Gilroy High hosts first orientation night
GILROY
– Finishing touches are being put on a first-of-its-kind
orientation night at the Gilroy High School theater, scheduled for
Thursday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Parents and students of incoming freshman and transfer students
are encouraged to attend a question and answer session which will
be followed by a reception, where drinks and snacks will be
served.
A panel of students and staff will talk about academics, sports,
extracurricular activities, music programs, college/career planning
and school safety.
Settlement reached with Wells Fargo
SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Unit has reached a $25,000 settlement with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. in a civil lawsuit that alleged the company employed advertisements that did not comply with federal and state finance laws.
According to the DA’s office, federal and state statutes require certain loan terms – such as annual percentage rates (APRs) and the ability of variable rates to change in the future – be disclosed in a certain manner in advertisements.
The lawsuit alleged direct mailing flyers distributed by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage failed to include the terms, clearly state which advertised loans were fixed or variable rate and distinguish that some terms were limited only to certain classes or amounts of loans.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage settled the suit without admitting wrongdoing or liability.
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Brownell Parent Club
GILROY – The Brownell Parent Cub will meet today at 7 p.m. in the Brownell Library. Items on the agenda include upcoming events and fund raising for the purchase of a new marquee for Brownell. All parents are invited to attend. Details:
848-8142
Deliver seniors’ meals
GILROY – Live Oak Adult Day Services at 651 W. Sixth St. is in need of a volunteer who can pick up elderly clients’ packaged lunches from the senior center one block away and deliver them to the center at 11 a.m. every Thursday. Details:
847-5491.
Volunteers needed
GILROY – Volunteering is a wonderful way to share your time with others. Kaiser Permanente has an array of volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer at the Gilroy Medical Offices, please call 848-4690.
Love to read?
GILROY – The Gilroy Library Book Club meets in the Library’s Community Room the last Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. New members are always welcome.The book selection for January is “Breaking Through” by Francisco Jimenez. Details:
842-8208.
Poetry reading
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets will hold its free monthly poetry reading on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, at the corner of 6th and Rosanna Street. Public participation is welcome. Details: 779-4999.
