San Jose community briefs for the week of Nov. 1
Emergency training
The City of San Jose has developed a plan to educate residents on how to prepare for natural disasters and the loss of city and county services in the event of an emergency. Staff members from the city’s Office of Emergency Management will be available to attend community events to help train residents on how to prepare for and react to an emergency. The city is also urging residents to sign up for Community Emergency Response Team training and the countywide emergency alert system at http://bit.ly/2BzQxt0. Residents can email aurelia.bailey@sanjoseca.gov to schedule events and receive more information.
Homelessness survey
Nov. 1 is the last day to submit feedback on the countywide plan to end homelessness. San Jose residents can provide anonymous feedback on what services the county should prioritize for homeless residents. The survey will close at 8 p.m. and can be found online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCCCmtyPlan.
Tax amnesty
San Jose is offering financial forgiveness to businesses and individuals who have never registered their business, who have failed to pay business taxes or who have misreported their size on tax forms. The San Jose Business Tax Amnesty Program will allow these residents to resolve their debts while being forgiven for penalties and interest. The program will run through March 2020. For more information, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/businesstax.
Neighborhood Notes
ROSE GARDEN>> The Alameda Artworks is hosting its 10th annual free Fall Open Studios Nov. 2-3, when more than 25 artists will display their work—spanning mediums including printmaking, painting, photography and more. The artwork will be on sale, with portions of the proceeds going to poverty programs administered by Sacred Heart Community Service. Open Studios runs 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days at The Alameda Artworks, 1068 The Alameda.
ALMADEN VALLEY>>The San Jose Water Company will hold an open house Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m., at the Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave. They’ll hold a question-and-answer session on recent rate changes, and they’ll serve non-water refreshments.
Friends book sale
Want to find some holiday gifts for $2 or less? Friends of the Almaden Library is holding its annual Fall Book Sale Fundraiser Nov. 2, when gently used books and other media will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave. Proceeds will go toward the Almaden Library.