Election volunteers needed
Gilroy – The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers to work at the polls in the June 6 Gubernatorial Primary Election. Volunteers are particularly needed to work in the south part of the county, including Gilroy and Morgan Hill.
Volunteering is a great way for voters to serve their communities and get involved in the democratic process. Election Officers earn a stipend of $85 or more for volunteering.
Approximately 3,300 volunteers will be needed to staff 805 polling precincts across the county on Election Day. Election Officers are responsible for setting up the polling place, processing voters and providing assistance as requested. In addition to serving a full day at the polls (usually 6am to 9:30pm), they must also attend a three-hour training class.
Details: 299-POLL
Air Quality District extends crop replacement fires
Gilroy – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended crop replacement, orchard pruning and attrition burns to May 31.
Crop replacement fires are conducted to establish an agricultural crop in a location that formerly contained another type of crop or natural growth while orchard pruning and attrition fires are to dispose of periodic prunings and attrition losses from fruit trees, nut trees, vineyards and cane fruits.
The regulation can be downloaded at www.baaqmd.gov. Follow the links under air quality status.
Details: (415) 749-4780.
Give blood and save a life
Gilroy – A community blood drive will be today from 1:30 to 6:30pm at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com.
Community Advisory Committee
Gilroy – The CAC is a group of parents, teachers and administrators who work with children of special needs.
Learning Disabilities Simulation: Parents Helping Parents will conduct a simulation on various different learning challenges today at 7pm at the Gilroy Unified School District Office, 7819 Arroyo Circle.
Details: Lisa Rivoallon at 842-8997.
Hispanic Chamber Ambassador’s Ball
Gilroy – The Gilroy Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold the 18th annual Ambassador’s Scholarship Ball on Friday from 6 to 10pm. This year’s theme is “Education – the Key to Success.” This year’s ball will be held at Gilroy Elk’s Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Road. The cost is $65 per person.
Details: Robert Rodriguez at 607-3357.
Easy Street grand prize drawing
Gilroy – The Grand Prize for Downtown Gilroy’s “Road to Easy Street” contest will be awarded Friday at 6pm, at Happy Dog Pizza Company, 55 Fifth St.
Details: www.downtowngilroy.com.
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