Grade
Gilroy got a C for tobacco control from the American Lung Association, which releases a yearly report studying the availability of cigarettes and exposure to secondhand smoke. Overall, the city falls below San Jose’s B ranking, but above Cupertino’s D and Los Altos’ F.
GIlroy was best in reducing sales in tobacco products, requiring sellers to have a local license. It got an A for making sure youth can’t buy with a false ID and controlling electronic cigarettes. Gilroy doesn’t have a smoke-free housing policy for multi-use complexes, which brought the grade down. It also has some smoke-free outdoor air policies governing some restaurant patios, but not all of them, and not all of the city parks.
It doesn’t have a smoke-free outdoor event policy or one for ATMs and bus stops, the agency said. Only the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County got an A.
MEET
Meet Peg Groeling, author of The Aftermath of Battle: The Burial of the Civil War Dead, on Saturday, Feb. 6th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a presentation and book signing at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St., Morgan Hill.
EAT
Enjoy hamburgers, Polish Sausage, Hot Dogs, Chili, Cole Slaw for $10 at the Super Bowl 50 Tailgate Party at the Gilroy Elks Lodge, Sunday Feb. 7 from 2-7 p.m. Open bar, snacks and dessert too. Call 842-9397 to reserve a seat.
 TWEET
This year, living near Gilroy Premium Outlets, a Simon center, could help a graduating senior pay for college. Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit providing educational opportunities for at-risk high school students, is looking for a graduating senior who lives within 50 miles of Gilroy Premium Outlets.
The application period has begun and ends on March 1. Students can apply online by visiting syf.org/scholarships. Recipients will receive up to $1,500 to enroll in an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school.
In addition, an Award of Excellence will be given to the top candidate from among the scholarship applicants that represent the nationwide Premium Outlets locations. That student will receive a $10,000 award ($2,500 for up to four years).
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