County needs poll workers
SAN JOSE
– The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters still needs more
than 700 poll workers for the Nov. 5 election.
County needs poll workers
SAN JOSE – The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters still needs more than 700 poll workers for the Nov. 5 election. To be a poll worker, you must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter in Santa Clara County and at least 18 years of age. Poll workers are paid a stipend of $85 to $115 for working election day. Hours are from approximately 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Experience is not necessary.
Training is provided at sites throughout the county. Anyone interested in serving as a poll worker or who would like more information should visit the Registrar of Voters’ Web Site at www.sccvote.org or call 299-POLL (299-7655).
Garlic Festival Day
GILROY – Garlic Festival Day at Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park is Saturday, Oct. 19. Take a spin in a giant garlic bulb, learn from a true garlic chef and enjoy fabulous garlic fries. There will be presentations from Garlic Festival chefs including Sam Bozzo, Gene Sakahara, Gourmet Alley Master Chef Val Filice and Emile Mooser, head chef of Emile’s in San Jose. Bonfante offers 41 rides and attractions, five gardens and seven restaurants, including Villa Pasta and Pizza serving garlic-enhanced dishes and San Juan Grill’s Pepperbeef Steak Sandwich. Details: 842-1625.
Be prepared
GILROY – The Community Emergency Preparedness Fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the LDS Church, 7999 Miller St. in Gilroy. Classes will begin at 10 a.m. and start about every 25 minutes. Topics include food and water storage, document organization, earthquake preparedness, 72 hour kits, financial preparation, and more. A free informal lunch will be held at noon. For more information contact Cheryl at 842-5850.
Gospel concert
GILROY – The University of California at Berkeley proudly presents the Young Inspiration Gospel Choir directed by Silvester C. Henderson, which will perform today at 7:30 p.m. at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave. Admission is free. For more information call Vail Keck at 842-3000.
Road closure
GILROY – Las Animas Avenue/Murray Avenue will have an intersection closure for two weeks during the daytime beginning Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1. There will be a detour in effect during the closure. The closure is necessary to complete paving work. For more information, contact 846-0450.
Model Train Swap Meet
GILROY – All Aboard Junction in Gilroy will be holding a model railroading swap meet on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1130 First St. in the parking lot. Reserve your space now, space is limited. Each space is $8. Bring your own table and chairs.For more information call Pat at 846-8841.
Rummage Sale
GILROY – Victory Outreach Ministries will be having a huge Rummage Sale on Saturday, Oct 19, starting at 8 a.m. at 200 Gurries Dr. For more information call 848-6715.
Harvest Party
GILROY – Oct. 26 marks the date of the Kirigin Cellars Harvest Party, from 1 to 8 p.m. at 11550 Watsonville Rd. In Gilroy. Attractions include music by the “Firebirds” blues band, food and wine, barrel tasting, and discounted wine sales. Tickets are $20 per person, and the deadline to RSVP is Saturday, Oct. 19. For ,more information, or to order tickets, call 847-8827.
Bookkeeping Workshop
GILROY – This workshop is for the small business owner who knows that bookkeeping is important for success, but is intimidated, confused or unskilled in keeping records. This workshop teaches a basic, written (no computers), double-entry bookkeeping system, along with simple filing and record-keeping techniques. Business banking, auto and petty cash records and working with an accountant will also be touched on in this fast-paced workshop. This workshop is for Spanish-speaking individuals. It will be held Monday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at the Gavilan College Small Business Development Center, 7436 Monterey St. Another version of this workshop for English-speaking individuals will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 per person. For more information, or to pre-register, call (800) 847-0373.
AAUW Forum
GILROY – The American Association of University Women (AAUW) and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce are having a Gilroy Unified School District Candidates Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m., which will also be broadcast live over Channel 17. Questions from the viewing audience and phone-in questions from those watching on Channel 17 will be welcome. For information call Jane Olcott at 847-8294.
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