Kari Kronberg was selected as the 2007-08 Dairy Princess for the
California Milk Advisory Board’s District 6.
New 2007-08 Dairy Princess
Modesto – Kari Kronberg was selected as the 2007-08 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board’s District 6. The crowning took place before a crowd of about 450 dairy industry members and their families and freinds June 14 at the Our Lady of Assumption Hall in Turlock.
Kronberg, 19, will represent District 6, which includes Alameda, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties. As Dairy Princess, she will play an important role on teh Communications Services team of the California Milk Advisory Board in meeting community relations objectives.
Detials: (209) 525-6875
Plea Deferred in Murder Case
San Martin – Friday, attorneys asked to defer the plea of Tomas Martinez, the 21-year-old man accused of stabbing Juan Lugo, a Gilroy father, to death April 29 behind a Monterey Street shop. Both sides are awaiting critical DNA evidence, they said. Martinez’ plea was rescheduled for 1:30pm Tuesday, July 17 in Superior Court in San Martin.
Anniversary Children’s Rally
Gilroy – Victory Outreach Gilroy Church is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a Children’s Rally, from 10am to 3:30pm, today at San Ysidro Park. There will be free food, games, prizes and an appearance by Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero.
Details: 842-5902
Enjoy Coffee and Music
Gilroy – Enjoy a cup of coffee and listen to local Christian bands from 7 to 10pm today at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall on the corner of Broadway Street and Wayland Lane. Drop in any time. Music by Jim Armstrong and friends, Martha Hill-Becker, Mike Mirabella Trio, and others.
Internet Literacy for Seniors
Gilroy – Gavilan College is now offering a course to teach adults older than 55 how to use the Internet. Students can now learn how to stay connected to their family and friends through e-mail and instant messaging. Students will learn how to use an e-mail account, search news sources, browse online, use interactive games and research topics of their choice.
The college is offering eight classes in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister. Students are not required to attend every class. The cost is free for students 55 and older.
Students can register for LIB 730 at any three of the Gavilan College sites located in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister.
Details: 848-4859.
Local Perchlorate Group Meets
San Martin – The next two Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 2 to 5pm Friday, June 29 at the San Martin Lions Club Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave. San Martin.
Details: www.smnneigbor.org or www.valleywater.org.
Civil War Battle at Casa de Fruta
Hollister – The public is invited to meet the soldiers in the field and experience camp life first hand! On going living history demonstrations depicting the daily life of the soldiers, women and children of the American Civil War and Victorian Era, located at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway. The fun takes place from 1 to 4pm today, and from 11am to 2pm Sunday.
Details: Rob Orr 209-577-4790
Tournament Helps Low Income
Gilroy – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s leading real estate company, will host a Texas Hold ’em tournament June 28 to raise money for the Silicon Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the organization that helps low-income families build their own homes.
The tournament will be held at Troy’s Bocce Room inside the Morgan Hill Bowl, 650 Tennant Station, in Morgan Hill beginning at 6pm. There is a $45 buy-in, which includes a tri-tip dinner. There will be a $20 re-buy and house rules apply. Non-players can also purchase dinner for $10. There will also be a silent auction, and trophies will be awarded following the tournament.
All funds raised during the event will assist Habitat in making the dream of home ownership a reality for low-income families in the Gilroy area. The tournament is just the latest in a series of fundraising events that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and the Gilroy office will host this summer as part of the company’s annual drive for Habitat for Humanity.
Details: 710-6085 or e-mail to li**@**********ne.com, or contact DJ Simpson at 710-2096.
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