Rebekah’s launches new Web site
GILROY
– Rebekah Children’s Services will celebrate the launch of its
new Web site on Friday. Over the last six months, Zebrus Web Design
Studio and Life Designs, a nonprofit organization, created the
educational and informative site that presents Rebekah’s work from
the perspectives of the children it s
erves.
Rebekah’s launches new Web site
GILROY – Rebekah Children’s Services will celebrate the launch of its new Web site on Friday. Over the last six months, Zebrus Web Design Studio and Life Designs, a nonprofit organization, created the educational and informative site that presents Rebekah’s work from the perspectives of the children it serves.
The Web site’s URL is www.rcskids.org. It allows the public to find out how to support RCS and even donate online.
Each program is described through the eyes of the children that RCS serves. One section, named “Our Story,” includes the stories of “three heroic teens that have persevered through major hardships and with the assistance provided by RCS, turned their lives around in the right direction,” said Pierre Bombardier of Life Designs.
Another section, “Our Map,” guides visitors through the RCS site from the kids’ words and pictures of the landmarks at Rebekah’s campus.
Parent Club meeting
GILROY – The Brownell Parent Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Library. They will discuss the latest fund-raising efforts, and start planning for Staff Appreciation and the Promotion Dance. All Brownell parents are invited to attend. Details: 847-3377.
Fashion show and luncheon
GILROY – The Gilroy Elks Fashion Show will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on March 8. Donation will be $25. Tickets for the luncheon and fashion show will be on sale Saturdays, Feb. 8 and 15 at 10 a.m. to noon at the Elks Lodge on 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Details: 842-9397.
Clean water concerns
SAN MARTIN – The Santa Clara Valley Water District is hosting an informational meeting in San MartÃn on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to update south Santa Clara County residents about potential effects of perchlorate that could affect hundreds of private drinking water wells. The meeting is intended to share information about the cause of the contamination, potential health effects, agricultural concerns and future potential cleanup strategies to safeguard residents. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in San MartÃn-Gwinn Elementary School, 100 North St.
Wal-mart grant applications
GILROY – All organizations interested in applying for the Wal-mart grants can stop by the store on today to pick up applications from the layaway service counter. The following grants are available to all non-profit organizations with 501(3)C status: Teacher of the year (open to all public and private schools), matching grants between $100 and $1,000, literacy grant for organizations interested in enhancing children and adult reading programs, environment grant of $300 for earth study programs, safe hero grant for fire department and police programs. Return all applications to Sammie Weaver, Community Leader, 7900 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy. Details: 848-8161.
Leads open house
MORGAN HILL – The South County Chapter of Leads Club is holding an open house on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 a.m. in Morgan Hill at Seven Oaks Properties, 16433 Monterey Road. Leads Club provides a networking a forum for business individuals to promote their product/service and increase their business by exchange of quality business referrals. Details: 782-5852.
55 Alive program
MORGAN HILL – AARP’s refresher course for motorists age 50 and older will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Morgan Hill. Participants will familiarize themselves with driver safety, the new DMV tests and laws. Three year DMV certificates are awarded for discounts on your own auto insurance. There are no tests. Details: 779-7117.
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