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Give the gift of kindness ❤️

6 random acts of kindness to brighten up San Jose’s community
The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden.
Stop and smell the roses, San Jose. | Photo via @garden.gazing
Do you know the #1 way to find kindness in your community? Make it yourself.

From simple gestures to volunteering your time, here are six random acts of kindness you can perform to make a neighbor’s day or brighten up your community.

Bring treats to work

Next time you’re on the way to work, grab some coffee or pastries for your coworkers. Pro tip: Donuts from Rollo’s Donuts and brews from Roy’s Station Coffee & Tea are a perfect pairing. ☕

Show local businesses some love

It’s no secret that we love our local businesses. Next time you stop by your go-to spots, tip generously or write a positive review. ⭐

Plant native species

Add some green to your community by planting native species. Use the National Wildlife Federation’s Native Plant Finder to start your search. 🌿

Help our furry friends

Consider fostering or adopting a furry friend in need of a home, or volunteer at a local shelter like Humane Society Silicon Valley. You can also donate monetarily or drop off blankets, toys, food, and supplies. 🐾

Volunteer with local organizations

Check out our growing list of organizations with local volunteer opportunities. 🤝

Gift something just because

Whether it’s to recognize a teacher or just surprise someone special in your life, we suggest gifting a candle from Wixology or a card from Joy Paper Co. Or snag something from SJ Made. 🎁

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Friday, Feb. 17
  • Metalachi | Friday, Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $15+ | See the world’s first heavy metal mariachi band.
  • The Super Secret Society: A Playable Play | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | $15+ | A unique evening irreverently exploring classic literature, technology, art, and ideas.
  • Friday Night Party | Friday, Feb. 17 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Branham Lounge, 1116 Branham Ln., San Jose | Free | Dance the night away and enjoy great drinks + no cover fee.
Saturday, Feb. 18
  • Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Series | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Q Corner Office, 1075 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose | Free | This 4-part series brings you monsters and magic for all experience levels.
  • Cats of Ancient Egypt | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, 1660 Park Ave., San Jose | Free with museum admission | Learn the secrets of why the Ancient Egyptians loved the feline form and how cats influenced spiritual beliefs.
  • Trish Toledo | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $25 | This singer-songwriter is well-liked by listeners of Aretha Franklin, Barbara Mason, and Brenton Wood.
Sunday, Feb. 19
  • Café y Carruchas | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Crema, 1202 The Alameda, San Jose | Free | Car clubs, solo riders, and spectators are welcome at this celebration with the ULCSJ.
  • Sonic Sunset | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Nirvana Soul, 315 S. First St., San Jose | $20 | Celebrate Black History Month with brunch, mimosas, and beats by local San Jose DJs.
  • Photo Walk | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 1-3 p.m. | Roy’s Coffee Station, 197 Jackson St., San Jose | Free | All skill levels are welcome at this monthly community class.

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.
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Weather
  • 64º | Partly cloudy | 1% chance of rain
Development
  • Capitol Square, a retail center at 375 N. Capitol Ave., has added two new merchants to its space: Burlington and Sprouts. The two join Crunch Fitness and shoe retailer WSS as part of a new wave of leases for the center, which all begin in May. Opening dates for Sprouts + Burlington have not yet been announced. 🛍️ (The Mercury News)
Closing
  • Final curtain call. The Tabard Theatre Company announced that it will close after wrapping up its final production of “Once,” running from March 10-April 2. This decision is due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, decreasing ticket sales, and increasing costs. (Silicon Valley Business Journal)
Community
  • San Jose City Council recently approved spending $400,000 to expand the city’s police bike patrol program at the Guadalupe River + Coyote Creek trails. The program was piloted last year at a section of Coyote Creek Trail, in effort to address safety concerns and increase resident foot traffic. 👟 (San Jose Spotlight)
Sports
  • Former San Jose Sharks player Patrick Marleau will be recognized at a ceremony next Thursday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m., at City Hall. Marleau will be the first player in franchise history to retire his number, and there will be a proclamation by the mayor declaring February 25 “Patrick Marleau Day” in San Jose. 🦈 (The Mercury News)
Featured
  • The Trash Punx, a local cleanup crew started by San Jose native + POUNDERS drummer, Justin Imamura, was recently spotlighted on CBS Bay Area. Since starting the group in 2017, Justin says that they’ve cleaned about half a million tons of trash and are continuing their work following the storms. 🗑️ (CBS Bay Area)
Travel
  • Starting June 7, Spirit Airlines will be flying out of Mineta Airport to three destinations: Las Vegas, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Diego. Get ready to fly, because the carrier’s introductory fares to those locations start at $39, $89, and $59, respectively. ✈️ (The Points Guy)
DYK
  • San Jose was found to be the top metro area for potential millennial home buyers in the US, according to a recent report by Lending Tree. In our city, 63.47% of mortgages were offered to millennials — averaging ~33 years old — in 2022. 🔑 (Lending Tree)
Sports
  • Super Bowl weekend may be over, but NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off today, Feb. 17. See the lineup of events — like this afternoon’s All-Star Celebrity Game and Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game — and get your hands on the limited edition All-Star merch before it sells out. 🏀 *
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

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Hey Google, what’s the update?

What’s the update with Google’s Downtown West transit village?
A map showing purple-highlighted parts that will be the Downtown West transit village.
All the purple you see will become a part of Google’s Downtown West development. | Screenshot via City of San Jose website
The highly-anticipated “Downtown West” — the transit village that’s planned near the Diridon Station — may be slightly delayed.

This week, Google announced that it will need to reassess its timeline for the development in the wake of layoffs and uncertainty about existing real estate leases.

Initially, the tech titan predicted construction would begin at the end of this year, so demolition had already begun at Patty’s Inn, an Airgas store (and the building next to it), and the old Sunlite Baking Co. building.

The Dancing Pig Sign at Stephen’s Meat Products was also relocated last November to History Park, where it will stay until being returned to the finished mixed-use village.

While a clear date for the rise of the project is uncertain, Google is currently working with development consultant Lendlease to map out the scope of future work.

We’ll update this story as more information is announced.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

Editor’s pick: Ya like jazz? Well, you’re in for a treat because San Jose Jazz’s Winter Fest kicked off yesterday, and will bring a dozen of performances to various venues around town through March 4. This year’s fest in particular is special because it is San Jose Jazz’s first cross-cultural collaboration with Ukraine-based musicians + American jazz artists.

Don’t miss out on tonight’s show from Oakland-based vocalist Lilan Kane at Mama Kin at 9 p.m. 🎷

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