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🌱 Patch AM: How much influence does Milpitas really have on county education?
Make time for E-Waste Recycling Days! on the Milpitas Patch calendar
Hey there, Milpitas! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much influence does Milpitas really have on county education?
Also on today's calendar: E-Waste Recycling Days! and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Milpitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Milpitasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 61, low: 46.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 55 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Community Briefs: Holiday tree recycling, Rose Filicetti award, county education board picks leaders (mv-voice.com) — Milpitas residents are represented on the Santa Clara County Board of Education by Trustee Victoria Chon, whose Area 5 includes much of Milpitas Unified and nearby districts. The brief also covers Mountain View’s holiday tree recycling options and a new Mountain View Whisman award honoring longtime trustee Rose Filicetti, recognizing her impact on local schools countywide. 
📸 Around Milpitas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milpitas
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- Library Closes at 5:00pm for New Year's Eve
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 - ESL Conversation Club at Milpitas Library
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
2:45 pm - Milpitas Library Closed for New Year's Day
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 - Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class at Milpitas Library
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
1:00 pm - Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
2:00 pm - FAFSA Help: One on One Sessions
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
2:00 pm - Teen Rubik's Cube Club
Milpitas Community Library 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
4:00 pm - E-Waste Recycling Days!
881 Yosemite Way , Milpitas
9:00 am
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Thursday January 8
📣 Milpitas Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coloring for Adults
Bascom Library 1000 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
1:00 pm - Bridge Card Game
Cambrian Library 1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
10:15 am - English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Rosegarden Library 1580 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
10:30 am - Las Madres Playgroup
Rosegarden Library 1580 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
12:00 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Milpitas, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 21 hours, 15 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found dog… (Nextdoor Cardoza Park) - HE HAS BEEN FOUND ❤️ My grandson has mental health issues and left at 8 am this morning and hasn’t returned.
He’s on foot. He’s 6’ 2”, dark curly hair and facial hair. If any one sees him please let me know. This is what he was wearing when he left. He’s… (Nextdoor Sunnyhills)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Milpitas. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Milpitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milpitas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sunnyvale
- Homestead High students rethink what we wear and what we give (mercurynews.com)
- Love is on the shelves of new Los Altos bookstore (mercurynews.com)
- Local Brownie troop helps nonprofit get holiday gifts ready in Sunnyvale (mercurynews.com)
San Jose
- San Jose Theatergoer Finds Shen Yun Dancers to Be ‘Very Majestic' (ntd.com)
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 chosen Autopia's car of the year (mercurynews.com)
- Studs and Duds: Near-perfect Brock Purdy, unstoppable Christian McCaffrey lift 49ers over Bears (mercurynews.com)
Ok Milpitas! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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