Discover how local cinnabar significantly impacted the California gold rush. On the 1 hour tour, explore how cinnabar was mined and processed into mercury and hear about the lives of the hardworking miners and their families.
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District 3 Community Connections Resource Fair (Roller Rink, San Jose) — Local agencies offer housing, health, legal, food, employment and other support services at 6‑foot tables, ages 18+.
Community ofrenda at Bascom Library where participants learn about Día de Muertos and place a photo or name tag honoring a loved one, all ages.
Puzzle swapping at Santa Teresa, San Jose, with 350‑piece and larger puzzles, limited to three to five trades per week, ages 10 and up.
Diwali Celebration (Evergreen Community Center, San Jose) — Annual Diwali event, pre‑registration required, limited to 100 guests, ages 18 and up.
Assist in caring for the Arboretum and demonstration gardens at Martial Cottle Park while learning about urban forestry.
Park staff install and maintain a multi-functional hedgerow, demonstrating its landscape benefits and upkeep techniques.
Park Interpreter leads 3‑4‑mile hike in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, exploring shifting values and the transformation from mining site to park.
Skulls and pelts reveal animal life stories at Metcalf Motorcycle County Park.
