Jeff Garcia named to Hispanic scholarship board
SAN FRANCISCO
– The Board of Directors of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund,
elected San Francisco 49ers Quarter-back Jeff Garcia, as a new
board member. Garcia, a longtime supporter of HSF, has raised more
than $250,000 through special events.
Jeff Garcia named to Hispanic scholarship board
SAN FRANCISCO – The Board of Directors of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, elected San Francisco 49ers Quarter-back Jeff Garcia, as a new board member. Garcia, a longtime supporter of HSF, has raised more than $250,000 through special events. He has hosted Celebration of Achievement events, regional receptions held to honor the accomplishments of HSF scholars, during which he awards scholarship checks in person and speaks to Latino students and families about the importance of a college education. The HSF is the nation’s leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education and has awarded more than 54,000 scholarships totaling nearly $89 million.
Women recover from fire
SAN MARTIN – One of two women rescued from a burning house in San Martin last Wednesday has been released from Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and the other, whose condition was labeled as critical, has been upgraded to serious, according to a hospital spokesperson Monday.
Alice Olson, 98, and her daughter Betty Gardner, 73, were treated for burns and smoke inhalation at the SCVMC burn center in San Jose following the fire, which did $200,000 damage to their single-story home at 13150 Llagas Ave. Gardner suffered burns to 30 percent of her body, while Olson’s injuries were thought to be life-threatening last Wednesday, according to family members. Firefighters pulled Olson from home, and she was quickly lifeflighted to SCVMC.
Both women were sleeping when the house burst into flames. The South Santa Clara County California Fire District said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Grr-lic dog walk
GILROY – The Gilroy Grr-lic Dog Walk in the Park will be held on Sunday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Christmas Hill Park. There is a $10 donation per pet. There will be photos, prizes, T-shirts, a look-alike contest and more. Proceeds benefit the San Martin Animal Shelter. Walkers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 842-9348.
Best of the best
GILROY – The best of the Elementary Choir under the direction of June Thomas and the High School Chamber Choir under the direction of Phil Robb will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in a joint concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 651 Broadway. Details: 848-3583.
Building the arts community
GILROY – The Theater Angles Art League and Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission present Building Our Arts Community Arts Conference on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Strand Theater, 7578 Monterey St. Tickets cost $10 per person or $40 for per group of five if purchased by Monday, May 12. For registration at the door, tickets are $15 per person and $55 per group of five. Registration includes the conference, complimentary juice, water or coffee and lunch prepared by Ernest of the Historic Strand Theater. Details: 842-6114.
Spruce up your home
GILROY – The fourth annual South Valley Home, Garden and Culinary Expo will be held Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. This year’s Expo is the largest yet and features local contractors and landscapers as well as unique products not found in stores. For inside your home, you’ll find faux painters, custom window treatments, cooking products, kitchen and bath remodeling and unique grandfather clocks. For outside your home, you’ll find inspiring landscaping ideas and pools, ponds and landscape lighting. The Expo will also feature businesses that offer services from screen repair to pond maintenance. Local nurseries will be selling plants that thrive in South County gardens and other vendors will offer fountains, pottery and custom patio furniture. Details:
682-4700.
Point therapy workshop
GILROY – Find out how your body’s pressure points can affect your health. Learn quick and valuable techniques to use at home to relieve pain and reduce stress at a point therapy workshop offered through Gilroy Chiropractic Center. The workshop is free and will be Tuesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. Call Mike at 848-3666 to register in advance and learn the workshop’s location.
Reduce teen drug use
GILROY – Community Solutions will offer a workshop series called Families That Care. Parents will learn how to strengthen their bonds with their children and reduce the risk that their children will use drugs. The five-week program is provided free of charge to all parents with children ages 8 to 14. Gilroy workshops will be held on Wednesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 28, at 9 a.m. The workshops are designed for all types of families and are conducted in English and Spanish. Community Solutions is located at 6980 Chestnut St. Details: 842-3118.
Father/Daughter Dance
MORGAN HILL – Would you like to have a date with your special daughter? The Lana Wright Competition Dancers are hosting a father/daughter dance on Friday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Burnett School in Morgan Hill. This is a fund raiser for the Competition Dancers Radio City Music Hall Rockette Experience this summer in New York City. You may pre-purchase tickets for $25 per “couple” and $5 for each additional daughter. Purchase tickets at Lana’s Dance Studio, 16060 Caputo Drive Morgan Hill. Ticket prices will go up at the door. Details: Stacie Nowak at 655-0050.
Help improve Gilroy schools
GILROY – On Tuesday, May 13, there will be a Middle School Enrichment Parent Work Group. This will be an opportunity for parents to work together in developing a high-quality enrichment program for all middle school students in the district. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gilroy Unified School District office. Details:
848-7167.
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