Blood drive
GILROY
– Gilroy’s First Baptist Church in conjunction with the American
Red Cross will hold a community blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 26,
from noon to 6 p.m. at the church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Blood drive
GILROY – Gilroy’s First Baptist Church in conjunction with the American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from noon to 6 p.m. at the church, 8455 Wren Ave. Patients need blood 365 days a year and the American Red Cross relies on the generosity of regular donors to meet the ongoing, urgent need. In order to donate blood you must be 17 years of age or older, weight at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
To make an appointment, visit www.beadonor.com (sponsor code GILROY) or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. The blood drive will continue March 19, May 14, June 18, July 23, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 Nov. 19 and Dec. 10.
‘Sugar’ auditions
MORGAN HILL – Auditions for South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Sugar” – a musical version of “Some Like It Hot” – will be held on Friday, Feb. 28 (check in at 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, March 1 (check in at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.) at the Maple Leaf RV Park, 15200 Monterey Highway. Be prepared to sing for no longer than one minute and bring sheet music, resume and a picture. Wear clothes and footwear suitable for dancing. They are looking for “tappers.” Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings beginning March 11. Performances will be May 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, June 1, 6 and 7. Details: Jim Bray, (831) 628-3056 or Rich Kaiser, 778-5567.
Young artists’ show
GILROY – The City of Gilroy Community Services Department is putting on an Exhibition of Local Talent, featuring the work of young artists 5 to 18 years of age. The show will take place at the Willey Cultural Center, 140 Fifth St. Entries are due the first week of March. For applications or information call 846-0460 or 848-0470.
Gilroy throw blankets
GILROY – The Gilroy Assistance League, a nonprofit organization, is selling throw blankets to raise funds for local youth charities. These throws sell for $60. Details: Rosalind Farotte at 842-2432.
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