Donate to Injured Soldier’s Family
Gilroy
– The Perry family is asking for donations to help them pay for
living expenses while they help their son – a 2004 Gilroy High
School grad – recover from injuries sustained in Iraq last
week.
U.S. Army Pfc. Danny Perry, 20, was on foot patrol with his
platoon in Ramadi, Iraq, when he was hit by rocket-propelled
grenades.
Donate to Injured Soldier’s Family
Gilroy – The Perry family is asking for donations to help them pay for living expenses while they help their son – a 2004 Gilroy High School grad – recover from injuries sustained in Iraq last week.
U.S. Army Pfc. Danny Perry, 20, was on foot patrol with his platoon in Ramadi, Iraq, when he was hit by rocket-propelled grenades. He’s recovering from a severe head injury, facial burns and numerous other injuries caused by the explosion.
Tim and Linda Perry, who live in Somers, Conn., are staying in Washington, D.C. while their son convalesces at Walter Reed Medical Center. Tim Perry quit his new job to take care of Danny.
The donations will be used for the couple’s basic living expenses. Their hotel room is being covered by the Army.
Send donations to Danny Perry, c/o James Piedad, 5519-E Hornaday Rd. Greensboro, N.C. 27409. Make checks out to HPRAR Foundation Fund of HPCF, Memo line: Danny Perry. Donations are tax deductible.
For more information visit http://www.jamespiedad.com/Danny.html.
Tim and Linda Perry can be reached via e-mail at pe*********@***oo.com
Smart & Final opens new store
Gilroy – Smart & Final, the smaller, faster warehouse store for restaurant-quality food and supplies, has opened its newest store in Gilroy. At 19,938 square feet, the new store includes all the features of Smart & Final’s newest design.
Located at 270 E. 10th St., the new store will celebrate its grand opening with a three-day “Smart Savings” promotion March 3 through 5. In addition, a special grand-opening event will be held from 10am to 2pm Saturday, March 4, with a ribbon cutting at noon, live entertainment, door prizes, product samples and clowns to entertain the children. Customers will have a chance to enter a drawing for a $500 Smart & Final cash card. The winner must be present to win.
For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.smartandfinal.com.
Donate blood and save a life
Gilroy – A community blood drive will be held Thursday, March 9, from 1:30 to 6:30pm at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com.
Hairstylist Gary Gerard at Gavilan
Gilroy – One of the most exciting hairstylists and educators in the cosmetology profession is scheduled to appear at Gavilan College Wednesday, at 6:30pm in room SS210. Gerard will be presenting his release “Master Classics II, The Beautiful Hair Remix Collection.” Long recognized as a world leader in hair fashions, Gerard is a popular platform artist and appears internationally at world class trade shows and symposiums.
Details: Ray at 683-4131, Lupe at (831) 724-4510 or Gavilan at 848-4884.
Advisory committee meets
Gilroy – On Thursday, March 9, the CAC will hold its advisory meeting at 7pm at Gilroy Unified School district office, 7819 Arroyo Circle. CAC is a group of parents, teachers and administrators who works with children of special needs. The topic is Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Details: Lisa Rivoallon at 842-8997.
Grad Night 2006 fundraiser
Gilroy – ‘Hypnosis Gone Wild’ Russ Peak performing at the Gilroy High School main gym Friday, at 8pm. Tickets on sale now for $8/students and $10/adults. Don’t miss this marvelously funny, family comedy! Help support GHS Safe and Sober Grad Night 2006.
Details: Jody at 848-2405.
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