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Around The Glen
Creatures, too, need comfort from cold
The winter months are rapidly approaching, and for some of our four-legged friends that means chilly nights, damp fur and shivery whiskers. To that end, the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley is holding its annual blanket and towel drive during the month of December.
"Living in a shelter environment is not easy, so the warmth and comfort of a blanket to snuggle up with on cold nights means a great deal to these homeless animals," says the nonprofit group's spokesperson, Leslie Baikie. Anyone who wishes to donate new or gently used blankets or fluffy towels can bring them to 2530 Lafayette St. in Santa Clara. For more information about the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley, call 408.727.3383 ext. 854.
--Shari Kaplan
Post office extends its holiday hours
The Willow Glen post office will do its part to make the season bright this December by extending its weekend hours.
The post office, at 1750 Meridian Ave., will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays (Dec. 4, 11 and 18) and provide full retail service on Sundays (Dec. 5, 12 and 19).
Post office customers who don't want to brave the crowds can locate ZIP codes, calculate postage and buy stamps online, at www.usps.com. Stamps also can be ordered by phone, toll-free, at 1-800-STAMP24; by fax at 1-800-99STAMP; or by mail at no extra charge.
--Jessica Lyons
ABC launches alcohol education campaign
Is that Santa coming down the chimney? No, it's an investigator from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The San Jose Police Department and the ABC are launching a prevention and education program aimed at businesses that sell alcohol. The Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies Program (IMPACT) is designed to teach merchants how they can help reduce alcohol-related crime, including sales to minors and intoxicated persons.
For information about the IMPACT program, call Detective Ken Willey at the San Jose Police Department Vice Unit, 277-4322.
--Jessica Lyons
Milestones
In an effort to better serve our readers,the Willow Glen Resident is expanding its coverage to include wedding and engagement stories as well as obituaries. There is no charge for these stories; however, we do request that you fill out the appropriate questionnaire. We also welcome photographs to accompany the articles. To obtain a form, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Milestones, Willow Glen Resident, 116 E. Campbell Avenue, #6, Campbell CA 95008.
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