Joseph A. Serrano July 8, 1925 – May 30, 2013
A viewing will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Habing Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are also invited to a mass celebration at 11:30 A.M., Friday at St. Mary’s Parish. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Condolences and Guest Book at HabingFamilyFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Joe’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California, at www.alz.org/norcal/.
Free pet adoption event a tail-wagging success
Approximately 110 furry creatures found homes last weekend, when animal lovers flocked to Maddie's Pet Adoption Days at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter in search of canine companions and feline friends.
No rain on this parade
Gilroy’s Polar Express mobile Ice Cream Trolley and DJ made its Grand Debut at the Memorial Day Parade. This fun little ice cream trolley drove through the parade with its owners, husband and wife team, Kelli and Dave Aita, bumping beats, waving and smiling and introducing themselves to the community. “People were dancing in the streets and waving and smiling right back at us. It was an amazing community experience to be a part of,” Kelli said. “My grandfather was a merchant marine that was honored with two Purple Hearts in World War II and just passed last year at the age of 97. It was a great way to honor him on Memorial Day.” The Polar Express Ice Cream Trolley and DJ is available for private parties, weddings, fundraisers and any other event you can think of. For more information about the Polar Express, visit www.thepolarexpress.info or call (408) 595-3963.
A night out for the mamas
MommyJuice Wines hosted the 3rd annual Mom's Nite Out on May 9, at the Clos LaChance Winery in San Martin. The party gives moms a night off the Thursday before Mother's Day and includes wine, shopping, food, dancing and giveaways. Proceeds go to Family Giving Tree. At right are Claire McAdams, Megan Freiermuth, Christine Trice and Cheryl Durzy, founder of MommyJuice Wines.
County to study minimum wage increase
Santa Clara County staff are looking into a possible increase in the local minimum wage for those who work in unincorporated areas, in order to decrease residents’ reliance on government assistance and create a “level playing field” with nearby communities.
Kittens need homes!
Three 8-week-old kittens are available for adoption from Hollister Animal Care and Services, 1331 South St., Hollister. $80 includes spay/neuter and first vaccinations. Open Monday through Friday, 12 to 5 p.m. Details: (831) 636-4320.
Fun-packed Sober Grad Nights in store for local seniors
Go karts, bumper boats and miniature golf are just a handful of examples of what local high school seniors will get to enjoy during their annual Sober Grad Night festivities to help curb underage drinking and impaired driving during a time when graduating seniors are looking to celebrate their successes.
