Plan your own business
GILROY
– The Gavilan College Small Business Development Center will
hold a
”
Writing Your Own Business Plan
”
seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5:45 to 9 p.m., at the Dry
Creek Village Center, 8351 Church St., building E.
Plan your own business
GILROY – The Gavilan College Small Business Development Center will hold a “Writing Your Own Business Plan” seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5:45 to 9 p.m., at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church St., building E. This workshop will focus on financial projections, marketing plans and a strategic plan to get your business up and going. Good planning is the foundation of any successful business startup and loan application. Fee is $20. Details: 847-0373.
Caltrain cuts commute time
GILROY – Caltrain is proposing Baby Bullet trains that would begin and end at the San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station. The trains could shave more than an hour a day off of commuters’ rides if they ride all the way to San Francisco. Riders bound for Mountain View, Palo Alto, Hillsdale or Millbrae would also save a considerable amount of time on their commute. Caltrain also proposes a new limited-stop service. All Gilroy trains would operate as locals between Gilroy and Tamien, becoming limited-stop trains at San Jose Diridon.
A public meeting to receive input on the overhaul of the Caltrain weekday timetable and the reinstatement of weekend service between San Francisco and San Jose will be held by Caltrain today at 7:45 p.m. in Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. Details: www.caltrain.com or (800) 660-4287.
Be on Bonfante Board
GILROY – Bonfante Gardens has an opening on its board of directors. The unexpired term is for a period of one to one and one-half years and may be renewed afterward.
Position includes overseeing of park operations in a way that will ensure financial stability, working with operational partners on future plans and preserving the park as an asset to the city of Gilroy. Applicants should have a strong business background with the ability to see the “big picture” and work with other board members on special projects as needed. Meetings are scheduled as needed, approximately once a month.
To apply send a letter of interest and resume to Bonfante Gardens Board of Directors, Attn. Patti Hale, PMB 226, 777 First St., Gilroy, CA 95020-4918. Applications must be received by Nov. 14.
Grab up church goodies
GILROY – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Broadway and Wayland streets, hosts its second-annual “Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair” on Friday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hand-crafted items such as jewelry, pottery, stained glass art, crocheted gifts, dolls and more will be available for purchase. St. Stephen’s ladies will host a country store featuring home-made salsa, breads and other goodies. Free to the public. Details:
842-4415.
Learn more on Howard Dean
MORGAN HILL – Voters interested in presidential candidate Howard Dean are invited to attend a 90-minute meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road at East Dunne Avenue. View videos of his campaign, meet other Dean supporters and find out about civic and political events to take part in within the community. Admission is free. Details: 206-4029.
Adopt a family for the holidays
GILROY – The Salvation Army of Santa Clara County is preparing for another season of caring and sharing through its Adopt-A-Family program. You, your family, office or organization can adopt a family through Dec. 1 and help provide food, new toys, warm clothing and other necessities to a family in need. Details: Alycia Cornejo at 282-1165, ext. 210.
Antique book sale
MORGAN HILL – The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library will sponsor a sale of old and rare books on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Morgan Hill Library, 17575 Peak at West Main Avenue. Choose from all types of fiction and nonfiction books, including art and architecture, poetry, scientific and technical, first editions, autographed, leather bound sets and more. Preview for members only on Friday, Nov. 7, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door. Use rear parking lot. Details: 779-3196.
Master the composting basics
MORGAN HILL – The cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill, in coordination with the Home Composting Education Program for Santa Clara County are sponsoring a free “Composting Basics,” workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. No experience required. Certified Master Composters will conduct the class. To pre-register and for class location, call 918-4640 or e-mail co*****@***********ca.us by Monday, Nov. 10.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@****ic.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
