NWGNA email list is changing *TUESDAY*

On Nov 9, 2001 we started the Yahoo! Groups email list for North Willow Glen. It was born out of a desire to remain more connected as a neighborhood after 9/11 and has served our area well since then. However, Yahoo is changing its products and the Groups site is shutting down completely on Tuesday, December 15. You can read more here.

We have been reminding people regularly through that email list that the deadline is approaching and that we have created a new list using Google Groups. If you would like to continue to use this email list to stay informed about North Willow Glen, go to https://groups.google.com/g/nwgna to add yourself to the list. Anyone who does not opt in will not be added to the new list.

Santa is here just to get your attention. HO HO HO!

Vote for your favorite decorated house

The annual North Willow Glen Neighborhood Association Holiday Decoration Contest is underway -- have you voted?

As you stroll around our neighborhood when you come across a home decorated in such a way to bring joy in your heart, let us know. 

Enter the address of the holiday home on our survey (or use the QR code below). Fliers in English and Spanish are also being delivered across North Willow Glen.

The four addresses receiving the most votes will receive prizes donated by local restaurants and businesses. Have a safe and happy new year!

Deadline for contest votes: Jan 4

Holiday yard trees will be delivered tomorrow

A message from Pam Shukait about the holiday tree deliveries -- many thanks to Pam and her amazing family for their efforts every year!

Holiday trees will be delivered to tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 5th. I would like to thank those who said they would help deliver, but to keep everyone safe, we will be doing all the delivery ourselves. We have 129 trees to deliver to our neighborhood (yippee!!) and it will take us several hours. I am guesstimating we should have all trees delivered by early afternoon. We will be putting your tree in your front yard or front porch, unless you have requested otherwise. Also, this year, ALL trees are sold out. We will not be having any extras.

Thank you for making our little corner of Willow Glen a little more festive!

NWGNA 2020 Holiday Decoration Contest

In the spirit of the coming holidays, the annual North Willow Glen Neighborhood Association Holiday Decoration Contest is beginning.

As you stroll around our neighborhood when you come across a home decorated in such a way to bring joy in your heart, let us know.

Enter the address of the holiday home on our survey (or use the QR code below). Fliers in English and Spanish are also being delivered across North Willow Glen.

The four addresses receiving the most votes will receive prizes donated by local restaurants and businesses. Have a safe and happy new year!

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. 28 at the corner of Delmas and Fuller! Masks are required + physical distancing.

Yard tree orders are due *TODAY*

Today is the last day to order your holiday yard tree.

Please see this flier. For everyone’s safety, we will only be accepting online orders at willowglentrees.com. Trees are $21 and you will need to provide your own lights and mounting rebar or tree stand. If you have extenuating circumstances, please reach out to Pam Shukait at 1023 Bird Avenue (Email pshukait@me.com or call/text 408-781-1186)

Trees will be distributed on Saturday, December 5th.

Read more about this tradition at http://willowglencharm.com/news/history/willow-glen-yard-trees-2/

No, I don't work for the city...

This morning, a great group of neighborhood volunteers updated the plantings in the traffic island at Delmas and Willow in front of Tlaquepaque. Many thanks to Dan, Kenneth, Bill, Julia and crew!

No, they don't work for the city -- they are your neighbors. :-)

Before

After

Thanks to the great t-shirt designer who is also a neighbor!

Holiday yard trees - orders due Nov. 12

It’s time to start ordering yard trees for the holidays! Many thanks to Pam Shukait for heading this effort again this year.

Please see this flier. For everyone’s safety, we will only be accepting online orders at willowglentrees.com. Trees are $21 and you will need to provide your own lights and mounting rebar or tree stand. If you have extenuating circumstances, please reach out to your block coordinator:

Pam Shukait at 1023 Bird Avenue
Email pshukait@me.com or call/text 408-781-1186

All orders are due on or before Thursday, November 12th.

Trees will be distributed on Saturday, December 5th.

BART's 15-step plan to welcome back riders as region reopens

BART began new passenger service within Santa Clara County with the opening of new stations in Milpitas and Berryessa. Kerry Hillis, BART’s new Government and Community Relations Representative for Santa Clara County, wanted to share BART’s plan for welcoming back riders as the region starts to reopen from the shelter in place.

Device Donation Day: Wednesday May 27

From the mayor's office:

During COVID-19, over 14,000 students in San José have been trying to learn from home but an already tough situation has been made even more difficult because they lack the tools to do it. To help address this need, the San José Digital Inclusion Partnership–an initiative started by Mayor Liccardo to close the digital divide in San José–is teaming up with the Tech Exchange, Councilmember Dev Davis (D-6)and Councilmember Sylvia Arenas (D-8) to host two Drive-Thru Device Donation Days in San José. If you have a functional spare tablet or laptop you no longer use, help us put it to use in a student’s hands!

 Wednesday, May 27, 2020 

Evergreen Valley High School3300 Quimby Road, San José, CA 95148DROP OFF TIMES: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

What devices are accepted?Any functional laptop, tablet, or smartphone is accepted, but the Santa Clara County Office of Education has specified a particular need for the following devices:

Chromebooks with camera and microphone10-inch 7th Generation iPads with or without LTE13-inch MacBook AirLaptops running Windows 10

Receipts for tax returns are available upon request. 

You can find more information below about the types of devices that are most in need. Don’t have a device, you can still donate. Have a wealth of 20 or more? Please contact us.  

Please share this information with friends who may be interested in donating a used device. Supporting the students in our community benefits us all. 

For more ways to find help and give help, visit www.SiliconValleyStrong.org.