Around The Glen

Coalition providing public free gun locks

San Jose Police Department is teaming up with the Safe Kids Coalition to offer free gun locks to the public.

The program will be distributing the locks in various locations including the Police Administration Building, 201 W. Mission St., and the Police Community Services Division, 1671 The Alameda.

The locks are designed to secure handguns and long guns from accidentally being operated. The Safe Kids program is funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the county of Santa Clara.

For more information on distribution times, call 408.277.4133.

--Moryt Milo

Fifty-Plus helps older adults remain strong

The Fifty-Plus Fitness Association, an international organization that focuses on supporting active lifestyles in older adults, offers walks, runs, bike rides, swims and discussion groups for members and non-members.

For more information, call 408.559.7599 or visit www.50plus.org.

--Moryt Milo

San Jose to offer more trash choices

Starting July 2002, Willow Glen residents will have some additional options when putting out trash and recyclable materials.

People living in San Jose can elect to pay an additional $1 per month for a yard-trimming cart instead of leaving their yard clippings loose at the curb. They will also have the option of reducing the size of their garbage cart from 32 gallons to 20 gallons. The smaller cart will reduce trash bills from $14.95 per month to $14.50 per month.

The city also plans to provide large non-sorting recycling bins. Recycle Plus, the San Jose waste service company, will be distributing an informational flier next spring, which will detail options.

For more information, call Recycle Plus, 408.277.2700.

--Moryt Milo

WG Library offers variety of programs

The Willow Glen Branch Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave, offers many ways to get excited about the written word and how to write it.

Poetry lovers are invited to gather and share their thoughts and feelings in words. Young and old, ages 10 and up, meet at the local branch on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

For adults looking for a book club, the Willow Glen Book Club meets once a month at the Willow Glen Coffee Roasting Company, 1383 Lincoln Ave., to read and discuss books over coffee. See the Willow Glen Branch Library website, www.sjpl.lib.ca.us, for dates and times.

Seniors wanting to learn about the Internet can come to a beginner class for "Seniors on the Net" at the Willow Glen Branch Library to acquire basic Internet skills. Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required for the next class on Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call the library, 408.998.2053.

--Moryt Milo

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