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NEWSLETTER: March 2017
In this issue:
A Super Finish
Many thanks to San Jose Water Company for sponsoring our annual 10K/5K/1K run/walk, Board Member Francois Rodigari and the wonderful volunteers who were critical to our success, County Supervisor Ken Yeager who was on hand to provide encouragement to his fellow runners on a spectacular, sunny morning, Imperfect Produce, Sweet Tomatoes, Red Power Divas, and Kelly Wellness & Chiropractic Center who livened up the expo area.
Results are available here. Photos here.
Mark your calendars for next year - Sunday, Feb. 4th, 2018.
Valentine's Adopt a Rose
Many thanks to Schurra's for donating wonderful chocolate and Catered Too! for delicious cookies, with discount coupons from both. We appreciate Citti's for their flower-a-month contribution and all who adopted a rose for Valentine's Day. We are also grateful for Donna Snodgrass' many hours in the Heritage Rose Garden tending plaques and the volunteers from South Bay Heritage Rose Group whose twice weekly sessions keep the roses looking good.
It's not too early to adopt a rose for Mother's Day!
More information here.
Remembering Patch
We are very sad to announce the passing of Patch Lapin, our resident office rabbit and ambassador. Patch came to us in 2009 after he was abandoned outside the Visitor Center, and he delighted children and adults alike. He was an amazing bunny, and we will miss his antics and sweet, fluffy presence.
We have dedicated our Critter Fund in memory of Patch and welcome your support to cover his burial costs, as well as ongoing care for our resident snakes, turtles, toad, and lizards. You can also explore our Amazon wish list.
Click here for more information.
Education Updates
Students from Trace Elementary School kicked off our 2017 field trip season.
Boys and Girls Club members join us for weekly after-school sessions. Students explore river ecology, among other topics, and are inspired to think like scientists while gaining an appreciation for the natural world that's found in their backyard.
Volunteer Corner
Thanks to community volunteers, including SJSU Chi Epsilon, who joined us to remove debris from the river following February's storms.
A hearty thanks to all the volunteer groups that toiled to make GRPG a more beautiful place this past January:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
Hope Services
LDS San Jose Missionaries
Mission Bay
Morgan Autism Center
Santa Clara County Office of Education
South Bay Heritage Rose Group
And that is only the groups! We also appreciate the scores of individuals who come out weekly to make a difference. We logged more than 1,125 volunteer hours in January.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunties
- Heritage Rose Garden Workdays
Weds. and Sats. 8:30-11:30 am. More info.
- Monthly River Cleanup
Sat. March 18th, 8:30-11:30 am and 12:30-3:30 pm. Sign up.
Sat. April 15th, 8:30-11:30 am. Sign up.
- Historic Orchard Workday
Sat. April 1st, 8:30-11:30 am. Sign up.
- PlayGarden Landscaping Support
On going, e-mail Ricky for more information.
- Office Support
On going 2-5 hour commitment on either Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays (adults only please). E-mail Ricky for more information.
Meet Volunteer Lesby Cruz
 Lesby Cruz is a full-time student who is volunteering with us while she is recovering from a work injury. She helps in the office on weekdays and in the Rotary PlayGarden on weekends. Lesby enjoys having a cup of coffee at Crema Coffee Roasting Co. while she is studying to become a nurse; she also loves to spend time with her son. We'd like to give a huge round of applause to Lesby for all her service to the park. |
