News Briefs

Local drive to use recycled paper

In recognition of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, three Bay Area counties and their cities are launching a campaign to encourage businesses and residents to buy recycled paper. The month-long campaign asks Bay Area workers and residents to make a special effort this fall to use recycled paper at work and at home.

To learn more about using recycled paper, Bay Area businesses and the public are invited to attend a free workshop on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Quantum Corporation, Building 1, Multipurpose Room, 1140 Technology Drive, Milpitas. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Pacific Industrial Business Association. Space is limited. RSVP at 650.965.2436, or email piba@ix.netcom.com. See www.RecycleWorks.org, or call the number listed above for more information.

Bay Area stores that stock recycled paper for individual or business customers include Office Depot, McWhorter's, Kinko's, Office Max, Staples and others. Customers must specifically look for, and request, recycled paper since most of the paper on the shelves is not recycled. A more complete list of recycled paper sources is available on the website listed above. This site includes large quantity sources, and catalog and Internet ordering for businesses. Information may also be obtained by calling the Santa Clara County recycling hotline at 800.533.8414.

History speakers lecture series is now beginning

History San Jose (HSJ) and Barnes & Noble are jointly offering a new quarterly speaker series called History Makers. The program features panels of local speakers moderated by HSJ President and CEO David Crosson on topics of regional interest

Valley of Heart's Delight: Perspectives on the Agricultural Industry is the first in this series. This event will begin at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9, at Barnes & Noble at 5353 Almaden Expwy. The panel will feature Lee Lester, longtime valley orchardist and partner in Lester Brothers; Mabel Mattos, historian from Milpitas Historical Society; Glenn George, valley businessman and chairman of Joseph George Distributing; and Yvonne Jacobson, author of Passing Farms: Enduring Values.

Admission to the program is free. To reserve a seat or for more information, call 408.919.1052. The next program will be on Feb. 8, at Barnes & Noble and will feature past San Jose mayors.

History San Jose operates the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site and History Park (formerly San Jose Historical Museum). Both sites are open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 408.287.2290, or visit their website at www.historysanjose.org.

World War II vets honored

On Veterans Day on Nov. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Digital Clubhouse will honor World War II veterans. People will share stories produced digitally by veterans and young technical assistants from local high schools. The Digital Clubhouse is located on the first floor of the Sunnyvale Town Center Mall, on the corner of Mathilda and Washington avenues. Call Joe Escalante or Lu Zentner at 408.481.0880 for more information.

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