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Women Are Winning: Meet Milpitas’ New Vice Mayor Karina Dominguez

When Karina Dominguez ran for Milpitas City Council in this past November, 2018, election, she did so grassroots-style, mobilizing...

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The Lowdown on the Swear-in Ceremony at Milpitas City Hall

At Milpitas’ 12/18/18 City Council meeting, re-elected Mayor Rich Tran, along with incoming Councilmembers Karina Dominguez and Carmen...

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Women are Winning: A Profile of New School Board Member Kelly Yip-Chuan

This past November’s election was a historic one for women. A record number of 116 women took seats...

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Opinion: Why Tran Won

I was naive when I started writing for The Milpitas Beat. I thought I’d throw some warm coverage at...

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Mayor Rich Tran Wins Second Term, while Carmen Montano and Karina Dominguez Win Councilmember Seats

Milpitas voters made a very clear, decisive choice this election: With 46.9% of the vote (a total...

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Mayor Rich Tran Calls on Councilmember Anthony Phan to Resign

In a Facebook post from this past Sunday, November 4, Milpitas’ Mayor Rich Tran, who’s running for...

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YOUR 2018 MILPITAS ELECTION RECAP

We’re just days away from the 11/6 Election. If you still aren’t sure which candidates to vote for,...

Children

Opinion: Measure AA is a Great Investment, Vote Yes on AA

As November 6 approaches, one key measure Milpitians need to decide on is Measure AA. Measure AA is...

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Roll Call: The Mayor & City Council Members’ Attendance Records

Incumbent Mayor Rich Tran’s City Council meeting attendance record has come under scrutiny in advance of this year’s...

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Opinion: How to Choose Who to Vote for in the Milpitas Mayoral & City Council Races

The November elections are less than a month away, and the uneasiness of having to make a decision is...

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WATCH: Sunnyhills Mayoral & City Council Candidates Forum

Watch the Milpitas Mayoral and City Council candidates talk about issues ranging from affordable housing, to traffic, to the...

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Opinion: Who Will Win 2018’s Milpitas Mayoral Race?

Going into last week’s Milpitas Beat-hosted live-streamed interview of this year’s mayoral candidates, everyone knew some...

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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