GETTING OUT: ‘Orienteering’ adds challenge to enjoying the great outdoors
A couple Saturdays ago, I answered the call for trail building labor on the Jim Donnelly Trail at Henry Coe Park. On a cool cloudy morning, I drove out Gilroy Hot Springs Road to the Hunting Hollow park entrance. When I arrived, I could not have been more surprised. A parking lot that usually has half dozen cars and a few horse trailers was busting at the seams. There must have been 70 cars in that lot. I was lucky to find a spot.
Phoenix cools off San Jose Sharks, 3-0
SAN JOSE – Phoenix jumped on the San Jose Sharks for two goals in the first period on the way to a 3-0 victory Saturday at sold-out HP Pavilion.
Marleau’s two power-play goals key Sharks 3-1 win over Wild
SAN JOSE – Patrick Marleau scored two goals and Antti Niemi maintained his mastery of the Minnesota Wild Thursday as the San Jose Sharks posted a 3-1 victory at sold-out HP Pavilion.
‘Hair’: A timely reincarnation
Anyone who can remember "Let The Sun Shine In", "Aquarius" and "Good Morning Starshine" will remember the intensity of the '60s. It was defined by anti-Vietnam war sentiments, burning draft cards, the hippie revolution, flower children, sex, drugs and free love - just to get started.
Roman Catholics encounter changes in Mass
Last month I attended the baptism of my nephew at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Capitola. The homily preached by the church's pastor, the Rev. Matthew Pennington, announced some changes his congregation (and, indeed, all English-speaking Catholics) will soon encounter. "C&E Catholics" (those who attend Mass only on Christmas and Easter) are in for some surprises.
