– Music Academy Relocates
– Toys for Tots Drive
– House of Thunder Recognized
Music Academy relocates
Gilroy – Monterey Street Music Academy recently relocated to new quarters at Fourth and Church streets in Trimble Hall of the Gilroy United Methodist Church.
Celebrating its first ten years this fall, the Music Academy, directed by pianist, Candace Fazzio, has grown from one teacher to four, recently adding vocal instructor, Sandra Marlowe to the faculty. John Garcia has taught guitar at the Academy for over nine years. Pianist, Andoni Bundros has returned from a year’s study at the Berkelee College of Music in Boston, MA, to accept piano students, even as he continues his studies toward a collegiate music degree.
The youngest students at the Music Academy are age four, studying in a specialized, group program taught by Fazzio. Both Bundros and Fazzio offer private piano lessons. Students of guitar or voice are accepted from about age 8. Private vocal instruction is available and voice classes are planned for the near future. Guitar instruction is private. The Music Academy is accepting new students. Instruction takes place weekday afternoons between 3 and 6pm, and by appointment.
Details: 848-1064 or drop into the studios in Trimble Hall.
Toys for Tots Drive
Gilroy – Tim Fortino, the local Edward Jones representative, is supporting the St. Joseph’s Family Center Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive.
Local residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 8060 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 140, during regular business hours.
“With the holiday season around the corner, we are all getting ready for the festivities,” Fortino said. “And as this is the season of giving, now is a great time to remember the less fortunate in our community.”
House of Thunder recognized
Morgan Hill – House of Thunder Harley-Davidson has been recognized by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for their high quality levels in sales, service, faculty and overall operations.
House of Thunder Harley-Davidson was awarded the company’s 2005 model year Bronze Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence Award. It earned the award based on an evaluation of customer service and satisfaction, motorcycle and related product sales, trained and skilled staff, facilities and other operational measures.
House of Thunder Harley-Davidson, 16175 Condit Road, has been in business in the Morgan Hill area since 2004.
For more information, call 776-1900.
