Category Archives: Community events

2025 Drive-up Brush Chipping

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The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council is funding two drive up brush chipping programs here at the Redwood Estates Pavilion. This program will NOT be driving through the community.

April 19, 2025, 7:30am to 3:00pm @ the Pavilion
May 17, 2025, 7:30am to 3:00pm @ the Pavilion
(There will break a break for lunch from 12-1pm both days)

Materials Accepted:

  • Debris less than twenty inches (20”) in diameter and less than four feet (4’) in length

Materials Not Accepted:

  • Debris more than twenty inches (20”) in diameter
  • Debris longer than four feet (4’) in length
  • Root balls with soil
  • Vines (e.g., ivy, poison oak, blackberries)
  • Leaves
  • Construction material (dimensional lumber)
  • Wood fencing

Directions:

  • The tree service staff will direct you to the available chipper.
  • Please untie your debris prior to backing to the chipper.
  • Please stay inside your vehicle while tree service staff is chipping your debris.

Note: Any debris deemed unsafe for the program will not be chipped and left in the members vehicle. 

Volunteers Needed:

  • Santa Clara County FireSafe Council is requesting that RESA arrange community volunteers to assist in managing these two events. 
  • Volunteers will assist in traffic control and recording the number of vehicles / loads delivered each day. 
  • To volunteer, Please contact the RESA office at 408-353-1866 or e-mail: resaservice@comcast.net

Sincerely,
RESA Office

SCCFD Fire Station Grand Opening

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Dear RESA Community,

You’re invited to the grand opening of Santa Clara County Fire Department’s newest fire station on October 30th from 11:30am-1:30pm.

BBQ lunch will be provided by County Fire, courtesy of Santa Clara County Firefighters Local 1165.

Please RSVP to the event invite link HERE.

Sincerely,

RESA Office

Fall Brush Chipping at the Pavilion

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Dear RESA Community,

RESA, in collaboration with the FireSafe Council, are hosting this year’s annual brush chipping at the Pavilion!

When: Saturday September 7th and Saturday September 28th from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. (There will be a 1-hour lunch break from 12pm-1pm)

Instructions:

  • Only organic debris, no construction materials.
  • Please untie loads prior to backing up to the chipper.

Volunteer: Please email resaservice@comcast.net if you want to help out!

  • Tasks include parking lot traffic control, helping remove tarps/ropes prior to chipping, and crowd management.
  • Sign up for shifts from 7:30am-12pm and 12pm-3pm.

Sincerely,
RESA Office