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Rose Garden Homes Tour - October 16-17

Enjoy four spectacular homes, including a renovated estate that was once a home for unwed mothers, plus one glorious garden at the Autumn in the Rose Garden Homes Tour in San Jose on Oct. 16-17, sponsored by St. Martin of Tours school. For more information and tickets, go to www.rosegardenhomestour.com or call 408-287-3630.

Pictures from the Ice Cream Social in the Garden

The annual RGNPA Ice Cream Social was held Sunday, August 29th. Photos

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.

Join in the celebration - September 4 at 9 AM at the USA's best Rose Garden!

Sanitary Sewer Construction Project in Rose Garden Area

The University Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement project will replace and rehabilitate over 6,500 feet of existing sewer pipes to improve flows and reduce sewer blockages. Streets impacted include University Avenue, University Way, McDaniel Avenue, and Garden Drive. Construction is scheduled to start in mid July 2010 and complete by November 2010. Info

Rock'n'Roll San Jose 1/2 Marathon

Enter the San Jose Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon. This is a fun way to visit our neighborhood and get a little exercise while you are doing it. October 3, 2010 is the date and registration is happening now.    Info    Register    Course Map

Drivers are advised to expect delays and adjust travel time by 1-2 hours.  List of Road Closures and Times   No Parking Zones

Easter Egg Hunt

The RGNPA Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success. More than 300 kids participated, plus many more people in attendance.

Thanks again for all who volunteered to make this event successful. A special thanks to Ceris Schweitzer's family for their efforts and the Easter Bunny contact. Click here for pictures

Airport Noise to Increase?

San Jose City Council is discussing proposals to make SJ Airport more competitive. Proposals include changing the curfew to allow more late-night flights and easing the limits on noise levels, which will affect the Rose Garden Neighborhood. If you are interested, please see the discussion from the Council Study Session dated 3/3/2010 Click here to view it.

City of San Jose Budget Prioritization Survey

The City of San Jose has contracted with a public opinion survey company to poll residents on the city’s budget in a project known as “The City of San Jose Budget Prioritization Survey.” The control group of the survey is 900 residents representing the entire City. They will be contacted by phone and interviewed.

Results for the City of San Jose Budget Prioritization Survey

To see the final results of the survey please click here

New San Jose Commission represents Neighborhood Associations

More details here.

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.