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Local Notebook
Adopt a rose for Valentine's Day
In what is quickly becoming a San Jose tradition, roses with names that speak of romance are being adopted this year in San Jose Heritage Rose Garden. People looking for something special to give to their loved ones for Valentine's Day can purchase the organization's $50 gift package, which includes a 5-7 p.m. reception at d.p. Fong Galleries, located at 383 S. First St., on Feb. 14. Participants will get a gift box containing Schurra's chocolates, a package of gourmet popcorn from Hip Pop, tickets for a ride on the carousel in Arena Green, and a card with a personal message. The message can be engraved on a plaque and placed in front of the rose selected.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the programs of the nonprofit Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens.
For more information about adopting a rose for your Valentine, call 408.298.7657, or visit www.grpg.org.
Fundraising class in LG
Sherry Simmons, a consultant with more than 30 years of leadership experience in nonprofit and public benefit corporation management, has designed a yearlong series of training sessions targeted at nonprofit agencies in Silicon Valley, called the Learning Conduit Series.
"Fundraising 101--All You Ever Wanted to Know about Fundraising, but Were Afraid to Ask!" will take place 4-7 p.m., Feb. 11, at the Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd. in Los Gatos. Light refreshments will be provided. Preregistration is required.
Some of the topics covered will be: a strategy for providing a sound nucleus for growth of a nonprofit agency; crafting a competitive edge for fund development activities; strategic planning for public benefit corporations; and developing strategic and significant personal relationships with decision-makers and funders.
To register or for further information, contact Simmons Consulting at 408.554.9066 or by email at ssimm34550@aol.com.
Orientation Meeting
The nonprofit Aspira Foster and Family Services agency will hold an orientation meeting for people interested in becoming foster parents at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 11, at the Almaden Library, 6455 Camden Ave., in San Jose. To register, call family recruiter Marisa Segovia at 408.445.3855.
The agency finds homes for foster children separated from their birth parents due to various reasons. The agency recruits, trains and supports parents who open their homes to foster children. The agency's San Jose/Hollister district includes Santa Clara County.
Food Pantry Work
Sacred Heart Community Service, located at 1381 S. First St., San Jose, needs volunteers to help in the Food Pantry, sorting donations in the Clothes Closet, working with job seekers in its Job Link program and working with students in the Homework Club. Other volunteer opportunities are also available. Schedules for most programs are flexible and individuals of all ages are welcome. For more information or to volunteer, call volunteer coordinators Rebecca Criss or Andrea Levonius at 408.278.2171.
WG School Benefit
Vin Santo Ristorante and Willow Glen Elementary School are teaming up to host a benefit for the school March 3, 4-7 p.m., at the Vin Santo restaurant, located at 1346 Lincoln Ave. Volunteers will serve appetizers and wine, and a small silent auction will be held. Proceeds from the event will help fund art and science programs. Reservations are required, as space is limited. To donate items for the auction, or for more information, please contact Mary Schorr at 408.275.9854.
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