IDAs provide important ways to save

Puente sponsored two programs with the Opportunity Fund to help low-income families build assets using IDAs (individual development accounts), special savings accounts that combine free financial training as well as matching grants to  help with college education, home purchase, retirement and businesses. For more information contact Rita Mancera at 650.879.1691 ext 102.

Thanks to the Geballes for a wonderful afternoon

Many thanks to Ted and Frances Geballe for hosting a lovely house party for Puente on Sunday, March 27, 2011. More than 40 guests attended the event which brought together South Coast  neighbors and friends. Special thanks, too, to Logan Payne as well as Cindy Simms from the Pescadero Country Store.

Presentation by Mexican Consulate Planned for April 20

Gabriela Mardero Jimenez, Consul, from the Mexican Consulate will visit the South Coast on April 20 from 530-630 PM. The presentation will be held at the Pescadero Elementary School Multipurpose room and include information about passports, martricula consular, double citizenship and more. For more information, contact Veronica Ortega at 650.879.1691 ext 101.