Registration deadline for ACT approaching
Gilroy – College-bound high school students have until Friday to register to take the ACT exam on the next nationwide test date Feb. 11.
Students who miss the Jan. 6 postmark deadline can do late registration through Jan. 20 for an additional $18 fee. Normal cost of the ACT is $29 (the cost is $43 if students choose to take the optional Writing Test).
Details: Students can register online at www.actstudent.org, or they register by mail. Students can find out if their prospective colleges require a writing score by searching on ACT’s web site www.actstudent.org
Join a book club
Gilroy – If you are looking for a local book club to join, ask about the Gilroy Library Book Club. The club meets monthly at the Gilroy Library to discuss a book that members have all read.
The Gilroy Library Book Club did not meet in December due to the holidays, but will meet again Jan. 24 to discuss two books: “When the Emperor Was Divine” by Julie Otsuka and “Souvenir” by Louise Steinman.
Details: Sally Leete at 842-8208.
Community blood drive
Gilroy – The next community blood drive will be held Thursday, Jan. 12, from 1:30 to 6:30pm at the First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com.
‘Songs for a New World’
Gilroy – The Odyssey Theatre Company of Gilroy High School Presents “Songs for a New World” on Jan. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8pm; Jan. 15 at 4pm; and Jan. 19 at 7:30pm at the Gilroy High School Theatre, 750 W. 10th St.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for students/seniors.
Details: 333-9065 or in**@************re.org.
Auditions for ‘Narnia’
Gilroy – The South Valley Civic Theatre is holding auditions for its young performers production of Narnia on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7pm and Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9am and 1pm.
School-aged children in grades two through eight may audition. The director is also looking to fill two adult roles – adult female, mezzo soprano, for the part of the White Witch and an adult male, tenor-baritone, for the part of Aslan (the lion).
Auditions will be held in the Gilroy High School choir room located directly across the walkway from the Gilroy High School theater’s main entrance.
Actors should arrive 30 minutes prior to audition to register and be prepared with a song and a copy of the sheet music (an accompanist will be provided). Performances will be held in March at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
Details: (831) 261-4838 or sr*@*******rl.com.
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