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Meeting Halls for Events in Milpitas
Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there are halls to rent in Milpitas! Unfortunately, Milpitas has no convention center. When you’re planning an event on a short timeline, you don’t have the luxury of thoroughly vetting meeting halls, let alone taking the time to find and select the right venue. GoMilpitas “Meeting Halls” is a directory featuring halls, community centers, venues and halls for hire | Advertise your hall to your local community for free. Other Possible Large Halls Hotels The larger hotels have rooms for fairly large gatherings. City Park Picnic Areas Reservations must be made in-person at the Milpitas Community Center, located at…
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Gardens in Milpitas
In spite of our “adobe brick” soil, we manage to have quite lovely gardens in Milpitas. Many are giving up manicured lawns for drought-tolerant and California Bay Area native plant landscaping. Plants are selected to attract hummingbirds and butterflies common to our area to our gardens. Beautification of Local Gardens Heritage Tree Program Recognize and protect individual trees or groves of trees. Includes photos of significant and historic trees in Milpitas’ gardens. Neighborhood Beautification Ordinance The Neighborhood Beautification Ordinance was adopted to enhance the quality and appearance of our community. It requires a minimum level of upkeep for properties and prevents activities that detract from a residential atmosphere. Our City Forest…
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Museums In and Near Milpitas
I’m not counting the “collection” in our garage, no I’m not! As some of you know, we homeschooled our son. So I’m going to talk about our favorite “field trips” in the area. I’m going to focus on museums for children and the young at heart. Plans for Milpitas History Museum Milpitas is the only large city in Santa Clara County without a museum. Locating a museum next door to the Milpitas Public Library and Municipal Parking Garage is ideal and must be preserved. The Children’s Discovery Museum We were members for years when Scott was younger, going to the BIG PURPLE BUILDING where they “let you play in the…
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Temporary Policies and Guidelines Police Department Community Room
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Policies and Guidelines Police Department Community Room 1275 North Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 Reservations: 408-586-2402 or vbejines@ci.milpitas.ca.gov UPDATED: AUGUST 13, 2021 The Milpitas Police Department’s top priority is to ensure the safety of our guests. Please note that any meeting event in the Police Department Community Room is contingent upon current public health orders and City policy. Vaccination Requirements The City of Milpitas will not require guests to show proof of vaccination when entering the Police Department Community Room. Masks and Face Coverings Effective Thursday, July 29, 2021, the City of Milpitas requires all City employees and visitors to wear face coverings in indoor settings…
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Chamber holds first in-person mixer at Outback since Covid Shutdown
Networking Mixer at Outback Steakhouse July 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm We had to show proof of vaccination against COVID, but then we were free to mix and enjoy spare ribs and fries, and drinks of our choices.
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Ethnic Organizations in Milpitas or Nearby
Black, East Indian, Filipino, Hispanic, Native American, Pakistani, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese ethnic organizations in Milpitas or nearby and with a fair number of Milpitas members, which meet to socialize and meet common goals. Black National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. 1313 N. Milpitas Blvd, #163 408-991-4610 Silicon Valley/Santa Clara County Black Chamber of Commerce Our mission is to develop and maintain a strong positive alliance between the…
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Amusement Parks Near Milpitas
Amusement parks to spend the day riding roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, getting dizzy, all close enough to Milpitas for a day trip. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park Opening May 22, 2021. Unique theme park centered around trees and horticulture in a mid-20th century Silicon Valley historical setting. Family fun including amusement rides and attractions. 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy CA 408-840-7100 Golfland Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. 1199 Jacklin Rd. 408-263-6855 Great America Fifteen minutes from Milpitas, in Santa Clara, an amusement park where the young and young at heart play. Opening May 22, 2021. Tickets and reservations now available.…
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Kiddie Train Rides
Take the kids on fun pint-sized train rides near Milpitas, in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Vasona Park, Los Gatos. There are two locomotives, the primary one, Number 2, is a 1905 vintage steam engine of the 2-6-2 prairie type, weighing approximately four tons. Runs year ’round, unless it’s raining too hard. 233 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Casa de Choo Choo Casa de Fruta’s Narrow Gauge Railroad is fun for children of all ages. The two-mile long track meanders through the complex, passing along scenic Pacheco Creek, past the zoo and the enclosure that is home to peacocks and rare white…
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Milpitas National Little League Baseball
Tryouts for the Milpitas Little League Baseball Teams For more information, email milpitasnationallittleleague@gmail.com or visit Milpitas National Little League on Facebook. Milpitas National Little League April 2nd our LAST DAY of registration for the Spring 2021 Baseball season! Take that step to bring home the game ball this season! Evaluation weekend number starts tomorrow, Friday April 2, 2021. Will we see you on the diamond this year? There is only ONE weekend remaining for player evaluations!. Player evaluations are conducted in small group cohorts and by reservation only. The remaining dates for evaluations are: Friday, April 2 Saturday, April 3 Your Little League season dues must be paid prior to reserving an evaluation time.…
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Milpitas Alumni Groups & Reunions
Milpitas Library Milpitas Elementary Alumni showed up Saturday, January 10, 2009 for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the “New” Public Library In front of the historic Milpitas Grammar School, 160 N. Main St. School Alumni Groups Milpitas, Ayer and Calaveras Alumni Alumni from the city of Milpitas, CA. Milpitas High, Samuel Ayer high, Calaveras High, Rancho Jr. and Randall Jr. When you join the group, announce yourself on the wall by your school, year and maiden name, if needed. If you don’t see your Yearbook cover, post it under the Photo Sections. If you are the “leader” or “Prez” of your Alumni Class, let me know what School and Year…
