Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority looking for good citizens

Advising an authority

The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is looking to fill two vacancies. One representative is sought for District 6, which encompasses San Jose’s Alum Rock area. Applicants must reside within the district’s boundaries, preferably be a registered voter and have experience participating with community groups within the district.

An at-large representative is also needed on the committee. This representative should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of and involvement in committee activities and areas of interest, including agriculture, business, civic organizations, development community, parks, public health and safety and/or trails. Applicants must reside within the authority’s boundaries.

Both appointments run through June 30, 2025. Applications are due by Dec. 8. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/committees/citizens%E2%80%99-advisory-committee.html.

Neighborhood Notes

WILLOW GLEN>>First Congregational Church of San Jose will be presenting “Carols On the Corner,” its annual holiday program on Friday, Dec. 13 at the church, 1980 Hamilton Ave, San Jose. The program will feature church musicians including the bell choir, chancel choir and family band, along with guest musicians Harmonia California, Ukulele Scramble and Zingers choir performing holiday music. Donations of non-perishable food items will benefit the Campbell United Church of Christ Food Pantry. For more information, contact Jay Jordana at music@firstccsj.org or 408-377-7121.