Education summit:
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The Status and Future of K-12 Education in California
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hosted by State Sen. Jeff Durham and the Salinas Union High
School District. Friday, Aug. 22 at Harden Middle School, 1561
McKinnon Street, Salinas from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Doors will open at
8:30 a.m. A keynote speech will be given by State Superintendent of
Public Instruction Jack O’Connell.
Invited panelists include Congressman Sam Farr, State Sen. Bruce
McPherson, Assemblyman Simon Salinas and San Benito County Office
Superintendent Tim Foley. For details call Bill Ritz at
831-769-8040.
Education summit: “The Status and Future of K-12 Education in California” hosted by State Sen. Jeff Durham and the Salinas Union High School District. Friday, Aug. 22 at Harden Middle School, 1561 McKinnon Street, Salinas from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. A keynote speech will be given by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell.
Invited panelists include Congressman Sam Farr, State Sen. Bruce McPherson, Assemblyman Simon Salinas and San Benito County Office Superintendent Tim Foley. For details call Bill Ritz at 831-769-8040.
San Benito Republican Women: The San Benito County Republican Women will hold its Aug. 20 meeting at the Pietra Santa Winery on Cienega Road. It will be a potluck luncheon with members bringing any dish they wish. It is recommended that you bring a folding chair to assure a seat. If you need a ride, please meet at the parking lot at Gold’s Gym for carpooling at 11:30 a.m. After lunch, there will be a tour of the winery.
MacIntosh Apples released for harvesting: The San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner announced that MacIntosh apples are released for harvesting on Friday, Aug.15. Tests indicate the apples have reached the minimum level of maturity necessary for shipping.
Grandmas wanted: The Grandmothers Club will meet Friday, Aug. 15, at the Veterans Memorial Building at noon. All grandmothers are welcome.
‘Cinderella’ auditions: Auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” will take place Aug. 18 and 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Tres Pinos School. The play is the children’s fall production of the San Benito Stage Company, and will run in October. Auditions are open to children ages 8 to 18 for more than 17 roles. For appointments and information, call Toni at 637-7293 or Kathy at 638-9213.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals for the South Valley Symphony will commence on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in room AL 101 at Gavilan College. The orchestra is need of violin, viola and cellists in the string section as well as two contrabass players for the volunteer orchestra and bassoon, trombone, french horn players and a percussion player.
Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. This is the 30th season for the orchestra and the opening concert is slated for Oct. 11. For more information, call Sue Piccardo at 408-683-4848.
Vacant board positions: The San Benito Health Foundation is accepting applications for consumer and non-consumer board of director positions. Applications are available at the Foundation or by calling Sylvia Ayala at 637-5306, ext. 37, and are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Board elections will held in the community room of the Foundation on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
Cuerpos locos and watercolors exhibits: Galeria Tonantzin will feature two exhibits for the month of August – “Cuerpos Locos (Wild Bodies)” and “Lee Taiz Watercolors.” “Cuerpos Locos” is a series of surreal figurative work done by Liesa Lietzke, Heather Morgan and Carmen Ogden. A reception open to the public will be Aug. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a book reading by Lee and Lincoln Taiz at 5 p.m. They will read from “Libra: The Cat That Saved Silicon Valley,” a sci-fi story set in the silicon age.
The gallery’s hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and by appointment. Call for extended summer hours, 623-ARTE.
Foster Parents needed: Aspira Foster and Family Services is looking for parents with good parenting skills and a sincere desire to care for foster children. For more information, call 1-800-439-1905.
