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🎃 Help Make Reed’s Fall Fest Happen!

Reed Elementary is gearing up for its annual Fall Fest and is looking for volunteers to help make the fun happen! Parents, grandparents, neighbors and high school students are all welcome to lend a hand. From taking tickets to helping with activities, there are plenty of ways to pitch in.

📅 Saturday, Oct. 24

📍 Reed Elementary

Volunteer → 

Learn more about Fall Fest →

🍂 Fall Fun with Reed Neighbors!

We've got a fun lineup of neighborhood gatherings this fall! Mark your calendars and join us!

Aro Home tour on Willowbrook canceled

☀️ Front Lawn Friday

📅 Friday, Oct. 23

⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.

📍 Reed Elementary

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🔧 Repair Café

📅 Sunday Oct. 25

⏰ 1:00-5:00 p.m.

More details coming soon!

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🎨 Sign Painting Party

📅 Sat. Nov. 21

⏰ 1:00-3:00 p.m.

📍 Willowood Drive

  🌳 Want a Free Street Tree?

San José is making it easier to add more green to our neighborhoods! Property owners can now apply for a free street tree, including planting and staking by a City contractor.

All San José properties are eligible to apply.

Learn more and apply →

🏙️ Data Centers: Learn More & Speak Up

What do more data centers mean for San José? Learn about proposed projects, potential impacts and the standards the City is considering at a District 9 community forum. Vice Mayor Pam Foley and D9 Council candidates Genny Altwer and Gordon Chester are scheduled to attend.

📅 Thurs. Oct. 29

⏰ 6:30–8 p.m.

📍 Kirk Community Center

Learn more & RSVP →

 💧 Ever wonder what happens after you flush?

Here’s a rare chance to find out! The San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility is opening its doors for public tours for the first time since 2017. Hop aboard a bus tour to see how one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment plants in the Western U.S. works and learn how it helps protect the South Bay.

📅 Nov. 7 & 14 | Tours at 10 a.m. & noon

🎟️ Registration required; ages 10+ recommended

Reserve your spot →

🗳️ Get Ready to Vote!

You may have noticed political signs starting to pop up around the neighborhood. That’s because the General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Here are a few things Reed neighbors should know:

Voter registration deadline: Oct. 19

San José City Council: Reed Neighbors is in District 9, where voters will choose our next councilmember between Genny Altwer and Gordon Chester.

Check our calendar for upcoming forums to hear from candidates!

San José Unified School District: Reed is in Trustee Area 4, where voters will choose between Mary Grunthaner and Michael Melillo for school board trustee.

San Jose Parents United Sept. 23 Candidate Forum recording here.

Make a plan to vote!