Summer General Meeting, 6:30 PM, Monday July 27 @ Rising Star Academy Courtyard

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Good news, the General Meeting is BACK in our usual spot. The Rising Star Academy has moved into the school at 2280 Kenwood Avenue and is happy for us to host our general meetings there!

When & Where

Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 2280 Kenwood Avenue, Rising Star Academy Courtyard

Food and drinks will be provided.

Agenda

San Jose Councilperson Michael Mulcahy
Updates to our district

County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Updates on the county

Santana Row VP – General Manager Brent Gardner
What’s new in Santana Row

Santa Clara County Agriculture – Carly Miranda
County Agriculture programs, invading pests and pesticide use

Second Harvest – Barbara Patterson & Chandra Pusarla
What does this charity do and how you can help

Concerned Cory Neighbors – Ken Hittleman
Changes to zoning

Door prizes at meeting’s end, food donated by Santana Row

Upcoming Events

National Night Out – A nationwide event held on Tuesday, August 4,
to mingle with the police and firemen of San Jose. It starts at 6:30
PM in the school parking lot. Food, drinks and games for all.

Dumpster Day – We are planning a dumpster day in October. Usually
it’s the third or fourth Saturday of the month. Once we get it nailed
down, the association will let you know.

Holiday Showcase Judges – Would you like to be a judge for our
decoration contest in December? Contact us on our website and
we’ll email you all the specifics. There’s two areas that are judged:
best decorated house and best decorated tree. It’s that easy. We are
also looking for a photographer, if you would rather do that.

Christmas Trees Fundraiser – As you probably know, the
Association buys Christmas trees at a volume discount so that you
can get a great tree at a low price. The order form will come out at the
next general meeting. The best thing about it is that you can buy
more than one tree. Also, we are always looking for people who have
a truck and would like to volunteer to deliver trees.

Next General Meeting – Our next general meeting will be on
Monday, October 26th, starting at 6:30 PM, (doors open at 6 PM).
You’ll get a flyer a week or two before the meeting.

Free compost and mulch giveaway at Emma Prusch Farm Park on August 1

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San José Environmental Services is hosting a free compost and mulch giveaway on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon, or while supplies last, at Emma Prusch Farm Park.

Use the entrance at 1044 Knox Ave. If you want to stop by the Gardening Resource Fair at 10 a.m., use the free parking at 647 S. King Rd.

The event is part of Veggielution’s 1st Saturday series and is meant to help residents with gardening resources, water efficiency programs, and local food security information. More recycling and composting guidance is available from SanJoseRecycles.org and SJEnvironment.org/compost.

Source: City of San José Environmental Services via Facebook.

We Want Your Questions for Santana Row (July 27th Meeting)

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Our next General Meeting is coming up soon (Mon, July 27 – 6:30pm) and Santana Row (Federal Realty) is once again hosting our food, but also speaking at our event. This is your opportunity to provide questions or topics you would like to hear about. Here are some of the things we are asking them to talk about:

  1. Please share parking strategy, challenges, and areas of improvement. Please include discussion on holiday circulation, and any statistics you may have (how many visits over the holiday, any changes you may make going forward, lessons learned, etc.).
  2. What are some major projects planned for the next 12-24 months, including expansions (i.e. new health club)?
  3. Are there planned road improvements? Please briefly touch on the off-ramp impact and timeline if you can.
  4. There were a couple safety issues of the past year. Can you comment on that and how things have changed because of that?
  5. What events are planned for the rest of the year?
  6. Which new businesses or restaurants are expected to open?
  7. What are some new businesses/eateries that opened (I.e. donut shop, gelato place)
  8. How does Santana Row decide which new businesses/restaurants to bring in?

You can submit your questions / topics here: https://forms.gle/7RP3ynmhfC35bfDp9

We may not be able to get to all of the questions, but we will try.

Thank and see you in a couple weeks!

Cory Neighborhood Association Board

Join Us Tomorrow for San José’s Rose, White & Blue Parade!

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Looking for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July? Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, July 4, for the Rose, White & Blue Parade and Festival!

This free, family-friendly San José tradition brings neighbors together for a colorful celebration of our city’s many cultures. Expect classic cars, bands, dancers, community groups, decorated bikes and wagons, and plenty of red, white, and blue.

After the parade, stay for an afternoon festival featuring lucha libre, live entertainment, a creative kids’ zone, face painting, games, local vendors, and food trucks.

Tomorrow’s schedule

  • Car cruise: 9:45 am
  • Parade: 10:00 am – noon
  • Festival: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The parade begins near Lincoln High School and travels along Dana Avenue, Naglee Avenue, and The Alameda. The festival takes place at Shasta Avenue and The Alameda. Head out early to setup your chairs to get the best view.

Bring the family and come enjoy!

View the parade map and event details

NEW LOCATION/NEW DAY – General Meeting, 6:30 PM. Tuesday April 28, Santana West

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Hey neighbors, two big changes for this meeting so please read carefully:

  • 🆕 NEW LOCATION: We’re meeting at 3155 Olin Avenue in Santana Row West (next to the Winchester Mystery House). Park behind the building and enter in the front. A map is included at the bottom of this post.
  • 📅 NEW DAY: This meeting is on TUESDAY, not our usual Monday. Please update your calendars!

When & Where

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 3155 Olin Avenue, Santana Row West (San Jose)

Light food and drinks will be provided.

Agenda

We have a great lineup of speakers this month:

San Jose Councilperson Michael Mulcahy
Updates to our district

County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Updates on the county

Brent Gardner — New VP of Development
Our friend Scot Vallee has retired and Brent is our new friend. Come meet him!

Jim Carter — CERT Trainer
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) explained.

Ken Hittleman — Zoning Explained
Have San Jose planning and building topics been confusing? Ken will explain the zoning laws and what they mean for our neighborhood.

Getting There

New venue — 3155 Olin Avenue in Santana Row West.

Park behind the building. Enter in the front.

Hope to see you Tuesday, April 28th at our new spot!

ZOOM MEETING! Jan 26th (MONDAY!!) – Cory Neighborhood General Meeting, 6:30 PM

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MEETING ONLY ON ZOOM

Due to some challenges with the San Jose Unified School District’s reservation process, we have been unable to secure the cafeteria for our meeting.
We hope to resolve this before our April General Meeting.

Cory Neighborhood General Meeting

When: Monday, January 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting

AGENDA

San Jose Councilperson Michael Mulcahy
Updates to our district

County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Updates on the county

Jennifer Seguin/Sara Davis – San Jose Urban Forester
Neighborhood tree planting project

SJ Water Liann Walborsky, Dir of Corp Communications
What to expect from your Smart Meter

2025 Holiday Showcase Winners

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Congratulations to the winners of the Cory Neighborhood Holiday Showcase!!!

Best House – 2333 Boxwood Avenue

Best Tree – 2272 Peachtree Lane

Some of our runner ups included: 2299 Walnut Grove Avenue and 1368 North Monroe Street

Prizes will be distributed to the winners in the next few weeks. Thanks again to the judges and everyone who participated! Happy Holidays from the Cory Neighborhood!

🎄 TWO WEEKS LEFT to order your Cory Christmas Trees!!

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Two weeks left to snag your 5’ Christmas Tree for $35 – same price as last year. Want it delivered? $5 flat and we’ll drop it on your doorstep!

They will arrive the first weekend of December, just in time to brighten up your porch, living room, or that awkward empty spot you keep pretending isn’t there.

Grab one, light it up, and help make the neighborhood shine. Let’s get festive. ✨

2025 Christmas Tree LaneDownload