Milpitas students collect socks for San Jose shelter
Monthlong drive nets more than 1,000 donated pairs.
Merryhill sock drive
Students at Merryhill Elementary and Middle School in Milpitas recently donated more than 1,000 pairs of socks to The San Jose Family Shelter. Students held a monthlong drive to collect a variety of socks for children and families in need. At the end of the collection, students organized the donations for distribution to local families supported by the shelter. Through this initiative, students learned the importance of helping others in their community, especially during the holiday season.
Grand jury service
Santa Clara County is taking applications from residents who want to serve on the Civil Grand Jury. As an independent arm of the judicial branch, the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury investigates the operations of the various officers, departments and agencies of local government and is responsible for acting as a civil watchdog agency, reviewing resident complaints and filing accusations. Applications are due March 29, 2024, for a one-year term commencing July 1, 2024. For more information, visit https://www.scscourt.org/court_divisions/civil/cgj/grand_jury.shtml.
Unraveling nature’s mysteries
The game is afoot—or a-paw or a-claw—when the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority hosts a virtual “Who Done It?” on Jan. 19, 10-11 a.m. Participants will be asked to decipher clues found in nature to unravel the mysteries presented.
Register at Eventbrite.com to receive the Zoom sign-up link. The presentation will also be recorded and posted later on the Open Space Authority’s YouTube channel.