Protected owl needs a home
MORGAN HILL
– The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center is asking the
public’s help in placing a burrowing owl that has recovered from
her injuries but has no local habitat in which to be released.
Protected owl needs a home
MORGAN HILL – The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center is asking the public’s help in placing a burrowing owl that has recovered from her injuries but has no local habitat in which to be released.
In February, WERC admitted a burrowing owl that had flown into a store at the outlets in Gilroy. She had injuries to her leg, wing and eye. Most of her wounds healed quickly, except for the leg injury which developed into a severe bone infection. The volunteers at WERC worked very hard to save this animal, and she has been ready for release for more than six weeks.
While most owls are nocturnal, burrowing owls are unique in that they are diurnal, meaning they may be active both day and night. They are opportunistic feeders, mostly eating beetles, grasshoppers and other large arthropods. Other prey animals may include mice, gophers and reptiles.
The burrowing owl is listed as a “species of special concern” in the state of California.
WERC can release her in another part of the state, but she was found in the South County and should be released here. Release criteria include:
• A burrowing owl(s) must be residing in the immediate area.
• The property owner of the land upon which resides a burrowing owl(s), or land adjacent, must give permission to allow the owl to be released on their property.
Details: 779-WERC.
Yoga for mom and daughter
GILROY – A four-week mother/daughter yoga program is being taught for beginners at Laura Gray’s School of Dance, 7901 Westwood Drive. Instructor Paula Goldsmith will lead participants through flowing yoga sequences, partner stretches, breathing techniques and deep relaxation. Classes will be Wednesdays, July 16 through Aug. 6, at 7:30. The fee is $65. Details: 847-1129.
Updated park pay stations
SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department is replacing outdated automated pay stations in 13 of its 27 parks in an effort to make park access more convenient for its customers.
The new Digital Intella-Pay Stations, which will go into service between July 16 and July 27, will be user-friendly and more reliable than the old fee machines. The outmoded pay stations that are being replaced will not be in service during a month-long transition in July.
The county parks that are receiving new fee machines include Anderson Lake park, Calero park, Coyote Lake park, Uvas Canyon park and Mt. Madonna park.
Past customer comments indicated that the previous pay stations’ technology was outdated and often not dependable. Boasting newer technology, the Digital Intella-Pay Stations will eliminate the inconsistencies.
Play in golf tourney
GILROY – Gilroy Ballistik, a boys 13 and under traveling baseball team will be holding its first annual golf tournament on Saturday, July 19, at Gilroy Golf Course. The cost is $80 per player which includes a shared golf cart, barbecue dinner, prizes and raffle gifts.
Call Kathy Torres at
847-2431 or Dickey Reyes at 847-8619 to sign up for this fun-filled event. All proceeds will benefit the team.
Volunteer to deliver lunches
GILROY – Live Oak Adult Day Services, at 651 West Sixth St., is in need of a volunteer to pick up their elderly clients’ packaged lunches from the Senior Center one block away and bring them to the center at 11 a.m. every Tuesday. The whole procedure takes about 15 minutes. If you can help, call 847-5491.
Give blood
GILROY – There will be a community blood drive on Wednesday, July 23, at the First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., from noon to 6 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood call
(800) GIVE-LIFE or visit BeADonor.com with company code “GILROY.” In order to donate, you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
Las Madres welcome brunch
MORGAN HILL – Las Madres of Morgan Hill invites all new 2003 moms and expectant moms to its 2003 welcome brunch on Wednesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to noon at Guglielmo Winery.
Las Madres is a community organization for mothers with young children. They hold weekly play groups, Mom’s Night Out, family activities and more. Come and meet new mothers and mothers-to-be while enjoying a light brunch and beverages surrounded by the incredible scenery. Babies are welcome and encouraged. You’ll learn more about Las Madres of Morgan Hill and have a chance to meet new moms in the area.
Guglielmo Winery is located at 1480 E. Main Ave., across the street from Live Oak High School. For more information or to RSVP, contact Sandi Fairband at 465-2203.
Sit on LAFCO committee
SAN JOSE – Applications are due on Wednesday, July 28, for participation on the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee for the public interest positions of Business, Education, Agriculture and Civic Organizations. The target date for appointing new members is Aug. 14.
The applications are available at the office of the Open Space Authority by calling 224-7476. Completed applications may be faxed to 224-7548 or mailed to the Authority’s Administration office at 6146 Camino Verde Drive, Suite P, San Jose, CA 95119. The Authority can also be reached by email, in**@****************ty.org.
Donate used cell phones
GILROY – Donate phones that are less than five years old and The Shelter Alliance will give Community Solutions between 50 cents and $20 for each cell phone. Call Liz Delgadillo at 846-4741 for drop-off locations.
Calling the class of 1983
MORGAN HILL – Live Oak High School is looking for classmates for the 20th reunion of the graduating class of 1983. If you know someone that was a graduate of this class, e-mail your name and address to Rich and Lori Silva at lo******@*******nk.net or call Reunion Makers at
(800) 977-6201.
A winning combination
MORGAN HILL – Learn about pasta, including which Italian regions use each type, which sauces go best with certain cuts of pasta and much more at a Guglielmo Winery food education series workshop on Thursday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. Noted cookbook author Charles Bellissino will give an informative talk about pasta sauce complete with pasta and wine samples. Bellissino will also sign his cookbooks which will be available for purchase. The event costs $20 per person. Guglielmo Winery is located at 1480 E. Main Ave., across the street from Live Oak High School. Details: Steve Wilson at 779-2145.
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.
