Valentine Social benefits youth sports programs
Gilroy
– The Desperado Club, in conjunction with the Gilroy Foundation,
presents the 7th annual Valentine Social beginning at 6pm,
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at Coast Range Brewing Company, 7050
Monterey St. Gilroy (next door to the Chevron station at 10th and
Monterey streets).
Valentine Social benefits youth sports programs
Gilroy – The Desperado Club, in conjunction with the Gilroy Foundation, presents the 7th annual Valentine Social beginning at 6pm, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at Coast Range Brewing Company, 7050 Monterey St. Gilroy (next door to the Chevron station at 10th and Monterey streets).
A social and silent auction takes place from 6 to 7:30pm, with dinner and raffle.
The $35 donation includes, tri-tip, pasta with red sauce, salad, garlic bread and complimentary beverages. Music for dancing provided by D.J. Pat Deleon.
If you can not attend but would like to make a donation make checks payable to The Desperados and mail to: Desperados, 4525A Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, 95020.
Tickets are available at Coast Range Brewery, or 842-1000 and ask for Mimi.
The Desperado’s are a men’s club formed in 1998 in memory of Gary Filice, a partner in Gilroy’s Coast Range Brewery and sponsor and player on the Desperado softball team.
Filice died of a massive heart attack on the Gavilan softball field and died. Since then the softball team and friends have formed the club in his memory and with the cooperation of the Gilroy Foundation have established an endowment in Gary’s memory to help underprivileged youth participate in sports programs.
County to issue medical marijuana cards
San Jose – The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the implementation of the Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) program as mandated by California.
The County estimates that 2,600 patients and caregivers will apply for the card this year.
“Based on the experience of other counties, we believe the actual number of patients who will use the program will be a lot lower than State estimates of 6,967,” said Guadalupe Olivas, Ph.D., Director of the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.
Leading by example
Modesto – The Gilroy Future Farmers of America Chapter recently attended the Advanced Leadership Academy’s two-day experience in leadership training at the Double Tree Hotel in Modesto. Conference participants focused on agricultural issues, critical thinking, effective debating, and established plans to promote agricultural literacy.
Throughout the year, these future leaders will work with local chapter members and community leaders in an effort to enhance the public’s knowledge base of agriculture.
The State FFA Officers encouraged the leaders to open doors, to inspire to achieve more, grow as an individual, and to harvest their strengths.
They are left to right: Daniel Bays, Katelyn Davey, Evan Mulch, Matt Orsetti, Dana Roberts, Stephanie Obad, and Beau Williamson.
Details: (916) 319-0486.
Enter annual speech contest
Gilroy – The Gilroy Rotary Club will be conducting its annual speech contest Feb. 7, at the Gilroy Elk’s Lodge. The contest is open to any student in grades ninth through 12 who attend Gilroy High School or who is a resident of Gilroy and attends a private high school. There are for levels of competition, with the conclusion being held at the Santa Clara Marriott April 30.
The theme for the speech is “Service Above Self – Because We Care.” Each student may chose any topic he or she feels is of interest, as long as the content of the speech relates to the theme and incorporates at least on of the principles of the 4-Way Test. Our goal, as Rotarians, is to recognize and support our young people who are tomorrow ‘s leaders.
Cash prizes are awarded at each level of competition.
GHS students see Vice Principal Greg Camacho-Light or Mirra Shirnock, or contact Tracy Dalke at 846-5392.
Family services meeting
Gilroy – Aspira Foster and Family Services orientation meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 6:30 to 8pm. Information about foster and adoptive parenting at 8375 Church St.
Details: 848-8128 Ex: 223
Wonderland Live!
Gilroy – Community Services & John Bisceglie Present “Wonderland Live!” – a face paced musical parody featuring a non-stop score of funky hits from the ’60s and ’70s and features over 70 local kids. Held Feb. 3 through 19. Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm. Sunday matinees at 2pm. Performing at the Gilroy High School Theater. All tickets $11.00 Reserved Seating.
Details: 846-8836.
Paratransit service changes
Gilroy – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will hold a public meeting Friday, Feb. 3, at 2pm, to discuss proposed changes to the agency’s paratransit services for the elderly and disabled. Major changes include an easier application process and the opportunity for phone rather than in-person interviews. The meeting will be held at Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St.
Silicon Valley Reads event
Gilroy – Louise Steinman, the author of “The Souvenir: A Daughter Discovers Her Father’s War,” will speak Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2pm, as part of Silicon Valley Reads Month. The free event will be held in the City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St.
Silicon Valley Reads is presented by the Santa Clara County Office of Education, Santa Clara County Library, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation.
Details: www.siliconvalleyreads.org or 354-1242.
South Valley Music Makers
Gilroy – South Valley Music Makers will hold its next bi-monthly meeting on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 1 to 4pm in the new studios of Monterey Street Music Academy, Trimble Hall of the United Methodist Church, 7600 Church St.
All interested performers and listeners are welcome to join the friendly group of musicians and music-lovers to share a few hours of good music and good friendship. Players at all levels of musical advancement may perform in any style and on any instrument, including voice, and listeners are always welcome.
Details: Candace Fazzio at 848-1064.
Softball tryouts
San Martin – The Gilroy Hotshots Girl’s Fastpitch Softball Team (16U-A) is holding tryouts for it’s Summer 2006 season on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 12 to 1pm for Pitchers and Catchers and from 1 to 3pm for all other positions. Tryouts will be held at 11471 Carls Court, San Martin.
Details: Javier Ortiz 848-2432 or Joe Perez 842-4943 or 16********@*****er.net.
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