OQRA, the Santa Clara City Library Mission Branch, and Santa Clara University are partnering once again for another Halloween picnic in the park on Saturday October 26th! 

The day starts with a family Storytime at 10:30am at Mission Branch Library, then moves outside to City Plaza Park from 11am-2pm. We will have spooky crafts, treats, games and other activities. Bring a lunch and join us for a fun day in the park. Costumes are encouraged as well.

Members of the Old Quad Residents Association invite you to join them in a stitching circle at the Mission Branch Library every second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm. Bring your knit or crochet projects for a night of fun conversations and skill sharing. All are welcome. Hands on instructions for basic crochet will be available on a first come first served basis. OQRA members will be creating scarves, hats, and baby blankets for donation to the Bill Wilson Center. Additional donations of yarn and completed pieces from the public are welcome.

Location:
Mission Branch Library
1098 Lexington Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Come join members of the OQRA and play some tabletop games. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family.

We'll have some classic board games and new games as well. If you have a favorite game bring it to play!

This program is facilitated by the Old Quad Residents Association (http://www.oldquadsantaclara.org/).

Registration appreciated, but not required.

The Board of the Harris-Lass Museum invites you to join us in expressing our gratitude to Bob Byrd for his 19 years of service, the last 11 as President (and Man of All Trades) of the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara.

He will be missed by all!

Please come and celebrate Bob's years of contributing to our community with a Western Themed BBQ!

Saturday, June 22, 2019 2:00 pm, Harris-Lass Garden (1889 Market Street)

Gathering followed by BBQ catered by Andy's Award Winning BBQ

(Beef, Spareribs, Chicken, Sausage; Garlic Bread; BBQ Beans, Potato Salad,

Cole Slaw; Soft Drinks; Dessert)

$25.00 per person, includes BBQ and gift for Bob

Western Attire Encouraged!

Please return this form and your check, made out to HPSSC, by June 12 (Seating is Limited) to:

Lou Faria, P.O. Box 331, Santa Clara, CA 95052

Questions:  Call Lou Faria at 408 406 8891 or Email at bobalou27@att.net

Name(s)_________________________________________Phone________________________

Number Attending________@ $25.00 per person       Amount Enclosed____________________

You’re invited to an afternoon of Art, Wine, & Music.

Saturday, June 15th, 2019 from 1-4pm, at the home of Don & Janet Stevenson.

1805 Lexington St, Santa Clara, CA 95050

All Ages are Welcome.

Members of the Old Quad Residents Association invite you to join them in a stitching circle at the Mission Branch Library every second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm. Bring your knit or crochet projects for a night of fun conversations and skill sharing. All are welcome. Hands on instructions for basic crochet will be available on a first come first served basis. OQRA members will be creating scarves, hats, and baby blankets for donation to the Bill Wilson Center. Additional donations of yarn and completed pieces from the public are welcome.

Location:
Mission Branch Library
1098 Lexington Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Come join members of the OQRA and play some tabletop games. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family.

We'll have some classic board games and new games as well. If you have a favorite game bring it to play!

Some of the games we'll have:
* Ticket to Ride
* Uno
* Machi Koro
* Paperback
* Azul

This program is facilitated by the Old Quad Residents Association (http://www.oldquadsantaclara.org/).

Registration appreciated, but not required.

Santa Clara Parade of Champions will be hosting a Crab Feast Dinner and Dance Fundraiser at the Historic SES Center.

Tickets can be purchased on their website https://www.scparadeofchampions.org/

Members of the Old Quad Residents Association invite you to join them in a stitching circle at the Mission Branch Library every second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm. Bring your knit or crochet projects for a night of fun conversations and skill sharing. All are welcome. Hands on instructions for basic crochet will be available on a first come first served basis. OQRA members will be creating scarves, hats, and baby blankets for donation to the Bill Wilson Center. Additional donations of yarn and completed pieces from the public are welcome.

Location:
Mission Branch Library
1098 Lexington Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Come join members of the OQRA and play some tabletop games. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family.

We'll have some classic board games and new games as well. If you have a favorite game bring it to play!

Some of the games we'll have:
* Ticket to Ride
* Uno
* Machi Koro
* Paperback
* Azul

This program is facilitated by the Old Quad Residents Association (http://www.oldquadsantaclara.org/).

Registration appreciated, but not required.

Join VTA and BART for a transit oriented development (TOD) workshop.

The purpose of the TOD/Access Study, which focuses on the three future BART stations (Alum Rock/28th Street, Downtown San Jose, and Santa Clara), is to identify strategies to overcome barriers and constraints in existing plans, policies, and funding that inhibit TOD in Santa Clara County.

The TOD/Access Study builds upon existing community plans, transportation and land use strategies, and provides analysis to inform future TOD policy adoption and implementation, including land use, development, and transportation mobility. The TOD/Access Study also complements the Diridon Station Area Plan update and the Diridon Integrated Station Concept Plan process being done in parallel.

On April 16th through April 18th, VTA will be holding TOD/ Access Study Workshops. The purpose of these workshops is to share with the community the draft strategies that have been developed for each station area and to receive community input on these strategies. We invite you to join us for these workshops!

Please share this information to anyone who might be interested in transit-oriented development in your station area and encourage them to attend the workshops, which take place immediately following the Community Working Group meetings.

Members of the Old Quad Residents Association invite you to join them in a stitching circle at the Mission Branch Library every second Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm. Bring your knit or crochet projects for a night of fun conversations and skill sharing. All are welcome. Hands on instructions for basic crochet will be available on a first come first served basis. OQRA members will be creating scarves, hats, and baby blankets for donation to the Bill Wilson Center. Additional donations of yarn and completed pieces from the public are welcome.

Location:

Mission Branch Library

1098 Lexington Street

Santa Clara, CA 95050

More information at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-fiber-guild-stitching-circle-tickets-59421831297

One of the issues near and dear to us is the development of Franklin Street and the Historic Santa Clara Downtown.  We will be holding an informational meeting and public discussion on the upcoming developments on Thursday, June 7th at 7 PM at the Senior Center. 

Preliminary Agenda:

• Brief history of how we got to where we stand now
• The new opportunity and how it evolved to the current deal
• Details about the current deal
• Next Steps

When:  Thursday, June 7th 2018, 7 PM
Where: Santa Clara Senior Center 1303 Fremont St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Topic: Franklin Street Easement proposal

This year the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara is celebrating the 175th birthday of Captain Lass with a nautical and maritime-themed Family Fun Day!

This is a free event with crafts and games for children including sponge painting, tying sailors knots, making sailor hats, face painting, a photo booth  and a chance to pick a surprise from the treasure chest. 

Complimentary light refreshments.

Docents will be offering free house tours featuring a special exhibit on Captain Lass’s seafaring years and related artifacts in the house. 

The historian from the South Bay Yacht Club and South Bay Historic Restoration Foundation will have information on Santa Clara County's maritime history, the Alviso Marina and the local Sea Scout program.

For more information, call the Harris Lass Museum message line at

1-408-249-7905.

Every year Ulistac Natural Area Restoration & Education Project (UNAREP) host a FREE celebration of nature and the environment at Ulistac Natural Area. Come and join us!

We have plenty of booths lined up for your enjoyment, free tours, guest appearances from Smokey Bear, and live music from South Bay Folks!

There will be plenty to keep kids and grown-ups entertained!

http://www.ulistac.org/current-events/