Influential women
At a virtual San Jose City Council meeting earlier this month, two city employees were recognized as “Women of Influence” by the SIlicon Valley Business Journal. Jacky Morales-Ferrand, the city’s director of housing, and Helen Chapman, a legislative adviser, were chosen for their impactful work in the South Bay and contributions during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Online training
San Jose’s work2future department, which helps residents find employment opportunities, has a free online tool that allows residents to complete trainings and certification programs during the statewide “shelter in place” order. SkillUp America has thousands of courses in topics to make users more proficient in technologies like Microsoft Excel and other popular business software. To sign up, visit bit.ly/skillupsanjose.
Dog parks open
Great news for the city’s canine residents: San Jose’s dog parks have officially reopened. Visitors must wear face coverings and are advised to stay away if the park gets too crowded to allow for six-foot distancing. Residents must bring their own toys and water and abide by all posted guidelines.
Virtual fitness
Staying inside doesn’t have to mean staying still, and the city’s Virtual Recreation Center aims to help residents get on their feet in the safety of their homes. Every day, the center offers recommendations for ways to be active and mindful. And three times a week, the center livestreams hourlong classes: Zumba at 10 a.m. on Mondays, yoga at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and conditioning at 11:15 a.m. on Thursdays. To view the center’s programs, visit bit.ly/sjvirtualrec.
Neighborhood Notes
CAMBRIAN>>Cambrian residents Kirsten and Seth Reilly have created a coloring book called “We Love San Jose” to help residents connect with their city during the statewide “shelter in place” order. The book features local sights including murals, architecture and iconic signs from around town.
To download the coloring book for free, visit kirstenreilly.com/blog/2020/5/3/we-love-san-jose.