Volunteers needed to help count homeless
Gilroy
– Every five years the county conducts a survey to find out how
many homeless people are among us. This year, for the first time,
planners will conduct the most comprehensive and thorough count and
survey since they first started in 1989.
Volunteers needed to help count homeless
Gilroy – Every five years the county conducts a survey to find out how many homeless people are among us. This year, for the first time, planners will conduct the most comprehensive and thorough count and survey since they first started in 1989. This year’s assessment will include “observational” counts of those on the streets and in shelters, in addition to surveys. Gilroy has more homeless people per capita than the rest of the county.
Crucial information from this assessment will help South County develop comprehensive solutions and attract more resources to help alleviate, and some day, eliminate homelessness.
Volunteers willing to participate in the street count are needed. They will be assisted by homeless and formerly homeless people who know the areas where homeless people congregate. There is no interaction with people on the streets; this is merely observation. This effort is guided by an experienced organization that has assisted communities across the nation to conduct similar assessments. So far, they are scheduled to provide two 90-minute training sessions at St. Joseph Family Center Dec. 2, one from 9 to 10:30am, the other 3 to 4:30pm. Volunteers only need to participate in one to be well-prepared. The street count will occur on December 15, 16, and 17.
Details: Marilyn Roaf, the City of Gilroy, 846-0241.
A place to hang for junior high students
Gilroy – Need a place to hang out with your friends after school? Like being creative, enjoy sports, love drama? Want some homework help? Then join the after school programs at Solorsano and Brownell schools now through Dec. 10.
Solorsano’s after school program is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 2:45 to 5:15pm, at Solorsano Gym Foyer. Brownell’s program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 5:15pm in room J-1.
The programs are free and open to all junior high students. No activities are held during school vacation. Drop in and be a part of the fun!
Hike history at Coyote Lake County Park
Gilroy – Join a park ranger for a moderate two-mile hike of the Bear Ranch area of Coyote Lake County Park starting at 10am, Saturday.
Experience what this beautiful area was like for the Ohlone Indians, and the Spanish, Mexican and American explorers and settlers. Bring water, snack and lunch. Meet at the San Martin Avenue entrance to Coyote Lake County Park.
Details: 842-7800.
Show benefits Gav cosmetology students
Gilroy – The Gavilan College Cosmetology Department students and staff invite the community to their Annual Hairstyle Show and Dinner Dance to benefit cosmetology students. The show starts runs from 7pm to midnight, Friday at Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Road.
Guests will be treated to a show of 50 to 80 different “looks”, with hairstyles created by the students of the Gavilan College Cosmetology Program on live models.
Both casual and formal styles will be exhibited. Pick up some ideas for holiday parties. There will be a no-host cocktail bar. D.J. music for dancing will follow.
General Admission $50.
Details: 848-4884.
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