July 26, 2007

NEWS BRIEFS

Metropolitan Adult Education Program to host blood drive

Metropolitan Adult Education Program’s (MAEP) Erikson Center will host a blood drive on Aug. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at 4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose in Rooms 3 and 6. MAEP’s CalWORKs students are sponsoring the event for the American Red Cross as a class project.

Blood donors should be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Additional factors may apply. Donors also need to show a government-issued ID such as a driver’s license or a Red Cross blood donor card.

Every two seconds in America, somebody needs blood. Unfortunately the American Red Cross experiences blood shortages during the summer months. To schedule an appointment, e-mail blooddrive@metroed.net stating your name and donation time request or visit www.beadonor.com to make an online appointment (sponsor code: MAEP), or call (408) 723-4279.

MAEP, a unit of MetroED, provides educational opportunities in more than 40 locations throughout San Jose and Campbell. A combined total of about 20,000 adults are served annually in a variety of day and evening classes, including English as a Second Language, GED Preparation and Testing, Adult Basic Skills, Medical Assisting, Office Skills and more.

It is the largest career-oriented educational organization in Santa Clara County, comprised of high school and adult career-technical, academic and community programs.

It annually provides more than 30,000 diverse students with the skills to help them be productive, income-earning and tax-paying contributors to Silicon Valley.

Ride the Coyote-Bear in the moonlight on July 28

Join the Santa Clara County Parks Trail Watch Equestrians for a night ride into the Bear Ranch section of Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. Experience the beauty and mystery of the Coyote-Bear by moonlight. The event will start with a potluck dinner at the Mendoza Ranch Trailhead on Roop Road. After dinner, participants will take a two-hour journey through the park. All participants must bring their own horses and tack (none will be provided) and a contribution for the potluck. Nightwear is recommended. For more information call Ranger Crockett at (408) 842-7800.