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Letter to the Editor: Peace can only be attained through justice

Dear Editor, President Trump deserves credit for mentioning the names of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s American victims at the Sunday press conference following...

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Letter to the Editor: 42 Silicon Valley School

Zero Teachers | Zero Classes | Zero Tuition | 100% Coding   I was fortunate to have been invited and honored at...

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Letter to the Editor: Clarification on scoring and ranking for MUSD Board appointment

Note from the Editor: New information is coming to light on the ranking and scoring issues around the MUSD...

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Letter to the Editor: New Voter’s Choice Act

Dear Editor:  Effective as of the March, 2020 election, the Santa Clara Registrar of Voters (ROV) will be implementing...

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Letter to the Editor: Disappointed in the Dixon Landing name change

Dear Editor, I was shocked to learn that three councilmembers — Bob Nuñez, Anthony Phan, and Karina Dominguez —...

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Letter to the Editor: Issue with the school bond

Dear Editor, On September 10, 2019  I attended a school board meeting.  I was surprised that not all members...

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Letter to the Editor from MUSD Board President Chris Norwood  

Dear Editor:  My name is Chris Norwood; I am a 40+-year resident and currently the President of the Milpitas...

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Letter to the Editor: What is the fuss about a school board vacancy?

Dear Editor:  Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) Board of Education recently filled a vacated seat using a new process,...

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Letter to the editor: A Response to Eric Shapiro’s Opinion Piece on Trump

While I agree with Eric Shapiro’s opinion piece in the Beat’s that Donald Trump acts like a crime boss,...

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Letter to the Editor: Park to be Named after Larry Itliong Already Approved

Dear Editor: It has come to my attention that a member of the Milpitas City Council has been stating...

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Letter to the Editor: Are you still banking with crooks?

You are if you bank with Bank of America, Well Fargo, HSBC, UBS, or any of the other 9...

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Letter to the Editor: The Milpitas Way

Note from the Editor: The following is a response to a Letter to the Editor that was published on...

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Community Events Calendar

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Dec
7
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Sunnyhills Community Breakfast @ San Jose City College Extension
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Dec 7 @ 8:00 am

The topics for Sunnyhills Community Breakfasts have already been set and you are invited to join us on Saturday, December 7 at 8am for coffee or tea, a light breakfast, and a slice of democracy at the San Jose City College Extension on Escuela Parkway.

Our December breakfast is our annual meeting, but everyone is invited – please come share your ideas. We’ll brainstorm topics for upcoming breakfasts, suggest projects and issues for the Association to tackle, and of course elect our 2020 board. If you or someone you know would like to serve on our board please submit a nomination by November 25.

Our monthly breakfast is free and open to all. Donations are gratefully accepted. Please join us!

Join us for coffee, tea, and a light breakfast at 8:00 AM in classroom 3 at the San Jose City College Extension, 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas (just South of Russell Middle School).

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Friends’ One Day Book Sale at the Milpitas Library @ Milpitas Library Group Study Room A
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Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

A special one-day used book sale!  The Friends will be selling Children’s Books, Holiday Books,  Coffee Table Books, CDs & DVDs Blank Journals & more!

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Milk & Cookies with Santa @ Milpitas Community Center Auditorium
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Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

10:00AM-11:00AM
12:00PM-1:00PM
2:00PM-3:00PM (Inclusive/Special Needs)

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Santa and Crafts for Kids @ Milpitas Library
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Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Santa Claus is coming to Milpitas Library!  Come along and visit with Santa and make some fun crafts (for kids) in the Auditorium from 11 am to 12 pm.

This event is free and open to all.  Note: this is a very popular event, tickets will be given out 10 minutes before doors open for a visit with Santa.  One photograph per family – thanks!

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Family Movie Matinee featuring Elf @ Milpitas Library
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Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a special Family Movie Matinee showing of Elf in the Children’s Activity Room at 2pm.  This program is family friendly and free!

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Dec
9
Mon
Milpitas Rotary Club Meeting @ Dave & Buster's
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Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

On Monday, December 9, The Milpitas Rotary Club will present their lunch program (Noon to 1:15 PM) at Dave & Buster’s featuring our Speakers Milpitas Unified School District Superintendent Cheryl Jordan and School Board President Chris Norwood who will discuss School Safety and Security.

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Mental Health 101 @ Barbara Lee Senior Center
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Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Milpitas HOPE is proud to host a Mental Health 101 training for our community.

Mental Health 101 provides foundational information about mental health and mental illness, the difference between the two, and how mental health challenges may look different in different people or cultures. If interested please register at the Barbara Lee Senior Center Front Desk or call (408) 586 3400.

 

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Dec
10
Tue
Milpitas Chamber Business Breakfast – Speaker: Karen Hahn @ Milpitas Senior Center
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Dec 10 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am

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Dec
11
Wed
Community Conversations @ San Jose City College, Milpitas Extension
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Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Dec
13
Fri
Black Tie Fundraiser @ TA's Restaurant
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Dec 13 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm

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