Local Digest
New Web site for Valley Transportation Authority
The Valley Transportation Authority unveiled a new Web site Monday morning. The new site is aimed at providing better service and access to information for riders. In addition, maps and trip planners have been made more printer-friendly.
Details: www.vta.org
Community spirit comes alive, heroes honored
A Community Heroes Breakfast Fundraiser, sponsored by the Glen View Alliance for Neighbors Achieving Success and the Gilroy Eigleberry Neighborhood Association recognized five community heroes Friday.
Those honored were Assemblywoman Anna Caballero, South County Collaborative Chairperson Dina Campeau, South Valley Christian Church Associate Pastor Mark Turner, MACSA Community Outreach Education Specialist Dennis Grundhoefer and community volunteer Ed Sanchez.
In addition, Val Hunt’s Gilroy High School Advancement Via Individual Determination class was honored for their initiative to start a teen center.
The event, held at Harvest Time Restaurant Friday morning, raised more than $4,000.
Gilroy students help collect 800 pounds of food
In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, Gilroy residents Dawson Bean and Jacob Diaz, students at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville, helped collect more than 800 pounds of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank.
All donations were collected in four teams, which encouraged friendly competition. Each day, as the stacks of boxes and cans in the classrooms grew taller, the excitement increased.
Bible teacher Rod Stanton, who coordinated the event, said, “Dawson and Jacob gave from their hearts to help those in need. It’s wonderful to see them put their faith into action.”
Second Harvest Food Bank provides assistance to about 43,000 families, seniors and children every month.
Holiday boutique benefits GUSD classrooms
The GHS Parent Club invites the community to its 2nd annual holiday boutique from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the GHS student center. A variety of vendors, from hand made jewelry to hand knitted scarves will sell their wares. Hot refreshments and cookies will be served. Proceeds go toward classroom supplies.
Details: bf******@*****il.com
Candlelight vigil held Wednesday for victims
In remembrance of the victims of drunk drivers and a reminder to the public to not drink and drive, join the Community Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership and the Morgan Hill Police Department for a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Shop and benefit Antonio Del Buono students
Finish Christmas shopping at Barnes and Noble through Wednesday to benefit Antonio Del Buono students.
A percentage of sales will help fund reading, arts and GATE programs. Free gift wrapping also is available.
Winter concert features range of music
The Gilroy High School bands will begin their 2007 concert season with their free Winter Concert in the GHS Theater at 7 p.m. Thursday. The event features the talents of the 90 members of the GHS Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band.
The music will range from movie themes to American folk tunes, to a piece written to describe an individual’s driving habits.
Details: 847-2424, ext. 8586.
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