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• B-Park Night Market | Friday, Jun. 23 | 4-8 p.m. | Backesto Park, 602 N. 13th St., San Jose | Free | Enjoy a local makers market that fuses nostalgia with new-age crafts.
• Vintage Market by Pop-Up SJ | Friday, Jun. 23-Saturday, Jun. 24 | Times vary | Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose | Free | Thrift apparel, shoes, dresses, sports gear, collectibles & more from a wide range of vintage sellers and creative artists.
• The Hunger Games Trivia Night | Friday, Jun. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Plex, 800 Embedded Way, San Jose | Free | Volunteer as tribute to prove your knowledge on Katniss, Peeta, and the rest of the gang.

• Quicksilver History Hike | Saturday, Jun. 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 21785 Almaden Rd., San Jose | Free | Discover how the processing of cinnabar into mercury was significant to the success of the California Gold Rush.
• Tech Tails Weekend: Mini Cat Town | Saturday, Jun. 24-Sunday, Jun. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Tech Museum, 201 S. Market St., San Jose | $15-$25 | Enjoy an array of fun activities for all ages, including pet-themed crafts, kitten adoptions, and the amazing IMAX movie “Superpower Dogs.”
• San Jose Reptile Show | Saturday, Jun. 24-Sunday, Jun. 25 | Times vary | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose | $5-$12 | See thousands of live reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and tropical plants — and maybe take one home.
• Avenues in the Square | Saturday, Jun. 24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | San Pedro Square Market, 87 N. San Pedro St., San Jose | Free | Enjoy games, activities, and live performances from various community organizations.
• Sticker Fest 2023 | Saturday, Jun. 24-Sunday, Jun. 25 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Westgate Shopping Center, 1600 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 403, San Jose | Free | Browse 150+ artists, makers, and creators, and enjoy special DIY activity areas, a photo booth, and more.

• Japantown Certified Farmers Market | Sunday, Jun. 25 | 8 a.m. | 357 E. Taylor St., San Jose | Free | Grab fresh produce + mingle with the community at this weekly summer market.
• Farmers Market at Westfield Oakridge | Sunday, Jun. 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Westfield Oakridge, 5420 Thornwood Dr., San Jose | Free | Get fresh produce, enjoy live entertainment, and more at this year-round market.

• San Jose is deploying a pilot program in August called Focus Area Service Team, or “FAST,” to assist with the community’s complaints on blight. The team will work with property owners in parts of downtown to resolve issues like vacant, damaged buildings + illegally dumped junk. (NBC Bay Area)

• ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed that the Golden State Warriors will trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul from the Washington Wizards. The deal also includes the Warriors’ top-20 protected 2030 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. (CBS Sports)

• Comfort-food eatery Lazy Dog will open next month at the former Chevys Fresh Mex site at Almaden Plaza. This will be the restaurant’s first location in San Jose and sixth location in the Bay Area. (The Mercury News)

• The City of San José and San Jose State University are partnering on a citywide branding strategy + student fellowship program to encourage graduates to pursue local careers. A total of $210,000 will fund the effort, plus a survey for students to give feedback on the public safety of downtown. (San José Spotlight)

• Join San Jose officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly expanded Rotary PlayGarden (438 Coleman Ave.) on Saturday, June 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The all-inclusive play features include a labyrinth, upside-down tree, motion play areas, and zip lines.

• The San Jose Animal Care Center will waive adoption fees until Monday, July 31 as part of a promotion to find homes for over 900 dogs, cats, and other small animals in the shelter. Browse adoptable pets on its portal.

• Out of the California State University system’s 23 campuses, San Jose State University was found to have the largest increase in students graduating after four years. The graduation rate went from 11% in 2014 to 37% in 2022. (The Mercury News)

• Recently, we asked you to get creative + make San Jose into a unique flavor of ice cream using one to three locally procured ingredients. What flavor are you crafting up? Share it with us and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter.

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💦 Club pools

• Almaden Valley Athletic Club | 5400 Camden Ave. | $125+/month | Pool hours vary | Get physical with group aqua classes + professional coaching.
• San Jose Swim & Racquet Club | 1170 Pedro St. | Memberships vary | Sunrise to sunset, daily | Enjoy a family-friendly wading pool, heated Junior Olympic-sized pool, and spa.

🌊 Water parks

• South Bay Shores at California’s Great America | 4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara | $45+ | 11 a.m.-6 p.m., days vary | Experience a negative G-force at Mission Falls — or spend a relaxing afternoon along the Rushin’ River.