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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 have services streamed online even though their physical buildings are now open. These may or may not be using Zoom, but since many do, I’m using that icon. Others are broadcasting on TV or are on Facebook Live.

Follow this guidance for places of worship and providers of religious services to support a safe, clean environment for congregants, visitors, workers, and volunteers. Places of worship include:

Churches
Mosques
Synagogues
Temples

Temple Emanu-El
1010 University Ave.
San Jose, CA 9512
408-292-0939

Latter Day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
48950 Green Valley Rd. Fremont CA 94538
510-623-7596

Lutheran

Mount Olive Lutheran Church
1989 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-262-0506

Methodist

Peace United Methodist Church-Sunnyhills
355 Dixon Road
408-262-1486

Muslim/Islam

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Bait Ul Baseer, Silicon Valley
926 Evans Rd.

Milpitas Ismaili Jamatkhana
691 S Milpitas Blvd Suite # 695
408-262-7325

Seventh Day Adventist

Milpitas Seventh Day Adventist Center
1991 Landess Ave.
408-263-8137

Wellspring Community SDA Church
966 Jacklin Road
408-634-9355

Unitarian

Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation
2950 Washington Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
510-252-1477

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-494-0541

Halloween/Fall Fests

Photo is of the GoMilpitas Haunted Yard at the east end of Grand Teton Dr. Haunted again in 2023!

If you have a community-wide October Halloween or Fall Fest Drive-Trough Celebration that you’d like to publicize here, please email your Go Milpitas guide, Ann Zeise. Please leave the Milpitas address of your “haunted” yard or driveway or parking lot. Since such displays may be going up early, if you wish visitors over a range of dates, include those dates. If you have a time range when the display will be on, include that. Leave me your phone number or email address just incase I need to contact you with questions regarding your post.

This page will be linked in the Events Calendar in October, so people will be able to read and use this page and Google maps to locate your haunt. I will only show your address and not your name, unless you specifically write that you want me to spell it out.

Milpitas Halloween and Fall Fests in 2023

1st Annual Halloween Party
Friday, October 20, 2023. 6-10PM.
Costume Contest, DJ, Eat, Drink, And Be Scary, $50 entry fee
Sponsored by the Joseph Bettencourt Foundation
Milpitas Community Center

Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party
Thursday, October 05, 2023 , 11:00am-5:00pm at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
870 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA.
Price: $29.99 to $43.99—Kids 2 years & under are free.
Scary fun awaits as the LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area and throw a Monster Party you don’t want to miss! Get into the Halloween spirit and join us from September 28th -October 31st for some monsterrific activities and an exclusive 4D Halloween movie – The Great Monster Chase! And another party only for adults 18+. Experience a BOO-tastic Adult Night on Friday, October 13th, 6-9PM in this Halloween-themed attraction filled with tricks and treats galore! Enjoy the 4D Monster Party movie, ride and explore the attraction kid free!

Weller School Trunk or Treat
Weller back parking lot off Dixon Road. Costume Contest, music, games. A food truck will be available for you to purchase food. Every child goes home with a pumpkin, too.

Pumpkins in the Park
Saturday, October 28, 2023. 10AM-2PM. At Cardoza Park, Kennedy and Park Victoria Dr. Treat your family to a frightfully fun lunch break. Break in your costumes as you enjoy the ghoulishly good time we have planned for you. Choose your pumpkin from our pumpkin patch. $15/child. Paid admission require for some activities. Purchase your tickets at cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com. No charge for accompanying adults and non-participating children.

Family Fall Festival 2023
Saturday, October 28, 2023. 5-7PM.
Leaves are turning and fall is in the air! Join us for a fabulous Family Fall Festival. Enjoy classic fall activities like contests, arts & crafts, carnival games, music, prizes, yummy autumn treats, and more! Make special memories with the whole family this autumn. Invite your friends and family to this free, community celebration full of fall flavors, fun, and laughter. See you at Christ Community Church of Milpitas to celebrate the season together! Sign Up Here

Annual Screening of The Milpitas Monster Movie
Monday, October 30, 2023. 7-9:30PM.
Join us for the highly anticipated Annual Screening of The Milpitas Monster Movie! This exciting event will take place at the Cinemark Century Great Mall 20 XD and ScreenX located on Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA. Get ready to experience the thrills and chills of this classic monster movie in person. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to watch the film on the big screen with fellow fans. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a night of nostalgia and entertainment. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for this must-attend event! Optional Dinner preceding the movie, at 4pm at the Outback across from the theater.

Halloween Events in Other Places Nearby

Pirates of Emerson
September 29, 2023 – October 31, 2023. New for 2023 we will again present a WALK THRU thru event, with online only, Timed Entry tickets. Capacity limitations will be in place and that will mean tickets will probably again sell out early. Do not miss out – buy early! Also new are age limitations. Anyone under 16 years old MUST be accompanied by an Individual 21 or over. Thank you for understanding. Located at Alameda County Fairgrounds (Corner of Bernal & Valley Ave) Pleasanton, CA 94566

Dead Time Dreams Haunted Attractions
October 6-31, 2023, and other dates, too. Hours vary. Returns for the 2023 season. This year we’ll feature our open air immersive haunted attraction, NIGHTMARES. Take a stroll with us as we take you through the ultimate scare zone. Also returning is a bigger and better Midway of Terror to entertain before and after the main attractions. We’re again located at the corner of Tully Road and Capital Expwy next to the ABC Pumpkin Patch and Wells Fargo at Eastridge Mall, with plenty of FREE parking.

Haunted Train
Oct 20 – 29, 2023, at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont CA. Climb aboard the HAUNTED TRAIN for a spooky (not scary) ride through the haunted forest at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. This ride is designed especially for families with children under 12. Live actors supply the fun and you will encounter the famous Witch of Ardenwood and other characters. There are colorful Halloween displays in between the scenes. For 30 years we have been supplying Halloween fun for all ages, and nothing will jump out or frighten young children. The Haunted Train will operate the two weekends before Halloween: October 20, 21, 22; and October 27, 28, 29. Trains will run every 30 minutes between 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday nights; and between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Sunday nights. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Because the ride is at night, for safety reasons every child under the age of 4 must sit on an adult’s lap (which will also give them a better view). The ticket price is $18 for all ages 3 and up (ages 2 and under are free).
Tickets go on sale SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 at 8 AM.

Pests & Control

Bee Man getting the honey bee hive
out of our house.

Who to call if you are being bugged by some insect or animal pest in Santa Clara County. How to avoid attracting pests to your property.

Oriental fruit fly
Milpitas is in the fruit fly quarantine area. County of Santa Clara Division of Agriculture urges residents in the quarantine area not to move homegrown fruits and vegetables from their property. These fruits and vegetables may, however, be consumed or processed (e.g., juiced, frozen, cooked or ground in the garbage disposal) on the property where they were grown. Affected residents may also dispose of homegrown fruits and vegetables by double-bagging and sealing them and placing them in their regular trash bins, not in bins designated for organic material and food scraps.

Animal Services Referral List
Who to call for dead or injured animal pickup, help with trapping or containing strays or pests.

Professional Wildlife Removal
AAA Creature Catchers operates throughout the San Jose region. Please don’t call about cats or dogs, just pesty wildlife.
408-550-7655

Santa Clara County Vector Control District
When it isn’t cute, looks like it bites, and is in your yard, then you can call these folks to help you out. The County Vector Control District is located at 1580 Berger Drive, San Jose.
408-918-4770

Small Bees
A family-run business. He rescues honey bees infesting homes and other unwanted places, and brings them home, makes sure they are healthy and content. She turns the honey and the comb into products to be sold at local farmers’ markets. Best parts: you get a lesson about honey bees, and a good chunk of the honey comb! Located in Los Gatos, but close enough to Milpitas.

Local Pests

These are commonly observed pests in Santa Clara County.

Coyotes
Because coyotes are so adaptable, problems may arise if they become comfortable seeking food or living in suburban and urban neighborhoods.

Domestic Rodents
Roof rats, Norway rats, mice and other rodents constitute an ongoing problem to residents in Santa Clara County. Rodents, especially roof rats are common co-inhabitants in our homes, regardless of socio-economic boundaries.

Dust Mites
Dust mites are an ever-increasing problem that has no silver bullet fix, but there are ways to combat the steady infestation. Our web site was created with the purpose of educating the public through articles and news about dust mites.

Town Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) has proven to be the most humane and effective method of managing feral cat populations.
195 San Pedro AvenueBldg C, Unit 12Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-779-5761 voicemail-only phone number

Feral Pigeons
The list goes on and on: the feral pigeon has contributed to civilisation in more ways than any other species of bird. So how – and, perhaps more importantly, why – has it become such a pariah?

Mosquitoes
Management of mosquitoes in Santa Clara County presents an ongoing challenge due to the variety of developmental sites and their proximity of urban areas.

Pocket Gophers – UC Pest Management Guidelines
Pocket gophers often invade yards and gardens, and feed on many garden crops, ornamental plants, vines, shrubs, and trees. They are classified as non-game mammals by the California Fish and Game Code.

Starlings
Starlings are non-native invasive species and are not protected by The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which means that federal law allows humane destruction of adults, nests, eggs, and young.

Potential Pests

These are a threat, but have not reached our county yet, though they may be in other parts of California. If you suspect you’ve seen one of these, call one of the agencies fast!

Africanized Honey Bees
No, these haven’t reached Milpitas yet, but they are in Southern California.

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
A very fine mist or a whitish, powdery coating on leaves or fruit may indicate heavy glassy-winged sharpshooter feeding. Large, yellow sticky traps are commonly used in orchards to monitor for the adults.

Red Imported Fire Ants
These red ants originated in South America and infestations have been recently discovered in Modesto. These destructive and aggressive ants will bite.

Suggestions

CDC West Nile Virus Homepage
Even though summer is nearing its end, many human West Nile virus infections happen during September.

Something bugging you I haven’t a link for? Got a link for this site that will help us here in Milpitas get rid of some pest — one the of the critter type only, please! Want to advertise your local pest service? — contact me.

Milpitas Jobs

Milpitas has jobs for workers in all sorts of careers, from government and retail to high-tech. Begin your job search here.

Median Salary by Job – Location: Milpitas, California (United States)
Compare your salary: Get a free Salary Report. Checkout average salary by Milpitas employer.

BAE Systems
Whether you are in engineering, human resources or finance; whether you are a student or an experienced professional; or if you are a member of the military and transitioning to the private sector, we have one message: Opportunity awaits you at BAE Systems. Map and Contact Information.

BioVision
With more than 3500 products in our portfolio for genomics, proteomics, cell analysis, and drug discovery, we offer innovative solutions to scientists at the cutting edge of research.

Cisco
Has a search Engine and ways to narrow down search. Email application OK.

City of Milpitas
Call the City of Milpitas Job Information Hotline phone number 408-586-3090 for more details. You may request an application from the City or you may use the application provided on this website.

Coyote Creek Consulting
We’re always interested in hearing from people who want to join our team of outstanding IT consultants and professionals.

Dave & Buster’s
Look under location for Milpitas and coorespnding job openings at this popular restaurant/bar in the Great Mall.

Iron Mountain Fulfillment Services
As a global leader in data protection and information management, Iron Mountain is always looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our company.

KLA-Tencor
Search on “Milpitas” and lots of openings appear. From a description, you can apply online.

Milpitas Unified School District
Linked to “Milpitas Unified,” but other county school districts also available for checking on openings for teachers, administrators, and other district jobs. Online application available.

Police Recruitment
If you are not afraid of hard work, long hours, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and giving of yourself to serve others, you should consider a career in law enforcement with the Milpitas Police Department.

Tesla Motors
Nearby in Fremont. We work in small, focused teams which, much like our products, are agile, efficient, and focused on excellence.

teklabel
Bay Area manufacturer of high quality digital and flexographic labels seeks Rewind Operator/Finisher. The company offers excellent pay and benefits based on the level of knowledge and experience. Entry level. Contact Tom Walsh at 415-640-4457
472 Vista Way

Viavi
Viavi is a new company with a rich legacy in Silicon Valley and around the globe. Officially launched on August 1, 2015, our company was created from the people, expertise and technology of JDSU’s successful test and measurement and network and service enablement offerings.
430 N. McCarthy Blvd.

Western Digital Careers
At Western Digital, we create environments for data to thrive. What does that mean? It means an incredible opportunity for you to help shape what the future of data looks like and to help unlock its potential.

Driving Legally in Milpitas

To drive legally in Milpitas and around California, you are responsible for know ing how to drive safely and within the driving laws of the state.

Agencies

California Highway Patrol
Site is now strictly a PR page. The only possibly useful page, “Traffic” now works.

Department of Motor Vehicles
Home page. Skip the Visit. Use our New Service Advisor! The more frequently used sections are linked on “Driving Through.” Make an online appointment. 800-777-0133 for general info.

Office of Traffic Safety
The Office of Traffic Safety, through partnerships and public education campaigns, strives to continue to reduce the number of alcohol-related collisions throughout the state.

Laws

California Driver Handbook
You are responsible for knowing these tips and regulations before you take the driving test. DMV.

Child Safety Seat Requirements
SB 567 by Senator Jackie Speier (D-Hillsborough) requires that children less than six years of age or weighing less than 60 pounds be properly restrained in a child passenger restraint system and doubles fines for first-time child safety seat violations.

Diamond (HOV) Lanes
To use the carpool lane during commute hours, you must be traveling in a carpool, vanpool, or public transit vehicle. Motorcycle riders may also use carpool lanes. During non-commute hours, the lanes revert to general traffic use. Each child counts as an occupant, but pets, infants still in the womb, inflatable dolls or ghosts do not (we’ve heard ’em all).

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most frequently about the Department of Motor Vehicles Drivers’ Test.

Vehicle Code of California
Got a ticket and wonder just what code violation they are accusing you of? Look here! DMV.

LGBTQ Milpitas

While Milpitas is far from being a city known for its LGBTQ community, as we really have no night life here for anyone, we do have activities and services to serve this part of our community, and most businesses are open and friendly to people of all sorts.

Milpitas is proud to be the hometown of Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels.

Milpitas Pride Part 1
Broadway’s Drag Darling Cacophony Daniels welcomes you to Milpitas Pride with the song “Perfect Day” from Legally Blonde.
Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5
Milpitas Pride Flag Raising 2020

Avenidas Rainbow Collective
Monthly LGBTQ+ social group. We are collaborating with the Youth Space to serve young people looking for activities that are for young people only. Otherwise, we offer one monthly LGBTQ Older Adult Social group at the Library in Milpitas along with two intergenerational activities each month–the monthly movie night and the monthly dog walking group. We also offer all existing Zoom groups to Milpitas program participants. Email for more information: LGBTQ@avenidas.org

Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center
The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center provides community, leadership, advocacy, services and support to the Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ+ People and their Allies.
938 The Alameda
San Jose, Ca 95126
408-293-3040

City of Milpitas LGBTQ Pride
Each June Milpitas usually holds a Pride event at city center.

15 inspiring leaders in Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ community
Activists have worked for decades for LGBTQ residents in Silicon Valley to have access to services they need, as well as for a safe and encouraging community to support them. In celebration of Pride Month, here are 15 influential LGBTQ leaders in alphabetical order by first name.

Gender Health Care nearest to Milpitas
Our mission is to provide comprehensive and community-driven physical, mental/emotional and social health care across the lifespan for transgender, gender non-binary and gender expansive communities. Our work is grounded in social justice and cultural humility that recognizes all parts of a person’s identity. We strive to be a model for expanding access to gender-affirming care in public health systems.
Medical Center, Santa Clara Valley HealthCare
777 E. Santa Clara Street, 3rd Floor
San Jose, CA 95112
408-977-4550

The Horizons Foundation
Recipients of Horizons Foundation’s 2017 Community Issues Grants are: Child Advocates of Silicon Valley – Milpitas – Recruitment, training, and support of Court Appointed Special Advocates who are specially trained to support LGBTQ foster youth in Santa Clara County.

Pink Spot
The LGBTQ Directory can be found in these spots: Look for the big blue & pink newsstand outside on the sidewalk at the bus stop near Bevmo, on Calaveras. Our guides are also located inside the Milpitas library. They call it the Great Mall Transit Center, but because that is now at the BART Station, look there. Guides include gay and lesbian owned & operated & friendly businesses & organizations in Milpitas.

Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is inclusive of all business people whether gay, straight, lesbian or transgender. We strive to treat all equally and provide a place we can come together for the mutual benefit of all members and the community at large.
408-998-9600

Ric Iverson is Alive and Well and Living in Milpitas (clips)

Roomies
LBGT & or Gay roommates in Milpitas, CA. Find a roommate or room for free. Roomies has no listing or communication fees.

STD Testing in Milpitas, CA, for Free
In response, Milpitas city, as part of the Silicon Valley, fosters The Getting to Zero initiative. With the vision of getting Santa Clara County with zero new HIV/AIDS diagnoses, zero stigmas. But most important, zero mortality due to the virus. There’s a large group of clinics on Milpitas. You can find some on Calaveras Blvd. You can get to this location by several public transportation routes, there are also free parking options if you need it. The Valley Health Center Milpitas in the North Main Street is an option that you can consider for STD testing. Other health resources in and near Milpitas.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Milpitas

As Teslas are made a few exits up the 880 freeway north of Milpitas, electric vehicles have become very popular in the area. Travelers often want to know where they can charge up their electric car, and may have preferences as to the type of charger. You can also view the full map on Google.

I have arranged each type of electric vehicle charging station by its location, north to south. (Fremont border to San Jose border.) As you can see, most are along McCarthy Blvd., which runs parallel to I-880 to its west. From I-880, take the Dixon Landing exit and head west (right), and then immediately left on McCarthy Blvd. and go south. (Note: McCarthy is an excellent alternative route should 880 have too much traffic. It begins as Fremont Blvd. up in Fremont, and becomes O’Toole in San Jose, ending on E. Brokaw, not far from the airport.

ChargePoint Charging Station
We help drivers make the switch to electric by offering connected charging wherever they work, shop, eat and play. with our free mobile app, special driver discounts and integration with automakers, we offer a seamless driving and charging experience.
400 N McCarthy Blvd
430 N McCarthy Blvd
690 N McCarthy Blvd
1102 S Abel St

Electric Charging Station
Unknown brand.
1001 Murphy Ranch Rd

EVgo Charging Station
Pay as you go and membership pricing by the minute.
301 Ranch Dr
447 Great Mall Dr

SemaConnect Charging Station
Join the SemaConnect Network today – the most open ecosystem of
electric vehicle charging stations in North America! Member login.
455 E Calaveras Blvd (City Hall)
160 N Main St. (Library)
777 Bellew Dr. (Crowne Plaza)
1501 McCarthy Blvd

Tesla Supercharger
Stop along the world’s fastest charging network while you grab a quick bite to eat. With our rapidly expanding Supercharger locations placed on well-traveled routes, Tesla can get you anywhere you want to go.
901 E Calaveras Blvd Embassy Suites – quite a few charging stations on SE corner of hotel
333 S. Abbott Ave. In Denny’s parking lot, near the I-880 and 237/Calaveras Bl. interchange, SE corner.
1010 Great Mall Dr. Great Mall, outside Red Robin restaurant, SW corner of mall

Vehicles – Shopping, Sharing, and Service for Cars in Milpitas

Milpitas has been a car-town since its inception when it incorporated around the new Ford factory being built here. A fair number of the Mustangs built at that factory have been lovingly maintained by local residents, and we look forward each June to the car show.

Advice & Assistance

Bill of Sale for Automobile
Nolo Press sells these forms right online. You fill it out online, and then pay to get the printed version. Inexpensive way to sell your used vehicle and have the legal documentation.

Californa’s Lemon Law
A purchaser or lessee of a motor vehicle has various rights under both state and federal law if the vehicle does not perform as provided under an express warranty.

DMV Now Kiosk
Use the California DMV Now kiosk, a fast and easy way to renew your vehicle registrations. The California DMV Now kiosk uses scanning and touchscreen kiosk technology to securely update vehicle information through step-by-step instructions and optional voice assistance. Simply follow the guided on-screen instructions. After a successful renewal, documents print instantly at the kiosk. Inside Safeway at 555 E. Calaveras Blvd.

Drive
Mercury News site with auto reviews, information about car shopping online.

Kelly Blue Book Official Guide
The nation’s leading provider of automotive pricing and value information.

Where is my car?
Professional thieves can steal any car, but make them work for yours. To prevent thefts, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) recommends “Layered Protection.” The more layers of protection on your vehicle, the more difficult it is to steal.

Car Detailers

Dragon Auto
We’ve found that graphene or teflon fix the shortcomings of ceramic coatings, while still offering all the same benefits!
20 Windsor Street
408-539-7499

68 Auto Detail
Premium auto detailing facility. Offers PPF film, ceramic coating, window tinting, vehicle wraps, and pointless dent repair.
51 Minnis Circle
510-657-6868

Clubs

Golden Gate Porsche Club Regional Time Trial Ground School
A day of classroom instruction and video. You do not need to bring your Porsche nor will the cars be driven or inspected at the ground school.

The Milpitas Car Club
Meets at Foster Freeze at 78 Serra Way on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. Bring an old or new unique car and have some food, laughs, and enjoy car talk.

MoparAlley Automobile Club
Meetings held on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Starts at 6:30 PM. Call 408-246-4404 or email for location. 1089 Courtland Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035-6925

Dealers

Envision Honda Of Milpitas
Making it easy to get all the available vehicle information so you can spend less time researching and more time enjoying your purchase. Check out our new specials and used specials for additional savings on your next vehicle. Under new ownership.
920 Thompson St.
Sales: 408-324-7400
Service: (408)-324-7405
Parts: (408) 324-7420

Envision Toyota of Milpitas
Our Dealership has built a reputation on providing courteous, honest service. Our customers appreciate the way we do business, and we know you will too. Take a moment to read the info below and find out what makes us an exceptional place to buy or service your automobile. Under new ownership.
950 Thompson St.
Sales: 877-280-1044
Service: 888-687-7127
Parts: 888-661-5024

Design

BlackTrax
The most innovative import and domestic tuner shop in Northern California, delivering the latest in custom and high performance solutions for your import and domestic vehicles.
1819 Houret Court
408-408-946-2900

California Mobility Works (CMW)
CMW is developing and preparing manufacturing of mobility products for both the consumer and commercial markets. CMW currently occupies a 20K Sq ft R&D, Design Center in Milpitas California. We are planning on acquiring another 30K sq ft at the same location for a total of 50,000 sq. ft. for our Silicon Valley corporate headquarters and manufacturing.
1355 California Cir.
408-357-4745

SafeAI
Builds autonomous mining & construction equipment with deep expertise developing safety protocols for autonomous passenger cars – the most difficult autonomy scenario.
1900 McCarthy Blvd #310

Qnovo
Qnovo’s Adaptive Charging safely adds up to 20% capacity, extending the range of the vehicles without increasing cost and weight. Qnovo’s technology is in 150M smartphones.
400 N. McCarthy Blvd.
510-592-7728

Gas

Cheapest Gas In Milpitas
Find out where to get the cheapest gas in our town. Widget updates daily. Other resources for saving on your car and truck fueling.

Parts

Andy’s Autosport
A store specializing in body kits that dresses up your car’s exterior and distinguish it from the every day daily driver. 673 S. Milpitas Blvd., 800-419-1152.

O’Reilly Auto Parts
2 locations in Milpitas to help you fix up your car or truck yourself.
46 S Abbott Avenue
408-263-5660
and
1350 S Park Victoria Dr
408-946-3677

Repairs

Auto & Truck Service and Repair Shops in Milpitas
The Minnis Circle, Milpitas, auto service shops all cooperate with one another, so, say, you need some mechanical work, a smog test, and wheel alignment, they will shuffle the car between the service shops. You pay for all where you pick the vehicle up.

Road Service

ProStar Towing
Tow trucks large and small to get your impaired vehicle safely home. Lots of tow truck clip art, if you need one for a school report. ProStar donated towing services to the Milpitas Historical Society to get Leapin’ Lena out of the Great Mall to get it ready for the 4th of July Parade.

Storage

R’n R Vehicle Storage
Home of high-quality services and inside storage for your treasured RV, boat or auto. On Ames near S. Milpitas Blvd.
408-694-3492

Tires and Brakes

Tires and Brakes in Milpitas
Shops in Milpitas that can repair or replace everything concerning your tires and brakes, suspension work, alignment, and more.

Used Vehicles

Carfax Lemon Check
Don’t make a $10,000 mistake! Millions of used cars have costly hidden problems. Use Carfax Vehicle History Reports to confirm a clean history or to reveal potentially costly hidden problems.

Transportation Classifieds
Search these ads for that new or used car, truck, van, boat or motorcycle. Place an ad for your used vehicle.

Counseling: Help and Support with Problems

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Feeling suicidal? Milpitas resources at: Suicide Prevention Resources in Milpitas and SCC

Crisis Support

In an effort to support your wellness The County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department has developed some information sheets to help you cope effectively during these Covid19 Pandemic times:

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (English), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (English), 03-17-2020

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Chinese), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (Chinese), 03-17-2020

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Farsi), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (Farsi), 03-17-2020

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Spanish), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (Spanish), 03-17-2020

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Tagalog), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (Tagalog), 03-17-2020

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks (Vietnamese), 03-17-2020
Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks—Taking Care of Children (Vietnamese), 03-17-2020

Addiction Recovery Support

AA Meetings in Milpitas
Preselected for “Milpitas” as location. Add category for anything else important to you.

Sisters in Sobriety Women
This meeting is closed; only those who have a desire to stop drinking may attend. Sunnyhills United Methodist Church
355 Dixon Rd

Al-Anon
ALL MEETINGS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY SUSPENDED UNTIL APRIL 7TH DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
Meetings held in Milpitas at (click on address for map):

Mondays, 7:30p, Monday Night Group. Sunnyhills United Methodist Church, Sanctuary, 355 Dixon Rd.
Saturdays, 10a, Steps for Growth, Christ Community Church, Rm N-105, 1000 South Park Victoria Dr.

Narcotics Anonymous
Sunnyhills Methodist Church
355 Dixon Rd

Tuesday at 8:00 pm, Somewhere to Turn Group Discussion/Participation, Speaker Open
Wednesday at 7:45 pm, Freedom from the Past Group Discussion/Participation Open

Counciling Services in Milpitas

There are more therapists, but they don’t have websites.

John C. Brady, Psychologist
A criminologist and California licensed forensic psychologist. Author of the ‘Bad Actor’s’ series.
615 S Main St.
408-263-5313

Lia Huynh, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I have over 15 years of professional counseling experience, and have helped hundreds of people to find ways to make their lives happier, more balanced, and more purposeful.
545 Los Coches St #112
408-599-1413

Patricia Reed, New Hope Counseling
I have a private practice doing counseling in Milpitas, specializing in young children and victims of crime, as well as general marriage issues.
500 Calaveras Blvd, Suite 317
408-262-4870

Kaiser Permanente
Mental health services include assessment, treatment, and support for a variety of mental, emotional, and substance use conditions. At Kaiser Permanente, adults, families, teens, and children can get clinical and support services for a wide range of issues. Milpitas: 1-408-945-2915

Mental Health Services

NAMI Santa Clara County
We offer practical experience, support, education, comfort and understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and their treatment in Santa Clara County. In addition, we work with public organizations, private businesses and the media to increase organizational and personal knowledge of effective ways of treating the illnesses while advocating for increased research and improved services for individuals with mental illness.
1150 South Bascom Ave., Suite 24
San Jose, CA 95128

Hobbies & Interests Groups in Milpitas

If you’d like to join with others who have a hobby, talent or interest like you in Milpitas, you’ll find a long list here.

Advocacy and Service
Arts & Creative Hobbies
Charitable Groups
Ethnic Organizations
Gardening
History
Kids & Teenagers
Neighborhood Associations
Resources for Clubs
Technical Hobbies

Advocacy & Service

Graffiti Terminators
Become a graffiti terminator and help beautify Milpitas

Silicon Valley Women’s Organizations and Resources
Whether you are a woman wanting to network with other moms or business women or those of your culture, we have links to women’s organizations for you!

Arts & Creative Hobbies

Camera Club
Meets monthly for a meeting on second Tuesdays, and holds field trips to take photographs in lovely surroundings. Classes on matting and other photography tips. Contests and community displays.

Golden Hills Art Association
A fairly active group of artists, though not online much. Find announcements about meetings in print media.

Peaceful Poets
The Peaceful Poets are a Milpitas-based group of writers and appreciators of poetry. Their works have been published in the Milpitas Post and Fremont Bulletin. Facebook for meeting dates and times.

Gardening

Gardening with Natives
A special interest group of the California Native Plant Society’s local Chapter which meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7p in the Community Library. The group is open to all, and includes a mix of seasoned native plant gardeners as well as beginners.

Local (Milpitas) Home Gardeners Club 2018
This is a community based home gardening club begun to provide education, share pointers, trade and exchange, and overall support each other in building productive and healthy home gardens.

History

Milpitas Historical Society
Generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month, except in the summer, and has a Holiday party in December. Milpitas History books and other memorabilia available to buy in their online store.

Society for Creative Anachronism
The International Headquarters of this organization is in Milpitas! This is a link to finding an SCA group nearby. As of July 1, 2020, we can no longer keep expired memberships open.
P.O. Box: 360789 Milpitas, CA 95036-0789
membership@sca.org | (800) 789-7486 | (408) 263-9305

Kids & Teenagers

Activist Clubs at Milpitas High
Clubs at Milpitas High that give to the community there and at large.

Kids’ Clubs
Kids’ clubs for children and teens in Milpitas, CA. Come learn and have fun with us: 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sports teams, and more.

Teenagers in Silicon Valley & Milpitas
What’s there to do for teenagers in this town? How do Milpitas and other Silicon Valley cities treat their teenagers?

Resources for Clubs

Donation Locations
Where to drop off your holiday donations of food, toys or cash for Milpitas and area charities.

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

Grant Writing Help
A list of organizations that provide technical assistance, consulting, classes and research materials in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Halls
Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there’s a place to rent in Milpitas!

Volunteer
Volunteer matching services. Find the voluntary service that’s just right for you.

Technical Hobbies

Milpitas Amateur Radio Emergency Services/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
MARES meets at 7:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month in the community room at the Milpitas Police Department. Anyone with an interest in Amateur radio or emergency communications is welcome to attend.

Silicon Valley Scale Modelers
Contest postponed. A club dedicated to the promotion of the hobby of scale modeling.

User Groups in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley user groups for hardware platforms, internet and web, professionals and hobbyists.

Baptist

Buddhist

Catholic

Christian Fundamentalist and Evangelical

Hindu

Jain

Jewish