Artists invited to grant workshop on Jan. 24
The Creative Work Fund invites artists and nonprofit organizations who are interested in applying for grants to an informational seminar Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Blak Sage Gallery, in Hollister.
Early flu season sweeps through U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. is having an early flu season with most of the country experiencing high levels of influenza-like illness. Influenza and related complications are the eighth leading cause of death in the U.S. and are associated with up to 49,000 deaths and more than 200,000 hospitalizations each year in the U.S. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated to prevent the seasonal flu.
St. Luke’s celebrates 110 years
The sanctuary at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be rededicated Jan. 25 at part of a 110 year anniversary at the local church. The Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, the bishop of the Diocese of El Camino Real, will rededicate the sanctuary, which has recently been refurbished.
Yellow-billed magpie thrives with proper diet
Do not feed the birds … hamburger, spaghetti, Cream of Wheat, filet mignon, mashed potatoes.
Adopt Tiger
Tiger is a 13-year-old cat who is sweet, mellow and loves to just relax and be pet. He has a male companion cat who was surrendered with him at the San Martin Animal Shelter. They would love to be adopted together. If you are interested in adopting an animal, please call (408) 686-3900.
Marisa Otto receives certification
Marisa Otto of Edward Jones in Morgan Hill has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®. Otto completed CFP Board's initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial coursework and a comprehensive examination. Those who hold CFP® certification agree to meet education requirements and uphold CFP Board's code of ethics and professional responsibility and financial planning practice standards.
People and Planet celebrates expansion
Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center President Christine Giusiana along with chamber staff, ambassadors and People and Planet customers, vendors and owners, Mike and Erin Monroe, celebrate the grand re-opening and expansion with a ribbon cutting event. People and Planet takes great pride in providing quality products to support their customers special dietary and organic lifestyle needs. They offer a wide range in products from home to beauty essentials including special orders. Details: (408) 782-2700, visit the store at 15750 Vineyard Blvd., suite #170 in Morgan Hill or visit www.PeoplePlanetStore.com.
School administrators learn about collaboration
The San Benito County Office of Education sponsored a two-day workshop Jan. 7 and 8 at San Juan Oaks with Rick and Rebecca DuFour discussing ways to strengthen the professional learning communities in San Benito.
