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Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day
A woman holds a box of produce.
Lend a helping hand today. | Photo via Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed as a federal holiday on the third Monday of January — Jan. 16 this year. The theme for this year is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Center — a nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.

If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are four local volunteer opportunities:
  • Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Volunteer at the local Cypress or Brennan warehouses and distribute or sort food.
  • Habitat for Humanity | Learn how to build and repair homes, and volunteer at its ReStore.
  • The Health Trust | Pack, drive, and deliver for Meals on Wheels, or assist with its HIV/AIDS services.
  • CityTeam | Help with community outreach, homelessness resources, and housing programs.
Or, participate in:
  • “The Dream of a King” | Times vary | Children’s Discovery Museum | Storyteller Diane Ferlatte will bring the late civil rights leader’s story to life through history, culture, and music.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities at the button below.
30+ PLACES TO VOLUNTEER
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Monday, Jan. 16
  • Trivia Night | Monday, Jan. 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Park Station Hashery, 1701 Park Ave., San Jose | Free | Grab a team of up to six at this weekly multimedia trivia event hosted by local comedians.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • REO Speedwagon | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose | $51.50+ | The band, fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin, brings their timeless hits and rock radio staples to San Jose.
  • Jessie Johnson | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20+ | Laugh with the music school drop-out and trumpet player-turned-standup comedian from Phoenix.
Thursday, Jan. 19
  • Nursery Weeding/Mulching Workday | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Our City Forest Nursery, 1000 Spring St., San Jose | Free | Learn about native plants and stewardship of native, drought-tolerant plants by volunteering.
  • Subtronics: ANTIFRACTAL Tour 2023 | Thursday, Jan. 19-Friday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose | $59.50 | Get ready to dance with this iconic dubstep DJ.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
MORE JANUARY EVENTS

Weather
  • 52º | Showers | 72% chance of rain
State
  • Hold the phone — what? Governor Gavin Newsom recently shared his new budget proposal which hinted at a future of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) to arrive as early as late spring. The DMV will rollout a pilot program for a limited number of participants to test the mDLs on Apple + Android smartphones. 🤳 (KRON 4)
Civic
  • San Jose City Council recently voted to change how the city prevents tree loss, and plans to develop procedures to enforce replanting requirements. This is in effort to increase citywide tree canopy coverage, aimed at reducing heat, noise, and water pollution. 🌳 (San José Spotlight)
  • Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg will give the State of the County address on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 5:15 p.m. in the County Building at 70 W. Hedding Street. Register for the free event on Eventbrite. 🎤 (The Mercury News)
Community
  • Silicon Valley Reads recently debuted 100+ free events featuring book discussions, arts and crafts, author visits, workshops, and more. The program will host a kickoff event to celebrate its 20th anniversary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26 — register for the event. 📖
Arts
  • California’s Great America is hosting “Sketch School” auditions for artists who’d like an opportunity to teach audiences how to draw Peanuts characters for the upcoming Peanuts Celebration in April. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31 — find more information. ✏️
Drink
Eat
  • Skip the meal hassle with Sunbasket, a meal kit delivery service that makes healthy eating beyond easy. Sunbasket offers 10 different meal plans that work for those with dietary preferences and specific restrictions (think: paleo, gluten-free, veg, diabetes-friendly + more). Bonus: Sign up for $100 off your first four deliveries. 🥕 *
Seasonal
  • If you’ve got sticker shock from your winter energy bills, it’s time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*
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“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” debuts at Oakridge Mall
A woman plays the cello in front of two spectators looking at the art behind her.
Enjoy an immersive experience observing the painter’s greatest work. | Photo via Jeff Gracianette of “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition”
The global exhibit, “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition,” has arrived at Westfield Oakridge Mall and brings you one of “mankind’s greatest artistic achievements” up-close and personal.

Through high-definition photos + special printing techniques, the ceiling paintings of the Sistine Chapel are brought to life, and visitors can observe the intricate details and brushstrokes within each of the 34 frescoes.

We had the chance to view the exhibit over the weekend, and here are our takeaways:
  • The entrance is a bit hard to find, but it’s outside facing Blossom Hill Road, in between Nordstrom Rack and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.
  • Expect the experience to take about an hour.
  • We were told that special events will pop up occasionally, including live music and paint-and-sip nights, so keep an eye on the website for updates.
The exhibition will run until Sunday, April 30, and tickets start at $22.50 for adults, and $19 for children ages 4-12.
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