Paratransit changes discussed
San Jose
– Changes to the county’s paratransit eligibility requirements
will be discussed today at a meeting hosted by the Valley
Transportation Authority.
Paratransit changes discussed
San Jose – Changes to the county’s paratransit eligibility requirements will be discussed today at a meeting hosted by the Valley Transportation Authority.
Proposed changes include streamlining the application process and altering the time frame of doctor verification. The meeting will be held at 2:30pm, in the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, at 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose. There will be five additional public meetings held by the end of January 2005.
For more information, call 321-2300.
Have a photo taken of pet
Morgan Hill – Have a furry, slimy or feathery companion who’s a ham in front of the camera? Then be sure to make an appointment for Peg Jackson’s Pet Photo Day at the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (WERC):
• Friday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 8pm
• Saturday, Jan. 29, from 10am to 5pm
• And Sunday, Jan. 30, from noon to 4pm
Your tax-deductible donation of $50 includes a 5″ by 7″ photograph and the peace of knowing that 100 percent of the money goes to WERC.
Appointments are required and prepayment or credit card payment holds the appointment. Join in this quick, easy and fun way to help WERC and get a treasured portrait of your favorite companion at the same time.
Please call the Animal Care Center at 779-4010 beginning Jan. 5 to make reservations.
Talk about gowns and clothing
Gilroy – Ancestral Voices Lecture Series (AV) hosts a talk on Victorian Ball Gowns and Holiday Clothing, featuring clothing collector and historian, Kristiane McKee Maas, who will display significant pieces from her Victorian clothing and memorabilia collection before it is sold off later in January.
The talk and antique clothing show takes place Jan. 8, from 2 to 4pm at Gilroy Library, located at 7387 Rosanna Street. The program is free and open to all adults and teens over the age of 14. A light tea will be served during the talk.
For additional information please call Dennise Julia at the library: (408) 842-8208 x3413.
Historical essay contest
Gilroy – California Pioneers of Santa Clara County are holding the “2005 Historical Essay Contest,” open to anyone of high school age or older. Topic may be on any person, group, place or event relevant to the history of Santa Clara County. Length must be between 3,000 and 10,00 words and the essay must be submitted in duplicate, each in an appropriate folder or stapled together.
The essay must be typed, double-spaced, contain a title page, introduction or preface, table of contents and a bibliography.
The title page must include name, address and telephone number of the entrant and students should include name of their school and teacher.
Entrants grant the Society unlimited publishing rights to their essay. Copies will not be returned.First prize is $500 and $100 to the teacher of a student who wins, second prize is $250, third is $150 and three honorable mentions will be awarded $100.
Prizes will be awarded at a luncheon on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Louie’s Village Restaurant in San Jose.
Deadline to enter is April 15, 2005. Send entries to Campbell, Warburton, et al, 111 West St. John St., suite 400, San Jose, CA 95113, attention: Helen MacCarthy.
Details: Helen at 578-4485.
Garlic fest searches for poster
Gilroy – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc. is now accepting entries for the 2005 Art Poster Contest.
A $750 first prize will go to the entry which is judged to best capture the spirit and essence of this premier food festival. In addition, the first place winner shall receive ten posters and one of each souvenir item produced with their artwork. The second place winner will receive $400 and third place $200.
The winning entry will be reproduced as a high quality, limited edition poster to be sold at the 27th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 29, 30 & 31.
The deadline for entries is March 1 at 5pm. Entry forms and complete contest rules are available from the Gilroy Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St.
Details: 842-1625.
Time to apply for grants
Gilroy – The Gilroy Foundation is accepting requests for applications to apply for a grant for 2005. The Foundation funds civic, cultural, educational, health and recreational programs benefiting the Gilroy community. Applicants must be a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
The application can be downloaded from the Foundation’s web site: www.gilroyfoundation.org. Or call the Foundation offices at 842-3727 to receive one by mail. The deadline for submitted applications is Jan. 31.
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