• Community Matters

    Milpitas Community Center

    Milpitas Community Center, Milpitas, California

    Activities Activity Guide & Registration Lastest activity guide posted here about two months before each season begins. Class Registration Register for our programs on-line – From the comfort of your own home or office. On-Line Registration is provided through ActiveNet.com. Contact Information 457 East Calaveras Boulevard Phone: 408-586-3210 TDD: 408-942-2478 The Community Center is tucked behind Milpitas City Hall and the new Senior Center. It can be reached when driving west on Calaveras Blvd. only. There is a marque advertising current activities. You may also enter from the Milpitas Town Center Mall, through a short driveway into the Center’s parking lot. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8a – 6p Friday: 8a – 5p The Community Center will…

  • Health Services

    Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation

    AA meeting

    Health Services in and near Milpitas AA Meetings, Al Anon Meetings, and Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Milpitas, CA Isha Diagnostics California Corporation Drug & Alcohol, DNA Testing. Live Scan Fingerprinting 1207 S Park Victoria Dr 408-791-6016 Alcohol Rehabilitation Find AA Meetings in Milpitas, any day, any time, any type. Meetings in several places around town. For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190 As Bill Sees It Book Mtg For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-641-9190 Sunday at 5:00:0 PM Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 1989 East Calaveras Blvd Big Book Study Saturday at 8:15 PM AA Big…

  • Community Matters

    Elmwood Jail

    Elmwood Jail

    Santa Clara County Correctional Facility in Milpitas, California Also known as Elmwood jail, has facilities for minimum- and medium-security men and women. GoMilpitas.com, where you are now, is NOT related to the jail, but is a resource for those with relatives incarcerated there. Fentanyl overdoses reported at Santa Clara County jails One inmate died Saturday at the Main Jail; 13 others at Elmwood Correctional Facility were treated at area hospitals SAN JOSE – As the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office contends with a spike in fentanyl overdoses at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas, the medical examiner-coroner’s office has identified a 44-year-old inmate who died after apparently coming into contact…

  • Community Matters

    Organizations and Charitable Groups in Milpitas

    Milpitas Elementary Alumni

    Come enjoy belonging and supporting organizations in Milpitas based on your interests and how you want to spend your time helping others. This is the page for adult organizations, charities, and the civic action groups. Organizations by Topic Age Business Civic Action Conservationist Ethnic Health Hobbies & Interests Neighborhoods Unions Age FLY – Fresh Lifelines for Youth Since 1998, FLY, a nonprofit organization designed by troubled teens themselves, has been providing programs for more than 1,000 at-risk and disadvantaged youth, their parents and guardians, and community members. 568 Valley Way. Milpitas Family Help Net The MFHN asks for donations from the community to help those in need. We distribute funds to…

  • Housing

    Affordable Housing

    affordable housing

    What is the Problem? Affordable housing in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, CA. Programs for first time buyers, teachers, and seniors looking for low cost, below market rate (BMR) housing. HUD Community Programs Programs are all cancelled by Trump. Current policy on jump page says it all: You are on your own to afford a house! “God blessed us with this great nation, and together, we can increase self-sufficiency and empower Americans to climb the economic ladder toward a brighter future.” – Secretary Scott Turner SV@Home SV@Home is uniquely positioned to advocate for housing solutions. The voice for affordable housing in the Silicon Valley. A membership organization, SV@Home advocates for policies,…

  • Sports & Recreation

    Maps to Milpitas Parks and Recreation Sites

    Hillcrest Park Art

    For more information on Milpitas Parks Maintenance contact the Public Works Department at 408-586-2600. Milpitas parks came into being in the 1970s when the “city of the future” was imagined to have homes on small lots, and sharing a large, common green space instead of large private yards. Many of our parks weave together, providing ways for pedestrians and bicyclists a way to move between homes, schools, and shops without having to be on busy roads. Milpitas Community Center 457 East Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, Ca 95035 408-586-3210 Get Directions Click on site streets to go to its map. Select “Directions.” Put your home address in “From” on the form. Hit…

  • Community Matters

    Milpitas Library

    Milpitas Public Library

    Milpitas Library now offering “Library of Things” By Eric Shapiro, November 10, 2023 The Milpitas Library is now the site of a pilot program launched by The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) called The Library of Things. The idea behind The Library of Things is that it offers borrowers a chance to bring home items other than books, such as kitchen equipment, health and wellness aids, and cool stuff for use by children. All SCCLD library card holders can borrow every “Thing” available in the library. Ask Us: Account Questions, or Ask a Librarian. The Milpitas Community Library Where, When Open, Events, and Phone Number 160 N. Main St.…

  • Shops

    McCarthy Ranch Major Stores

    McCathy Ranch arching sign

    Anchor stores in McCarthy Ranch shopping mall. Best Buy With enhanced safety measures in place, we have more options than ever to help you get what you need safely and quickly.63 Ranch Drive 408-942-0201 Big Al’s sports bar, bowling center and arcade Integrated in to the fabric of local communities and with 45,000-70,000 SQFT of the latest arcade games, 18-42 bowling lanes, and the region’s largest HD projection screens (55’!) as focal points of stadium-style Sports Bars, Big Al’s appeals to families, sports enthusiasts, event planners and anyone looking for a great time with great food in a contemporary NW-style atmosphere. Kids bowl free in summer of 2021. 27 Ranch…

  • Sports & Recreation

    Fitness – Personal Training, Teams, Sports Programs & Training

    Fitness

    Health Services in and near Milpitas Milpitas residence believe that keeping fit is important. Here you will find the nearby fitness center to suit your needs. Some teams are here, but do look under the category of Sports & Recreation for more. Advice Overview of California’s Health Studio Services Contract Law All health studio contracts must be in writing. The contract may not require payments that total more than $3,000 not including finance charges (this amount increases to $4,400 on January 1, 2010) over the contract term. The duration of the contract may not exceed three years, and the contract may not require payments for longer than the term of…

  • Community Matters

    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…