Realtor’s Can Tree Kickoff a success
Gilroy – The South County Realtors Association (SCRA) recently held their annual Can Tree Kickoff event at Guglielmo’s Winery. The Realtor’s raised more than $14,000 during the event.
This year’s kickoff theme was “A Day At The Races.” Individual Realtors and Affiliates purchased horses that were cut out of plywood. The horses were then decorated and the jockeys dressed up too. Races were conducted by rolling dice. The grand prize winner of the “Derby” was Bruno Martino.
The overall goal this year is to raise $18,000 before Christmas. These funds will be given to the food banks of Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy. The Realtors also are collecting canned-food and non-perishable items. The general public can help by dropping canned foods and nonperishable items off at a local real estate office or by calling your Realtor, who would be happy to pick up donations.
Details: 781-1199
Holiday food baskets for families
Gilroy- The Salvation Army will receive applications for Christmas and Thanksgiving food baskets for low-income families who have not applied elsewhere until Friday at the Salvation Army. There will be a food and toy drive Dec. 21.
SV Symphony seeking string musicians
Gilroy – South Valley Symphony invites viola, cello and contrabass musicians to contact SVS Vice President John Graham regarding their Holiday Concert, which will be held 4pm Dec. 16 at the Gavilan College Theater. To apply, musicians must read and follow music fluidly. Auditions are not required.
Rehearsals for the holiday concert begin today at Ascension Solorsano Middle School, 7121 Grenache Way. Musicians should proceed to the band room (B-7) promptly at 7:30pm
Details: John Graham at (831) 623-4062.
Arts and Craft Faire slated
Gilroy – Get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays with handmade crafts from local people. The faire will be held at St. Stephen’s Church, 651 Broadway, Friday and Saturday.
Details: Anne 874-7520 or Bobbie 831-623-4522
Italian Catholic scholarship breakfast
Gilroy – Branch 28 of the Italian Catholic Federation presents its semiannual scholarship breakfast, from 7:30 to 11:30am Sunday in Cullen Hall at St. Mary’s Parish. Breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served. All proceeds benefit scholarship programs and other ICF charities.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Donation $5 adults and $3 for children younger than 12.
Details: 842-6065 or 847-1331
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