Family Fun in the Bay Area June 13-28, 2020

Hicklebee’s Bookstore in Willow Glen is looking for help during this time.  Please consider donating to their GoFundme cause.

Hicklebee’s has been our go to store for books and suggestions for many years.  I will always remember the first time we met Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl.

Paradise Skate in Antioch is selling gift certificates for up to 40% off.  For more details and purchase, [LINK]
We only have 5-6 roller rinks in the entire Bay area, so please reach out if you can.

If you know of a local business or non-profit, that needs help during this time.  Use this link to share the information.

Here are links to articles important to parents and caregivers. Updated each week.

CDC Outlines 3 rules of thumb for staying safer from coronavirus at the gym, library, and cookouts MEK: I know that I miss my library and gym. Source: Business Insider [LINK]

CDC Daily Life and Coping MEK:  Great resource for information on all different types of subjects.  For example: Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019 Source: CDC [LINK]

If you have information that will help other parents/caregivers, send an email with the info.

San Jose Public Library is putting together a collection of favorite recipes all submitted by teens.

It can be anything from a simple snack to a full on, complex, Master Chef-level submission.

Your knowledge is important to the group!  Responses will be shared in next week’s newsletter. Click on the link to respond.

What are you looking for when you buy masks for your kids?  [LINK]

Where are you buying masks for your family?  LINK]

What or where are you most looking forward to doing/going as the SIP lifts?  [LINK]

For San Jose residents in District 1.

Decorate your sidewalk or driveway and show-off your art! Take pictures of your artwork and email it to district1@sanjoseca.gov Final day to submit your artwork has been extended to June 12, 2020. Winners will be announced the following week, and have their work featured on the Vice Mayors’ Facebook Page.

 I will keep this info in every newsletter as long as it is needed. Marian

Four things that you can find at the Silicon Valley Strong website:

1)  A meal distribution lookup tool in which residents can enter their address to find free food within 1-10 miles. The site includes meals for kids, groceries, and food for seniors.
2) A resources map, provided by First 5 Santa Clara County, for locating diapers, health center information and food assistance.
3) A Chat Bot to help visitors find what they’re looking for on the site.
4) “Get Internet” button to find low-cost internet and affordable computers in the area. The information includes Comcast’s Internet Essentials plus other special offerings.

SiliconValleyStrong.org is a hub for all types of information from mental health to information on rent, job resources and aid.  The information is available in 8 different languages.