Caltrain is looking for love poems
Gilroy
– Caltrain is offering a chance for passengers and the public to
express their love for Caltrain – in poetry. Inspired by the
success of last year’s Romance on the Rails singles event, Caltrain
is launching a contest to honor the best love poetry about
Caltrain.
Caltrain is looking for love poems
Gilroy – Caltrain is offering a chance for passengers and the public to express their love for Caltrain – in poetry. Inspired by the success of last year’s Romance on the Rails singles event, Caltrain is launching a contest to honor the best love poetry about Caltrain.
Caltrain is accepting entries for the contest through Valentine’s Day. A panel of judges will select the top three poems and prizes will be awarded to the winning authors.
The association between romance and trains is a common one, and Caltrain often hears from riders who profess their love for taking the train. A lucky few even meet a special someone during the time they spend on the train.
Poems may be written in any form or style, but limited to 100 words or less. Caltrain will announce the winning poems March 1. Winners will be published in the Caltrain newsletter.
First prize is a two-night stay at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Union Square, second prize is two Gourmet Express five-course dinners aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train and third prize is a Hornblower dinner cruise for two.
Entries must be received by Caltrain by 5pm Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Caltrain Communications, Rail Poetry Contest, 1250 San Carlos Ave., P.O. Box 3006 San Carlos, CA 94070-1306 or by fax to (650)508-7919. Entries can be e-mailed to lo*******@******in.com.
NarAnon needs a place to meet
Gilroy – NarAnon, the 12 step fellowship for family and friends of drugs addicts is seeking a meeting place. They would like Tuesday evening, as the area of San Jose/Los Gatos has a meeting every night except Tuesday, so South County hosting a Tuesday meeting would be of great value and benefit. The woman who is coordinating this effort has several people on a waiting list for a South County meeting.
As members will pay for the meeting room, the lower the cost, the easier on wallets. The meetings are one hour.
Details: If you’d like to help, call Mary Ellen Salzano at 779-6916 or 489-0911.
‘Songs for a New World’ tonight
Gilroy – The Odyssey Theatre Company of Gilroy High School Presents “Songs for a New World” tonight at 7:30pm; and Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20 and 21 at 8pm at the Gilroy High School Theatre, 750 W. 10th St.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for students/seniors.
Details: 333-9065 or in**@************re.org.
Help companion animals in need
Gilroy – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) need your help to find loving families for the many homeless companion animals currently at the shelter and in foster homes. Come to the FOSMAS pet fair on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5pm, at Petco. Stop by to find a new furry friend; make a donation to help cover spay/neuter, food, and litter expenses; or sign-up to volunteer.
Details: 683-4186 or www.fosmas.org.
An evening with Alicia Orabella
Gilroy – Area salon professional hairstylists as well as cosmetology students are invited to an exciting color class on Monday, Jan. 23, at Gavilan College beginning at 6:30pm.
The featured artist is Alicia Orabella who will share fashion trends utilizing her contemporary philosophy of “Keeping it Real” coloring techniques. Alicia is a Redken facilitator of hair color, design and a “Redken for Men” core team member.
Some tickets will be available at the door.
Details: 683-4131 or 848-4884.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
