April 24, 2008

NEWS BRIEFS

Learn about growing berries

Learn about growing berries at Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) new free-of-charge World Garden Workshop on May 17 at the Erikson Adult Center located at 4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose.

Master Gardener Lee Ann Ray will teach gardeners of all skill levels the basics of growing berries. Ray will cover soil preparation, variety selection, cultivation and harvesting of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and mulberries. She will also touch on preserving berries.

The free workshop will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to noon in the Erikson Adult Center auditorium. The World Garden is located on the southwestern edge of the Erikson Adult Center campus. Look for the redwood trees and the greenhouse roof after entering the fenced parking lot on Minas Drive, off Pearl Avenue.

To register for the free workshop, call 723-6450 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and ask to have your name added to the May World Garden Workshop list, or e-mail your name and phone number to ritab@metroed.net. Sign up early, space is limited.

MetroED is the largest career-oriented organization in Santa Clara County comprised of high school and adult career-technical, academic and community programs, which include Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) and the Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP).

Come out to Kelley Park for Triple Play Family Days for $1

History San Jose, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and the San Jose Giants introduce the inaugural Triple Play Family Days.

Three of San Jose’s most popular attractions have partnered to offer a great opportunity for families. Spend the day at History Park and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and then enjoy an evening with the San Jose Giants, all for only $1 per person. Triple Play Family Days will be held on May 13, June 10 and July 8.

“Kelley Park is an incredible place for families and has so much to offer,” said Vanessa Rogier, marketing director of Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. “Everyone loves animals! Then add the serenity of the Japanese Friendship Garden and the fascination of History Park---and then the home run, barbecue and baseball. What could be a better family day?”

This summertime outing offers families a chance to combine the three activities all in one place, at the corner of Senter and Alma, at a price you can’t beat. Enjoy an excursion at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, then tour the Japanese Friendship Garden on your way to History Park. Save your appetite for Turkey Mike’s BBQ and catch all the action at the San Jose Giants game.

For more information, call Happy Hollow Park & Zoo at (408) 277-4193 or visit www.hhpz.org. The $1 admission tickets to the San Jose Giants are only available at HHP&Z until 5 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets exclusively for the San Jose Giants game, general admission tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for children and seniors, kids four and under are free. Game tickets are available at the Municipal Stadium Box Office or online at www.sjgiants.com.