The California Alcoholic Beverage Control will be posting
officers throughout California to keep Halloween revelers safe.
Officers will use the minor decoy program and
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Shoulder Tap
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operations to discourage underage drinking.
ABC’s Halloween enforcement
The California Alcoholic Beverage Control will be posting officers throughout California to keep Halloween revelers safe. Officers will use the minor decoy program and “Shoulder Tap” operations to discourage underage drinking.
“Shoulder Tap” operation uses a minor under investigator supervision to stand outside a business and solicit people entering or leaving the building to buy them alcohol.
The penalty for providing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $1,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.
“Too many young Californians under the age of 21 are dying in alcohol-related crashes, and we’re hoping our enforcement efforts will prevent tragic crashes from occurring,” said ABC Director Steve Hardy.
Hardy said there are a lot of Halloween events held each year, and the ABC will work with local police, colleges and youth organizations to reduce youth access to alcohol.
By using minor decoys under the direct supervision of investigators, ABC can determine if a business is selling alcohol to minors.
Halloween Spooktacular
Bring your costumed children trick-or-treating at Gilroy Premium Outlet’s 7th annual Halloween Spooktacular from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Free glow necklaces will be distributed to the first 1,000 children who stop by the Information Center located in Building C. Free trick-or-treat bags will also be provided to the first 1,000 children.
Republicans meet
Conservative Republicans and others are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the California Republican Assembly at 7 p.m. Thursday. Meet at Mimi’s Cafe off 10th Street in Gilroy. The objective of our local CRA chapter is to raise political sophistication and keep abreast of politics in our state and our country.
Perchlorate group meets
The Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, and Friday, Nov. 30. All meetings held at the San Martin Lion Club Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Sign up for holiday help
The Salvation Army in Gilroy is accepting applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes from 1:30 to 4 p.m. through Friday. Families with children 11 and younger may also apply for toys. There will be a final week of applications – from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 though Nov. 30 – for Christmas assistance only.
Sign up at the Salvation Army, 200 W. 5th St., Gilroy.
Details: 848-5373.
Harvest dinner and auction
The Exchange Club of Gilroy is having their annual Harvest Dinner/Auction from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, at the I.F.D.E.S. Hall, Forest and Old Gilroy streets. The roasted chicken dinner, dessert and coffee is $25 per person. A live auction will be held after dinner.
Details: 846-2142; 842-4619; or 710-4847.
Holiday Boutique
A holiday boutique will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Crossroads Christian Center, 145 Wright Ave., Morgan Hill. Featuring harvest, Christmas, bake shop, home decor, crafts, kids korner, garden, farmers market, jewelry and cafe, serving homemade soup, sandwiches and specialty desserts.
Details: 779-2925.
Mount Madonna open house
While there’s no official sign proclaiming it, the message permeates the redwood and madrone forest surrounding the Mount Madonna School campus and facilities.
“Welcome to our 355 acre classroom … a community where childhood is a treasure … and young adults become scholars.” Families are invited to see what a difference an inspired education can make at Mount Madonna School’s Open House, from 1 top 3 p.m., Saturday.
The Open House will begin with student performances and feature a MMS student panel with elementary through high students fielding questions and sharing their own education experiences. The event will conclude with guided classroom tours and an opportunity to talk with teachers.
Details: Lara at 847-2717, ext 232, or www.MountMadonnaSchool.org, or contact ad********@**********na.org
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