December 27, 2007

NEWS BRIEFS

Almaden man wins EBBY Award

Almaden Valley resident Ed Correia, CEO of Sagacent Technologies, Inc., received the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Champion award at the annual Ebby’s Awards luncheon. The Ebby Award recognizes local small businesses displaying excellence.

Correia was recognized for his contributions to the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce and other small businesses in general. He has chaired several business-networking groups for the chamber over the last several years and created a new peer-coaching group, the CEO Roundtable, for business owners that are members of the chamber.

“It was a pretty nice surprise,” said Correia, “particularly when you are nominated and chosen among so many other great contributors.”

Sagacent Technologies manages the technology, computers and security of small businesses throughout Silicon Valley. Wherever possible, they have also assisted community-focused nonprofit organizations with their technology and consulting needs.

New Tree Amigo classes start in February

Our City Forest is now taking reservations for its winter Tree Amigo courses.

Our City Forest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the condition of the urban forest by involving the community. Through this class students will learn planting techniques, species identification, basic tree care and how to help organize a community tree-planting event. There will be a tree nursery tour, a walking tree tour, and a tree-planting project during the 18-hour class. It is intended for anyone interested in becoming an Our City Forest volunteer.

Classroom and field sessions

Session 1, Feb. 6, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (All about Our City Forest)

Session 2, Feb. 9, Saturday, from 9 a.m.-noon (Tree Planting Event)

Session 3, Feb. 13, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (Science of Trees)

Session 4, Feb. 16, Saturday from 1-4 p.m. (Walking Tree Tour)

Session 5, Feb. 20, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (The Right Tree for the Right Place)

Session 6, Feb. 23 from Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Tree Bank Tour)

Session 7, March 19, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. (Coordinating a Tree-Planting Event/Graduation)

The classroom location is at 151 West Mission Street. There will be field training as well, with locations to be announced during the course. Call (408) 998-7337 x107 or e-mail volunteer@ourcityforest.org to reserve your spot.

Kathy Burgett

Yoga teacher to air television show on Saturdays

Kathy Burgett, owner/operator of KB Fitness a yoga and pilates studio in San Jose, recently announced that KB Fit TV is airing on Saturdays at 3 a.m. on KRON 4.

KB Fit TV is a new approach to exercise. It offers a commercial-free workout that Burg-ett says will work your muscles and make you feel energized. She also is launching an interactive Web site where food journals, calorie counters and the show is also available.

Burgett has been in the fitness industry since 1992. She has received numerous fitness certifications and also a nutritional counseling certificate. She opened her new studio at 627 Blossom Hill Road this month.

For more information, log on to www.kbfittv.com for more information and show times.