July 25, 2008

NEWS BRIEFS

National Night Out 2008

On Tuesday, Aug. 5, neighborhoods throughout San Jose are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “25th Annual National Night Out.” National Night Out will involve over 10,000 communities from all 50 States, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 34 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on August 5th, residents in neighborhoods throughout San Jose and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend an evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods throughout San Jose will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, barbecues and informal gatherings.

Last year approximately 60 San Jose neighborhoods showed their support for National Night Out by enjoying an evening with their neighbors and local police officers.

To include your neighborhood in this year’s event register on line at www.sjpd.org or contact the San Jose Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at (408) 277-4133. Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and Give Crime and Drugs A Going-Away Party.

Salinas

Airman Salinas completes basic training

Air Force Airman Michael J. Salinas has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Salinas earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Sandra Salinas of Nieman Blvd., San Jose, CA. The airman is a 2002 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, San Jose.

Angeloty

Tall Club scholarship awarded to Kelly Angeloty

Kelly Angeloty, a June graduate of Notre Dame High School in San Jose has been awarded Tall Club of Silicon Valley’s 2008 scholarship in the amount of $500.

Kelly will attend the University of California at Santa Cruz, majoring in Psychology. In addition to academics, Kelly was active in Drama, Girl Scouts and her church.

Kelly is 6’ tall; scholarship winners must meet the height requirements for membership in Tall Clubs International of 5’10” for women and 6’2” for men. Tall Clubs International has over 60 member clubs nationwide.

Kelly is the daughter of Wayne and Holly Angeloty who reside in San Jose.

Junior League of San Jose is currently recruiting women

The Junior League of San Jose is currently recruiting women to join the 2008-2009 new member class.

“We are an organization of over 700 women committed to making a difference in our community,” said Lisa Hague, JLSJ 2008-2008 President. “Our members have been making San Jose a better place to work, live and raise a family for over 40 years, and we continue to make an impact today.”

The mission of the Junior League of San Jose is to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Junior League of San Jose focuses their volunteer and financial resources on their Community Program: helping young children enter elementary school ready to learn and thrive.

JLSJ is currently seeking new members who are passionate about improving the community. If you are interested in making a difference and making new friends while you become a trained volunteer, they would like to hear from you!
Women interested in joining the Junior League of San Jose are encouraged to visit www.jlsj.org, email jlsjrecruiting@yahoo.com or call (408) 264-3058.