School of Arts & Culture @MHP

NEW VACCINE DAY ADDED! COVID-19 vaccinations are now available Tuesdays, Wednesdays* and Thursdays. Individuals 65+ and frontline healthcare workers are currently eligible for the vaccine. COVID-19 testing continues every Wednesday and is open to the public. Folks are able to get both tested and vaccinated on the same day. #essjprotegete

Recuerde que hay pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas en La Plaza todos los miércoles de 12 p.m. a 6 p.m. Puede recoger una pulsera a partir de las 9 a.m. _________________________________________ Reminder that there is free COVID-19 testing at La Plaza every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wristbands can be picked up as early as 9 a.m. #essjprotegete

Vaccines are currently available for those 65+ and frontline healthcare workers every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY. If you are in that group, take advantage of the short lines this week and get vaccinated! Our next vaccination date is TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 23, between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Wristbands can be picked up as early as 9:00 a.m. No insurance required, but you must show proof of age or employment. #essjprotegete

As the county opens to new vaccination groups, we are expecting heavier traffic in the coming weeks. If you are 65+ or a frontline healthcare worker, take advantage of the shorter lines and get vaccinated this week. In partnership with Gardner Health Services and County of Santa Clara Public Health, the next vaccination date is TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 23, between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Wristbands can be picked up as early as 9:00 a.m. No insurance required, but you must show proof of age or employment. #essjprotegete

Reminder that food distribution will take place next Monday, March 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you’d like to volunteer in March or April, you can sign up here: tinyurl.com/y769bmoh. While we are located in the Mayfair community, our Food Distribution is open to everyone! Help us spread the word!

Slightly modified, this years celebration of life will be offered as a free drive thru experience on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 6:00PM to 10:00PM. Families and community members will be able to drive through our magically lit outdoor gallery of Altars created by local artists and a beautiful makeshift graveyard where they can honor and pay respects to those who have passed on. Avenida de Altares is brought to you by Google, presented by AARP, and in partnership with Applied Materials, the City of San Jose, and Kaiser Permanente.

La Plaza continues to meet the needs of the community through a number of efforts. Our next Drive Thru Food Distribution date is next Monday, November 2 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. La Plaza continúa sirviendo a la comunidad a través de una variedad de esfuerzos. Nuestra próxima fecha de distribución de alimentos es el próximo lunes 2 de noviembre de 10:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.

With 4 days left to our drive thru Avenida de Altares, you know we are more than thrilled to release our lineup of DJs. Selecciones y vibras by Sonido Clash featuring Thomas Ramon Aguilar Mare.E.Fresh (Maryela Perez) Turbo Sonidero . Join us this Friday and Saturday 6pm to 10.

Thank you The Mercury News for the feature. Our Community Engagement Program Manager, Edgar Ochoa, captures the theme and spirit of this years Día de los Muertos tradition. "two events Day of the Dead and voting actually are more connected than some would think." Heading out to vote is not only a way to make our voice heard, he said, but it is a way to pay homage to the many who have sacrificed so much, and who are no longer with us, in order for us to have this privilege.

¡Vote con orgullo, evite a la multitud tan pronto como obtenga su boleta !. Todos los votantes del condado de Santa Clara recibieron una boleta de votación por... correo. Evite las multitudes y envíe su boleta hoy mismo y use el sobre de devolución con franqueo pagado que se proporciona. Vote lo antes posible. Verifique su estado de votante en https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. Puede votar por adelantado utilizando un buzón desde el 31 de octubre hasta el 3 de noviembre. Todos los votantes del condado de Santa Clara ya deberían haber recibido una boleta por correo. Utilice el sobre de devolución con franqueo pagado gratuito que se le proporcionó, visite un centro de votación o busque un buzón. Obtenga más información en www.sccvote.org/voterschoicewww.sccvote.org/voterschoice. Vote en persona desde el 31 de octubre hasta el 3 de noviembre. - Los votantes del condado de Santa Clara pueden visitar un centro de votación a partir del 31 de octubre e incluso votar el fin de semana. Encuentre su centro de votación o buzón de entrega más cercano y vote cerca de donde trabaja, va a la escuela o mientras hace mandados. #MoreDaysMoreWays #PowerNotFear2020 #PoderSinMiedo2020 #ESSJ408 You can vote from Oct 31 through Nov 3. All voters in Santa Clara County should have received a ballot in the mail by now. Use your free postage paid return envelope provided, visit a vote center, or find a drop box. Find out more at www.sccvote.org/voterschoicewww.sccvote.org/voterschoice. Vote proud, avoid the crowd. Every voter in Santa Clara county received a vote by mail ballot in the mail. Avoid the crowds and mail your ballot in today. Check your voter status at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. Vote early and avoid the lines! Voters in Santa Clara county can visit a vote center starting Oct 31 and even vote on the weekend. Find your closest vote center or drop box and vote near where you work, go to school, or while running errands. #MoreDaysMoreWays #PowerNotFear2020 #PoderSinMiedo2020 #ESSJ408

Slightly modified, this years celebration of life will be offered as a free drive thru experience next Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 6:00PM to 10:00PM. Families and community members will be able to drive through our magically lit outdoor gallery of Altars created by local artists and a beautiful makeshift graveyard where they can honor and pay respects to those who have passed on. Avenida de Altares is brought to you by Google, presented by AARP, and in partnership with Applied Materials, the City of San Jose, and Kaiser Permanente. #diadelosmuertos #altars #eastsanjose #essj #sanjose #mexicanheritageplaza

Strong message for our youth, thank you Pfox for your great leadership and always showing up strong in community spirit. #powernotfear #PoderSinMiedo

As a cultural and community hub, we have been empowering community members by offering a safe place to gather and celebrate their culture and heritage for over two decades. In order to uphold traditions, while being mindful of the current state of affairs, join us as we host Avenida de Altares, a free drive-thru Day of the Dead event next Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 6pm to 10pm. Avenida de Altares brought to you by Google, presented by AARP, and in partnership with Applied Materials, the City of San Jose, and Kaiser Permanente.

Invitación por parte del Consulado de Mexico en San Jose.

Eastside youth from @jovenesactivos_essj working hard on their mural. Artwork to be revealed and displayed during our drive through Avenida de Altares - Day of the Dead Celebration scheduled for Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 from 6 to 10pm. Thanks to @localcolorsj @jovenesactivos_essj @edgarxochoa for working with the youth.

Thanks to NorCal - Public Media for the feature. Its great to see our community of volunteers show up big for their neighbors.

Testing continues tomorrow. Pick up your wristband starting at 9:30am and get tested between 1pm and 7pm.

Thanks to KRON4 for the feature, capturing the organization’s commitment to support our East San Jose residents. Proud of our team and leadership.

Our friends at Veggielution stepping up once again.

Our two week countdown begins! Thank you to our presenting sponsor AARP California for their continued support to our cultural programming. Join us for a drive thru experience on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 6:00pm to 10pm (visit Avenida de Altares - A Drive Thru Celebration for more details) #aarpcalifornia #diadelosmuertos #laplaza #soac #essj #sanjose #eastsanjose