The dialogue about what teachers should get paid and for what
has begun between the Gilroy Unified School District staff and
trustees and members of the Gilroy Federation of Teachers and
Paraprofessionals and the Gilroy Teachers Association.
GUSD, Union Begin Negotiations
Gilroy – The dialogue about what teachers should get paid and for what has begun between the Gilroy Unified School District staff and trustees and members of the Gilroy Federation of Teachers and Paraprofessionals and the Gilroy Teachers Association. The board approved the basic terms for both sides for talks with the association and approved the basic terms of the federation Thursday night. Trustees expect to approve their basic terms for negotiations with the federation Aug. 23.
‘The Daughters of Lear’ on Stage
San Juan Bautista – The 17 members of the Gavilan STAR program will perform “The Daughters of Lear,” their adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” The actors, who have been practicing for four weeks through the community college’s summer theater camp, will perform Aug. 13 and 14 at 7:30pm in El Teatro Campesino, 705 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista. Tickets are available at the theater box office at $12 per adult, $10 per student or senior and $5 per child.
Details: 612-2056 or www.gavilan.edu/star
AARP Safe Driving Class Information
Gilroy – The nations first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists 50 and older will be held Aug. 18. Participants will familiarize themselves with driver safety and new laws.
Three-year DMV certificates will be awarded for discounts on own auto insurance upon completion of this one-day program. There are no tests in the course. Class materials and certified instructor are provided by AARP.
There is a minimal DMV certificate fee.
Details: Call 776-1413 between 1 and 6pm only. Calls will be returned.
Give Blood and Help Save Lives
Gilroy – The American Red Cross is conducting two mobile blood drives in August. The first is from 1:30 to 6:30pm Thursday, at Community Church, 8455 Wren Ave. The second is from 10am to 3pm, Saturday, Aug. 18 at South Valley Church, 8095 Kelton Drive.
Details: www.BeADonor.com (Code: SVCC) or call Susan Stieg at (408) 848-2363, ext. 119 to schedule an appointment.
La Leche League Making a Move
Gilroy – Whether you breastfeed your baby six days, six weeks or six months, you’ll find La Leche League meetings supportive and informative.
La Leche League of Gilroy is moving to its new, permanent location at the Gilroy Library. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30am in the meeting room at the library, 7387 Rosanna St.
Mothers with their nursing children and mothers-to-be are welcome.
Upcoming schedule:
– Wednesday – The Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
– Sept. 12 – The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
– Oct. 10 – Nutrition and Weaning
– Nov. 14 – The Advantages of Breastfeeding
La Leche League is an international non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides information, support and education to women who want to breastfeed.
Details: 852-1749, 998-8150, or e-mail ll*********@***il.com.
Nominate a Gav Spirit Award
Gilroy – Do you know of an individual, business, or organization that goes “above and beyond” to make the community a better place? Have you been wishing there were some way to provide recognition? Nominations are now open for the Gavilan College 2007 Community Spirit Awards. Since 1999, Gavilan College has presented Community Spirit Awards to honor the individuals, businesses and organizations that add to the quality of life in our communities. (Gavilan College staff, faculty, trustees and administrators are not eligible for this award.) Anyone may submit a nomination. Forms are available online at http://www.gavilan.edu/pio/Community_Spirit_Awards.html. Nominations are due Sept. 1.
Details: 848-4724
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