Former city administrator to join editorial board
Outgoing City Administrator Jay Baksa will join The Dispatch’s editorial board after his retirement today.
The board meets once a week to discuss local issues and their effects on the community. The group then writes a collective opinion piece that appears in the newspaper’s Opinion section under “Our View.”
When Baksa joins the board in a few weeks, he will bring its membership to seven people. Baksa will be the newest addition from City Hall since Councilman Bob Dillon left the board before his election last November.
Walking tour through Gilroy
The monthly walking tour will feature Gilroy’s Historic District from Fourth to Eighth streets along beautiful new Monterey Street. Learn how our downtown has evolved over the past 150 years. Take a good look, because several of those unreinforced masonry buildings will be replaced in the next year. Meet at the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St. at 10 a.m., Saturday.
Details: 846-0446.
Coyote Creek bird walk
A series of bird walks led by Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for 20 years and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center volunteer, continues from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill. Participants will have an opportunity to observe migratory birds as well as discover an appreciation of local birds, their habitat and ecological importance. Due to the terrain, these walks are not recommended for young children. The programs are free, space is limited and reservations are required.
Details: 779-9372 or visit www.werc-ca.org.
Housing Advisory Committee meets
The City of Gilroy Housing Advisory Committee will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday in the Gilroy City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. Members of the public are invited to attend. To view or receive a meeting agenda or obtain additional information about the HAC, visit the City’s Web site at http://www.ci.gilroy.ca.us.
Details: Marilyn Roaf at 846-0241.
Give blood and save lives
A blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at Community Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave., Gilroy.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com.
All Pro Dad’s Day
Hey dads and kids (5 years and older), join us for Gilroy’s All Pro Dad’s Day, from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at First Street Coffee House. All Pro Dad’s Day is a monthly gathering of fathers and their kids with the simple purpose of growing closer to each other while enjoying refreshments and participating in activities. Some great prizes will be given away. Please e-mail your RSVP to Tony Mannino, tm******@***ad.net.
Details: www.AllProDad.com.
Bookmark and poster contest
Teen bookmark and poster contest at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St. Winning artwork will be used in the 2008 Teen Summer Reading Club publicity. Download an entry form from our Web site or pick one up and turn it into the library by Jan. 15, 2008.
Details: www.santaclaracountylib.org/teen.
Register now for spring classes
New and continuing students can now register for spring classes at Gavilan College. Spring semester begins Jan. 30. Classes are offered days, evenings, weekends and online. Continuing students may register in person or on-line at www.gavilan.edu. New students may register in person at Gavilan College locations in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or Hollister.
Gilroy main campus:
Through Jan. 18: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Jan. 22 to 25: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday
Jan. 29 to Feb. 7: 8 a.m.to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday
Morgan Hill and Hollister:
Through Feb. 7 (closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 28): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
Details: general information at 848-4800; counseling at 848-4723; financial aid at 848-4727; schedule and registration calendars available at www.gavilan.edu.
Polenta dinner benefits ICF charities
The Italian Catholic federation branch #. 28 presents our eighth annual Polenta Dinner prepared by chef Mario Fiorio and crew Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. Mary Church, Cullen Hall, 11 First St.
All proceeds benefit ICF charities. Take out available after 5:30 p.m. (bring your own containers). Dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. Donation is $12 adults and $5 children under 12. Tickets may be purchased from Pat Cordich at (408) 842-6065 or Anna Barberi (408) 847-1331. Also tickets available at St. Mary Church office, Gilroy Travel, or Baskin-Robbins (First Street).
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