Emmaus House to hold fund-raising concert
The Emmaus House battered women's shelter is holding a charity
Youth groups combine fun, biblical principles
It's almost a cliché today to say that teens are facing tough challenges in their lives, but that doesn't make the statement any less true. Each of us could easily make a list of unhealthy influences on the lives of young people, beginning with drugs and gangs and perhaps ending with Facebook or Twitter.
Italian Family Festa inspires sauce recipe
Before I get to the main part of my column this week, I want to mention another of one of my favorite festivals. The sounds, sights and especially the tastes of Italy return to San Jose this weekend at Guadalupe River Park and Gardens. Marking its 33rd year, the Italian Family Festa, organized by the Italian American Heritage Foundation, is a fantastic opportunity to taste many “homestyle” Italian foods in one setting. Almost all the vendors sell items derived from family recipes.
