Island Java Co. Cafe near downtown San Mateo is offering more than white choco mocha and empanadas to its customers these days. Cafe owner DJ Smith has made wall space available for an art show by the Skyline College Photography Club. The current group of student work presents striking images of Mission Dolores, barns and lighthouses, done in various media including silver gelatin and sepia digital.

The Skyline College Photography Club is committed to the understanding and practice of photography as a significant visual art. The club strives to play a creative role in the Skyline College community through skill sharing workshops and a weekly membership lab. SCPC is in the process of creating a scholarship award for deserving photography students. The club can be reached at skylinephotoclub@yahoo.com.

“We are not just a social club. The Skyline College Photography Club is very dedicated to enhancing the artistic efforts of its members through education, exhibits and other supportive experiences,” Club President Virginia Rosales said.

Skyline College Photography Club works will be on display at Island Java Co. Café through at least the middle of summer. Island Java Co Café is located at 800 S. B St., Suite 500, San Mateo.

For information about hours of operation, call 375-0297.

Mayors help out with meals

Peninsula mayors joined their counterparts across the country March 19 for National “Mayors For Meals” Day, making food deliveries to homebound seniors.

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. hosted San Mateo County activities as part of PV’s “March for Meals” campaign, aimed at raising awareness of senior hunger and encouraging action on the part of local communities.

“We are excited about having all the Mayors whose cities we serve participate in our event. It is an excellent way to continue our relationship and support our homebound population,” Peninsula Volunteers Executive Director Michelle Knapik said.

Peninsula Volunteers provides seniors with programs and guidance that help them pursue long and useful lives. Each year, Peninsula Volunteers provides over $4.2 million in services, including over 145,000 hot meals to seniors and the homebound, in large part through “Meals on Wheels.” PV clients receive both a hot, nutritious meal, and a positive source of support when the meals are delivered by a friendly volunteer or PV driver.

For more information about Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. visit www.peninsulavolunteers.org or call 326-0665.

SAMCEDA highlights business excellence

SAMCEDA, the San Mateo County Economic Development Association, bestowed its 2008 Awards of Excellence March 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Mateo.

Andrew Ball, CEO, Webcor Builders, won The David D. Bohannon Award of Excellence for Leadership, in recognition of his success in building the local economy and contributing to the quality of life of San Mateo County. Mollie Stone’s Markets earned the Business Award for innovation, good management and overall success. Georgette's of Westlake, a beauty salon and supply company that has been a staple of the Daly City-Colma Community since 1963, received the Small Business Award, recognizing its contribution to the growth and success of the local economy.

The Start-Up Business Award went to Genius.co Incorporated, creator of SalesGenius and a Sales 2.0 pioneer. Green Building Exchange accepted the Clean & Green Environmental Action Award, presented to a company that is environmentally pro-active and demonstrates this through its programs and practices. The Public Agency Award was presented to the San Mateo County Sub-Region for applying a positive approach to business development by implementing methods to simplify the regulatory process and by striving to achieve countywide economic vitality.

Kaiser Permanente won the Community Service Award by exemplifying good corporate citizenship and demonstrating a commitment to bettering the greater San Mateo Community.

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