Transit alternative for festival-goers
San Jose – The Valley Transportation Authority is reminding Gilroy Garlic Festival attendees that there is an alternative to driving in gridlock, particularly with the garlic train unavailable again this year.
The VTA’s Line 68 bus that starts at Diridon Station in San Jose ends at either Gilroy’s transit center at Monterey and Seventh streets, or at Gavilan College. The Gavilan College stop is recommended, as it stops nearest the festival parking area on West Tenth and Princevalle streets. The bus runs every 30 minutes today, and every hour Saturday and Sunday.
One-way bus fare for adults over 18 is $1.75, for youth aged 5 to 17 is $1.50, and for senior/disabled is 50 cents. One day passes are $5.25, $2.50, and $2.25, respectively. Day passes grant free rides on any VTA but or light rail for that day purchased only.
Meeting rescheduled
Gilroy – A special meeting where City Council members will discuss a potential ballot measure to eliminate or restrict binding arbitration has been rescheduled for Aug. 4.
Residents can voice their opinions on the proposed ballot measure during a public hearing at the meeting, which takes place at 6pm in City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street. Councilmen expect to delay a final vote on the matter until a second special meeting scheduled for Aug. 11.
Volunteer at Henry Coe
Morgan Hill – Henry W. Coe State Park needs participants for its Uniformed Volunteer Program.
Volunteers will work in the visitors center, lead nature hikes, give demonstrations, patrol the park on foot and bike and give demonstrations.
People with interest and experience in natural science are the best candidates.
Details: www.coepark.org, or call 779-2728.
Donations aid animal shelter
San Martin – Have any unwanted vehicles, boats, or R.V.’s? Donate them to the San Martin Animal Shelter.
The proceeds back to FOSMAS (Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter).
The proceeds will help buy needed food and medical supplies for the many homeless animals.
Details: Clark Halvorson, at 846-6751.
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