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Grand artists needed for Starbucks mural

Who says artists don't make any money? Starbucks Coffee in Willow Glen is still seeking a creative type to liven up its inside walls with a mural--and is offering a $1,000 commission to the winner. The deadline for artists to submit mural designs is April 13.

"The contest is our way of saying thank you for the warm welcome Starbucks has received," said store manager Carole Whitman. "We're looking for a design that reflects the Avenue and appeals to all ages."

The mural will be painted in honor of the Willow Glen store's three-year anniversary.

The winning artist gets the commission plus supplies. The mural will be painted off-site on a 7-by-9-foot surface and mounted after completion, and unveiled in June.

Design proposals should include biographical information, including any connections the artist has with Willow Glen. They should also include a detailed color design and up to five examples of similar projects the artist has worked on previously.

In addition, artists should specify the medium they intend to use and the estimated cost of supplies. Proposals should be sent to Carole Whitman at Starbucks Coffee Company, 1396-B Lincoln Ave., San Jose, 95125. For more information, call Whitman at 298-5272.

--Rebecca Wallace

Get a jump on the job hunt at April 8 fair

For all young people and seniors looking for jobs, the 14th annual Intergenerational Job Faire may be the place to find them.

Sponsored by the city of San Jose's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, the fair is for people ages 14 to 24 and 50 and above. It will feature 50 to 75 employers from the area, including Great America, Good Guys and Denny's. The City of San Jose Employment Agency will also seek employees.

The event will be held at the Parkside Hall in the San Jose Civic Auditorium at San Carlos and Market streets on Wednesday, April 8, from 2 to 7 p.m. For more information, call the Youth Employment Services Office at 277-4693.

--Aji Mathai

Presentation welcomes alumnae for reception

For Presentation women past and present, the high school is holding its first annual Spring Fling on May 2. All alumnae and their families are invited to a mass and reception, and a chance to schmooze with classmates, fellow alumnae and faculty members.

The event begins with 4 p.m. mass in the Christian Life Center. The cost per person is $10, a portion of which will be contributed to the school's scholarship fund.

For information, call Gigi Harvey at 264-5110, or email her at gharvey@pres-net.com.

--Rebecca Wallace

Tech High grads meet to remember old times

The glory days will come alive again on Friday, March 27, as at least 100 graduates of the former San Jose Technical High School gather for an annual reunion dinner at the Elks Club at 444 Alma St. near Willow Glen.

Tech High was a San Jose Unified School District public high school that educated young men from 1917 to 1960 and was originally located on Seventh Street on the San Jose State University campus. In the 1950s, the school moved to the San Jose City College campus.

In the 1960s, Tech High was redesigned as a county vocational school, Central County Occupational Center in southern San Jose, said center spokesperson Pat Plant.

"In the days of Tech High, fine craftsmen and technicians were trained in large numbers for the local job market. The school taught printing, auto repair, welding, carpentry, plumbing, painting, agricultural and marketing skills," Plant said.

The reunion dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pat Plant at 732-6492.

--Rebecca Wallace

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