October 12, 2006

NEWS BRIEFS

Free square dance lessons

Free square dance lessons for couples and singles are being offered by The Committee to Promote Square Dancing this month. Sign up Monday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Camden Community Center, in Room 18. The center is located at 3369 Union Ave, in San Jose. Call (650) 968-0626 or visit www.rockinjokers.com for more information.

E-waste collection event sponsored by Los Alamitos Robotics
and Science Programs set for this Saturday

Bring your tired old computers, CPUs, radios, mice/keyboards, microwave ovens, DVD/VCR players, monitors, printers, telephones, televisions, fax machines, PC speakers, and donate them for a good cause.
By donating unwanted e-junk, you can turn your donation into cash to help fund and support both Los Alamitos Elementary School Robotics and Science programs.

This is a great way to get rid of unused, unwanted, no longer working electronic equipment that is taking up precious house storage. Businesses can contribute, too.  Call 1-877-279-0230 for FREE pickup of quantities of computers and TVs (remember to mention Los Alamitos Elementary School for credit).
 
Bring your items to A & J Quick TV located at 1401 Kooser Rd, San Jose, CA 95118 (directly across the street from Princeton Plaza Mall between Meridian and Blossom Hill Road) anytime from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 14 and don’t forget to mention Los Alamitos.

Pioneer High School presents ‘Oliver’

Pioneer High School’s Glue Factory Players presents “Oliver” Oct. 19, 20 and 21. All performances are at Pioneer’s new Performing Arts Center and begin at 7:30 p.m. Reserve seating tickets are $15 adults, $5 students/seniors (over 65).

The Almaden Valley Women’s Club seeks local grant applicants

Each year the proceeds received from the Almaden Valley Art and Wine festival allow the Women’s Club to present nonprofit organizations with grants to assist with their work within the greater Almaden Valley area.

Crowds attend the 2006 Almaden Valley Art and Wine Festival at Almaden Lake Park.

Since the club’s inception, they have been committed to serving the needs of the many local charities within Almaden. Their mission is to provide charitable financial assistance to nonprofit children’s foundations, education facilities, teen programs and community organizations.

Some of the past recipients include the Diabetes Society, Sunday Friends, Loaves and Fishes, Special Olympics, 9/11 Fund, Hospice of the Valley, Career Closet, San Jose Library, Music in the Park and Almaden Valley Counseling Services (AVCS).

The fund-raising work of the women’s club is an ongoing effort and many new opportunities will arise in the future. If you wish to apply for a grant, visit the club’s Web site at www.almadenartwinefestival.com/avwc/avwc_welcome. Community grant applications are due by Oct. 17, 2006 and grants will be announced Nov. 17. For more information, contact Liz Marino, funds disbursement chair, at JimLizMarino@sbcglobal.net.

If you would like to learn more about the Almaden Valley Women’s Club or become a member, visit www.almadenartwinefestival.com.