🌱 Patch AM: How one new van could change life for Campbell group home residents

Good morning Campbell! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How one new van could change life for Campbell group home residents

Also on today's calendar: DIY Snow Globe Lab at The Tech Interactive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wish Book: For this nonprofit helping adults with disabilities, getting a new set of wheels is a big deal (mercurynews.com) — Adults with disabilities living in Campbell and nearby cities rely on Life Services Alternatives’ aging vans to reach day programs, medical appointments, and volunteer work. The nonprofit is seeking Wish Book donations to buy a newer vehicle, helping residents like Amber Levine-Mickel safely get out into the community and stay active across the South Bay.
   

📸 Around Campbell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Campbell

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• DIY Snow Globe Lab at The Tech Interactive
  The Tech Interactive, 201 S Market St, San Jose
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
  Corinthian Grand Ballroom , 196 N 3rd St , San Jose
  8:45 pm

Friday December 19

• Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour - Friday December 19 2025 (Campbell)
  Starbright Theater , 1770 W Campbell Ave , Campbell
  8:00 pm
• Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour Featuring Samson Koletkar | Fri Dec 19 | Campbell
  Starbright Theater , 1770 W Campbell Ave , Campbell
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Sock Skating at The Tech Interactive
  The Tech Interactive , 201 S Market St , San Jose
  10:00 am
• Snowflakes Falling
  Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist , 2125 S Winchester Blvd Suite 110 , Campbell
  2:00 pm
• The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - San Jose
  Three Sisters Whiskey Bar , 170 W St John St , San Jose
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Corinthian Grand Ballroom , 196 N 3rd St , San Jose
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings
  Corinthian Grand Ballroom 196 North 3rd Street San Jose, California 95112
  8:45 pm

Monday December 22

• Paint Nite: Oh Snowy Night
  Parktown Pizza Company , 3039 Meridian Ave , San Jose
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
  Corinthian Grand Ballroom , 196 N 3rd St , San Jose
  8:45 pm

Saturday December 27

• Winter WonderLabs at The Tech Interactive: Holi-Dough Circuits
  The Tech Interactive , 201 S Market St , San Jose
  11:00 am

📣 Campbell Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Campbell PatchAM possible:

• Super Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air - San Jose — (408) 351-1994
  Serving San Jose & Bay Area – HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical
• Flores Electric — (408) 899-8450
  Electrical Safety & Savings for Silicon Valley Homeowners
• SJG School of Music — (408) 370-6590
  Private and Group Music Lessons
• The Harker School — (408) 345-9200
  Magic Happens at Harker
• Cool Aid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration — (800) 266-5243
  Voted Best HVAC & Refrigeration Company in the Bay Area

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Great Music Lessons in Campbell- Group and Private Lessons
  Quliaty Group and Private lessons. Enrollment in now open for 2026. FREE consultation lesson for private lessons! Learn more at :www... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Adopt a Storm Drain Today! —West Valley Stormwater Authority Read on Patch

• Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Campbell. Apply here.
• Campbell Union School District posted a job opening for Yard/Noon Duty Assistant - Marshall Lane in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Campbell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Los Gatos

• Los Gatos celebrates Hanukkah on Main Los Gatos, California (losgatan.com)
• Rob Moore is the youngest mayor ever to take charge of Los Gatos (but just barely) Los Gatos, California (losgatan.com)
• A festive night at the (New) Museum (losgatan.com)

Cupertino

• Operation Family Ties: DA's Human Trafficking Task Force Busts Brothel Network Worth Millions (crimevoice.com)

Ok Campbell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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