Fans of Sharky's Oyster Bar and Grill can now sport their favorite bar's T-shirt and support the Special Olympics of Santa Clara at the same time.

The shirts are light blue with a Sharky's logo in five colors. The cost is $12 and the profits go to the Special Olympics. The fundraiser is ongoing.

Owner Jim Latter has been supporting the athletic games for two years through various fundraisers. One of those fundraisers is a crab feed, which was planned for this fall, but has been postponed until the spring.

Sharky's is located at 1151 Lincoln Ave. For more information call 408.279.0996.

—Beth Walker

Too many tricks and no treats by citizens

Halloween week in Willow Glen proved to be a ghastly concern for residents.

It began on Oct. 25 when an unknown person entered through a window at Willow Glen High School and vandalized the cafeteria/auditorium. Walls, floors, tables and windows were soiled with gang graffiti. There was also similar graffiti in other locations on the campus. At presstime the vandals were still unknown.

Four days later, on Oct. 29, another disturbing incident took place at the Safeway parking lot on the corner of Hamilton and Meridian avenues. Around 10 p.m., a woman leaving the store was struck from behind and knocked to the ground as her purse was stolen. The suspect then fled on foot, going east on Hamilton Avenue. The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

—Amy Wicks

Stop, look and yield is a law at crosswalks

A 22-year-old female was struck by a vehicle on Oct. 28 at 1:31 p.m. while crossing Lincoln Avenue in a marked crosswalk at Lincoln Court. The pedestrian was walking from west to east while the vehicle was travelling southbound on Lincoln. The vehicle's speed is unknown. The female was knocked to the ground and taken to the emergency room. She suffered a broken left leg and numerous abrasions. San Jose police Sgt. Mike Fehr said the motorist alleges that she didn't see the pedestrian in time to stop. He told the Willow Glen Resident that the driver was cited for failing to yield to the pedestrian at the crosswalk.

—Amy Wicks

Foundation prepares for annual fundraiser

The Willow Glen Middle School and High School Foundation is holding its 2nd annual wine-tasting benefit at The Grapevine on Nov. 9.

The three-year-old foundation is committed to enhancing the two schools' academic, media, and visual arts programs, providing college and career counseling, and developing an internship program to attract students.

"We wouldn't have a college counselor at the high school if we didn't have the foundation," says Beth Martinez, the foundation's publicity chair.

The foundation is a nonprofit organization set up to "provide tools for academic prowess" where the district lacks funds, Martinez says.

The event will be an opportunity to meet school administrators, purchase wine for holiday gift giving, view a student art exhibit, sample hors d' oeuvres, enjoy live guitar music and participate in a silent auction.

Silent auction items includes a two-night stay at a Lake Tahoe home, a private plane tour for two of the Bay Area, and live piano and saxophone music for a holiday party.

Martinez says the organization hopes to raise at least $5,000, which was how much the event brought in last year.

Middle school principal Darla Briggs, high school principal Elaine Farace, school board member Carol Myers and superintendent Linda Murray will also attend.

The benefit will be held at 1389 Lincoln Ave. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 9. Tickets are $35. Send checks payable to WGMS & HS Foundation, P.O. Box 8096, San Jose, CA 95155-8096 and pick tickets up at the door.

—Beth Walker