Saint Louise Hospital will team up with Gilroy Health and
Fitness to bring
”
Biggest Loser
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Challenge to Gilroy. Gilroy Health and Fitness and Saint Louise
Regional Hospital will award top community
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losers
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in the local
”
Biggest Loser
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Challenge by sending them on a mini-vacation along with other
prizes.
Gilroy –Saint Louise Hospital will team up with Gilroy Health and Fitness to bring “Biggest Loser” Challenge to Gilroy. Gilroy Health and Fitness and Saint Louise Regional Hospital will award top community “losers” in the local “Biggest Loser” Challenge by sending them on a mini-vacation along with other prizes.
The “Biggest Loser” Gilroy Challenge begins Wednesday, Sept. 12 with an in-gym launch and celebration. The community is encouraged to attend bi-weekly public weigh-ins at Gilroy Health and Fitness located on 8540 Church St.
Details: (800) 226-1844
Academy Dedication to T.J. Owens
Gilroy – The Gilroy Unified School District and the Gavilan Joint Community College District, and the principal, staff, and students of T.J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy will unite at the Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony for the new T.J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy from 5 to 6pm, Tuesday Sept. 11, located on the Gavilan College campus portable building 17.
The community is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony. Light refreshments will be provided. Speakers will include Michael Hall, Principal of T.J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Gilroy Unified School District Superintendent Deborah Flores, Gavilan College President Steven M. Kinsella, Brenda Owens, wife of the late T.J. Owens, as well as a representative from the Foundation for California Community College/Gates Foundation. Tours of the new high school will be available.
Details: 848-4724.
Local Flower Lovers Meeting Slated
Morgan Hill – The Morgan Hill Flower Lovers Club (including San Martin and Gilroy) will meet Sept. 12, the second Wednesday of the month at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center at 12:30pm. The next meeting will be held Oct. 3, the first Wednesday of the month, as usual.
La Leche League Making a Move
Gilroy – Whether you breastfeed your baby six days, six weeks or six months, you’ll find La Leche League meetings supportive and informative.
La Leche League of Gilroy is moving to its new, permanent location at the Gilroy Library. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30am in the meeting room at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St.
Mothers with their nursing children and mothers-to-be are welcome.
Upcoming meeting schedule:
– Sept. 12 – The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
– Oct. 10 – Nutrition and Weaning
– Nov. 14 – The Advantages of Breastfeeding
La Leche League is an international non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides information, support, encouragement and education to women who want to breastfeed.
Details: Tiffany at 852-1749 or Charlene at 998-8150, or e-mail ll*********@***il.com.
Learn to Composte, Reduce Waste
Morgan Hill – Residents looking to help the environment while reducing garbage bills have turned to the age-old practice of home composting. Now, the County of Santa Clara is looking to boost the practice of turning food and yard waste into fertilizers at home with free classes from its Home Composting Education Program. The workshops, being offered at various locations throughout the county including the Centennial Recreation Center in Morgan Hill, are running from now until December.
Experts estimate that the average household that composts both yard and food waste will divert 579 pounds of waste per year. Home composting is a cost-effective way to recycle organic debris as it reduces the cost of yard trimming collection and processing, keeps kitchen wastes out of the landfill, and turns organic material into valuable product for gardens and houseplants.
The next free local workshop will take place from 10am to noon Sept. 15 at the Centennial Recreation Center’s Senior Activity Room No. 1 at 171 W. Edmundson Ave..
Details: www.reducewaste.org or call (918-4640.
Give Blood and Help Save Lives
Gilroy – The next mobile blood drive takes place from 1:30 to 6:30pm, Thursday, Sept. 13 at the First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com.
Annual Bicycle Rodeo Scheduled
Gilroy – The Gilroy Police Department Neighborhood Resource Unit will host the annual Bicycle Rodeo from 11am to 2pm, Sept. 15, at El Roble School, 930 Third Street. The California Highway Patrol and the Gilroy Fire Department will also be assisting.
The Bicycle Rodeo is an annual safety event where children can have their bicycles inspected. Children can also learn how to navigate city streets, crosswalks and railroad crossings. Free bicycle license registration, helmets and children’s fingerprinting will also be available at this event.
Details: 408-846-0521
Coastal Trail Walk in Monterey
Monterey – Support Suicide Prevention of the Central Coast by joining in the inaugural Coastal Trail Walk at 9am Saturday, Sept. 15 at Window on the Bay Park in Monterey.
Details: www.coastaltrailwalk.org or call 1-877-311-WALK
‘Arsenic And Old Lace’ Hits the Stage
Morgan Hill – The South Valley Civic Theatre presents “Arsenic And Old Lace,” an award-winning comedy by Joseph Kesselring, which will play at 8pm Friday and Saturday Sept. 14, 15, 21, 22 and Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse located on 17090 Monterey Road.
General admission is $18 and $14 for students and seniors.
Details: 408-842-show, www.svct.org
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