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Guides to Silicon Valley Civic Networks
Before Google Local, small cities relied on such guides to Silicon Valley and else where. The project was called civic networking, and GoMilpitas was one of these very early civic network sites. Many civic networks still exist, each giving a unique view of their local scene in a way Google cannot. Civic Networks: Building Community on the Net By Scott London About Civic Networking Zeise’s site is a one-woman operation that’s truly a grass-roots effort. Zeise, who believes a community guide can’t be done properly unless its creator lives in the town it covers, attends Chamber of Commerce meetings and watches city council meetings on television. by Deborah Kong, Mercury…
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Video Production Groups
There are a number of good video production groups and companies in Milpitas. Some are non-profit and some are commercial. The City of Milpitas does have a TV studio, but it has limited production capabilities. DZ Open Lens Productions Dox and I have been working and volunteering with non-profit KMVT15 in Mountain View and have access to their studios for producing educational and community service videos. There is no charge for what we do, but at this time we’re not doing commercial videos. We have several other volunteers who help us when we need larger crews. We welcome any willing to take a TV production training class or two at…
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Milpitas Camera Club
About the Milpitas Camera Club Photographer Kaz (right) has organized local camera enthusiasts interested in meeting monthly or more often to share photography tips and occasionally go on photographic field trips. Ann Zeise was co-founder. The club was founded in 2004. All are welcome to visit our meetings, and friends of members may go along on field trips. Membership allows you to join competitions and shows, and to get our newsletter and participate in our galleries. Next Meeting: Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month and usually held on Zoom, except for special events. Recent Print Show Judging Some definitions for photos entered for judging: General-A and…
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Sporting Goods
GoMilpitas only lists sporting goods stores that do not carry automatic rifles. They might sell hunting and target practice arms, but only to those who are over 21 and meet rigorous background checks. Find products to support your favorite way of keeping fit. Bowler’s Edge Pro Shop Yelp Review. ““Free engraving on the ball, 1 free game (per ball you buy), and 10% discount depends on what you buy.” 1287 S Park Victoria Dr. 408-262-5095 DICK’S Sporting Goods They ended sales of assault-style rifles and high-capacity magazines at all of its stores and banned the sale of all guns to anyone under 21. DICK’S Sporting Goods has a variety of…
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Boy Scouts Silicon Valley
Resources for Milpitas, Santa Clara County Boy Scouts and beyond. Boy Scout and Cub Scout clipart. Find local Milpitas Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout dens. Badge Help Sites Camping ClipArt For Scouts Community Resources Fun Stuff Local Scouts Scouting Links Badge Help Sites Boy Scout Merit Badges You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may earn any of these at any time. Camping Camp High Sierra Programs for all young men and women aged 11 to 20 who are registered with the…
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Calendars of Events In and Near Milpitas
Are you looking for something fun or entertaining or enlightening to do this month? Here are calendars of events from South Bay organizations that list their activities online. Milpitas Calendars ***GoMilpitas Event List*** View numerous events posted on GoMilpitas. Do you have an event you’d like to list? Either email or call our webmaster, Ann Zeise. Community members are invited to submit Milpitas non-profit events open to all in the Go Milpitas Group on Facebook. Big Dog Vineyards Select Events by month. Calendar of Wine Tasting – usually first weekend in warm-weather months – and concerts. Chamber of Commerce Parties, mixers, forums, luncheons and more. City of Milpitas Meetings Calendar…
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Games, Toys, and Play Areas at the Great Mall
Places for kids to hang out and play games, as well as places to buy toys and games. Build-A-Bear Workshop Pay your age. A beary special place where you make your own stuffed animal! Make your furry friend unique with hundreds of fashions and accessories. We do parties too! Entrance 3 210 – Next to Swarovski 408-474-0389 Dave & Busters Play ½ price games every Wednesday from open to close* Youngsters should be supervised by someone 21 years or older. In virtual reality gaming, you’re the hero. And everyone in that world is counting on you. Don’t let them down. Explore the world in Roblox. Outside Entrance 5 #940 408-957-9215…
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Bay Area and Silicon Valley Magazines
Bay Area and Silicon Valley Magazines to keep you informed about business, technology, travel, garden, entertainment, and other trends. Bay Area Family Travel We will focus on a specific Bay Area locale for our monthly cover story. And in the How-to with Kidsdepartment, writers provide the essentials on how to ski with kids, camp with kids, visit museums with kids…you get the idea. Bay Area Parent Has great ideas of what is open for kids and what is not. Events calendar, articles of interest to parents. Childcare resources, plays, museums, field trip ideas. Bay Nature A quarterly magazine dedicated to the intelligent and joyful exploration of the natural places of the…
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Ice Cream & Smoothies
Looking for an ice cream or a smoothie, some frozen yogurt or sorbet for a light cold treat, or a thick rich milkshake, and you want it NOW in Milpitas? Here are the many ice cream parlors in Milpitas. Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream This June, we’re putting a one-of-a-kind new flavor in the limelight! Our Flavor of the Month is a green & white citrus ice cream with a wildly fun lemon-lime slime ribbon. Cool down with this zesty & refreshing scoop of summer. Hours: Mon-Sun: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Foothill Square. 357 Jacklin Rd. 408-946-3100 Cold Stone Creamery For more than 30 years we’ve served up the finest, freshest…
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Keeping Cool at Milpitas Pools, Water Attractions, Nearby Beaches
Got a letter from one of our faithful readers suggesting I hurry up and get a feature up on how to keep cool in or near Milpitas when the next heat wave hits. Suggestions here will range from where to find pools, walk along a beach, or find a ice cream treat. I welcome suggestions for additions to this page at any time. A reminder: in hot weather check on elderly or infirm relatives and neighbors. My mother’s air conditioning failed, and she almost couldn’t think clearly enough to get herself to a cool, safe spot. If you have screened windows, let the cold air in at night, then in…
