Monthly Archives: November 2013
Spanish Ministry of the Gilroy First Baptist Church’s Christmas lunch
A Christmas luncheon, hosted by the Spanish Ministry of the Gilroy First Baptist Church, is a chance to enjoy homemade tamales, rice, beans and salad with many delicious desserts. It will be served at noon Dec. 15 in the Social Hall, 8455 Wren Ave. No charge, (408) 848-6000.
Sixth Peace Convention
On Sunday, December 8th, 2013, the American Muslim Voice Foundation is presenting its 6th Peace Convention at Chandni Restaurant in Newark, California. The AMV Foundation’s conventions have successfully united many multi-faith leaders, scholars, public officials, authors and ordinary citizens whose choices made them extraordinary heroes. For one day, these people from many walks of life share viewpoints and compelling personal stories that extol the strengthening power of peace.
Home for the Holidays
REDUCED ADOPTION FEES: The FOSMAS Board of Directors voted to again hold our "Home for the Holidays" promotion. Adoption fees are reduced to $50 for kitties 6 months and older through Sun, January 5th (extra donations gratefully accepted). The adoption fee for kitties under 6 months is still $125. These fees help with the costs of de-worming, de-fleaing, vaccinating, testing, spay/neuter, and microchipping.Â
Shopping local a win-win on small business Saturday
Small businesses are fighting back in a climate of national retailers touting doorbuster sales on Thanksgiving Day, which as early as Tuesday prompted some zealous bargain hunters to pitch a couple tents outside Gilroy’s Best Buy.
Proposed PEV charging system mandate called into question
Some local winery owners in unincorporated areas might think twice about expanding their operations, if a proposed ordinance drafted by the Santa Clara County Planning Department comes into effect.
Help offered for parents of troubled teens
Raising adolescents these days is not easy and experiencing some amount of difficulty is normal.
Student of the Week: Kaelin Sylva
Kaelin Sylva, a 17-year-old senior at CHS, is this week's "student of the week."
Gavilan offers nine transfer degrees into CSU
An associate degree from Gavilan College means even more with the ever-expanding transfer program between California Community Colleges and California State Universities.
Gavilan Roundup: Nov. 27
Modesto was able to take one set from Gavilan, but that's all it would get.
Sheriff’s blotter: grand theft
Here is your latest digest of criminal happenings in South County, recorded from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's substation in San Martin.
