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Woman Charged with Murdering 3-year-old Grandson

Milpitas Police encountered a shocking crime scene this past Monday, April 15. It was a quarter to 5 in...

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Milpitas Police Academy Springing into Gear

Attention: Want to know what it takes to be a cop? Want to know how a Police Department runs,...

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Milpitas Police Department Arrests Kidnapping Suspect

Usually, the words “domestic disturbance” spur images of violent incidents in people’s houses. But this past Sunday, March 10,...

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Burglar Vandalizes 3 Milpitas Stores, Enters 1, Gets Arrested

It was just after midnight on March 14. An alarm was going off at Victoria Liquors at 22 S....

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Routine Milpitas Traffic Stop Takes A Curve…

This week began with an unusual traffic stop for The Milpitas Police Department… It was Sunday, March 3, 2019,...

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2019 Seeing High Numbers of Car Burglaries Around Milpitas

2019 has so far seen Milpitas experiencing a high number of car burglaries. By this, we don’t mean cars...

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Milpitas Resident Struck and Killed by Vehicle

Sad news for Milpitas yesterday: At around 8 in the morning, on February 21, at California Circle’s 1600 Block...

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Milpitas Police Department Alerts Residents to Telephone Scam

Somebody’s been posing as an officer of the Milpitas Police Department. A city resident received a phone call. The...

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Former Milpitas Police Officer Turns Himself In

Last summer, on July 12, 2018, Victor Madarang of Stockton (24) was sworn in to serve in the Milpitas...

Community

Milpitas Police Department Offers Text-to-911 Service

In the 21st century, traditional 911 services are increasingly being augmented by Text-to-911 options, intended for use in emergencies...

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Milpitas Police Department Apprehends Car Thief

A call came in to the Milpitas Police Department. The caller, a concerned resident, spoke of a strange blue...

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Milpitas Police Arrest Residential Burglary Suspects

Noises came from the backyard. A woman — a Milpitas resident — hurried to hide. She dialed the police....

Apr

Sat

Friends of the Library Host Book Sale @ Milpitas Library

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Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Stock up on books for your children for the coming summer months at bargain prices! The Friends of the Milpitas Library will host a one-day book sale on Saturday, April 27 in Group Study Room A. There will be a good selection of children’s books, as well as a variety of titles for teens and adults. The sale will run from 10 am – 4 pm. Money raised from Friends’ sales supports library programs and other library projects.

For more information, call the library at 408-262-1171 ext. 3616 or stop by the adult information desk.

Healthy Snack Preparation for kids @ Wellspring Community Church

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Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Milpitas Rotary Club Masquerade Party Fundraiser Event @ Ta Restaurant

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Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

On Saturday, April 27, The Milpitas Rotary Club will present their Masquerade Party Fundraiser at Ta Restaurant, 90 S. Abel St. from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. $80 per ticket to support local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Contact Hon Lien at 408-439-1207 or Robert Jung at milpitasrotary@gmail.com Online at

www.milpitasrotary.weebly.com

Apr

Mon

The Milpitas Rotary Club lunch program @ Dave & Buster's

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Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

On Monday, April 29, The Milpitas Rotary Club will present their lunch program (Noon to 1:30 PM) at Dave & Buster’s featuring Kaila Schwartz, Milpitas Teacher of the year, who will introduce two of her eight students from the Milpitas High School Theatre program that have been selected to perform at the 2019 Festival Fringe event, August 2019, in Edinburgh, Scotland. This once in a life time opportunity will take place in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the American High School Theatre Festival.

May

Thu

A Celebration of Colors @ Milpitas Police Station Community Room

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May 2 @ 7:00 pm

A Celebration of Colors

A demonstration of oil on canvas/wood by Bhavna Misra

Local artist, Bhavna Misra, is a muralist and art contractor and the recipient of many awards.

Bhavna created art from an early age. She received positive encouragement and a very conducive environment to grow as an artist. She practices every day and likes to surround herself with things that inspire creativity, cheer and focus to make a difference. She has attended art courses at local community college but she doesn’t have a formal arts degree.

Bhavna specializes in issue themed artwork. Currently, focus of her work is on the urgency of action in response to climate change and he need of lifestyle alterations accordingly. To do so, she is painting a series of local landscapes that are scheduled to be displayed at various Bay Area locations Her style is a balance of realism and expressionism. She uses full palette color schemes to convey harmonious rhythm and sense of peace while maintaining accuracy and proportions.

Please join us . Meeting at 7:00 p.m.; Demonstration begins at 8:00 p.m.

A CELEBRATION OF COLORS

Oil on Canvas/Wood by Bhavna Misra

Thursday, May 2 2019

Milpitas Police Station Community Room

Milpitas, CA

408-262-0649

May

Sat

Quilts Celebration Creativity @ Santa Clara Convention Center Hall A

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May 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The largest quilt organizations in the bay area is celebrating the
diversity and breadth of quilting with a show featuring over 300 quilts
made by local quilters. Quilts Celebration Creativity will be shown at the
Santa Clara Convention Center, May 4 – 5 2019. On display will be two
special exhibits showcasing nationally renowned local artists Therese May
and Randa Mulford. It will also feature a unique shopping opportunity with
local vendors selling fabric, tools, patterns and other one of a kind
crafts. As well as demonstrations, raffles and a scavenger hunt for kids.

Show hours are Saturday May 4 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday May 5 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Admission is $12, children 12 and under are free. More
information can be found at www.scvqaquiltshow.org.

Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association is dedicated to the preservation and
promotion of the art of quilting.

If you have questions or want more information please reach out to us at
quiltshow@scvqa.org.

Star Wars Day @ Milpitas Library

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May 4 @ 10:00 am – 6:15 pm

Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day at Milpitas Library! Watch the original trilogy, and make a special Star Wars Craft. The schedule for the day is as follows:

10am-12:15pm: Episode IV: A New Hope

12:30-2:35pm: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

3-3:45: Craft Time! Make your own lightsaber earrings or a keychain.

4-6:15pm: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Annual Meeting and Candidate Forum for Board of Supervisors @ Milpitas Police Community Room

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May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

May

Sun

Quilts Celebration Creativity @ Santa Clara Convention Center Hall A

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May 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Show hours are Saturday May 4 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday May 5 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Admission is $12, children 12 and under are free. More
information can be found at www.scvqaquiltshow.org.

Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association is dedicated to the preservation and
promotion of the art of quilting.

If you have questions or want more information please reach out to us at
quiltshow@scvqa.org.

Milpitas Camera Club Annual show @ Milpitas Library

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May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Milpitas Camera Club Annual Photography Exhibit is currently on display at the Milpitas Public Library and will run until May 31st. Featured are photographs from members of the Camera Club and photography students from Milpitas High School.

An Artists’ Reception will be on Sunday, May 5th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be served and live music will be provided by the Milpitas Community Band. The public is invited to attend.

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