Water District Out in Force
Gilroy – The Santa Clara Valley Water District is taking precautions to reduce the chances of flooding this weekend by having field-operations crews inspecting and making any needed repairs to hot spot levees in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and the Alviso community in North San Jose.
Most of the storm will hit north of Santa Clara County, however, a high tide is expected at 10am today and again through Monday.
High tides may disturb the flow of water in creeks trying to carry runoff away from the valley floor and out to the bay. Since the last storm field-operations crews have been cleaning debris that accumulated under bridges and in local creeks so they can handle runoff from the upcoming storm systems.
None of the county’s 10 reservoirs have flooded so far. And although they are more than 150 percent more than what the water district officials would like to see this time of year, none are expected to spill.
All 10 of the district’s free sandbag distribution sites are stocked.
Details: www.valleywater.org
Bach to Blues tickets on sale
Gilroy – Buy tickets now for the 2006 Bach to Blues concert at Gavilan College on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30pm. The concert is held each year to raise funds for music education at Gavilan College, and to showcase the talent of the Gavilan College Music Department. Ticket Prices: VIP: $30, general $15, senior $10, student $10.
Tickets are available at www.ticketguys.com, Gavilan College Box Office at 846-4973, Gavilan College Bookstore at 848-4742 or Porcella’s Music at 842-3712.
Details: http://www.gavilan.edu/music/bachtoblues/bachtoblues.htm or call 848-4724.
Going native garden tour
Gilroy – Visit home gardens that are water-wise, low maintenance, low on chemical use, bird and butterfly friendly, and attractive. A variety of home gardens landscaped with California native plants will be open to the public Sunday, April 30, from 10am to 4pm. Locations throughout Santa Clara Valley and Peninsula. Free admission; registration required at www.GoingNativeGardenTour.org before April 29, noon, or until tour reaches capacity, whichever comes first. Space is limited; register early to ensure a place.
Details: in**@*******************ur.org
Council applicants sought
San Francisco – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is seeking applicants for the district’s advisory council. Council members receive no salary, but are paid expenses. The term of office is two years and members may be appointed for up to six consecutive terms.
The 20-member advisory council is comprised of persons representing specific interest groups and occupations, such as public health agencies, private organizations active in conservation or environmental protection, public mass transportation systems, agriculture, industry, community planning, general contractors and organized labor.
Applications are being sought for two positions in the Conservation Organization and Public Health Agency categories; and one position each for the Transportation, General Contractor, Agriculture, Industry, Organized Labor, and Regional Park District categories. The members appointed will serve for a two year term that will begin Jan. 1, 2006 and end Dec. 31, 2007.
Applicants should have experience in the field of air pollution control, and must reside within the area of the District’s regulatory jurisdiction. For an information packet and application form, contact Mary Romaidis, Clerk of the Boards, 939 Ellis Street, San Francisco, California 94109; phone: (415) 749-4965; e-mail mr*******@****md.gov. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, Jan. 27.
Details: visit www.baaqmd.gov.
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