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Longtime resident aims to unite Glen for a good cause

Michael Lehman is looking for a few good people to support the first annual Charity Bash in the Park in Willow Glen next month.

By holding a cookout and raffle, he aims to raise money for several charities: Child Advocates, Sacred Heart Community and Second Harvest Food Bank.

"I think businesses should do things like this to create unity within the community," he said. "I grew up here in Willow Glen. I would like to try to give something back."

Lehman doesn't need volunteers for the event. Rather, he wants the community to come "see what these foundations are all about and to help out with the organizations."

The one-day event will take place May 2 in River Glen Park, at the corner of Bird and Pine. For more information, call Lehman at 371-8191.

--Christine M. Lias

AARP will discuss health-care quality

The quality of health care is the topic of the Monday, April 27, meeting of the Willow Glen chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

The meeting will be held at the Willows Senior Center at 2175 Lincoln Ave. The speaker will be Ann Scales, AARP chapter president and board member of the Santa Clara Health Authority, which provides low-income seniors of Santa Clara County with comprehensive health care.

The meeting will also feature a report on AARP-sponsored California legislation regarding the quality of health care. For more information, call 298-0564.

--Aji Mathai

Nursery school will auction off bicycle, trip to Disneyland

Items such as tickets to Disneyland, a painting and a bicycle will be auctioned off May 3 by the San Jose Parent Participation Nursery School in Willow Glen.

Organizer Nancy Kushner said she is "really excited" about the upcoming event and "impressed" with some of the items awaiting auctioning. "We're hoping to have a lot of people show up and spend a lot of money," she said.

The school hopes to raise money to build an outdoor classroom, Kushner said.

The auction will feature wine, food and entertainment provided by a DJ and three-piece jazz band. The event takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Silicon Valley Capital Club at 50 W. San Fernando St. in San Jose.

The nursery school was founded almost 50 years ago and was the first co-op preschool established in San Jose, according to school representatives. About 150 children attend classes at the 2180 Radio Ave. facility.

Tickets are $12.50 and can be paid for in advance or at the door. For more information, call 323-9482.

--Christine M. Lias

Glenites clearly aren't pawns of the system

Willow Glen residents Dave Brown and Robin Lindsay lent their collective brainpower to the fight recently, with stellar results. Their chess team at Bellarmine College Preparatory took first place in the 28th annual Santa Clara County High School Chess Championships in February, said Matthew Love, the team's moderator.

Teams from 12 high schools participated in the event, which was held at Lynbrook High School in San Jose. Cupertino High School's team came in second, and Los Altos' team placed third, Love said.

The two Glen juniors were joined on the Bellarmine team by Patrick Macaraeg of San Jose, Alex Chavez of Cupertino and Ben Kavanaugh of San Jose.

Most of the Bellarmine team members play during their lunch hours four days a week, Love said.

--Rebecca Wallace

Seminar aims to aid domestic-violence victims and friends

Having a friend who is struggling with domestic violence can make one feel helpless. An April 23 workshop at San Jose City College called "Help a Friend Cope with Domestic Violence" may provide aid.

David Lee from the Support Network for Battered Women (a United Way), will speak at the free seminar, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics will include defining domestic violence and the legal issues surrounding it, and what to do if you are a victim. No reservations are required.

The seminar will take place in the community room on campus at 2100 Moorpark Ave. For more information, call 288-3724 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and extended hours 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

--Rebecca Wallace

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