"We want to let people know what's happening at Gavilan College, because there's a lot happening here," said Dr. John Lawton Haehl, director of the Theater Arts Program. Lawton Haehl, who came to Gavilan College from U.C. Davis, was surprised to find that many people he was meeting in the community didn't realize that Gavilan College had a theater. "They're driving up to San Jose and San Francisco, not even aware that there is a theater in their own backyard."

Gavilan College offers cultural events to the community through programs in music, theater, dance, television, fine arts and special events. 

Visiting artists have included the internationally acclaimed pianist Andreas Wertz, dancers and musicians visiting from the World Theater at CSU Monterey Bay and visual artists from around the world. Student groups often organize talent shows, fundraisers for local nonprofits, and guest lectures that are open to the public.

The Web site is a way to help the community stay aware of what is happening at Gavilan College.

It includes a link to athletic events, and a "Gav Gear" page where Ram fans can order logo apparel to support their favorite team.

Details: Gavilan College Home Page and click on Gav Arts and Events, or visit: www.gavilan.edu/pio/GavArts.html.

Gilroy's historic photos on the Web
A Web site that makes it possible for people to share "albums" of their photos also allows members to post "collections."

Gilroy historian Phill Laursen has devoted a collect to photos of people and places in Gilroy.

There are more than 1,500 photos on the "Life in Gilroy" site and nearly 300 comments have been contributed, most to identify individuals in the still photographs taken from the Historical Society's two DVD's "Scenes of Gilroy Past" and "Life in Gilroy."

To add comments, or to get prints made, simply enroll for free as a member.

Details: 847-1823, or e-mail phidgety@gmail.com.