Win $1K in poetry contest
GILROY _ Write a poem and win a $1,000 grand prize.
Win $1K in poetry contest
GILROY _ Write a poem and win a $1,000 grand prize. Hollywood’s Famous Poets Society is sponsoring a new poetry contest, open to everyone. There is no entry fee, and nothing to buy. To enter send one poem of 21 lines or less: Free Poetry Contest, 1626 N. Wilcox Ave #126, Hollywood, CA 90028.
Or enter on-line at www.famouspoets.com.
‘This is our big contest of the year,’ said Executive Director Mark Schramm. ‘We trust our prizes will encourage new poets, even the shyest out there, to share their talent. We delight in discovering new poets and think that Gilroy has its share of talent to draw from.’
The deadline for entering is June 26, 2004. A winner’s list will be sent to all entrants. Editors reserve the right to publish winning poems online or in a pamphlet.
Learn Basic Bookkeeping
GILROY – A ‘Basic Bookkeeping for the Small Business Owner’ workshop the owner who knows that bookkeeping is important for success, but is intimidated, confused, or unskilled in keeping financial records.
Get control of your business with the basic, written (no computers), double entry bookkeeping system, along with simple filing and record keeping techniques. Business banking, auto and petty cash records and working with an accountant will also be touched on in this fast passed workshop.
The workshop will be held from noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2003, at the Gavilan College SBDC offices at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church Street, Building E, Gilroy.
The cost for this three-hour workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. Due to limited space please call 847-0373 in advance to pre-register. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Save for retirement
GILROY – A ‘Retirement Plans for Small Business” workshop will present an overview of most often utilized small business retirement plans, including SEP/IRA’s, SIMPLE, UNIK’s, Traditional IRA and Roth IRA. Included in the overview will be descriptions of the plans and how to establish each of them. Learn how anyone in small business can set aside money for their ‘golden years.’
The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2003, at the Gavilan College SBDC offices at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church Street, Building E, Gilroy.
The cost for this two-hour workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. Due to limited space please call 847-0373 in advance to pre-register. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Small Business Marketing
GILROY – A ‘Small Business Marketing’ workshop will provide an overview of basic marketing strategies. The instructor will discuss creating a plan to successfully market your business products or services. Come learn action oriented strategies for your small business marketing needs.
• Find customers
• Promote your products or services
• Increase your sales
The workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at the Gavilan SBDC offices located at 8351 Church Street, Bldg. E, Gilroy.
The cost for this two-hour workshop is $20 payable in advance or at the door. Due to limited space please call 847-0373 in advance to pre-register . Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Class Reunion
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Class of 1974 will hold its 30th Class Reunion on Saturday August 7, 2004, at the Gilroy Hilton.
Details: Clorinda Masoni Sergi at 848-3136.
Save water month
SANTA CLARA COUNTY – The Santa Clara Water District is celebrating May as water awareness month through a water conservation campaign.
To help residents spot inefficient water use in their homes, the district is offering ‘Water-Wise House Calls,’ a free program which sends trained water surveyors to a home to review water use and offer suggestions for using less water.
Residents can gain tips to use less water in and around their homes.
For example, using a broom instead of water to clean driveways or sidewalks, using low-flow showerheads and using a shut-off nozzle on garden hoses can greatly help.
Details: 265-2600 or visit www.valleywater.org.
Live Auction
GILROY – CMAP will conduct a live televised auction from Friday to Sunday, May 21 through 23. Businesses who donate a gift toward the auction will have a ‘thank you spot’ on Channel 20, including business name, location and services, shown now until June.
Send donations to CMAP Auction 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, room L-139, Gilroy, CA 95020, or call 846-4983.
Use those senses
GILROY – Chitactac-Adams County Park, located at the intersection of Watsonville and Burchell roads, will hold ‘Wildlife Sensory Awareness’ from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 21.
Discover how animals have adapted to survive in the wild by using all of their senses. Nature walk and activities incorporate sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.
Details: 323-0107.
Robot wars
GILROY – Sacbots presents ‘The Gilroy Bot Gauntlet’ on Saturday, May 22, at noon at Hobby World, 6901 Monterey Road.
Admission is free, but an entry fee will cost $15 per robot.
Weight classes are divided into one-pound ant weight and three–pound beetle weight.
First place prize is $200 and second place prize is $75.
For information about building your own fighting robot visit www.sozbots.com or www.robotcombat.com.
Details: Go to www.sacbots.com.
