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Romo joins Holy Cross

Mia Romo, of Gilroy, has joined the College of the Holy Cross, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, as a member of the college's Class of 2028.

The Class of 2028, which includes 835 students, includes students from 507 different high schools, 41 U.S. states and territories, 13 different countries, and 33 different languages, according to a news release from the college.

Football Clinic Boosts Youth Health

San Jose Earthquakes and Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County are partnering to bring soccer to South County youth with a free soccer coaching session for 150 youth ages 5-14, led by Quakes staff. The event will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at South Valley Middle School, 385 IOOF Ave. in Gilroy.

The event will also include free play for youth not enrolled in the clinic, a soccer-related art activity for those who don't play soccer and more than two dozen local organizations providing community resources to families, according to a news release.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of obesity among children and teens in the United States was 19.7 percent from 2017 to March 2020, according to the press release. For children, obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex.

In Gilroy, the obesity rate jumped from 45.5 percent in 2015 to 50.6 percent in 2019 among seventh graders, with only 12 percent meeting all fitness standards in 2019, according to the press release. All other grades had similar statistics, according to California Department of Education physical fitness testing research files posted on Kidsdata.org.

Quakes and Catholic Charities say they have a shared goal of encouraging children to be more active and healthy.

“The COEX clinic is an opportunity that most South County youth do not have,” said John Perales of Catholic Charities. “Plus, this event serves as a catalyst for Catholic Charities’ futsal gang prevention program, which will begin this fall.”

Free Health Fair on September 21st

Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP), the local community health plan for Santa Clara County residents, is hosting a free health fair in partnership with Rebecca Children's Services to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

The exhibit is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Rebecca's Children's Services, 290 IOOF Ave. in Gilroy.

During the event, SCFHP will unveil the name, logo and graphics for the health plan’s future community resource center at 150 Leavesley Road, Gilroy, slated to open in late 2025, according to a news release from the health plan. The unveiling will take place at approximately 12 p.m. with community leaders and elected officials.

Organizations invited to participate in this event include Rebecca's Children's Services; Bay Area Community Health; Parents Helping Parents; Nueva Vida; First 5 of Santa Clara County; Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children's Services; South County Youth Task Force; Latino Family Fund; Community Resource, Advocacy and Services Agency; Pride Social South County; Santa Clara County Department of Public Health; and Gilroy Foundation.

Entertainment will include a folklore ballet performance Son de Mi Corazon, as well as Zumba dancing and a raffle.

Tarantula Festival on October 5th

The Morgan Hill Spider Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 5 at the Henry W. Coe State Park headquarters, 9000 East Don Ave.

This family-friendly event features nature and wildlife-themed activities, perfect for kids and anyone with an inquisitive mind. Explore educational opportunities in biology, geology and popular science. Enjoy grilled burgers and hot dogs for lunch.

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