Natural History: Winslow Briggs, author of ”
The Trails of Henry W. Coe State Park” will present an evening program on the park’s natural history at 8 p.m. June 19 at the visitor’s center. Call (408) 779-2728 for more information.
early days in San juan: San Juan Bautista State Historic Park’s annual “Early Days in San Juan” will be held from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday June 19 at the park. The one day event will showcase 19th century customs and culture with living history demonstrations and activities put on by State Park volunteers and Docents. Entry to event costs $3 adults and free for children under 16. For more information call 831- 623-4881.
victorian ball: The Plaza History Association presents its annual Victorian Ball from 7 to 11:30 p.m on June 19 at the San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Victorian attire is admired but not required. Tickets cost $25.00/person. For information and tickets call 831-623-2455.
Gavilan Small Business workshop: “Workplace Skills in a Retail Environment” workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 19 at the Gavilan College SBDC office at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church Street, Bldg E., Gilroy and other facilities throughout Gilroy. In this free 8 hour workshop you will learn the basics needed to work in retail. Customer service, cash register operation and cash handling, dealing with difficult customers, work attitudes, ethics and more. Certificates will be presented upon completion of the workshop. Call (408) 847-0373 for more information.
YARD SALE: The Bull Dog Boxing Gym will be having a yard sale in front of its boxing gym on the corner of Gibs and McCray streets beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday June 19. With all the repair to the gym and the upcoming tournaments, the organization has a lot hard work and finances to meet. Call Zeke at 636-1349 for more information.
VOLUNTEER: The Child Abuse Prevention Center offers you an opportunity to join one of its Volunteer Case Aide programs which assist children and their families by providing services requested by county social workers. The training class for all prospective volunteers will be held on Saturday, July 17 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Belmont. Call 650-595-7640 for more information.
Kite Day: The Pacheco State Park will host a Kite Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19 at Pacheco Park. Everyone who flies a kite receives a sourvenir button. Trophies will be given for “Best Kite made by an individual under 15,” “Best Kite over 15,” Best Kite made by a group.” For contest rules go to www.parks.ca. gov/events and see June 19. For more information call Jennifer Morgan at 209-826-1196 ext. 534
