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Rose, White, and Blue Parade Videos

Click the links below to view:

 • Cleveland Avenue Glee Club

 • Friends of the San José Rose Garden

 • NBC TV Coverage

 • Staging Area (Robert Walker)

Easter Egg Hunt Photos

Once again, the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Rose Garden was a big success. More than 300 kids hunted and captured 3,000 eggs left by the Easter Bunny.

Click here for pictures                       Click here for video

It's Official - San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is "America's Best"

It's Official - The All-America Rose Selections first nationwide contest to select the best public rose garden in the USA is completed.

After three months of voting, a panel of experts evaluated the top 10 gardens and selected a winner based on beauty, creativity and the garden's overall contribution to its community - and we are proud to be selected #1 in the nation!

Read the AARS press release and Mercury News article at Friends of the San José Rose Garden web site.

Reminder: Annual dues are due Nov. 1

Please remember to pay your annual dues. Your membership fee of $15 per year allows us to produce the Rose Garden News and host events throughout the year that help bring the neighborhood together and improve the quality of Rose Garden life.

You can pay at the meeting or pay online here. 

 

Interested in volunteering in the Rose Garden?

Visit Friends of the San José Rose Garden web site.

Greenbelt Alliance Outings

A series of hikes and tours around the Bay Area, ranging from beginner to ardent hiker. Info

Local Development Projects

The S/HPNA Planning and Land Use 2008 Report

Street Beautification in Transit Oriented Corridors

Click here for an article from S/HPNA on Street Beautification in Transit Oriented Corridors

Rose Garden Mom's Group

Park days, Mom's night out, and more! Info

High Speed Train System

Planning is underway for the San Francisco to San Jose portion of the proposed HST system. Info

Property Tax Scam

You may have received flyers offering to help you lower your assessed value - for a fee. But the Assessor's Office already does this for free. Info

Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse is a growing concern in the valley. Plus there is a new concern that there are scam groups targeting elder people that sound like a government agency. If you believe you know someone who is being subjected to elder abuse or feel you are being abused, please look here for more details.

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