San Jose: Media Advisory: Volunteers put the Community in Community Service
The Californer/10114669

Charlotte Graham, Interim Public Information Officer
408-838-2859; Charlotte.Graham@sanjoseca.gov

Details:
Event:	The Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services encourages volunteers to register in advance for the following socially distant, outdoor volunteer events: Martin Luther King Day at San Tomas Park Annual Pruning at Municipal Rose Garden Alum Rock Trail Crew
Where:	Martin Luther King Day at San Tomas Valerie Dr. & Eva Ct. Campbell, CA  95008 Date & Time Monday, January 18 8:45 a.m. to Noon More on The Californer California: Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.29.2025 Long Beach to Host Free Art and Music Festival at the Museum of Latin American Art and Gumbiner Park New Research Reveals Mild Cold—Not Extreme Cold—Delivers Real Health Benefits of Cold Therapy Phinge, Home of Netverse, Through its Extensive Software & Hardware Patent Portfolio, Shows Founder & CEO Robert DeMaio's Vision & Innovation OddsTrader Reveals Early Favorites and Best Bets to Win March Madness 2026 RSVP for Martin Luther King Day Alum Rock Trail Crew 15350 Penitencia Creek Rd. San José, CA, 95127 Date & Time Every second Saturday until June 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP for Alum Rock Trail Crew Annual Pruning Events at Municipal Rose Garden 1649 Naglee Ave. San José, CA, 95126 Date & Time Friday, January 15 8 a.m. to Noon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 16 8 a.m. to Noon Sunday, January 17 8 a.m. to Noon RSVP for Annual Pruning Events
Who:	Volunteers
Background:	Spaces are still available for volunteers to participate in these upcoming outdoor events. More on The Californer Bookmakers Review Releases 2028 Democratic Nominee Betting Odds: Newsom Leads Early Field Long Beach: City Shares Information Regarding CalFresh Benefit Delays Due To Federal Government Shutdown Stars Shine at the Premiere of Whiskey Run California: As Trump cuts fire response, Governor Newsom expands the state's fire prevention strategy using proven beneficial fire techniques  Heritage at South Brunswick's Townhome Models Coming Soon! Volunteer responsibilities include cleaning and beautifying San Tomas Park, pruning the variety of 3,500 roses at Municipal Rose Garden, and learning about trail and restoration work while hiking Alum Rock Trail. All event sessions will require volunteers to follow current COVID-19 safety protocol measures such as face coverings, social distancing, and symptom checks. Volunteers are provided with all necessary tools and training, and are asked to bring a water bottle, snacks, and wear closed toed shoes. Those interested in volunteering must register in advance. Sign up for the following events here: Martin Luther King Day at San Tomas Park Annual Pruning at Municipal Rose Garden Alum Rock Trail Crew For more information, contact: ParkVolunteer@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 595-3483

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