The Guadalupe River is rising again

We have had quite a bit of rain overnight, so as today progresses, it would be wise to monitor the web cam on the Guadalupe River at Alma as well as the levels at Almaden Expressway.

Be prepared for possibly heavy rains and flooding

Please note: City staff will be knocking on doors in our area on Sunday to notify area residents about upcoming rains that may result in flooding from the Guadalupe River. This is the approximate area where notifications will be made:

Is one of these your jacket?

There was a great group gathered for the North Willow Glen holiday party last night! However, these two jackets were left behind. Please call Lila at 408-667-0355 to arrange to pick them up.

Elvin magic, right here in North Willow Glen

 

If you see these two elves out delivering yard trees this morning, give them a hearty wave and a thank you. Bernadette and Brian are long-time North Willow Glen neighbors who organize the holiday yard tree purchases and delivery. We thank them for their holiday cheer and energy!

Many thanks to this morning's volunteers!

Many thanks to Kirk, Ani, Stewart, Bill and Dan (who is taking the photo) -- they added holiday cheer to the neighborhood this morning and we are very appreciative! Thanks, all!

Neighborhood decorating starting now

 

We are decorating the neighborhood right now and we would love to have your help. Meet us at the corner of Delmas and Fuller!

Holiday decorating, 9:00 am Saturday!

 

We will be decorating the neighborhood again this Saturday and we would love to have your help. It doesn't take very long and it's a fun way to kick off the holiday season by brightening the neighborhood for everyone. Join us at 9 am on Nov. 26 at the corner of Delmas and Fuller!

Creating lighted arches for the holidays

Neighbors in North Willow Glen are creating lighted arches for the holidays. If you would like to create your own, here is a quick how-to.

Materials that we used for each arch:

• One light string (we used this one from Home Depot with 100 lights along a 28.5-foot lighted length)
• Two 10-foot 1/2-inch PVC pipes
• One 1/2-inch coupler
• Two pieces of 3/8-inch rebar cut each into two-foot lengths

Directions and what we learned:

• If your lights come packaged in two bundles, note where the middle of the bundles are so that you can distribute your lights across the two pipes semi evenly.
• Connect the two pipes with the coupler and push them together as hard as you can.
• Attach your light string to one end of the PVC with blue painter's tape
• Twist the light string around with somewhat even spacing, maybe 3 or 4 inches apart with the light string that we used. Have a person twist the pipe from one end to help you quickly twist the lights on.
• Attach the lights to the second end with a twist tie.
• Pound the rebar stakes into the ground (watch for any irrigation pipes) about one foot down
• Place one end of the arch onto the first stake and bend your arch to fit it into the second end.
• Light 'em up and enjoy!

Flier delivery help needed

We are looking for one additional volunteer to help us get holiday party flyers to about 30 houses. It's a nice excuse for a walk, so let us know if you're available.

Save the date: NWGNA holiday party Dec. 11

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 11 from 5:00-8:00pm. Snacks and desserts are welcome, but not necessary.

Holiday neighborhood decorating, Nov 26

 

We will be decorating the neighborhood again on Saturday, Nov 26 and we would love to have your help. It doesn't take very long and it's a fun way to kick off the holiday season by brightening the neighborhood for everyone. Join us at 9 am on Nov. 26 at the corner of Delmas and Fuller! 

One more day to order holiday yard trees: Nov 10

 Go to WillowGlenTrees.com by end of day on Thursday, Nov 10 to order your holiday yard tree!

Holiday tree orders due Nov 9

Each year going back to 1954, neighbors in Willow Glen have placed a small Christmas tree in our front yards and decorated them with colorful lights with a single white light on top. We’re continuing the tradition this 2021 holiday season!

Trees are $25 due to an increase in transportation costs from our tree farm. 

You will need to provide your own lights and mounting rebar or tree stand. Order with a credit card at willowglentrees.com. No cash or checks are accepted for our block this year. If you have any questions, please contact Bernadette McCann: bamccann07@gmail.com or text/call 408-504-7141

All orders are due on or before Friday, November 5.

Trees will be distributed on Saturday, December 3.

2022 San Jose Trail Count Survey

The City of San Jose wants to hear from you about local trails. Their annual trail county survey is open until Monday, October 10, 2022. Please follow the link below to share your thoughts on all things trail. The results will be used, in part, to guide the City’s trail development.

https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments/parks-recreation-neighborhood-services/outdoor-activities/trail-network/trail-count

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