San Tomas Neighborhood

Kirkwood Plaza Blood Drive

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:13:02 PDT

Hello all.
Subway, located at 75 S. San Tomas Aquino Road is sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, June 25th, 2010 from 2:00pm until 6:30pm in the Kirkwood Plaza. The blood mobile will be parked in front of Subway. Please click on the link below and make an appointment to Save A Life! There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

All donors giving blood at this event will receive an AMC movie ticket and a coupon for a FREE 6" Sub with purchase of a 6" Sub and a 21oz drink.

Thank you and see you there.
Marta

Please make your appointment soon.

Copy and paste following link into your URL.

http://www.sbcdonor.org/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&hlc=2064&pos=2

Kirkwood Plaza Blood Drive
Details: Fri, Jun 25th (2:30pm - 6:30pm)
City: Campbell

Fire guts part of Campbell home

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:35:28 PDT

A house caught on fire and gutted parts of a Campbell home in the San Tomas neighborhood today.

Concern About the San Tomas Creek Walking Trail Project

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:33:00 PDT

Has anyone else heard about the proposed walking trail the City Council has approved along the San Tomas Creek? As a homeowner along this creek, I would like to find out more information about the proposal and let the City Council know I am worried.

If you know more about it, I would like to hear your thoughts. If you are concerned as well, please attend the City Council meeting on Nov 6th
Concern About the San Tomas Creek Walking Trail Project
Details: Tue, Nov 6th (7:00pm)
City: Campbell

Early Fall BBQ at Sheldon, Mary, & David's House

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:14:34 PDT

It has been way too long since we last had a BBQ here at our house. We used to have many BBQs every year, but things happen and its been two years since the last time we grilled in the backyard. The world famous 1083 drink turtle has been eagerly awaiting to serve for two years and he's happy as a plastic turtle can be to have friends, family, and neighbors back again.

We'll be firing up the grill at noon on Saturday, September 29th and you're welcome to hang out all day or just come by for a quick bite and a hello on your way onto the many elsewheres that await on a early autumn Saturday.

Let's Talk About the Food!
We'll supply burgers, hot dogs, chicken, buns, and some drinks. You can supply chips, more drinks, and any easy peasy packaged stuff that we can sock away in a pantry in case we end up with too much food.

If you want to bring more meats, fancier food, or anything home made that has a shelf life, that's terrific! Just let us know what you're bringing so we don't end up with four gallons of jello salad that has to be eaten within three days as a result of your largese.

If you're short on time or the pressure of deciding what to bring is killing you, just bring yourself. We'll just be happy that you made time to come by, say hello, and chat up with other neighbors, friends, and family.

If you want alcohol, it's BYOB and you just need to bring enough for yourself and maybe a few friends.

Etc etc etc
We've got a lot of board games and if people are in the mood to play, our living room or backyard is a great place for that.

Please RSVP so we know how many people we need to be prepared for! Feel free to bring a friend with you.

How to get here
I'll send out directions to our house by email to all who have RSVP'd a couple of days before the BBQ.

Early Fall BBQ at Sheldon, Mary, & David's House
Details: Sat, Sep 29th (12:00pm - 5:00pm)
City: Campbell
Cost: N/A

West Nile Fogging Informational Open House

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:15:59 PDT

There will be an informational open house for residents of Campbell, Los Gatos, and Saratoga concerning the latest West Nile Virus outbreaks and West Nile Virus fogging. Fogging for West Nile has already been performed in areas of Los Gatos/San Jose. On Wed. Aug 22nd at 11pm, they'll be performing ground fogging an area of Campbell/Los Gatos/Saratoga.

I've detailed up a map of the approximate area that will be fogged. If you live in the area targeted for fogging, you should have already received a notice on your door.

More info about the fogging:http://cbs5.com/health/local_story_2292336...al/site/vector/

Should Fireworks be Made Completely Illegal in CA?

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:47:55 PDT

Is it just me, or does it seem like Fireworks are legal again? I felt like the only person in my entire neighborhood who wasn't shooting exploding rockets up into the air. I've noticed that each year, more and more people are setting off fireworks and more and more people are setting off the variety that I'm really really not cool with... the short range exploding rockets.

Problems in San Tomas Neighborhood

Wed, 02 May 2007 08:09:52 PDT

We've noticed a few problems in our neighborhood recently.

- On Sunday between noon and 1 pm, someone threw an opened bottle of red Gatorade at our front door. I heard a noise but didn't realize it came from outside and didn't find the mess until later.

- Our house was also egged on a Saturday between 6 and 9 pm about 3 weeks ago.

- We also are getting a lot of litter (beer and soda cans, candy wrappers, etc.) on an almost daily basis.

- I have found dog crap on our front lawn on a few occasions as well.

- I've also noticed graffitti on surrounding streets (like Virginia Avenue and Sunnyoaks).

- People speed excessively (20-30 miles over the speed limit) and drive full speed through stop signs on a daily basis, but this seems to be a universal problem, and not just limited to our neighborhood.

I've talked to a few neighbors and they've also had similiar problems to varying degrees. Someone broke my neighbor's pipes twice this year.

I've lived here for 5 years and haven't had any problems until recently. While these are minor problems and may not seem like much, I can only see things gradually getting worse from here if nothing is done to address these problems.

Has anyone else has had similiar problems? I'd like to keep our neighborhood friendly, safe and clean. A neighbor suggests calling 311, the non-emergency police number, the next time something happens, which I will be sure to do. Any other comments and suggestions are welcome.

Garden Alert: Bermuda Buttercup

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:11:41 PDT

Well, spring has sprung, and as I walk around my little corner of the San Tomas Neighborhood, I see a lot of Bermuda Buttercup. These are cute little things with nice green leaves and lovely, bright yellow flowers. But gardeners and homeowners beware: they are a very invasive species of weed. And if you start to see them in your yard, no matter how cute they are, I recommend you get out there and start pulling them up, root and all.

You see, I learned this spring that Bermuda Buttercup is propagated by bulbs. No sissy seeds for these guys - they snake out a nice, long root system, and as the plant matures, the root develops little bulbs which become next season's harvest. In other words, they're frustratingly difficult to get rid of, and they can take over your yard and garden in no time flat.

And if you happen to be sitting there and thinking, "Well, heck, they're real pretty-like. I'll just let 'em fill up the bare patches in my garden," you are probably heading for a major confrontation with the gardener next-door. These babies spread like wildfire - right under fences and across property lines. (I know, because I'm currently fighting off my neighbor's buttercups.)

If you're feeling lazy and into using pesticides (which I certainly would never advocate), you'll be up the creek with this one. According to my online research, you can not kill them by squirting Round-Up on them, because that only kills the greenery and does nothing for that happy little root system spreading bulbs underground. The most frequently recommended technique is to get out there and dig the things up, and make sure to get as much of the root as possible, as well as the bulb from which it stems.

Let's not let this weed choke our local gardens. Let's work together to try and reduce its hold on the landscape. For more information on Bermuda Buttercup, please click here:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7444.html

Old Recycling Bin Swap!

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:11:41 PST

It's become clear that, with the new garbage and recycling system just instituted in Campbell, some people have plastic recycling bins that they are dying to get rid of. And some people had them taken away and are wishing they still had theirs!

The old plastic recycling bins are incredibly study things, useful for gardening, storage, etc. They're basically medium-sized plastic boxes without lids.

Do you have bins you want to get rid of?
Do you want some bins?

Post the answer here, contact each other through the Social Wave personal messenger or on the phone, and let's make swaps!

(Please don't post your e-mail address in any responses, or you'll be rewarded with an endless supply of spam, thanks to industry spambots.)

West Valley Collection and Recycling

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:37:12 PST

As you may have heard, as of March there's a new waste and recycling collector for Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. West Valley Collection and Recycling is in and Greed Valley is out. Their website alludes to some "hiccups" on their first day of service.

Assuming our collection day remained the same, we certainly had a little hiccup here in my area of the Campbell San Tomas Neighborhood. It's 3pm and we haven't seen a garbage truck yet. I went for a run around noon and there seemed to be a lot of untouched garbage carts hanging out on the curb. I tried calling West Valley Collection, but got no answer and they don't seem to believe in answering machines. Their website isn't of any help either.

Huh? Anyone know what's going on with the new folks at West Valley Collection and Recycling?

Whoa Earthquake! 8:41pm - Mar 1st!

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:28:32 PST

That was a pretty noticeable jolt that we just had a couple minutes ago as of this writing. There was a 4.0 in the past few days too, but I didn't notice that one.

Sleigh Bell Lane Christmas Boutique

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:25:13 PST

Sleigh Bell Lane Boutique is a two day showcase of hand crafted arts and crafts created by a group of Campbell residents in the San Tomas neighborhood. It's a great place get a unique gift item that you really can't get anywhere else. Some items that I've seen there in the past include candles, metal wire baskets, scented soaps, and novelty items.

They used to hold this boutique in one of their houses each year and invite the neighborhood to come over to browse over their goods and enjoy homemade apple cider, but its since moved to the San Tomas Baptist Church a few blocks away.

Saturday Hours: 11am - 5pm

Sunday Hours: 1pm - 5pm

Sleigh Bell Lane Christmas Boutique

Date: 11/11/06

City: Campbell

Fire on Crockett Ave. in San Tomas Neighborhood

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 02:58:34 PDT

There was a fire on Crockett Ave. last night. I hope everyone there is ok. I heard a lot of sirens scream past our house last night. After turning on our sprinklers, I walked toward the glow in the sky with my camera. I passed by a lot of worried neighbors on my way there. I ended up on the wrong side of a fence to get a good look at what happened and it looked like half the neighborhood had already made their way there so I figured they didn't need one more person getting in the way there.

The fire looked pretty big, but they seemed to put it out quickly. There was one flare up that shot sparks of fire skyward after I got there but the chainsaws were making a lot more noise than the fire hoses by that point.

Here's a photo that I got from the apartment complex bordering the end of Crockett Ave.http://www.socialwave.net/gallery/1112/si/

West Nile Virus Fogging -West SJ + Campbell MONDAY Aug 14

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 08:32:44 PDT

I just heard on the radio that they've discovered additional cases of West Nile Virus in infected mosquitoes and birds in the West San Jose and Campbell area and they will be expanding the coverage area of planned fogging to kill and reduce the number of mosquitoes in the area. Some of these areas have already been flyered to inform the residents that they're getting fogged, but some areas haven't been notified yet because of the last minute expansion of the fogging zone.

The area that will be fogged on Monday night at 11:00pm is predominantly northern areas of Campbell and in the areas of West San Jose that borders the northern edge of Campbell. There's more info on the County Website at
SCCGOV:West Nile Virus Updates

There's an updated map of the fogging area just published on their website. I've attached an enhanced version with common landmarks in red to help people figure out if they're in the fog zone.

March 7 Campbell Reporter Article on STNA

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:55:36 PST

Interesting article in yesterday's Campbell Reporter about the demise of the Association. I wonder if it will generate any renewed interest?

Jewelry Party Fundraiser for Leukemia/Lymphoma (12/17/05)

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 10:26:28 PST

I am training to participate in a � marathon on January 15th, 2006 in Phoenix, AZ as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training.

I am raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I'm completing this marathon in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support to cross the ultimate finish line - a cure! while purchasing beautiful
affordable jewelry.

This Saturday, December 17th from 2:30 until 5:30 I will be having a Cookie Lee Jewelry Party at my apartment and for every purchase, 50% will be donated!

Please pass this on to anyone who would be interested!

Jewelry Party Fundraiser for Leukemia/Lymphoma
Date:12/17 - 2:30
City: Campbell
Cost:

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Poll: "Modular Homes"

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 04:11:58 PDT

Don't know if anyone else is interested...
At the Sept 27 planning commission meeting:

Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Rhonda Dunn for a Site and Architectural Review Permit (PLN2005-106) to allow the placement of a modular residence and the construction of a new two-car garage on property owned by Ms. Rhonda Dunn located at 1031 S. San Tomas Aquino Road in an R-1-9 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Staff is recommending that this project be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Project Planner: Tim J. Haley, Associate Planner.

To me a modular residence is a TRAILER home and DOES not fit in with the STNP. I will be out of town that night but others may want to go and see if this is for real!

Need Volunteers for Campbell Area Creek Clean-up (9/17/05)

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 04:14:59 PDT

Each year, the San Tomas Neighborhood Association sponsors a creek clean-up on California's Coastal Clean-up day. The neighborhood association is currently in recess, but we may join in the act nonetheless if we can get 10 volunteers to help for a couple of hours from 9:00am on Sept. 17, 2005.

For more information about the Coastal Clean-up Day or to lookup other Santa Clara County creek clean-up locations where volunteers are needed:
http://socialwave.net/main/index.php?act...ent&eventid=424

NOTE: Campbell is not listed on the official list of creek clean-up sites, but if we get enough volunteers we'll be participating in this annual community clean-up event.

If you wish to contact me directly, please email andy@stna.org.

Need Volunteers for Campbell Area Creek Clean-up
Date:9/17 - 9:00am - Noon
City: Campbell
Cost:

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Interested in a Fiftysomething Dining Club?

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 09:36:21 PDT

Say......any interest in a 50's and change dinner group? Maybe meet at restaurant once or twice a month, or so. Each time someone else gets to pick the place, etc.

New Group for Dog Owners in Campbell Area!

Mon, 16 May 2005 09:46:50 PDT

Attention all dog owners in the Campbell area, there's a new group made just for you. Doggone Good Dates is a dog walking social club that meets weekly on Saturday mornings to give dogs and their owners a chance to exercise and socialize at Campbell Park on Gilman Ave. and Campbell Ave. It's the park that's right outside of Downtown Campbell with all the basketball courts.

To find out more about the group, please check out their group homepage:
http://socialwave.net/main/index.php?act...ode=det&ugid=58

If you're interested, please join the group by clicking on the "Join Group" link. You will need to be a "member" of the group to have full access to the group and to get updates on events and activities for the group. If you don't have a dog, but know a neighbor who does, please do them a favor and pass the word. It's free to join the group and to join Social Wave.