Bookkeeping basics
GILROY
– The Gavilan College Small Business Development Center knows
that bookkeeping is important for success, that is why it’ll be
holding
”
Basic Bookkeeping,
”
on Thursday, Nov. 13, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Dry Creek
Village Center, 8351 Church St., building E.
Bookkeeping basics
GILROY – The Gavilan College Small Business Development Center knows that bookkeeping is important for success, that is why it’ll be holding “Basic Bookkeeping,” on Thursday, Nov. 13, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church St., building E. Learn handwritten (no computers) double-entry bookkeeping system along with simple filing and record-keeping techniques. Fee is $20 per person. Details: 847-0373.
Get ‘the look’ and a great party
GILROY – Gavilan College Cosmetology Department invites you to their annual Scholarship fund raiser and Dinner Dance on Friday, Nov. 14, at the 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.
There will be a no-host cocktail bar opening at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Following the hairstyle show will be D.J. music for dancing. This fund raiser will provide three scholarships for cosmetology students: one for a first-year student, a second-year student and a third-year student. Scholarships will be presented by the Gilroy Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Macy’s, and the Gavilan College Associated Student Body. Sponsors include Wal-Mart, Keith B. Higgins and Associates, Inc., and Diana’s Haircrafters. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $25 to students and models. Details: 848-4884.
Luigi hosts fund-raiser boutique
GILROY – A Christmas Boutique will be held at Luigi Aprea School, 9225 Calle Del Rey, on Dec. 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Art, jewelry, toys, candles, Tupperware, holiday scrapbooking and skincare products will be available for purchase. Funds raised will go toward Luigi’s technology department. More vendors are needed. There will be a raffle with proceeds going to Luigi Aprea. Details: Jean at 847-0925.
Vacant seat on Bonfante’s board
GILROY – Bonfante Gardens has an opening on its board of directors. The unexpired term is for a period of one to one-and- one-half years and may be renewed afterward.
Position includes overseeing of park operations in a way that will ensure financial stability, working with operational partners on future plans and preserving the park as an asset to the city of Gilroy. Applicants should have a strong business background with the ability to see the “big picture” and work with other board members on special projects as needed. Meetings are scheduled as needed, approximately once a month.
To apply, send a letter of interest and resume to Bonfante Gardens Board of Directors, Attn. Patti Hale, PMB 226, 777 First St., Gilroy, CA 95020-4918. Applications must be received by Friday, Nov. 21.
Interviews will be set and a decision made by mid December.
Mathematician gives public talk
MORGAN HILL – The American Institute of Mathematics is proud to present “A Mathematician Reads The Newspaper,” a public talk by John Allen Paulos on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m., Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17000 Monterey Road.
Paulos has frequently appeared on radio and television including; 20/20, the Lehrer News Hour, Larry King, David Letterman, and a four-part adaptation of A Mathematician Reads The Newspaper on BBC. He has addressed audiences such as NASA, the National Academy of Sciences and members of the Smithsonian.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to “Math Counts in Morgan Hill.” For tickets visit Booksmart, 17415 Monterey Road or call 778-6467.
women in business luncheon
MORGAN HILL – Women In Business is hosting a luncheon Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Golden Oak Restaurant, 16695 Condit Road.
Special guest speaker will be Jeff Ottaviano, an organization development consultant living in Walnut Creek whose professional life is focused on enabling strategic leadership in nonprofit/non-government organizations. As a consultant, writer, speaker, and teacher, Ottaviano is mostly recognized for his experience and expertise in strategic planning and board effectiveness. He has more than 25 years of leadership and consulting experience working for YMCAs. Ottaviano led the development of a professional mentoring program while he served as Vice President in the YMCA of San Francisco. Details: 779-9444.
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