MUTUAL AID↻ Every Sunday
Community Kitchen- San Jose Food Not Bombs
A space for anyone to help cook some of our staple dishes for our Sunday serve! No prior sign up or experience needed; feel free to come on through, ready and willing…
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ISSUE #01
CITYWIDE
SAN JOSE, CA · 90 DISPATCHES
SUN NOV 1
ACTION
San Jose Against War General Meeting
Join San Jose Against War for our monthly general meeting! Open to all.
Contact: Drusie K.
Email: sanjoseagainstwar@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice…
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ACTION
San Jose Coalition Against Trump: Monthly meeting
Contact: CSO San Jos�
Email: sanjosecsorg@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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MUTUAL AID↻ Every Sunday
Food Not Bombs San José Sunday Serve
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked.
Location Details:
St. James…
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MUTUAL AID↻ Every Sunday
San Jose Food Not Bombs Serve
Join us for our weekly serve every Sunday at 2 PM at St. James Park in San Jose! We will be distributing food, hygiene, and clothing to our unhoused a lower income…
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CULTURE
ReOrient 2026 Festival
Think you know West Asia (the Middle East)? Think again!
Featuring five short plays by award-winning MENA playwrights, Golden Thread’s beloved festival returns with…
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MON NOV 2
MEETING↻ Every Monday
South Bay Banner for Palestine
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
DM @southbaybanner4palestine on…
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ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
NO CLASS: Yoga for Activists with Sharat
NO CLASS
Join us for relaxation and enjoy our class YOGA FOR ACTIVISTS with Sharat Lin, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center.
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MEETING
Housing Working Group Meeting
Join the Housing Working Groyp via Zoom as we try to make housing more affordable in Silicon Valley and build the Silicon Valley Tenant Union. We focus on…
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MEETING
Tech Committee Meeting
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If…
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TUE NOV 3
MEETING
Election Day! Vote and Poll Watch
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MEETING↻ Every Tuesday
(AMA) Ask Me Anything
Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer, co-chair, veteran member or leader.
10-15 minute educational topic & explanation [topic chosen by…
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CULTURE↻ Every Wednesday
South Bay Queer Solidarity Potluck
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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ACTION↻ Every Wednesday
South Bay Queer Solidarity meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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CULTURE
Election Night Watch Party
Join as we watch results come in on election night at SEIU 521, hosted by the South Bay Labor Council. 🗳️
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WED NOV 4
KNOW UR RIGHTS
Rapid Response Legal Observer Training
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MEETING↻ Every Wednesday
Leadership Meeting: Steering Committee
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between…
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ACTION↻ Every Thursday
Self Defense Group (see description)
Inclusive free self defense training from 6 pm to 8 pm Wednesday evenings starting January 15th.
Training is conducted with a philosophy of non-violence, focusing on…
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MEETING
SURJ General Membership Meeting
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MUTUAL AID↻ Every Thursday
Food Not Bombs San Jose Midweek Community Kitchen
Join Food Not Bombs San Jose as we prepare food for our unhoused as well as low and fixed income neighbors! The Midweek Community Kitchen begins at 6:30 PM and runs…
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TEACH-IN
Political Education WG Internal Meeting
This is our once monthly meeting where we review planned curriculum, vote on future topics, hear proposals for working group activities and handle administrative…
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THU NOV 5
KNOW UR RIGHTS↻ Every Thursday
ICE Watch
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected…
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ACTION↻ Every Friday
Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine - Human Billboard for Gaza
Human Billboard for Gaza – Thursday, 5 PM @ El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson. East Bay communities are taking a stand: demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza…
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MEETING
Labor Working Group Meeting
Join the Labor Working Group in organizing workers of Silicon Valley as we fight for the basic human dignity of all laborers! We will discuss the chapter’s involvement…
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ACTION↻ Every Friday
"The Scratch"
Community music jam -
Bring an instrument, your voice, a poem, or just yourself and we will all make some music together. Instagram: @thescratchsj
Contact: Aidan…
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FRI NOV 6
KNOW UR RIGHTS
Rapid Response Legal Observer Training
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ACTION
Students for a Democratic Society General Meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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MEETING↻ Every Friday
South Bay Banner for Palestine
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
DM @southbaybanner4palestine on…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Weekly HONK FOR PEACE vigil
Location:
in front of MLK Library
4rh and San Fernando
San Jose
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MEETING
More the Merrier Art Event
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MEETING
International Solidarity WG Meeting
Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine, protections for immigrants, an end to US imperialism, and a liberated…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Art for Everyone
Contact: Elin Lennox
Email: elin.lennox@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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SAT NOV 7
MEETING
SJPJC Garden Day
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Garden Day
Come join San Jose Food Not Bombs, South Bay Mutual Aid, and Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group for a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace…
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ACTION↻ Recurring
Defend Democracy - NO Kings in America!
Join our peaceful protest to Defend Democracy and Stop the Dismantling of our Government by this Corrupt Administration!
Daily we are witnessing an unprecedented…
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ACTION
Count Every Vote: After-Vote Rally
Join Blue Turn Indivisible and a large coalition of allies in San Jose after the election to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every vote is counted, and duly…
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ACTION
Reawakening Community Day
New Museum Los Gatos welcomes the South Bay community to celebrate our current exhibitions, Reawakening: Muwekma Ohlone Culture and Connection in Pursuit of…
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Tombstone Painting - outdoor NO PARKING IN BACKYARD DURING PAINTING SESSION
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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TEACH-IN
Drag Workshop
Contact: Sylvia Vo
Email: abbi.kiss.drag@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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MEETING
The Leftist Infighting Extravaganza (Arm Wrestling Tournament & PJC Fundraiser)
This Thanksgiving, we’re settling our differences at the table! The Leftist Infighting Extravaganza is a casual, community-organized arm wrestling tournament held in…
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ACTION
Leftist Infighting Extravaganza (Arm Wrestling Fundraiser)
This Thanksgiving season, we’re settling our differences at the table! The Leftist Infighting Extravaganza is a casual, community-organized arm wrestling tournament…
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SUN NOV 8
ACTION
San Jose Against War Divestment Party
Join SJAW for a social and political event to write letters and postcards demanding divestment! The City of San Jose currently has $115 million invested in…
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MEETING
San Jose Clothing Swap
SJ Clothing Swap is mutual aid for our community through clothing and fabric, with an emphasis on sustainability, queer expression, intersectional community care,…
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MON NOV 9
ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Self Defense Group
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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MEETING
Transit Working Group Session
Come join us for an in-person transit working group session, where we’ll work on ongoing projects and discuss strategy. Locations for the in-person session will vary…
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MEETING
Tech Committee Working Session
The Tech Committee has bi-weekly working session where folks can start an up-for-grabs item or make progress on current items. Co-chairs are available for office-hours…
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ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Collins / SJPJC Board meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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MEETING
Comms Committee Meeting
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and…
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MEETING
Community Safety WG Meeting
Join the Community Safety Working Group as we discuss our ongoing work to fight back against the American police state.
Currently, our group is most actively engaged…
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MEETING
SURJ Art & Culture Working Group IN PERSON
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TUE NOV 10
ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Tombstone Painting - outdoor NO PARKING IN BACKYARD DURING PAINTING SESSION
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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ACTION
FRSO November General Meeting
Join FRSO for our monthly General Meeting. We will be holding a panel of some of our leading members to discuss the importance of joining a revolutionary organization.…
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WED NOV 11
MEETING
A History of San Jose: The Second Red Scare
Jeannette Estruth is a local history professor from Santa Clara University. She has presented at the Historians for Peace and Democracy, focusing on consumer interest…
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ACTION
Dr. Jeanette Estruth Presents a History of San Jose
Jeannette Estruth is a local history professor from Santa Clara University. She has presented at the Historians for Peace and Democracy, focusing on consumer interest…
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MEETING
SURJ Dialogue: Unpacking our Whiteness (Zoom)
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MEETING
Liberation and Justice Working Group Meeting
Join us for our Liberation and Justice Working Group Meeting to connect, organize, and build collective power around areas like law enforcement, racial justice, and…
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THU NOV 12
ACTION↻ Every Thursday
Tombstone Painting - outdoor NO PARKING IN BACKYARD DURING PAINTING SESSION
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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MEETING
Electoral Working Group Meeting
The electoral working group will meet to discuss and plan for current and future electoral projects. All are welcome.
Register for the Zoom here:…
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MEETING
Agendas and Meeting Planning Monthly Meeting
The Agendas and Meeting Planning Committee will meet to discuss ways in which to improve chapter meetings and create the agenda for the following monthly chapter…
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FRI NOV 13
ACTION
BATTLE OF THE CANS
The Bay's premier battle of the bands/food drive event! Hosted by KSJS in strong collaboration with KSCU and KSFS.
Contact: Abe Bredl
Email: Abebredl@gmail.com
Phone:…
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MEETING
Socialize & Organize: Workplace Leadership
Ever wondered how to form a union at work? Want to organize your workplace but don’t know where to start?
Join us for an upcoming Fundamentals of Workplace Organizing…
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SAT NOV 14
MEETING
SURJ Decision Making Retreat
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KNOW UR RIGHTS
Rapid Response Legal Observer Training
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CULTURE
Drag Show Dress Rehearsal
Contact: Sylvia Vo
Email: abbi.kiss.drag@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
SJPJC Volunteer Meeting
SJPJC Volunteer Meeting
Join and get involved!
Contact: Mike
Email: michael.paradela@pm.me
Phone: 408-316-3088
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S.…
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SUN NOV 15
CULTURE
Drag Showcase
Contact: Sylvia Vo
Email: abbi.kiss.drag@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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MON NOV 16
KNOW UR RIGHTS
Rapid Response Legal Observer Training (Copy)
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MEETING
SURJ Coordinating Committee
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TUE NOV 17
ACTION
Citizens' Climate Lobby - Silicon Valley South Chapter Meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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WED NOV 18
MUTUAL AID
Wealth Redistribution and Finance Working Group Meeting (Zoom)
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FRI NOV 20
ACTION
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Join San Jose People's Pride on November 20th to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance in downtown San Jose. We will be having a candlelight vigil in memorial of…
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SAT NOV 21
ACTION↻ Every Saturday
SET-UP Really Really Free Market
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION↻ Every Saturday
Really Really Free Market
Join Silicon Valley DSA and South Bay Mutual Aid for a really really free market event in the Peace and Justice Center parking lot. We'll have cleaning supplies,…
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ACTION↻ Every Sunday
FNB General Meeting
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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SUN NOV 22
ACTION↻ Every Sunday
Setup for Mending and Upcycling Event
Email or text us if you'd like to volunteer!
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Phone: 669-244-4838
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San…
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ACTION↻ Every Monday
Mending and Upcycling Event
Join us at our monthly relaxing hangout space every 4th Sunday from 4-7 PM and work with clothes, fabrics, and creative projects with the swap community! All supplies…
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ACTION↻ Every Monday
Teardown for Mending and Upcycling Event
Email or text us if you'd like to volunteer!
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Phone: 669-244-4838
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San…
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MON NOV 23
ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Floor cleaning
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center Rm 101
48 South 7th Street Room 101
San Jose CA 95112 USA
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ACTION↻ Every Tuesday
Yoga for Activists with Sharat
Join us for relaxation and enjoy our class YOGA FOR ACTIVISTS with Sharat Lin, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center.
Burnout and…
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MEETING
Building the Movement Working Group--IN PERSON
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TUE NOV 24
MEETING
Joint Issue Group Meeting
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SAT NOV 28
ACTION
Palestine Winter Market
In honor of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, we’re honored to officially announce the third Palestine Winter Market on Nov 28th in…
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ACTION
CSO Guillermo Reyes Fundraiser
Come join CSO in raising funds for Guillermo Reyes's fight to stay in the U.S.!
There'll be live music and dancing as well as community resources for those in…
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SUN NOV 29
ACTION↻ Every Sunday
Baked Goods Not Bombs
Baked Goods Not Bombs is back in the East Bay — and every cookie, loaf, and mystery bar you buy goes straight to our siblings in Palestine. Albany & El Cerrito for…
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FRI DEC 4
ACTION
Bay Area Bands & Artists Against Genocide Fundraiser
Come to our dance party and open mic with local artists to fundraise for our radical, anti-genocidal collective. Games, prizes and light snacks will be provided while…
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MEETING
More the Merrier Art Event - Closing Reception
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SUN DEC 13
ACTION
Volunteer Setup for SJ Clothing Swap
SETUP for the SJ Clothing Swap
More Info: https://bit.ly/sjclothingswap
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION
San Jose Clothing Swap
Follow us on instagram @sjclothingswap
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Location:
San Jose Peace and Justice Center
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112 US
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ACTION
Volunteer Teardown for SJ Clothing Swap
TEARDOWN for SJ Clothing Swap - reach out to us (sjclothingswap@gmail.com) if you would like to volunteer!
Email: sjclothingswap@gmail.com
Phone: 669-244-4838
More…
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SUN DEC 20
ACTION
Tombstone Painting - outdoor NO PARKING IN BACKYARD DURING PAINTING SESSION
Location:
San Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot
48 S. 7th Street
San Jose CA 95112
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