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Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.

Here are some ways to celebrate the 4th of July in San Jose:
4th of July 2009 Alameda Rose, White and Blue Parade & Street Festival (San Jose)

Minor League Baseball & Post-Game Fireworks San Jose Giants vs. Modesto Nuts 7/4 and 7/5 at 6:30p - $11 bleacher seats, $33 Family Four Pack. Free fireworks viewing areas [see map] surround the stadium and will be open to the public

In celebration of the 4th of July, don’t forget by stop by the Front Desk of any Doubletree Hotelbetween 12:01 AM and 11:59 PM for one of our delicious warm chocolate chip cookie! See you on Saturday, July 4th!

Want to find out more about our green initiatives and those of some other local companies? Join Doubletree Hotel San Jose’s Director of Business Development, Carrie McAllen, on July 24th at 11am (pacific time) for the Accelerate Time to Value by Maximizing the Green Multiplier Effect webcast. Other participating companies include Hydropoint Data Systems and Ecos. Register here!

On the Fourth of July, a day filled with fun, fireworks and patriotic traditions, Doubletree® Hotels is offering the “sweet treat” of complimentary, freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies to anyone who walks into any of its more than 200 locations on Independence Day. No purchase is necessary. Limit one fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie per person. People may simply walk into any Doubletree hotel between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at U.S. Doubletree locations to be welcomed with a delicious, warm chocolate chip cookie to commemorate each country’s beloved holiday, while supplies last.

We hope to see you in Doubletree Hotel San Jose claiming your cookie this Saturday!

Looking for something fun to do on Saturday? San Jose’s Arclight Repertory Theater will feature the last free outdoor “green” showing of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on San Pedro Square…..if you haven’t seen it, I hear it is a fantastic show and wonderful weekend weather should top off a great outdoor experience. For more info visit www.arclightrep.org/

Kelly Nestlen
Director of Group Sales

We are very excited to announce that our on-site restaurant, Spencer’s For Steaks & Chops, has been chosen as an Open Table Diner’s Choice winner for June!

Make your reservation today and see what others are raving about! Call 408-437-2170 or visit us on Open Table

Located inside Doubletree Hotel San Jose, Spencer’s For Steaks & Chops is proud to now be serving Naturewell Natural Beef which is local from Petaluma, CA and completely organic, natural, and sustainable.

Here are a few facts about Naturewell Beef
• No antibiotics, added hormones or steroids
• 100% vegetarian, corn based diet
• Midwest-fed Angus cattle
• Product of USA
• 21-28 Days aged
• Locally sourced
• 1600 degree infrared broiler ensuring juiciness, tenderness and flavor
• W.E.L.L. Initiatives:
Water Initiatives – reusing 2.5 million gallons of water per week and reducing brine water contamination through osmosis.
Energy Initiatives – lowering consumption through alternative resources and leveraging naturally produced bio-gas energy.
Livestock Initiatives – following strict animal welfare requirements endorsed by leading animal care experts.
Land Initiatives – partnering with our ranchers to support their pasture management programs that maintain our natural resources.

Great for business lunches! Make a reservation today 408-437-2170 or www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

If you love jazz as much as I do and are staying with us in San Jose this weekend I recommend taking the short trip to Santana Row to enjoy this event and the nice weather this weekend!

Saturday June 20, 2009
1:00pm - 9:00pm

France’s national music celebration known as Fête de la Musique comes to Silicon Valley for the first time as Santana Row hosts the festival of free music on Saturday, June 20th from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Produced in partnership with the French American Cultural Society (FACS) and San Jose Jazz, the event will feature world-class French and Franco-American performers, as well as some of the best Bay Area musicians, performing music of all genres on four outdoor stages located throughout the neighborhood-and it’s all FREE.

For more information visit sanjosejazz.org

Jenna Hustad
Sales Manager

Looking for some cool travel gadgets to help you stay organized and on top of things. I came across an ad for The Container Store’s travel sale and when I checked it out I found some pretty useful items to share with you all.

Forget to charge up your iPod for the flight? Now you can use this battery operated turbo charger to give it instant juice and charge the battery. A similar product is offered for cell phones as well.

Hate making a packing list each trip? Now you can purchase this multi-sheet notepad that lists just about anything you might need on your trip. Highlight the items your wish to bring and check off as you pack it.

Make sure you avoid those annoying airline baggage fees and weigh your bag before you get to the airport with this digital luggage scale.

Visit The Container Store to check out the full sale.

Happy Travels!

A weekly Fireside Chat with Carrie McAllen, Director of Business Development and Rob Balmer, General Manager discussing the latest news & events at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose and City of San Jose California.

Key Topics discussed:

Summer officially begins on June 21st

Father’s Day is also June 21st so make your reservations now for dinner with Dad at Spencer’s for Steaks & Chops which has a special and tasty menu special for the dads and grand-dad’s.

Music in the Park (Plaza de Cesar Chavez) every Thursday until August 27th from 5:30-7:30p.

HP Pavilion - Joan Sebastian, Banda el Recodo, Jenni Rivera on June 28th.

Detox Sunday Pool Party begins June 28th at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose. Book your room reservation and get those tickets now.

Women of Faith will be in San Jose and the HP Pavilion on July 10 & 11. Book your room reservations now for the conference at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose.

Il Divo (Spanish baritone, Swiss tenor, American tenor and French tenor) at HP Pavilion on July 23.

Make your weekend getaway plans now and get special rates at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose.

Last week team members from our CARE and Think Green committees visited Reed Elementary School in South San Jose. We spent the afternoon with a classroom of third graders teaching them the importance of taking care of our earth. We focused on recycling and discussed what the students and their families can do to help save energy in their homes and the community. The class then got to decorate recycled containers and plant some flower seeds in them to take home to remind them about what they had learned. Of course couldn’t leave without providing them with a signature Doubletree cookie break complete with ice cold milk!