V-Day ‘Loveway’
The “Sonic Runway” in front of San Jose City Hall will become a “Sonic Loveway” on Valentine’s Day with musical help from Opera San José, the Symphony San Jose Chorale, Camp Rock and the Silicon Valley Youth Harp Ensemble.
Starting at 5 p.m. on Feb. 14, live audio input will light up the runway’s 554 LEDs via performances by members of these ensembles. The event will also feature a Makers Market with handcrafted goods by local artisans, along with food vendors.
This event is a collaboration with the San José Office of Cultural Affairs.
Funding water projects
Valley Water is accepting applications for its Standard Grant Program under the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.
Each year, Valley Water provides funding for community projects that promote safe, clean drinking water, water conservation, flood protection and environmental stewardship in Santa Clara County.
The 2025 Standard Grant Program offers up to $150,000 per project for educational projects; planning, design and environmental resource investigations, academic research and feasibility study projects; smaller-scale implementation or capital projects focused on issues like pollution, water conservation and minor native habitat restoration,.
Eligible applicants include local cities, towns, county agencies, nonprofits, government agencies and educational institutions serving Santa Clara County. Applications are due by March 28.
Valley Water is hosting virtual workshops on the application process on Tuesday, Feb. 18, noon-1:30 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 27, 5-6:30 p.m. To register and for more information, visit valleywater.org/grants.
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