May 15, 2008

Cooling centers to open for heat wave

With temperatures late this week and weekend expected to heat up to the 100s, the city of San Jose is opening specific community centers for extended hours to provide relief. High temperatures can be dangerous for the very young and elderly in the community. If you need a place to cool down, the following centers will be open to the public.

All cooling centers will be open until 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday May 14-16.

For more information see the city of San Jose Web site at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/ or contact the San Jose Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department at (408) 277-2741.

- Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., (408) 268-1133

- Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Road, (408) 629-3336

- Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave., (408) 559-8553

- George Shirakawa Center, 2072 Lucretia Ave., (408) 277-3317

- Gardner Community Center, 520 W. Virginia Street, (408) 277-4761

- Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., (408) 448-6400