The ACT college entrance exam will be administered June 9 at the
Morgan Hill Community Center.
Standardized Test Date Approaching
Gilroy – The ACT college entrance exam will be administered June 9 at the Morgan Hill Community Center. Check-in for the test will start at 7:30am and students will be finished by 12:30pm. Students must bring a photo ID, two No. 2 pencils, a calculator and an admission ticket, which is issued upon registration. Students must register through their guidance counselor or the ACT Web site by June 6.
Details: Registration and restrictions on what can be brought to the test, www.act.org.
‘Click it or Ticket’ Enforcement Continues Through June 3
Gilroy – The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is advising all drivers and passengers that deputies will be issuing tickets to those not wearing seat belts. The special enforcement, part of the state’s “Click It or Ticket” seat belt campaign, continues through June 3, including the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
Although deputies in Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Altos Hills, San Martin and in other unincorporated areas will be writing tickets, compliance with the law, saving lives and preventing injuries is the primary goal. This special enforcement period is part of the state’s annual effort to increase seat belt use through a combination of heavy enforcement, advertising and public awareness campaigns.
California has the fourth highest seat belt use rate in the nation, with the 2006 Click It or Ticket campaign resulting in an increase in the state’s seat-belt use rate from 92.5 percent in 2005 to 93.4 percent in 2006. Since the campaign first began in California in 2005, nearly 1 million more motor vehicle occupants are buckling up.
California’s 2006 teen seat-belt use rate was 90.8 percent, well below the state rate of 93.4 percent, but up from 88.6 percent in 2005.
California has a primary seat-belt law which requires that every passenger in the car, including the driver, is required to wear a seat belt at all times. If stopped and found to be in violation, law enforcement will issue citations without warning. Tickets range from $80 to $91 for adults. When children younger than 6 are not properly secured in a vehicle, the parent or driver can receive one “point” on their driving record, with a fine of $330 to $401 for a first offense and $795 to $971 for a second offense.
Take a Memorial Day Weekend Wildlife Cruise
Moss Landing – Take a pontoon ride through Elkhorn Slough, a precious wildlife-rich reserve that provides an important feeding and resting place for a fantastic variety of wildlife such as otters, seals and hundreds of birds. Two hour guided tours depart from 7881 Moss Landing Harbor. Reservations are required. Tours are at 9:15am today, Sunday and Monday, and 10:15am Sunday.
Details: (831) 633-5555
South Valley Youth Orchestra Performs Spring Concert
Gilroy – The South Valley Youth Orchestra and Preparatory Strings will perform their spring concert at 7pm, Tuesday, May 29 in the Gilroy High School Theatre at 10th and Princevalle streets, and will be conducted by Joey Fortino and Lori Franke. Admission is free.
Details: www.svyomusic.org, or 778-6905.
Register Now for Summer and Fall Classes at Gavilan College
Gilroy – Students may now register for summer and fall classes at Gavilan College. Summer session starts on June 18, but some classes start as early as June 4. This year Fall Semester begins on Sept. 4. Students can register in person at our Gilroy, Morgan Hill or Hollister sites, by telephone or and online.
Gavilan College offers day, night and weekend classes, as well as online classes, and classes that meet once per week. Students can choose from 39 different degree and certificate options. Gavilan College also offers university transfer programs. The complete schedule of classes is now available online at www.gavilan.edu.
Details: (408) 848-4800.
Local Perchlorate Community Group Meets Thursday
San Martin – The next two Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meetings are scheduled as follows: From 7 to 9pm Thursday, May 31, at the San Martin Lions Club Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave. San Martin. The second will be held from 2 to 5pm Friday, June 29 at the San Martin Lions Club Hall.
Details: www.smnneigbor.org or www.valleywater.org.
Leadership Gilroy Presents Senior Safety and Health Day
Gilroy – The Leadership Gilroy class of 2007 presents the “Senior Safety/Health Awareness Fair” from 9am to 2pm June 7 at the City of Gilroy Senior Center, corner of Sixth and Hanna streets.
The event is free for senior citizens living in Gilroy. There will be hourly door prizes throughout the day, including a grand prize at 2pm. (Must be present to win).
Event includes:
– Safety demonstrations
– Free lunch for first 250 attending seniors
– Free goodie bags for all participants
– Free transportation from senior housing complexes upon request
– Special health-and-safety informational booths
RSVP is required for the free lunch.
Details: 846-0370.
Barbecue Raises Money for Wildlife Rehab Center
San Martin – The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan Hill is holding a benefit barbecue/auction from 12 to 3pm, Saturday, June 9 at San Martin Country Park. The event helps provide support for the rehabilitation of orphaned, sick, or injured native wildlife and provide educational outreach programs for the local communities. Unique auction items include a custom-made barn owl nesting box, the chance to attend a raptor or bobcat release and raptor-handling lessons.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. Advanced purchase is required.
Details or to purchase tickets: www.werc-ca.org
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