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Tag: <span>Covid-19</span>

Youth Sports for Milpitas Kids

Some of our local youth sports programs have produced Olympians! Milpitas believes in helping youth become physically fit with friendly competitive and individual sports opportunities. Most have reopened after being closed because of Covid19. Some have also permanently closed, so if you aren’t seeing a favorite here, they may really be gone.

Bay Badminton Center
Enroll your kids in our exciting Academy today and they will be on their way to improving their game with our World Class Coaches. Online court reservations available.
1191 Montague Expy.
(Inside Montague Court at Flemings Business Park)
408-942-2888

Bintang Milpitas
Through the badminton academy, many people who have never played badminton before have developed a passion for the sport; many people who have played before but were never serious have developed a competitive spirit. All in all, BBA has promoted the sport of badminton greatly within the community and hopes to continue doing so.
746 S Milpitas Blvd.
408-934-9915

Game Time Elite Gymnastics
GTEG is an elite training facility with the goal of qualifying gymnasts to Nationals, qualifying for the National Team and moving on to College gymnastics.
616 S Main St.
408-883-5578

ICC Table Tennis
In 11 years it has opened North America’s largest dedicated table tennis center and has produced 2012 USA Olympic team members Timothy Wang, Ariel Hsing & Lily Zhang. Team ICC player Lily Zhang and Jiaqi Zheng will also represent USA at 2016 Rio Olympics.
1507 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-945-9556

Indus Cricket Club
Site not updated since November 2021, so may or may not be very active. Looking for quality players who are passionate about the game of Cricket, and youth who would like to learn the sport. Indus is starting a free youth camp for Beginner level boys/girls ages 7-10. The goal is to teach basic cricket, team skills in a safe and fun environment and groom future stars.
Call for more details and to sign up.
1600 Sonoma Dr. (Near Sinnott Park, NE of Lucky’s)
510-220-3325

Milpitas Knights PAL Football
The MILPITAS KNIGHTS is a non-profit youth football and cheer team serving Milpitas and our surrounding communities since the 1960’s. Our five teams are supported by the Milpitas Police Activity League (PAL) and we are members of theSan Jose Police Activity League (PAL) Football Organization. We are led by passionate volunteers who are dedicated to work alongside parents and community leaders to raise successful student athletes.

Milpitas Monsters
Girls fast pitch softball program. We are a travel softball organization focused on giving the young girls in our community the confidence and leadership skills to succeed in life. Our coaches focus on teaching players the fundamentals of the game and emphasis on instilling the importance of respecting teammates, opponents, coaches and officials.

Milpitas National Little League
Site not updated since March 8, 2020. The primary goal of Milpitas National Little League South is to provide player growth, development and firmly implant in our youth the idea of sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for leadership. 2005 season starts in March. Sign up is usually in November and December. Check on Facebook page for updates.

Milpitas NV PAL Girls Softball
While a specific timeframe for a start date to our Spring 2021 season is still uncertain, we will be opening up registration at this time. No payment is required until the start of the season is established.

Milpitas PAL
PAL is a program offering healthy, safe activities to the youth of our community as an alternative to street crime, drugs and violence. Currently, five well established sporting activities are in the PAL program: Milpitas PAL Soccer, Milpitas PAL Knights Football and Cheer, Jr. Giant’s Baseball, Milpitas North Valley PAL Softball, and Milpitas PAL Rugby. For more information, contact phone numbers on their sites.

Milpitas Sports Center
The Milpitas Sports Center is a full-service fitness center offering affordable sports and exercise programs for teens and adults. Programs include adult drop-in and league sports, fitness classes, lap swimming and water exercise, swim lessons and plenty of cardio and weight fitness equipment. The Sports Center complex also includes the adjacent Milpitas Skate Park, a football field, baseball and soccer fields and a concession stand.

Milpitas Youth Soccer Club
Facebook page. Affiliated with CYSA, MYSC places the emphasis on player skill advancement, coach and referee training, greater variety of competition, and playing opportunities both recreational and beyond, including the Olympic Development Program. Call 408-834-9092 or email support@mysleague.com

Mission San Jose Aquatics
A community based USA swim team dedicated to providing swimmers of all abilities the opportunity to be the best that they can be. MSJA Swimmers range from age 5 to college level. We have eight distinct training groups and practice sessions at Ohlone College  & Irvington HS in Fremont, California.

North Valley Little League
2022 Spring registration now open. We have put together a quick form to find out what the interest level is in returning to play should we be able to re-open. Details here.  Click here to complete the form.

North Valley Youth Soccer League
Check here for 2022 sign-ups, and schedules. Recreational soccer for children living in north San Jose, Alviso, California and east foothill neighborhoods, and also competitive soccer under North Valley United for teams comprised of children living anywhere in the bay area.

Warm Springs Aquatic Gators
We are looking forward to meet all our current, new swimmers and parent community. Warm Springs Aquatics or “the Gators” is a summer recreational swim team open to boys and girls ages 5 through 18. Swimmers start practicing in mid-April and swim through the end of July. Kids learn how to be great swimmers and team players in a fun and family-oriented atmosphere. We are part of the East Bay Swim League. Checkout our Facebook Page.

See also ~ Summer Programs and Camps

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 by City
Zoom in and click on “Milpitas.” Updated 9/1/2022. There has been a huge jump in Covid cases in Milpitas in the past couple of weeks, so I will be updating more often. This map summarizes counts and rates of cumulative COVID-19 cases by cities within Santa Clara County. Cities with higher rates of cases per 100,000 residents appear as a darker shade of blue than cities with lower rates of cases. Date above is the last I saw I checked, but not the last it changed. Do realize that if you drive outside our city borders, or people come to your home or business from other areas, you become part of of a far larger population, and your risk increases. Since this number is cumulative, assume that many of these people have recovered. Compare to other cities in Santa Clara County.

FIELD NAME MILPITAS COVID-19 CASES
Cumulative case count 14,918
Population 77,457
Rate per 100,000 people 19,260

Due to a significant and unresolved problem with the State of California’s CalREDIE reporting system, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, as well as county public health departments statewide, are experiencing significant underreporting of COVID-19 testing results. Because of this problem, the information presented in this dashboard/these dashboards since mid-July 2020 is incomplete. We will provide updates on the status of these reporting delays as soon as they are available. Additional information about these delays may be available from the State of California.

COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in all of Santa Clara County
The data on this dashboard provide a look at the number of new cases of COVID-19 and related deaths over time. A case is someone who tests positive for COVID-19 using viral testing performed in a lab. Deaths are listed separately for patients at Long Term Care Facilities because patients in these facilities are more isolated than the general public and represent a particularly vulnerable population. The Public Health Department closely tracks the number of cases and deaths that are being reported each day. Data on deaths will be updated on Fridays.

Most Recent Santa Clara County Risk Reduction Order

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REQUIRING USE OF FACE COVERINGS INDOORS BY ALL PERSONS
DATE OF ORDER: August 2, 2021 This Order is made in light of the recent significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Santa Clara County (“County”), due primarily to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Emerging evidence indicates that the Delta variant is more transmissible than prior variants of the virus, may cause more severe illness, and that even fully vaccinated individuals can spread the virus to others. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) now both recommend that all persons—regardless of vaccination status—wear face coverings indoors. Vaccination remains the best and most effective tool in preventing COVID-19 and its harms; evidence shows that even against the Delta variant, fully vaccinated individuals have substantial protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. In considering options to stem the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, a continued increase in the proportion of the population vaccinated is the best measure available. However, universal indoor use of face coverings is the least disruptive and most immediately impactful additional measure to take.

Covid-19 Testing Available in Milpitas

See EVENTS Calendar on this site for more free pop-up covid testing sites.

Rapid COVID-19 Home Tests Go on Sale at Major Retailers
CVS, Walmart, Walgreens now stock no-prescription kits offering results in 15 minutes. Both are antigen tests — meaning they look for specific proteins from the virus — and both have received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A doctor’s prescription is not required to purchase the rapid home-test kits.

OptumServe at the Milpitas Community Center
457 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Mondays and Thursdays, 10am – 2pm (Lunch break) 3pm – 6pm
We are happy to share that the Milpitas Community Center will offer COVID-19 testing. Appointments no longer required. You may schedule an appointment at LHI. Those with appointments are taken in first. Register here to get a patient ID. Even if you go without an appointment, you will need this ID number. You will return to the LHI site to get your results after they text you that it is available.

Kaiser Permanente Testing
Offers Diagnostic testing for a current infection, and antibody testing for a past infection. Does not reimburse for other testing sites. Members only.
770 East Calaveras Blvd.

City Services Available or Closed

COVID-19 Availability of City Services
The City has not updated its page yet since the May 17th move to the YELLOW TIER. Hopefully they will edit this page and its policies soon.

Milpitas Library
Library services are available. With the health order update, opens a new window that took effect on May 19, 2021, SCCLD welcomes our patrons to visit the library anytime during open hours to browse the full collection, use the public computers and printers, and utilize library resources and services. Face coverings and social distancing are required to enter the building. This page describes the services available to the community. Most Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) locations offer expanded building access in addition to contactless curbside service Monday through Saturday from 1pm – 6pm. These options are offered at the Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries during specific hours (see current schedule), and are described in detail lower on this page.

  • Curbside Holds Pickup
    Staff will deliver your holds to the trunk of your car by appointment.
  • Walkup Holds Pickup
    Staff will leave your holds on a table outside the library and we’re testing lobby service at limited locations. No appointment needed.
  • Library Returns
    You can return library materials into library book drops at all hours, seven days a week (24/7). Please allow up to 10 days for the returns to complete quarantine plus processing, before they are removed from your account. No late fines are incurred on any materials that are returned at this time.
  • Santa Clara County Library District has added free Wi-Fi in the parking lots of the Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries.
  • Consider using the app “Libby” to check out eBooks and Audiobooks.

Milpitas Sanitation
Currently, scheduled collection services are not affected. Please have your containers ready for service between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on your regular collection day. If your containers are not serviced on their regularly scheduled day, we will return on the next service day.

Financial Resources for those suffering financially because of Covid-19

Housing Resources

  • Financial Assistance
  • Rent Relief
  • Ban on Evictions

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
Notice: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.

Milpitas Business Support Resources

The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce wishes to see that all businesses make it through these tough times. Information here is to get you quickly to sources of support for many aspects of your business and your employees.

Milpitas Restaurant Availability
Looking for takeout? A number of local restaurants are offering drive-thru, take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery for Milpitas residents. Ordering from local businesses is one way to support our community during the current stay-at-home health order (Has been extended).

Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources during Covid19
At a meeting of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce I heard several speakers on the topic of financial relief to small businesses because of economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Milpitas Unified School District Services

Coronavirus Information, Alerts, and Updates

Milpitas High School (MHS)
Exemption for 2020-2021 Juniors and Seniors of District Graduation Requirements | AB 104 Bill Information
The law requires that high school students who were in their third or fourth year of high school during the 2020-2021 school year, and who were not on track to graduate in four years, may be exempt from our district’s graduation requirements that exceed statewide requirements. It also requires high schools to provide credit recovery support for these students, including the option to retake courses, or to enroll in a fifth year of high school, to complete state graduation requirements. Milpitas Unified School District will contact students eligible for this exemption.

Process for K-11 Students to Request to Repeat the 2020-2021 Grade | AB 104 Bill Information
This law provides a process for parents and guardians to request that their student repeat the grade they were enrolled in during the 2020-2021 school year. Parents and guardians of students who were in grades Kindergarten – 11 in the last school year would be eligible to make this request if their student received a D, F, or No Pass grade for at least one-half of their coursework in the 2020-2021 school year. This request would trigger a personalized consultation with representatives of the district to review and discuss all learning recovery options and supports that the student could access.

How to apply: Parents/Guardians may submit a written request through the Milpitas Unified School District Learning and Development Office by completing this form (Español / Tiếng Việt). The district will schedule a consultation within 30 days of submitting the form.

Santa Clara County County Services

County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Live
Videos produced by the Santa Clara County Health Department about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Data Dashboard
This data dashboard provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Santa Clara County and is intended for educational purposes only. Because of limited testing capacity through the Public Health Laboratory, the number of cases that we detect through testing represent only a small portion of the total number of likely cases in the county.

COVID-19 Dashboards

Cases, Death, and Testing Dashboards

  • COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
    Provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Case Rates by Vaccination Status
    This dashboard shows the 7-day daily average COVID-19 case rate by day for Santa Clara County overall, for unvaccinated residents, and for fully vaccinated residents.
  • Demographics of Cases and Deaths
    Provides information on characteristics and demographics of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including: age, gender, race/ethnicity, source of transmission for cases, and underlying conditions for deaths.
  • COVID-19 Testing
    Provides information on the total daily testing for COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 Variants
    This dashboard provides the cumulative count of COVID-19 variants that have been identified and reported in Santa Clara County to date.

Vaccination Dashboard

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Among County Residents 
    This dashboard provides information about vaccine administration to Santa Clara County residents who are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. This includes residents who have been vaccinated by providers within Santa Clara County and residents who have been vaccinated outside of the county.

​Mapping Dashboards​

​Hospitalization Dashboard​

  • Hospitalizations
    Provides the number of patients in acute hospital beds, intensive care unit beds.

COVID-19 Response Dashboards

  • SARS-CoV-2 Sewage Monitoring Data
    Provides an overview of the results of SARS-CoV-2 measurements in wastewater over time.​​​
  • Cost Tracking 
    Provides an open and transparent accounting of the County’s COVID-19 expenditures.
  • COVID-19 Data Sets​
  • COVID-19 Data Tables​​
    Please visit to download data related to the Dashboards listed above.​

Silicon Valley Strong
On March 18th, 2020 San José Mayor Sam Liccardo announced a new effort, driven by San José and Silicon Valley community and business leaders, to offer financial assistance, mobilize volunteers, and connect residents to critical COVID-19 resources. San José has developed a countywide food distribution partnership with Santa Clara County, non-profits, and the private sector. The movement is known as #SiliconValleyStrong
Silicon Valley Strong also provides resources in

Covid-19 Information from the state Covid-19 site

Current safety measures
Thanks to millions of vaccinations, California’s economy is open. There are no county tiers, capacity limits, or physical distancing requirements. But we still need some common-sense safety measures until more people are vaccinated.

  • What to do now
    COVID-19 has not gone away. To safely go about our daily lives, we need to continue:Vaccinations
    Masking
    Testing if you feel sick
    Other measures to keep ourselves and others safe
    Do’s and don’ts for daily lifeRestaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are open. Protect yourself and others by keeping these common-sense safety steps in mind.

See essential jobs and status of your county and open sectors
See Older Santa Clara County Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Orders Archive

Covid-19 Humor

Neil Diamond vs CDC on Hands, Touching Hands
Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” with updated lyric for safety during Covid-19 pandemic. And then advice on how to wash your hands thoroughly.
More Covid-19 Jokes

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 public and Department staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to check the Department’s Closure Page for updates.

State Fisheries Biologists Continue Efforts To Eradicate Deadly Fish Bacteria
January 28, 2021. Not affecting Milpitas lakes and ponds or their stocking. Read about affected areas on this site.

Information on purchasing licenses, permits, tags and other entitlements, can be found on CDFW’s Online License Site.

The following Santa Clara County lakes will be planted with 1-pound rainbow trout in the spring. In the summer the lakes are stocked with catfish. Fishing is a favorite activity at Ed R. Levin Park. Sandy Wool Lake is stocked from November through May. Swimming is prohibited.

Latest fish plants at Sandy Wool Lake
Reports by date and species of fish

All you need to know about fishing in Santa Clara County Parks but were afraid to ask
No activity can be as rewarding as relaxing near a crystal clear waterway with fishing pole in hand and line in the water. We’ve got some of the best fishing spots around! Feeling a little rusty with your casting? Take advantage of our practice fly casting ponds, usually a dedicated enthusiast will be on hand to give you a tip or two.

Department of Fish and Game
Yes, children 15 and younger can fish at Sandy Wool Lake without a license. In the summer the lake is stocked with catfish, and in the cooler months with trout.


Ed Levin County Park
Fishing is another favorite activity at Ed R. Levin Park. Sandy Wool Lake is stocked from November through May. Swimming is prohibited.

Flycasters of San Jose
A large and active fly fishing club with a diverse set of offerings catering to fly fishers of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Free Fishing Days
If you’re new to the sport of fishing, and not sure if you will enjoy it, we have a great deal for you. The Department of Fish and Game offers two “Free Fishing Days” each year. Free Fishing Days for 2022 are Saturday, July 2 and Saturday, September 3.

Fishing in the City
Fishing in the City Clinics gives city dwellers an opportunity to learn how to fish, and to fish close to home. Valid fishing licenses are required of anglers 16 years or older. Anglers 16 years of age and older need to have a fishing license except on Free Fishing Days. (See above dates.)

Salmon in Silicon Valley
Salmon in Silicon Valley? The Valley is not known for its salmon but they are here in very small numbers. Their numbers are so low, that most people don’t know they exist, and if river health and function are not drastically improved, we may loose these salmon for good. Urban Wildlife Research Project of Silicon Valley has been monitoring salmon since 2011 along side other conservation groups Salmon and Stealhead Restoration Group, and Friends of Los Gatos Creek.

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 the commute altogether! color coded according to difficulty.

City of Milpitas Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Plan
The City of Milpitas is in the process of updating its Trails and Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plans. These plans will provide the City with a vision and action plan to make it safer and more convenient to walk, bike, and roll in Milpitas. Visit MilpitasPhase2.altaplanning.cloud to provide feedback! Visit the interactive map at the link above to comment on proposed recommendations for bicycling and walking in Milpitas. Your feedback will inform recommended improvements around the city and help prioritize future investments. SHARE YOUR COMMENTS BY MARCH 31, 2021.

Milpitas Cycling Trails
Join over 20 million people getting fit on MapMyRide. Your workout, your devices, anywhere, anytime. Plan, analyze and share your journey.

Santa Clara Valley Bikeways Map
This PDF map allows you to zoom into an area of Santa Clara County to see the bikeways routes.

Mysterious Stone Walls
Mysterious Rock Walls
The East Bay Mysterious Rock Walls are accessible in several area parks, including Ed R. Levin County Park and on Mission Peak.

Routes
Find routes to popular entertainment venues, major employment centers, college campuses, and shopping areas. You’ll also find a library of routes used for social rides.
Ever been stuck in traffic while a bike commuter breezes past you with a big smile on her face? Or maybe you’ve seen someone merrily riding along, with groceries in his bike bags? If you’d like to try biking to work, school, or the store but haven’t found a bike-friendly route, Virtual Bike Route Scouts may be the answer!

Within Fremont City Limits

Hiking up Mission Peak, Fremont, CA
Here is a map of the trails on Mission Peak, a popular hiking spot in Fremont, CA. You can start the hike at Ed Levin Park in the Milpitas hills or take the easy way up from Stanford Ave. in Fremont.

Mission Peak Trails
Map shows the Mission Peak Loop, the Hidden Valley Trail, and the Peak Meadow Trail. On weekends, the Mission Peak trails can see some pretty heavy foot traffic. Dogs must be on leash as there are cattle grazing right along side the trail, between the cattle crossings. Be careful about checking out rock formations: there are rattle snakes! Spectacular views of the whole Bay Area and often all the way to the Sierras award those who make it to the top.

Within San Jose City Limits

Alum Rock Park Trail Map
This is a great hot summer day hike, as this trail provides plenty of shade relief. Check out the remnants of the mineral spring spa. The trail starts paved, then turns to dirt pack. The trails of Alum Rock Park are now back open to the public after closures prompted by mountain lion sightings and then a large wildland fire in the vicinity.

Alviso Slough Trail Loop Description and Views
The trail around the salt ponds is officially part of the Bay Trail. You can take the trail clockwise starting at the Marina, following along the levee above the Alviso Slough, with the salt ponds on your right.

Coyote Hills Regional Park
Bike riders may take the 3.5-mile paved Bayview Trail within the park. Bayview connects with 12 additional miles of trail along the south levee of the Alameda Creek Trail, and to the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Guadalupe River Trail
The northern reaches of the Guadalupe River Trail is open from Alviso at Gold Street to Grant Street near Highway 280. The portion through Guadalupe River Park and Gardens provides many opportunities for recreation and entertainment. Review:”Terrifying to accidentally find yourself amongst homeless encampments and then somehow onto railroad tracks. Uh. nope.” Follow San Jose Trails on Twitter, Instagram and Periscope

The Mallard Slough Trail
This trail begins across the railroad tracks from the Alviso Slough Trail Loop. The main reason to take this trail segment is to reach the Environmental Education Center from the Alviso Slough Trail. It also reaches Mallard Slough and the Alviso Heronry.

Trails Further Away

Bay Area Hiker
Click here for South Bay and Peninsula hiking spots. Click here for hiking in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Wonderful descriptions of hikes and what to expect. Section on trails where you can hike with your dog.

Bay Area Ridge Trail
“Imagine a 400-mile ridgeline trail connecting the Bay Area’s precious greenbelt of parks and open space, linking hundreds of communities region-wide.” Hikes almost every Saturday all summer.

Del Valle
Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like an alpine resort only 10 miles south of Livermore.

East Bay Regional Park District
Explore this site to learn where you can picnic, hike, camp, fish, ride a bike, ride a horse, and explore nature in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Ravenswood Slough to Alviso
Cooley Landing to Sunnyvale Baylands Park
Pedal nearly 15 miles on mostly natural surface trail and experience the outer edges of the bay connected by shoreline park jewels in East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Mountain View and Sunnyvale.

Rose Peak, Ohlone Wilderness Trail
Located in the wildest and most remote land remaining in the East Bay hills, the Ohlone Wilderness Trail climbs 3,427 feet over the course of 10 miles to reach Rose Peak (3,817 feet).

Santa Clara County Open Space Reserves Trails
The Open Space Authority maintains multi-use trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians and is committed to opening new lands to visitors as funding allows. The trails are open every day of the year and are free to the public.

See also: Hiking, Running, Walking

Movies in and near Milpitas, California

Century 20 Great Mall

Century 20 Great Mall Milpitas show times. Don’t wait. Guarantee your seat before you go and avoid a sold out show. A fair number of non-English films.
1010 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035

CinéArts-Endorsed films are also playing at this theatre.

Cineark Popcorn Calorie Count
You may want to order the “Junior” size and hold the butter! There are some inconsistencies in this database, but you’ll get the general idea.

Theaters nearby with Covid19 cleaning and procedures in place. All are quite far from Milpitas.

Nearby Movies with advance ticketing. Most open with Covid restrictions in place.

State/Local mandates require masks be worn at all times. Therefore, no food or beverage permitted.

AMC Mercado 20 open
AMC Saratoga 14 open
Pruneyard Cinemas, Campbell closed
Century Cinemas 16, Mt View open
Century at Pacific Commons, Fremont open
Cinelux Almaden Cinema, San Jose only cafe open
Cinelux Plaza Theatre, Campbell open
CinéMark, Santana Row, San Jose open
Hackworth IMAX Dome, San Jose closed
Niles Essanay, Silent Film Museum, Niles closed for renovation

More Theaters…

Film

Kanopy
Watch up to 15 free movies a month through the library service. All you need is your library card number and password.

iTunes Movie Trailers
Dozens of QuickTime movie trailers from the Apple website. These are larger than you’ll find on most theatre sites, and cover not only what is out there now, but also popular recent videos and DVDs. Send to your iPod touch or iPhone.

Video Production Groups
There are a number of good video production groups and companies in Milpitas. Some are non-profit and some are commercial

Other shopping categories at the Great Mall

Uniforms – What to Wear to School

Milpitas schools have requirement to wear uniforms in grades K-8. Check below for details about what your school uniforms should look like.

Many local stores with a children’s clothing section will have uniforms in the late summer, just a school is starting. See list below of acceptable sources.

Uniform requirements for the current school year in Milpitas, CA.

  • Shirts must have a collar, such as a polo shirt, a dress shirt, or a turtle neck style.
  • Sweaters and jackets must be plain without excessive or large lettering on them.
  • In general, shoes, socks and belts must be fairly plain and typically white, brown, black or blue. Shoes must be closed-toed.
  • Check by school name below for color options. Verify through links.
School
Pants, Shorts, Skirt, Skorts or Jumper		 Blouses, Shirts, Sweaters, Sweatshirts
Always Solid Colors
Burnett
Navy Blue		 White, Hunter Green, or Navy Blue Polo Shirts with collars, Green or Blue sweater or coat
Curtner
Navy Blue, Khaki or White (solid colors only)		 White, Navy Blue, Burgundy, or Khaki with collars
Mattos
Navy Blue or Khaki		 White or Navy Blue, with collars
Pomeroy
Navy Blue, Burgundy and White		 Navy Blue, Burgundy and White
Randall (In Spanish)
Navy Blue or Tan Khaki		 Navy, Light Blue, White (solid color only)
Rose
Solid Blue or Black (No Jeans)		 Rose School Spirit Shirts, or White, Burgundy, or Red with or without collars
Sinnott
Navy Blue, Tan Khaki, or School Plaid		 Navy, White, Burgundy (solid color only). Spirit wear T-shirts OK
Spangler
Khaki, Blue, or Black
Can be cargo or any other style, Jeans on Fridays only.		 White, Forest Green, Navy Blue, Baby Blue, or Burgundy
Spangler t-shirts and sweatshirts may be worn daily
Weller
Navy Blue, Black, or Tan Khaki		 White, Navy Blue & Burgundy. White button-up shirt or Weller t-shirt.
Zanker
Navy Blue, Tan Khaki		 Navy Blue, Burgandy or White. Only Zanker logos permitted.

Middle Schools
Rancho
Blue Jeans, Black
Jeans, Khaki, and Navy Blue.		 White or Hunter/Forest Green, Black, or Khaki. Spirit shirts.
Russell
Khaki, Grey, Black, White, or Greens		 White, Black, Green, or Gray Polo, turtleneck, collar or collarless shirt, sweatshirts, dress shirts.

The high schools do not require uniforms, but they do have dress codes.

Milpitas High School students must dress appropriately for school. A student’s apparel or lack of apparel should not distract from the educational process. Clothing that depicts violence and/or obscene words/pictures, sexually suggestive statements, or drugs/alcohol are considered inappropriate and will not be allowed at Milpitas High School. Clothing that reveals cleavage, belly, back, or underwear disrupts the educational process. Shoes must be worn at all times. Any student dressed inappropriately will be sent to the office. More on page 19 & 20 of student handbook.

Cal Hills Dress Code
And daily schedule and calendar.

Check with your school office for details.

Where to Purchase Uniforms

Check for Discounts in the Fall!

French Toast
JCPenney
Justice (girls only)
Kohl’s
Lands End
Macy’s
Merry Mart
Old Navy
Sears
Target
Walmart

Recipes for Weight Loss and Heart-Healthy Eating

Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. But in times of Covid-19, being stuck in the house, it is easy to forget to eat less and move more.

You might be snacking on cookies rather than something more nutritious. Try cherry tomatoes or grapes  for a healthful snack. Break kale into chip-sized pieces, toss with some olive oil, and spread on a cookie sheet. If you are ok with salt, sprinkle some on. Bake at 400° for 4 minutes. Voila! Healthful chips, and they taste better than you’d expect for kale.

Find some exercise videos on YouTube. You can search on terms very specific to your needs. Bookmark the ones you like the best.

7 Best Ways to Lose Weight During Lockdown
We break down seven of the best—and most importantly, easy—ways to lose weight at home during this time of lockdown.

Anita’s Tried & True Lowfat Recipes
Anita has personally tried each and every recipe posted on this site. Most of these recipes are low-fat containing less than thirty percent calories from fat.

Cooking Light
My favorite low-fat recipe magzine, I devour the recipes each month, but turn to the website to try to retrieve past favorites.

Delicious Decisions from the American Heart Association
Good nutrition is one way to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Making these healthy but tasty dishes at home can help you control your cholesterol levels, blood pressure or diabetes. We’ve created these recipes to help you prepare meals that not only taste great, but are good for you.

Diabetic Gourmet Recipe Files
The recipes provided include nutritional information and diabetic exchanges. Not all recipes are appropriate for all people. Please make sure a recipe is appropriate for your meal plan and pay careful attention to serving sizes.

Eating Well
Healthy recipes by the meal, week or month.

How To Extract the Most Nutrients From Your Food
Before you get overwhelmed, take heart in that there are a handful of simple steps you can take in the kitchen to boost your foods’ health potential—without sacrificing flavor. Here’s a roundup of the methods you need to know: science-proven secrets that make already good-for-you ingredients even better and more likely to pass along their flat-belly benefits.

Weight Watchers’ Most Popular Recipes
Check out the 30 recipes that our Members come back to time and again. From their Recipe Collections.

41 New Recipes to Try
See what WW’s been cooking since the New Year. Published March 1, 2022

See also ~ Weight Loss-Healthy Eating

Water – Safety & Sources in Milpitas

Origins of Milpitas water and where it goes later: creek maps, waste water, urban runoff, water quality.

Save Water Milpitas
Water is a precious resource and is an important necessity for our health, the sustainability of the environment, and for the livelihood of our businesses. Check here for rebates for high efficiency toilets and washing machines, and for free shower heads and aerators for faucets.

Water Waste Restrictions
The following uses of potable water are prohibited under the City of Milpitas Municipal Code: Chapter 6

When may I water my yard?

2022 Watering Schedule

  • You can water your yard THREE days per week, between the hours of 6:00 p.m through 9:00 a.m.
  • If your street address is an odd number, you can water your yard on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
  • If your street address is an even number, you can water your yard on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
  • No watering on Wednesdays.
  • Remember, always make sure your watering doesn’t waste water and only waters your landscaping.

To Learn More about Water Conservation or To Report Violations
Call 408-586-2666

The City purchases and distributes water from Valley Water treatment plants, as well as from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Before making its way to your tap, your drinking water is treated and tested to ensure its safety. Valley Water and SFPUC are ensuring the water supplied to the City is of the highest possible quality meeting or exceeding all federal and state drinking water standards.

Don't Take Water For Granted

Don’t Take Water For Granted
Amina Ahmad, a sixth-grader at Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School, was a winner in the Bay Area Water Users Association Water Awareness Poster Contest. Her poster is featured in the association’s 2001 calendar.

Hot Lines
City of Milpitas Water Conservation
and Urban Runoff Hotline: 408-586-2666
City of San Jose Distribution Hotline:
800-426-4791
Santa Clara Valley Water District:
408-265-2600, Pollution Hotline: 1-888-510-5151
Water & Sewer Utility Rates
Water rates effective July 1, 2020.
Sewer rates effective July 1, 2020.

Our Watershed

The Coyote Creek Water Shed

Watersheds are nature’s way of dividing up the landscape. A watershed is the land area that catches rain or other runoff and drains to specific wetlands, streams, rivers, and reservoirs. Runoff from every home or business ultimately makes its way to a creek or channel. That’s why everyone somehow contributes to flooding even if it happens miles away. Creeks and street water in Milpitas flow into the Coyote Creek and then into the San Francisco Bay.

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.


Calaveras Dam Time Lapse (2012-2018)
Time Lapse of the Calaveras Dam from April 2012 – September 2018 captured by EarthCam.


Moving Mountains at Calaveras Dam Replacement

Coyote Watershed Fast Facts
The county’s largest watershed, it extends from the urbanized valley floor upward to the vast natural areas of the Mt. Hamilton range. Coyote Creek, its main waterway, is the longest creek in the county. Resources for teachers and students.


Fixing Anderson Dam is a priority for Valley Water
In 2019, Valley Water produced a draft of a video depicting a worst-case scenario should a filled-to-capacity Anderson Dam fail in the event of a major earthquake. Valley Water embarks on Anderson Dam project after years of unexpected delays. The original plan –– to add buttressing and materials up and downstream to reinforce the dam –– would take roughly three years and come with a $250 million price tag. But in 2016, that number grew after the district conducted geotechnical borings of the surrounding soil and found evidence of seismic activity in two nearby fault lines previously thought to be inactive.

Flood Watch Tool
Introduction on how to use the flood watch tool for those living in flood zones near our creeks. Most important to those living near Penitencia Ck at Machado Ave. or working near Coyote Creek and 237.

My Hazards of Santa Clara County
Map showing areas of Milpitas and other Silicon Valley areas which have in the past been flooded. Many flood control systems have been installed, but if you are considering buying a home in these areas, do a thorough check first. Also shows earthquake zones.

Hetch Hetchy Photos
From before the dam was built. This group would like to restore the valley.

The California Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) Curriculum
Teachers may access all of the EEI Curriculum online for free, and until the end of this school year students may access form-fillable workbooks and other materials directly from our website. Feel free to reach out to us at eei@calrecycle.ca.gov if you need support with your digital instruction and we’ll do our best to assist you.

Penitencia Water Treatment Plant
This plant typically serves an area from Milpitas in the north to Aborn Road in the south, supplying safe drinking water to 270,000 residential and commercial users.

South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
This project will result in large-scale restoration of wetlands from the San Mateo Bridge to southern edge of San Francisco Bay.

Water Quality

Water Quality Report: Consumer Confidence Report
The City of Milpitas is pleased to provide our customers with pertinent information about the quality of our drinking water. This annual water quality report tells you where our water comes from, what our tests show about it, and what is in it.

City of Milpitas Water Quality Report 2021
As mandated by law, each year, on or before July 1, the City of Milpitas is required to provide all of its water customers a copy of the CCR. The CCR provides water quality information and compares the quality of your water to established Federal and State drinking water standards. We encourage you to view this report as it provides information about the source and quality of the drinking water delivered to you.

In an effort to be better stewards of the environment, the City is no longer distributing paper copies of the CCR. The reports will instead be made available online. If you wish to obtain a paper copy of the 2021 CCR, you may pick one up from the Milpitas City Hall building located at 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. For any questions you may have, please contact us through our email at: MilpitasCCR@milpitas.gov.

Water & Sewer Bills

Automatic Payment Service
You can pay your water and waste services bill online; however, it takes 6-8 weeks to process your request. You can set this up in a day or so with your bank’s online service, but the City’s service is free.

Mail in Your Water Bill
Effective July 1, 2021, please us the new P.O. Bos address below to mail in your City of Milpitas/Sewer utility payments:
City of Milpitas
P.O. Box 102710
Pasadena, CA 91189-2710
–yes, you read that right, Pasadena.

Water conservation in the home
Are you concerned about high water bills and would like to use less water? Want a rebate for installing low water usage toilet or washing machine?

Water Systems

The San Francisco PUC, which draws its water from the Hetch-Hetchy system in the Sierra, serves 2.4 million people in San Francisco and 33 communities stretching from Milpitas and San Jose to Daly City and the water district in southern Alameda County.

City of Milpitas Water Maintenance Services
Maintenance Services provides for the routine and emergency operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water, sewer, and storm systems and facilities.

City of Milpitas Water Supply Map

Map helps you determine whether you get Hetch Hetchy water (the best tasting), or SVPUC water (still great water!).

Water and Sewer Master Plans
The City of Milpitas is approaching buildout, and open spaces are being converted to domestic and irrigation type uses, changing diurnal flow patterns and water needs. In addition, redevelopment of older industrial/commercial areas to high density residential is being considered as part of the Midtown Specific Plan.

Santa Clara Valley Water District
Parts of Milpitas are supplied with water from SCVWD. Watershed and flood control district primarily. Those in the quadrant west of 880 and south of 237 get water through SCVWD.

S.F. Public Utilities Commission
Provides Milpitas with Hetch Hetchy water. (Note to newcomers: Hetch Hetchy water is considered the finest!)

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Water System
Milpitas gets most of its drinking water through the San Francisco PUC. The Hetch Hetchy Project supplies water and power to the City of San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area communities, and regulates stream flow in the Upper Tuolumne River, Cherry Creek, and Eleanor Creek.

Where Your Water Comes From
Groundwater and local surface water is the county’s original source of water supply. Local rainfall and runoff flows into reservoirs for storage and blending with imported water. The water is released into creeks and ponds to augment natural percolation and maintain groundwater levels. Some of the local surface water is processed at drinking water treatment plants. The treated water is sold to local water retailers such as San Jose Water Company, who use their own distribution systems to serve customers. Water pumped from the groundwater aquifer through wells is used by private well owners, farmers, and water retailers.

Milpitas Waste Water Treatment

San Jose / Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant
The San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment facilities in California. It treats and cleans the wastewater of over 1,500,000 people that live and work in the 300-square mile area encompassing San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno.


San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant Video Tour
This is an interesting and educational facility to visit. It is pertinent for general science students, biology students, and chemistry students.

Urban Runoff & Pollution Prevention

City of Milpitas Consumer Confidence Report issued June 2015
Last year, as in years past, your tap water met all USEPA and State drinking water health stan- dards. The City of Milpitas vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and once again, we are proud to report that our system had no health related water quality standard violations in 2014.

Managing Urban Runoff
To protect surface water and ground water quality, urban development and household activities must be guided by plans that limit runoff and reduce pollutant loadings. EPA.

Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program
The Program’s mission is to assist in the protection of beneficial uses of receiving waters by preventing pollutants generated from activities in urban service areas from entering runoff to the maximum extent practicable.

Zoom webinars about gardening presented by the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency.
BAWSCA is commited to the communities we serve. We actively collaborate with our member agencies, other water agencies, and community partners and participate in a variety of public outreach and community events.

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 Silicon Valley women’s organizations for you!

Advocacy

Milpitas works to create its first ever Women’s Task Force
July 18, 2022. For the past two years, the Milpitas City Council has worked toward creating the City’s first-ever Women’s Task Force. The idea of a Women’s Task Force in Milpitas started when the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG) announced their $5 million grant program. The City of Milpitas applied for and received $25,000 to create a task force that implements the principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). This past April, the money was given to Milpitas at the CCSWG conference in Sacramento.

After receiving the money to implement CEDAW in the City, the Council adopted Ordinance 306, a move toward establishing the Women’s Task Force. The task force will give Milpitas the resources it needs to face issues affecting many women in the city. These include but are not limited to: domestic violence, wage gaps, and accessible childcare.

Councilmember Karina Dominguez, who is active in helping to create the Women’s Task Force, stated in an interview, “This is the first time in the City of Milpitas that we have seen policy, resources, and money put down in order to bring women’s issues in the forefront.”

AAUW San Jose
Through AAUW San Jose you will be able to Support equity and education for women and girls; Advocate for societal change; Connect with your community; and Create new friendships through Interest Groups.

Commission on the Status of Women
The official body to which the County Board of Supervisors will refer for study and recommendation on matters relating to discrimination against women on the grounds of sex. The Commission can also recommend programs, policies, and legislation to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all women.

Dress for Success San Jose
Empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Women’s Leadership Policy Summit
Supervisor Cindy Chavez and the Valley Medical Center Foundation invite you to meet a coalition of Silicon Valley leaders in government, healthcare, education, the private and nonprofit sectors, and youth leaders who spoke at the Women’s Leadership Policy Summit in 2021.

Articles

Closing The Gap Between Men and Women in STEM
What exactly is STEM, and why is there such a gap between men and women in those fields? More importantly, what can be done to fix the problem? Here are some possible solutions.

Elephant in the Valley
The inspiration for this survey came out of the incredible conversation from the Ellen Pao & KPCB trial. What we realized is that while many women shared similar workplace stories, most men were simply shocked and unaware of the issues facing women in the workplace.

Girl Geeks and Boy Kings
Women workers at Facebook, the customer service buffer between programmers and users, were charged with the social upkeep of this safe space.

The Male Geek Is Not the Only Image of Success in the Tech World
But the truth is that it was a woman named Sheryl Sandberg who transformed Facebook from a hugely popular website into an extremely profitable company.

Silicon Valley superwoman ‘myth’ examined
The lives of successful female executives run counter to the myth that women can have it all: a high-powered professional career, loving family, and satisfying personal relationship — if only they learn how to properly organize their time, according to a new book coauthored by UC Santa Cruz lecturer Peggy Downes Baskin.

Why Is Silicon Valley So Awful to Women?
Tech companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to improve conditions for female employees. Here’s why not much has changed—and what might actually work.

Women rise high at the Milpitas Police Department
Officer Casey Croucher can often be seen throughout Milpitas, riding her motorcycle while wearing a bright pink scarf around her neck. She’s the first woman at the Milpitas Police Department (MPD) to have ever been on a motorcycle. Not only that, but she’s one of 3 female motorcycle cops in all of Santa Clara County.

Business Women

American Business Women’s Association
Opportunities for women in business to grow personally and professionally.

Bay Area HR Connections
We are a group of Human Resources Professionals and friends interested in growth and development. We’ve had stellar speakers, people have found jobs and mentors, many professional and personal relationships have developed over the years. Facebook Group.

Career Women – Silicon Valley Career Moms Organization
We help career women in the male dominated industries to elevate their competency and achieve personal success.

The Club
The CLUB is a leadership incubator for San Francisco Bay Area women who want to accelerate their careers. Meets monthly in Santana Row, San Jose.

CREW Silicon Valley
A networking group for women working in the Silicon Valley commercial real estate marketplace.

Girl Geek X
In 2008, Angie Chang brought Bay Area Girl Geek Dinners to the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sukrutha Bhadouria joined her in 2011 to help organize more events. To celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we rebranded as Girl Geek X!

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Silicon Valley
We provide monthly events including some with educational speakers, some focused strictly on networking, and others which celebrate our local women business owners at venues and companies located in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley Women’s Networking Alliance
Since 2007, WNA has been the place for women in Silicon Valley and beyond to help each other grow their businesses and succeed both professionally and personally.

Women of Silicon Valley
In response to COVID-19, we have decided to make an exciting shift, bringing together all of our Women in Tech World Series conferences to host our first-ever Women in Technology Online Festival! Facebook.

Ethnic Women

33 Badass Black Womxn in Tech
We’re celebrating Black History Month by sharing the stories of 33 powerful & resilient Black womxn in tech.

Indian Business & Professional Women (IBPW)
Project Mask! Our members have been buying fabric and sewing masks relentlessly and selflessly by putting a lot of hours into this tedious task, and then delivering them as well.
A non-profit support network for business and professional women that promotes education, leadership and self-development through seminars and workshops. Seminars are open to women and men of Indian and non-Indian origin.

Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley
VAPW strives to outreach, educate, prepare and engage Vietnamese American professional women in areas of leadership and development, to provide a network of support and promote the professional growth of its members, to mentor and encourage youths in the community to enter professional careers, and to encourage community responsibility and participation.

Organizations and Charitable Groups in Milpitas

Come enjoy 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.

Many are transitioning from Zoom meetings to hybrid meeting during the spring of 2022.

Organizations by Topic

Age
Business
Civic Action
Conservationist
Ethnic
Health
Hobbies & Interests
Neighborhoods
Unions

Age

Milpitas Family Help Net
The MFHN asks for donations from the community to help those in need. We distribute funds to help families in emergency situations so they can maintain stability and some semblance of humanity. Contact Tina Broyles @Tinabroyles@loanpros.net or call her at 408-332-7479.

Milpitas Senior Center
Offers activities for those 50 years and older.

See also: Kids’ Clubs

Business

Chamber of Commerce
About the Chamber, it’s goals, and how to join. This is in the office building just south of the gym. Take Jacklin Road just east of 680 and turn south on Hillview. Park in 2nd driveway on the north side.
828 N. Hillview Drive
408-262-2613

Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce
The SVC Chamber is your Business Chamber in Silicon Valley, and we believe that opportunity & success are for everyone to experience. As a result, we have teamed up with Live Stories and the City of Milpitas to administer the 2022 Milpitas Small Business Assistance Grants Program.
3350 Scott Blvd, Building 54Santa Clara, CA 95054-3124
408-244-8244

Toast Masters – District Four
The premier educational non-profit volunteer organization assisting people to improve their communication and leadership skills.

Toastmasters – 7242
Meetings are online at this time. Develop your communication skills while having fun. We meet every Monday from 7pm to 8:30pm at ICC (Indian Community Center), 525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035

Civic Action

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.

Friends of the Milpitas Community Library
This group raises funds for the Library by having book sales several times a year.

Kiwanis Club of Milpitas Foundation
Sevice organization sponsoring hands-on projects focusing on special needs of the community, helping the elderly and youth. We are the sponsor organization for the Milpitas High School Key Club. Email: kiwanisclubofmilpitas@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus
Council 8747. News of events. Email address for the Grand Knight, Dennis Pachucki. Links for local Catholics.

Milpitas Democratic Club
On this Facebook page, you will be able to find upcoming events, and recent relevant news.

Project Cornerstone
A growing collaborative dedicated to engaging our entire community in the critical task of connecting youth and adults. Our approach is based on nationwide research that has identified a set of experience and values that we call “developmental assets.”

Rotary Club of Milpitas
We will meet Mondays at 12:00 PM at the Dave & Buster’s Restaurant, 940 Great Mall Drive, probably starting in August 2021. You can also watch our meetings on Facebook. The GoMilpitas calendar of Events usually has Zoom meeting information.

Rotary Club of Silicon Andhra
This new club got its charter on the 4th of August, 2019, with 221 charter members, which is a world record. I can understand the hard work put in by Sri Anand and others to convince and motivate people to join the club as charter members. I hope the club will scale new heights in all the avenues of service and help the community. Contact: info@siliconandhrarotary.org. Facebook.
1521 California Circle

Salvation Army: Golden State Division
Human services and emergency and disaster assistance. Milpitas Social Services Unit, 220 S. Main Street. Contact Mr. Kenneth Bocchini, 831-946-8487

San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Directory
A guide to about 1000 organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area of interest to progressive activists.

See also: Community Services

Conservationist

Committee For Green Foothills
Help protect and preserve the hills, forests, creeks, wetlands, and coastal lands of the San Francisco Peninsula through grass-roots education, planning, and legislative advocacy.

Greenbelt Alliance
The leading land conservation organization in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area.

Loma Prieta Sierra Singles
Local branch of the Sierra Club has carpool arrangements at McCarthy Ranch for getting to hikes and a whole host of other activities of interest to singles in their 30s and 40s.

Ethnic

Ethnic Organizations
Black, Chinese, East Indian, and Vietnamese Organizations in Milpitas or nearby and with lots of Milpitas members.

Health

American Red Cross
Northern California Chapter. Emergency preparedness, blood drive info, and more.

Healthier Kids Foundation
We are diverse group of health screeners, case managers, community members, executives, and health professionals united in our desire to create the next generation of healthy, happy world leaders.
4040 Moorpark Ave., Suite 100San Jose, CA 95117
408-564-5114

Insulin Pumpers
Provides information and support for adults and children with diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy. Sobrato Foundation center, off Abbott.

Vista Center for the blind and visually impaired
Nationwide, Lions Clubs help the blind and vision impaired. Local clubs, realizing that there was no facility for the blind in Santa Clara County, banded together to build the center and organize its programs.

See also: Health Services

Hobbies & Interests

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.

Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Associations
Neighborhood websites and private mail lists. Information on how to organize a neighborhood association.

Unions

Milpitas Firefighters Local 1699
Founded in 1967. Our purpose is to serve and protect the community of Milpitas. Preservation of life, property and the environment within this community is the reason for our existence. Facebook page.

Labor Unions in the SF Bay Area
A listing with links from the Progressive Directory.