Bulletin Board—SAFERIDES: 1-888-550-RIDE. Be safe, be smart, and call for a ride if you are not sober and should not be behind the wheel. No questions asked. Hours of Operation are Fridays and Saturdays, 10pm – 2am.
Scholarship—CASA provides college scholarships for Los Gatos High School students who show outstanding leadership and model CASA’s philosophy of promoting healthy lifestyle choices. Seniors who are interested in applying can contact Marie Rector in the career center, or download an application here. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2011.
The Venue Teen Center—A Place for Teens is a non-profit organization which is guided by a board of teens and adults. APFT operates The Venue, an incredible facility located behind Los Gatos High School, where kids can hang out, eat food, play several types of games, watch DVD’s on big screen T.V., attend concerts or club nights. No fee or membership required. www.aplaceforteens.org
Los Gatos Youth Commission—responsible for advising the Town Council on concerns and opportunities for the youth of Los Gatos, giving youth a greater voice in the community. www.losgatosca.gov
Community Unity—facilitates linking Los Gatos organizations that have planned service projects needing volunteers with suitable available volunteers. Options for fulfilling community service hours can be found here. www.losgatosca.gov/cu
Youth Party Guidelines—developed by the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department to address issues of youth and alcohol use, particularly as it relates to teen parties. The guidelines serve both to inform the community what can be expected of police officers when they respond to parties involving youth, but also what is expected of youth and adults in the community to be accountable and responsible for their actions. www.lgmspd.org
CASSY (Counseling and Support Services for Youth) Program is a Bay Area nonprofit agency that partners with local schools to develop the social and emotional fitness of all students through crisis intervention, ongoing counseling, and proactive mental health education. For More Info, go to www.cassybayarea.org or contact Liz Schoeben at (408) 354-2730 x505.
