Island living

Lots of people would like to have their own island, but in North Willow Glen, it can come true. You, too, can adopt an island or other public area and help clean it up periodically. Today, Dan and Bill did an amazing job turning the island at Willow and Delmas into an oasis that any one of us can adopt.

If you’re interested in making this cozy getaway your own or helping out in our neighborhood in other ways, send an email to board@nwgna.org and we will connect you with the right folks.

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Piling up the achievements

Two devoted, hard-working neighbors

Park clean-up postponed

Due to the wonderfully rainy weather, we are postponing the cleanup in Fuller Park. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

Join Fuller Park Clean-up tomorrow

Join us at 9:00 am in Fuller Park between Bird and Delmas Avenues to clean up the park before spring arrives. The whole family is welcome.

Please bring: tools for pulling weeds like hand shovels, gloves and buckets. Plus sunscreen! We will provide water, bagels, and coffee.

Send questions to board@nwgna.org.

Happy Tenth Birthday to Fuller Park!

Every year, to celebrate the anniversary of Fuller Park opening, we host a clean-up event, and the tenth anniversary clean-up is on Sunday. You know, as we age, we all need a little bit of maintenance.

A dedicated neighbor, Dan Erceg, volunteers many, many hours of his time helping to clean up Fuller Park between Bird and Prevost Avenues, and he will be leading a group of neighbors in pulling weeds, repairing and painting the fence, and preparing the bocce court for the spring and summer. Adults and kids are welcome, with a safe environment for the entire family to help out.

Please bring: tools for pulling weeds like hand shovels, gloves and buckets. Plus sunscreen! We will provide water, bagels, and coffee.

Join us at 9:00 am on Sunday in Fuller Park, between Bird and Delmas Avenues.

Read about Fuller Park’s opening day!

Send questions to board@nwgna.org.

2016 State of the City Celebration, March 5

On Saturday, March 5, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the City is hosting its annual State of the City Celebration.

From the web site:

"Mayor Liccardo will outline key initiatives, budget priorities, and opportunities for residents to get engaged to make San José a safer, smarter city. In addition to the Mayor's speech, the event will honor outstanding citizens from each Council District and exemplary city employees."

Advance registration is required and you must bring your registration confirmation to be admitted.

Ways to stay in touch with your neighborhood

If you are looking for ways to stay in touch with what's happening in your neighborhood, here are available methods -- just pick the one that you like best:

North Willow Glen Neighborhood Association list: an email list since 2001 to communicate within North Willow Glen, bounded by Bird, Fuller, Willow, and Highway 87.

Subscribe by sending an email to nwgna-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

NWGNA Blog (this blog!): occasional information about the area, plus an events calendar. http://northwillowglen.blogspot.com/

Subscribe by entering your email address where it says “Follow by Email” on the right column of the blog. Blog entries are also automatically posted to the Facebook page.

NWGNA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NWGNA

Nextdoor.com: a private social site for local neighborhoods. After verifying your house location, you can communicate online with North Willow Glen neighbors.

Celebrating love for the neighborhood today

Recently, neighbor Alison England worked through a local program to get 30 bare root rose bushes donated and then planted them in Fuller Park and Hummingbird Park for all to enjoy. It was a big effort and we look forward to seeing beautiful flowers along Fuller and and at Fisk and Bird.

This effort by Alison is like several others in North Willow Glen -- a neighbor chooses a way to give back about which they are passionate and puts energy into that effort. We have neighbors who do amazing amounts of clean-up work, plant and take care of street trees, help organize dumpster days, or advocate with the city for the benefit of our neighborhood on several issues.

If you have something that you are passionate about, let us know how you would like to help! Send us an email at board@nwgna.org.

Have you seen little Stella?

[UPDATE: FOUND!] She was last seen in our area, being picked up by a helpful person on Saturday evening. Please call 408-292-8787 if you have seen her or are taking care of her.

Announcing: Holiday Decorating Contest Winners

There were a lot of great lights out this holiday season. Thank you very much to all who participated! Thank you also to our generous sponsors, The Table Restaurant and continuing for their fifth year in a row, Aqui Cal-Mex! Without further ado, here are this year's winners along with their prizes.

546 Atlanta - Best Lights Award (Aqui gift certificate)

554 Atlanta - Most Elegant (The Table gift certificate)

Runners-up:
(Each will receive one NWGNA t-shirt)

549 Snyder

477 Marshall

982 Delmas

Winners please contact us at board@nwgna.org to arrange your prize delivery.

Last Day to Vote for Holiday Decorations

Please be sure to return your ballots to 562 Fisk Ave so they can be counted. We know there are lots of great displays out there!

One Day Left to Vote!

Our Holiday Decoration Contest ends tomorrow, so don't forget to get out there tonight, check out the neighborhood lights, and fill out your ballots. Return them to 562 Fisk by tomorrow at the latest so they get counted.

Holiday Party Starts Now!

Put on your jackets and bring your family on over to 562 Fisk and join us for some holiday cheer. 

It's also a great chance to turn in those decoration ballots or pick up some more. One week left!

Holiday Party Tomorrow Night

We welcome you and your family to join us for an open house Holiday Party at 562 Fisk Ave. There will be plenty of food, fun, and friendly people gathering to meet one another or simply catch up on what's been going on since last year's party. Hope to see you there!

Holiday Decoration Contest Underway!

Homes all around North Willow Glen are lighting up in anticipation of the holidays...and the NWGNA Holiday Decoration Contest!

It's a great time of year to bundle up, check out the neighborhood lights, and fill out those ballots! You can collect additional ballots from the porch of 562 Fisk Ave or you can download and print them yourself by following this handy link. Just remember to turn in your forms to 562 Fisk by December 20th!

Holiday Party December 13th

Celebrate the holidays with your neighbors! You and your family are invited to an open house with holiday refreshments and cheer at Lila and Joel's house at 562 Fisk Ave. on Sunday, December 13th from 5:30-8:00pm. Side dishes and deserts are welcome, but not necessary.