garage is ideal and must be preserved.

The Children's Discovery Museum
The Children’s Discovery Museum

The Children’s Discovery Museum

We were members for years when Scott was younger, going to the BIG PURPLE BUILDING where they “let you play in the street” almost once a month. Well, the “street motif” is gone, but the newer design provides room for more hands-on exhibits. The Children’s Discovery Museum is easily reached by the Light Rail, stopping right in front of the building. Getting there by train doubles the fun. The museum is located on Woz Way, named after Apple Computer’s inventor, Steve Wozniak, who was the prime benefactor for the museum. The museum is supported by individual and corporate members.

Children are encouraged to get right in exhibits and think and play with the concepts. Interactive workshops are scheduled for Sunday afternoons.

180 Woz WaySan Jose, CA 95110

Contact the Children’s Discovery Museum for more information. Their phone number is 408-298-5437.

Irvingtonian Landscape
Irvingtonian Landscape

Children’s Natural History Museum

Irvington Fossils. This fossil collection was excavated in the 1940’s-60’s in a quarry located in the Irvington area of Fremont by a group of young boys. The collection of fossils included mammoths, sabertooth cats, giant cave bears, dire wolves, camels, western horses, sloths, and pronghorn antelopes.

4074 Eggers Dr.Fremont, CA 94536
510-790-6284

Charlie Caplin
Charlie Caplin

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

Best time to visit is Saturday evenings when they show a double feature of classic silent movies. The town of Niles was the Hollywood of the silent movie era, and movies by Charlie Chaplin and Broncho Billy were made in the area. Tours of the town to see the old film day buildings are also available. The whole area is considered historic. You can also ride a train up the Niles Canyon, once scenery for cowboy movies. Things To Do In Niles.

We offer weekday tours and activities for school groups that will fill their day of fun in Niles.

NESFM Tour offers:

  • A viewing of one or two silent films made in Niles by Broncho Billy and Charlie Chaplin
  • A brief talk on early film making history and Niles role in it.
  • A tour of the Edison Theatre c1913, Museum exhibits and the original tin lined projection booth.
  • A “Zoetrope”, (moving pictures) workshop where the students get to make their own moving picture strip.
  • A guided walking tour of the historic Niles district with our local historian / docents.
The Tech
The Tech Museum of Science & Innovation

The Tech

Now the Scott’s a teenager, The Tech Museum of Science & Innovation is by far the coolest museum in Silicon Valley. Upon entering, he makes a beeline for the submersible robots on the bottom floor.

Second Sunday each month is free admission.

We also like to see whatever movie is playing at the IMAX theater.

If you can’t make it to The Tech today, visit their online exhibits and mess around with science for a bit.

The Tech has STEAM activities for home education.

The Tech Interactive
201 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Intel Museum
Intel Museum

The Intel Museum

At the Intel Museum in Santa Clara, you can experience the power of computer chips first hand, and the evolution of their development. Explore the pages of the site and interact with our Web movies to learn more about the museum and computer chips.

Intel Corporation’s Robert Noyce Building, Main Lobby
2200 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, California
95052-8119
408-765-0503</a>

Display at the Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum

The Computer History Museum

Spend a day at the Computer History Museum. Find out why computer history is 2000 years old. Learn about computer history´s game-changers in our multimedia exhibitions. Play a game of Pong or Spacewar! Listen to computer pioneers tell their story from their own perspective. Discover the roots of today´s Internet and mobile devices. See over 1,100 historic artifacts, including some of the very first computers from the 1940s and 1950s.
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043

650-810-1010

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo

An affordable, sustainable, conservation-centered outdoor adventure for families with children.

Come play with us! The education department at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo encourages children of all ages to embrace their wild side. Join us as we explore our natural world and make new friends!

In the 1950’s, people from all over the USA fell in love with Disneyland, and wanted some place like Disneyland in their home town. Jaycees, Alden Campen and Ernie Renzel (former Mayor of San Jose) took this dream to heart, and following Oakland’s lead (the creation of Oakland’s Fairyland), approached City “fathers” in 1956 with the idea of developing a children’s park on property owned and for sale by the Kelley Family.

Beginning the week of Oct. 4, 2021, Happy Hollow’s new operating hours will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This schedule will continue through the fall and will be reevaluated as we approach the winter holidays.

Parking Lot at 748 Story Road, San Jose.

O'Brian's at the San Jose Historical Museum
O’Brian’s at the San Jose Historical Museum

San Jose Historical Museum

When you’ve completed your stay at the park and zoo, take the little train over to the San Jose Historical Museum, which is more of a city than a “museum.” I think all the historic buildings in the area are hauled here, renovated, and then opened to visitors. Children will like the horse drawn trolley rides and O’Brian’s Candy Store. The dentist office will help them appreciate their dentist even more!

1650 Senter Road
San José, CA 95112

Phone: 408-287-2290

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Egyptian Museum

A four year old once told me he didn’t believe in mummies, so I took him along with us to the Egyptian Museum. Maybe ghosts are debatable, but mummies are in abundance here! The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States — including objects from pre dynastic times through Egypt’s early Islamic era.

Planetarium: Journey to the Stars 2:00 pm every day
Tomb Tours: Wed – Sun
1660 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126

Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

No feature about area museums would be complete without a note about our most famous tourist trap/historical house. You are kept waiting for the next tour in the gift shop, so it’s a bit hard not to spend more than you intended.

Not many remember, but the Winchesters not only invented rifles but also roller skates! One section of the store is dedicated to a “museum” of the inventions of Mr. Winchester. If you stick to this end of the premise before the house tour, you’ll have a much less expensive stay.

The mansion was continuously under construction for the life of its owner, Sarah Winchester. I’ll let the link tell the story. What is myth and what is fact is frequently debated locally. It’s an especially spooky place to visit in October and open all night on Halloween.

Directions:
525 S Winchester Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95128

Health Insurance-Free and Low-Cost

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Health insurance services that provide free and low cost insurance to especially vulnerable citizens of Milpitas and elsewhere in California, or provide an insurance comparison for more expensive plans.

Health insurance questions

Insurance Not Needed

Stanford Children’s Health Teen Van
A mobile clinic offering free health services to uninsured and underinsured youth, ages 12 to 25, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We visit high schools, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations from as far south as East San Jose and as far north as San Bruno. Our staff includes a doctor specializing in adolescent medicine, a nurse practitioner, a social worker, a nutritionist, two medical assistants, and a registrar/driver.

Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System
​The County of Santa Clara Health System is our local healthcare safety net and provider of comprehensive care, service, and program to the residents of our county. The Health System includes the Behavioral Health Services Department, Public Health Department, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center hospital and clinics, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital, Emergency Medical Services Agency, Custody Health Services Department, and Valley Health Plan. We are dedicated to the health and well-being of all communities in Santa Clara County.

Here is just some of the work of the Health System:

  • Manage the 911 system
  • Provide high quality care for women and infants
  • Deliver specialized treatment for emergency care, trauma, and burn injuries
  • Protect people during public health emergencies like earthquakes
  • Provide mental health services including suicide prevention and crisis services
  • Offer a low-cost health plan through Covered California
  • Make primary care, family medicine, and pediatric care available
  • Provide care to those with no health coverage or ability to pay
  • Support safe communities through anti-domestic violence programs
  • Promote the necessity and benefits of childhood and other immunizations

Your Health System will continue to improve the patient and customer experience, maximize the value of the services and care we provide, and improve the health of the community. We are committed to Better Health for All.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Low Cost and Price Comparison Insurance

California Healthy Families (SCHIP)
Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of California and a U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S. You must be uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid) and meet one of the following:

  • 18 years of age and under, or
  • Pregnant, or
  • A primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under.

Children’s Health Initiative
Provides access to health insurance to the estimated 71,000 uninsured children in Santa Clara County. CHI includes three health insurance programs: Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and a local program called Healthy Kids.

To meet the new goal, the Children’s Health Initiative incorporates three major program components:

  • Every child in Santa Clara County shall have real access to regular health care as a result of being insured.
  • No uninsured child who is a resident of Santa Clara County, and whose parents have an income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, shall be turned away from receiving health coverage.
  • Establish an Outreach Plan, which will include education of families on the appropriate use of their benefits and the health care system, and improve enrollment retention.

Covered California
The Covered California Health Exchange is the government agency offering subsidized Obamacare plans for this state. The California Health Exchange was created to assist citizens and legal residents with applying for marketplace coverage in order to comply with the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). When the law was passed in 2010, each of the 50 states had to decide to either create a state-run health insurance exchange or offer enrollment through a federally-operated exchange. This state chose to create their own exchange and called it “Covered California”.

  • Lowest Prices.
  • Government Discounts.
  • Easy Enrollment.

Medicare Plans in Milpitas, CA
Compare Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug and Medigap Plans. On this page we help consumers: Compare the top Medicare Plans available in Milpitas, CA. Reviews of all Advantage, Part D, and Medicare Supplement plans.

See also ~ Insurance Services in Milpitas
For other types of insurance being sold in Milpitas.

Kiddie Train Rides

Take the kids on fun pint-sized train rides near Milpitas, in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad
Vasona Park, Los Gatos. There are two locomotives, the primary one, Number 2, is a 1905 vintage steam engine of the 2-6-2 prairie type, weighing approximately four tons. Runs year ’round, unless it’s raining too hard. 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032.

Casa de Choo Choo
Casa de Fruta’s Narrow Gauge Railroad is fun for children of all ages. The two-mile long track meanders through the complex, passing along scenic Pacheco Creek, past the zoo and the enclosure that is home to peacocks and rare white deer that originated from William Randolph Hearst’s San Simeon menagerie. For the train rides’ schedule, call 408-842-9316.

Confusion Hill
The 30-minute train ride (more or less… it seems to depend on how actively the passengers interact with the engineer!) starts at the “station” atop a couple flights of stairs behind the gift-shop/ticket office. Piercy, Mendocino County, 75001 N. Hwy. 101.

Golden Gate Live Steamers
Located in Tilden Park in the hills above Berkeley, California, the Golden Gate Live Steamers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum whose mission is to operate a miniature live steam railroad, to teach, inform & promote model engineering craftsmanship for the benefit of our members and to educate the public on what live steaming & model engineering is all about.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Rides
Ride the “Danny the Dragon” train. Happy Hollow has new rides that will be sure to delight all ages. Please be aware of the height requirements and other restrictions for each ride. In some case an adult will be required to ride with a child that doesn’t meet the minimum height requirements.

Little Puffer
Little Puffer

Little Puffer
This 22-gauge Class “E” Cagney miniature train has given California children rides for about a century. It currently operates at the San Francisco Zoo. Come take a ride!

Outback Express Adventure Train
Like the Little Puffer, this train is located at the zoo—the Oakland Zoo, in fact. But, you can access it without buying zoo admission. You will still get a little glimpse of the wildlife: the train travels through the Australian exhibit (hence the name) and emus occasionally try to make a break for it when the gates open to let the train through. The ride is affordable at $3/person over the age of 2, however, you will still have to pay to park at the zoo. 9777 Golf Links Rd. Oakland, CA 510-632-9525.

Redwood Valley Railway
Train rides along a scenic ridge on a scaled-down steam train. For information, including hours and ticket prices, call (510) 548-6100. 2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd & Lomas Cantadas, Orinda, CA 94563

Sonoma Train Town
Train Town is located on 10 acres with one and a quarter miles of track. Scale is 3″ to a foot. Upon arrival at Lakeview you can stretch your legs and visit the petting zoo.

SPCRR Train Rides & Museum at Ardenwood
The Railroad Museum operates scheduled train rides on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from April 1st until the weekend before Thanksgiving. 34600 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555

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Milpitas National Little League Baseball

Tryouts for the Milpitas Little League Baseball Teams

For more information, email milpitasnationallittleleague@gmail.com or visit Milpitas National Little League on Facebook.

Milpitas National Little League

April 2nd our LAST DAY of registration for the Spring 2021 ⚾️ Baseball season! Take that step to bring home the game ball this season!

Evaluation weekend number ✌️ starts tomorrow, Friday April 2, 2021.

Will we see you on the 🔷 diamond this year?

There is only ☝🏼 ONE weekend remaining for player evaluations!. Player evaluations are conducted in small group cohorts and by reservation only.

The remaining dates for evaluations are:

  • Friday, April 2
  • Saturday, April 3

👉🏼 Your Little League season dues must be paid prior to reserving an evaluation time. Players registered for Farm, Minor & Major divisions must attend two (2) evaluation dates to be placed on a team.

Email: milpitasnationallittleleague@gmail.com

“Like” the Milpitas National Little League Facebook page to automatically get registration and other announcements. Registration typically held in January.

All Milpitas Boys & Girls, ages 4-18, can sign-up for the coming Little League Baseball Season
Early Bird Registration Fee $120.00 (T-Ball & Farm), #130 Minors-Juniors

Round Table Pizza is located at
1271 E. Calaveras Blvd.
and
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Great Mall

For verification of age and Milpitas residency you must bring an original Birth Certificate & THREE documents such as one utility bill, one school record, driver’s license and homeowner or tenant record.

Divisions by League

Division

Ages

T-Ball
Farm
Minor
Major
Junior/Senior
Big League

4 to 6
7 to 9
8 to 12
9 to 12
13 to 16
17 to 18

Little League Baseball
Help running your Little League team, baseball gift shop, summer camps, and more.

Little League Baseball Rules
Includes two sections, known as Regulations and Playing Rules. The foregoing links provide specific references to these two sections.

10 Tips to Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Crime Victim

  • Lock doors and windows when you are not going to be at home. Many home burglaries have occurred by suspects finding an unlocked window or open door to enter through.
  • Lock car doors and do not leave any property in plain view. Valuables left out in the open may tempt thieves. If you must leave belongings in the car, place them in the trunk and out of sight.
  • When walking on the street or to your car from a business, make eye contact with others and be aware of your surroundings. Keeping your head down and not making eye contact with people makes a person look more vulnerable to an assailant.
  • When getting into your car after shopping or doing errands, do not sit in your car for a long period of time. It can give an assailant time to get into the car and rob or assault you.
  • Always look in the back seat of your car before getting in. If someone is in the backseat, exit your car immediately and call the police.
  • If you enter an elevator and feel unsafe because you are alone with someone, exit the elevator – it is better to be safe than sorry.
  • If you are getting harassing phone calls, keep a notebook by the phone and write down dates and times. It helps to keep a log of harassment and the notebook can be given to police as possible evidence in the future.
  • When eating at a restaurant or sitting in a public place, do not leave your purse or purchased items in a vulnerable spot. A purse or bag hanging on the back of a chair can easily be taken by a thief. Keep purchases or bags under the table or in an area where they are not easily accessible. You can put the strap of a bag or purse under the leg of your chair.
  • When needing assistance on the side of the road, and a cell phone is not available, only roll down your window enough to speak to whomever has stopped to help. Ask the person to call police or your roadside assistance provider for you and wait in the car.
  • If you are home alone and a stranger is knocking at the door, speak to them through the door or through a window nearby. If they ask to use the phone, let them know you can call police on their behalf. You do not have to let anyone inside your home to use the phone. This is not rude… it is safe.
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See also: Crime Fighting: Ways to fight, prevent and report crimes in Milpitas, CA.

Scam Alerts
GoMilpitas.com provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report ongoing scams.

Utility Scam Alert
Avoid being scammed by fake utility workers, who keep you engaged at your front door while their cohort goes around back and steals from you.

A Perfect Partnership: School & Program Needs

Schools looking for businesses and non-profits (CDOs) to partner with schools to provide funding or sources for the following school and program needs in Milpitas.

MUSD & CBOs Sept. 9_2020 School-Program Needs

The school district may edit this table from time to time in their Google Docs. Check here for A Perfect Partnership: MUSD & CBOs Sept. 9, 2020 School/Program Needs.

Milpitas Unified School District Contact & Maps

MUSD

Milpitas Unified School District

MUSD with Contact Info

MUSD
1331 East Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-635-2600
Superintendent: Cheryl Jordan, x6037

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Child Development Centers

Rose Child Development Center
250A Roswell Drive
635-2686
Coordinator: Gerardo Lopez
Head Teacher: Rita Elmore

Sunnyhills Child Development Center
356 Dixon Road
Site Secretary: Jennifer Bailey

Elementary Schools

#2 Burnett Elementary School
400 Fanyon Street
635-2650
Principal: Hanna Asrat
More Staff Contacts

#3 Curtner Elementary School
275 Redwood Ave
635-2852
Principal Stephanie Park
Staff Directory

Mabel Mattos Elementary
1750 McCandless Dr.
408-635-2695
Principal: Jackie Vo Felbinger

#11 Pomeroy Elementary School
1505 Escuela Parkway
635-2858
Principal: Nichol Klein

#8 Randall Elementary School
Milpitas’ First School with Dual-Immersion Program Primera Escuela de Milpitas con programa de inmersión dual
1300 Edsel
635-2662
Co-Principal: Kristan M. Prolo
Co-Principal: Olivia Contreras

#9 Rose Elementary School
250 Rosewell Drive
635-2668
Principal: Nanci Pass

#4 Sinnott Elementary School
2025 Yellowstone Ave
635-2674
Principal: Laurie Armino

#1 Spangler Elementary School
140 N. Abbott Ave
635-2870
Principal: Luis Lopez

#5 Weller Elementary School
345 Boulder Street
635-2876
Principal: Alicia Padilla

#7 Zanker Elementary School
1585 Fallen Leaf Drive
635-2882
Principal: Shangrila Mia-Ramzan
Front Office Team

Middle Schools

#10 Rancho Milpitas Middle School
Rancho Facebook Page
1915 Yellowstone Ave
635-2656
Principal: Casey McMurray

#11 Thomas Russell Middle School
1500 Escuela Parkway
635-2864
Principal: Sean Anglon

High Schools

Calaveras Hills High School
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd
635-2690
Principal: Carl Stice

#11 Milpitas High School
1285 Escuela Parkway
635-2800
Principal: Francis Rojas

Adult Schools

Adult Education
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd
635-2692
Principal: Giuliana Brahim

See also Adult Education for college level schools and universities.

Milpitas Moms’ Organizations with Their Kids

Because so many moms work and put their kids in daycare or school, those who chose to stay home with their children can feel isolated. Here are groups for those homeschooling older children, as well as those breastfeeding, or wanting to get out with other moms with toddlers in or near Milpitas, CA.

Milpitas-specific Moms and Kids Playgroups

Milpitas Homeschool Support
We’re a relaxed group, with no bylaws or dues: everything is free or pay as you go. We support all local homeschool families no matter how they choose to homeschool or why. Most families come from Milpitas, or close by in Berryessa (San Jose) or Warm Springs (Fremont) neighborhoods. Meets Wednesday afternoons (Noon to 2pm) in cold weather, and mornings (10am to noon) in hot weather, at Ben Roger’s Park playground.

Milpitas Moms and Kids
Hi Welcome to MILPITAS MOMS And KIDS Playgroup! I’m excited you are here! We were originally on meetup.com, and now we’re on Facebook!

Milpitas Moms Buy/Sell/Trade groups
Created this group mainly for Milpitas Moms but if you are not in Milpitas and willing to meet up around here you are welcome in this group. This group created to buy,sell and trade of your baby and kids items that no longer needed.

Silicon Valley-wide Moms and Kids Playgroups

Canadian Moms in Silicon Valley
Connecting Canadian Moms in Silicon Valley with one another.

Las Madres
Networking groups for moms with children about the same ages. Good parenting site.

Main Street Mamas: Peninsula & Silicon Valley
Main Street Mamas is the social and community arm of Sensible Sitters. We have no rules and all are welcome. However, for the safety of our group – we do need you to verify that you are in fact a parent (or parent to be) and live in San Mateo or Santa Clara County.

Silicon Mom
Alison van Diggelen is the founder and editor of siliconmom.com, a non-commercial website for mothers who are looking for thought-provoking content, the odd belly laugh, and trusted resources on subjects ranging from school test scores to kid’s health and safety issues.

Silicon Valley moms with special needs kids
The name says it all.

Silicon Valley Toddler – and Beyond
SV Toddler (and Beyond!) is a Facebook page for active kids in Silicon Valley and the adults who do their best to entertain, enlighten and (let’s be honest) exhaust them. Enjoy!

WANDA Silicon Valley
The mission of the Women’s Achievement Network and Development Alliance (WANDA) is to assist low income single mothers to gain economic self-sufficiency and life skills training, matched savings, and networking, all with the goal of building assets and establishing successful livelihoods. WANDA, based San Mateo County, has been dedicated to empowering and supporting low-income single mothers toward enduring financial stability and asset advancement since 2007.

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