Around The Glen
Local farmers' market to host 'Garden Day'
What better venue to learn some gardening tips than from some experts at the Willow Glen Farmers' Market? The second annual "Garden Day" is being held May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the market, which is located at Willow Glen Elementary School, 1425 Lincoln Ave.
Gardening enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn how to choose, plant, care for and prune a variety of plants that will work best in their garden. There will be a special demonstration, from 8:30 to 9 a.m., on how to sharpen garden tools at home. Gardeners will also get the dirt on soil preparation and fertilizers and how to treat garden pests safely and efficiently.
In between viewing demonstrations and displays, attendees can shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farmers, as well as fresh fish, breads, pastas, cut flowers and more.
The market is open every Saturday from April through November. For more information about Garden Day or the farmers' market call 408.353.4293.
--George Moore
Hospice of the Valley to host gala at club
Hospice of the Valley (HOV), Santa Clara County's oldest in-home hospice, will host its 22nd Western Gala at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Road, in San Jose on May 31 at 6 p.m. The annual event increases community awareness about hospice and raises funds for hospice care programs for terminally ill patients and their loved ones. "Guests will dine and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment that includes silent and live auctions that raise funds for hospice care," says HOV Board Member and Gala Chair Jill Tavis. Auction items will include a puppy, an English holiday and the San Jose Sharks VIP Luxury Skybox. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information, call 408.997.3787 or visit www.hospicevalley.org.
--Jim Aquino
Broadway High chosen as model
San Jose Unified School District's (SJUSD) Broadway High School has been selected by the California Department of Education and the California Continuation Education Association as one of 15 California Model Continuation Schools for 2002. Broadway has been honored for providing exemplary alternative educational opportunities in a continuation high school setting. Broadway has innovative programs that provide students with support services they need to successfully complete high school. The school was commended for establishing a school climate in which students feel safe and supported yet challenged in their efforts to graduate from high school, transition to higher education and enter the workforce.
In other news, five SJUSD schools were named California Distinguished Schools. They were Carson, Cory, Erikson, Reed and Schallenberger elementary schools.
--Sheila Sanchez
Willow Glen, California Since 1992
