This year marks fifty years of the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association's contributions and beautification projects in our neighborhood. 

To celebrate this momentous occasion we will be celebrating on Sunday, May 21st from 3:30pm to 6pm at the Garden Theater in downtown Willow Glen. 

All current members and previous board members are cordially invite to attend our celebration.

Date:  Sunday, May 21st

Time: 3:30-6pm

Place:  Garden Theater  1165 Lincoln Ave

Light appetizers and wine/beer will be served

Live music by Gaelic Muses

Welcome and Commendation from Senator Dave Cortese 3:30pm

Commendation from Board of Supervisors, presented by Susan Ellenberg's office

Champagne Toast at 5pm 

Commendation from Mayor Mahan at 5:15pm

Attire is business casual.

Please RSVP using this link by 5/14

We look forward to celebrating with you!

  WGNA Membership Meeting:

Thursday, April 27^th at 7:00pm: Disaster Preparedness Presentation

The City of San Jose Office of Emergency Management will be presenting tips and tricks to manage a variety of emergency situations. At least one individual on every block of Willow Glen should consider becoming educated on how to help themselves and immediate neighbors. Depending upon the situation, there may not be any assistance available for 24-48 hours. 

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Dumpster & Goodwill drop off: Saturday April 1st @8:30am until full. Sponsored by WGNA, Councilperson Dev Davis, & Goodwill

WGNA Membership Meeting: Thursday, April 27^th at 7:00pm: Disaster Preparedness Presentation

The City of San Jose Office of Emergency Management will be presenting tips and tricks to manage a variety of emergency situations. At least one individual on every block of Willow Glen should consider becoming educated on how to help themselves and immediate neighbors. Depending upon the situation, there may not be any assistance available for 24-48 hours. 

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Topic: WGNA Mayor Mahan
Time: Feb 21, 2023 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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CANDIDATE FORUM

On November 8th we be voting for our next Mayor as well as our local Assembly person.

WGNA takes pride in hosting nonpartisan, unbiased candidate forums.

WGNA CLOCK UNVEILING - MAY 25, 2022 @ 1098 LINCOLN AVE SAN JOSE CA:

The Willow Glen Neighborhood Association in partnership with Republic Urban Properties, held a ceremony to unveil what will be an iconic downtown landmark, a beautiful clock that will adorn the 50-foot tower of Republic Urban Properties’ new headquarters in the heart of Willow Glen – the highest point in the neighborhood. The LED clock, seven feet in diameter, will illuminate on evenings and holidays.

WGNA is forever grateful for those who donated and attended the event, including Councilwoman Dev Davis, Supervisor Cindy Chavez and Supervisor Joe Simitian. 

Special thanks to Copita Tequileria y Comida for catering and Republic Urban Properties for hosting the event. 

WGNA CLOCK BACKGROUND: 

The idea for a clock was the brainchild of Mary Kenter Fox, longtime Willow Glen resident and member of the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association (WGNA). “Many of the greatest cities in the world have clocks in the village center marking the passage of time, encouraging you to look up and notice the world around you, and serving as meeting spots,” says Kenter. But making the concept a reality presented challenges, according to WGNA President De Anna Mirzadegan. “We loved the idea, but the cost and regulatory hurdles of installing a freestanding clock on public property put the concept out of reach,” she recalls.

Enter Republic Urban Properties, which is building its new headquarters at a prime location on the corner of Willow Street and Lincoln Avenue. Brian Yi, Republic’s Director of Investments, also serves on the WGNA board and suggested placing the clock on the tower of the new offices, a highly visible location that stands 50 feet above the surrounding streets. “It was actually serendipitous because there was a large space already available where we had originally planned to put our logo,” Yi explains.

A partnership quickly ensued. WGNA would raise the funds for the clock itself, with Republic covering any gaps in funding as well as the costs for installation and maintenance. “We were very appreciative of Republic’s desire not only to be part of our community, but their enthusiasm in wanting to make our downtown beautiful, thriving, and enjoyable,” says Mirzadegan.

“We believe strongly that community benefits are critical to any type of new development,” says Michael Van Every, President of Republic Urban Properties, “and this was an ideal way to enhance what is already a landmark building.” (“We Build Landmarks” is, after all, a Republic tagline.) “It’s such a simple idea, but it brings an important distinguishing feature to downtown Willow Glen,” he adds.

The clock itself is a classic design whose seven-foot diameter will be clearly visible, especially when illuminated at night. Its LED lighting affords an array of color options that can be used on holidays and special occasions. A commemorative plaque beneath the clock at street level bears the names of those who contributed to the clock’s fundraising campaign as well as a special poem written especially for the occasion by Peter Coe Verbica, a well-known poet, Bay Area resident, and direct descendant of Henry Coe, namesake of Henry Coe Park and Coe Avenue in Willow Glen.

DONORS:

• The Joseph and Rose Romano Family
• Peter Joseph Rajkovich
• Councilwoman Dev Davis
• Michael, Jennifer, and Jacob Van Every
• Reyad and Eva Katwan
• John and Alexis Cherniavsky
• Ronald and Gloria Knapel
• Jordan Mott
• Jeff and Joyce Koller
• Bill and Linda Baron
• Daniel J. and Lisa M. Pinna
• Bruno and Loretta Filice
• Tim and Jennifer Willis
• Nicholas and Shannon Adams
• Grillo Davis Family Trust
• SDS NexGen Partners and Mulcahy Family
• Sakshi Gangrade and Prateek Panda
• Mitchell and Wendy Ehrlich
• George and JoAnn Van Every
• Patt, Nonnie, Tom, and Dottie Kennedy

MEDIA:

• Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/05/29/time-was-right-for-community-clock-in-willow-glen/  
• Facebook Live:
  • Speeches: https://fb.watch/dep6rBpb98/
  • Unveiling: https://fb.watch/dep3FnB26Y/

MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 

Don't miss our membership meeting on Thursday March 17th with Councilmembers Dev Davis and Pam Foley. The San Jose Police Department will give a crime prevention presentation. 

Agenda

• Opening 
• Councilmember Dev Davis:  Update on SB9, San Jose Electrification Plan and Regulate of the sale of nitrous oxide in smoke/vape shops.  The San Jose Mercury News published an article about this dangerous inhalant and the proposed regulations.
• San Jose Police Department presentation on Crime Stats, Police Force Numbers, WG Patrol Info, Crime Prevention Tips, and How Residents can better support the Police
• Councilmember Pam Foley
• WGNA Event Updates
• Closing

Date:  Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7pm

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Mayoral Candidate Forum via Zoom January 20, 2022 @ 7pm

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