Request to vote by mail in February primary closes Tuesday
The deadline to request a ballot by mail is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
29.
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters began mailing Vote by
Mail ballots for the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary
Election.
The ballots are being sent to more than 397,000 registered
voters throughout Santa Clara County. Voters can request a mail
ballot for the current election only or sign up for Permanent Vote
by Mail status to automatically receive a mailed ballot every
election. Applications are available on the back cover of the
Sample Ballot and online at
Request to vote by mail in February primary closes Tuesday
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters began mailing Vote by Mail ballots for the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election.
The ballots are being sent to more than 397,000 registered voters throughout Santa Clara County. Voters can request a mail ballot for the current election only or sign up for Permanent Vote by Mail status to automatically receive a mailed ballot every election. Applications are available on the back cover of the Sample Ballot and online at www.therolemodelprogram.org.
Retail locations accepting fluorescent lamps for recycling
Four South County hardware retail shops are accepting fluorescent lamps for safe disposal through recycling as part of a countywide initiative, officials said.
Santa Clara County officials announced Monday they partnered with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to launch a recycling campaign in part as a response to a 2006 state measure that banned disposal of fluorescent lamps in the trash.
“Fluorescent lamps contain mercury and therefore must be disposed of properly,” according to a county news release.
The drop-off locations below are for households only. Lamps including compact, straight, circular, spiral and U-bent are accepted.
Businesses should call 408-299-7300 for drop-off locations.
South County locations to recycle fluorescent lamps include Ace Hardware of Gilroy, 1260 First St., 847-5890; leave lamps with employee at register, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Orchard Supply Hardware, 303 E. 10th St., 847-7767; leave lamps with customer service desk, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
11-year-old Nominated for IndieHeaven’s Prestigious Momentum Award
Zachary Allen , 11-year-old former Gilroy resident guitarist/singer/songwriter has been nominated for three http://www.indieheaven.com/momentum_awards.php
Group meets to discuss water issues
The Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the San Martin Lion Club Hall. 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Flower lovers club meets
The Morgan Hill flower Lovers Club (including Gilroy and San Martin) will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. The meeting will be held at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Mayor’s Downtown Information Forum
Come and learn about the city’s plans for downtown Gilroy. What kinds of businesses are coming and which can qualify for fee waivers? What about a becoming paseo and all of those buildings that might not hold up through the next earthquake? The mayor and city staff will try to explain all of these questions and address concerns about downtown’s parking and further beautification.
Details: Jan 29, 6 – 8 p.m. and Jan. 30, 8 – 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 7471 Monterey St.
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 Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
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
Details: general information at 848-4800; counseling at 848-4723; financial aid at 848-4727; schedule and registration calendars available at www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov.
Super Showdown III coming
The Super Showdown III Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday Feb. 2, 2008 at the Gilroy Senior Center.
The proceeds of this tournament will benefit senior, teen and youth programs within the City of Gilroy Community Services Department.
Teams of four will play in the tournament, with team members playing at different tables.
This recreational event concludes by 3 p.m.. A team entry fee of $60 and roster of four players may be turned into the Community Services Department, 7351 Rosanna St., through Jan. 25. The tournament is the 16th in a series of volunteer-led events which name team and individual champions.
Details: 846-0460.
Buy a book and help the library
Friends of the Gilroy Library will hold their monthly used book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St.
Details: 842-8207.
Republicans meet to discuss issues
Republican men and women are invited to join the South Valley Republican Women Federated club for the first meeting of 2008.
Representatives and literature for the Republican Presidential candidates, information on State Propositions 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 and 97 will be available. There will be a straw poll, the results of which will be sent to local media and the Republican Party.
Light refreshments and political discussion are included. The event takes place from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday at 455 Mayock Road, Gilroy. The suggested donation is $5.
Details and RSVP: Georgia Trefts-Garfink at 857-8952
Scouting in Gilroy
Interested in Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts, then visit their new Web site at www.stmarygilroy.org or call the office at 408.842.2827
GHS Grad Night fundraiser
Come out and support GHS Senior Class of 2008 at Panera Bakery from 4 to 9 p.m., Jan. 31. Panera will give GHS Grad Night 15 percent of total receipts, so take a night off from cooking and come out and support the seniors. All you have to do is take your receipt from dinner and place it in the box that will be set aside for GHS and the class of ’08 gets 15 percent. Please come join us for dinner.
Practice for the SAT
Free practice for SAT at the Gilroy Library. Princeton Review will provide a free practice test and strategy session for high school students at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St. Call or come in to sign up; space is limited. Test is Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the results are given at the strategy session on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Details: 842-8207.
Become a Red Cross volunteer
American Red Cross Blood Services volunteer orientation takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Feb. 14. Learn to meet, greet and inform donors at Santa Clara County area blood drives or make deliveries as a volunteer driver. Evening and weekend hours available. Advanced sign-up required.
Details: (510) 594-5165.
Give blood and help save lives
The next American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 at First Baptist Church Hall, 845 Wren Ave., Gilroy. A second will be held from a10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at South Valley Community Church hall, 8095 Kelton Drive, Gilroy
Details: Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to
