San Jose community briefs for the week of June 14

Surface fixes

At the San Jose City Council’s regular meeting June 4, the council approved construction contracts for this year’s street resurfacing and microsurfacing projects. Granite Construction Company will head the resurfacing project for just over $7.6 million, and Graham Contractors, Inc. will lead the citywide microsurfacing project for nearly $8.4 million.

Make Music

The streets of San Jose will be alive with the sound of music June 21, as Make Music San Jose returns for its third year. With free events taking place at venues throughout the city, music novices and music lovers can find entertainment to celebrate the Summer Solstice.

Census grants

As the city gears up for the 2020 Census, United Way Bay Area is offering grants to nonprofits that work with communities in the Bay Area that are historically underrepresented in the count. Organizations focused on racial and economic inclusion can apply for the grant with a pitch about how to support census outreach and education to these groups. Visit uwba.org/census for information.

Neighborhood Notes

ROSE GARDEN>>The Young Professionals Committee of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte is hosting a spicy fundraising event at Poor House Bistro on June 20. Visit the restaurant at 91 S. Autumn St. at any point between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. and tell your server you “stand with Planned Parenthood,” and a portion of your bill will be donated to the organization.

WILLOW GLEN>>At its regular June 5 meeting, the city’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Commission heard a report on the Lincoln Glen Park All Inclusive Playground, set for construction on the corner of Curtner and Radio avenues. The playground has been designed for kids ages 2-12 who deal with disorders, disabilities, sensory challenges and impairments. Construction on the playground will likely begin in June 2020 and is targeted to finish in February 2021.