Gilroy High student to attend leadership seminar
GILROY
– Gilroy High School’s Katherine Kwong will join 150 other
sophomores May 30 through June 1 for the 17th annual Northern
California Youth Leadership Seminar.
Gilroy High student to attend leadership seminar
GILROY – Gilroy High School’s Katherine Kwong will join 150 other sophomores May 30 through June 1 for the 17th annual Northern California Youth Leadership Seminar.
Each year high schools are asked to nominate just one student who has demonstrated strong leadership abilities or potential. Kwong will participate in the weekend-long conference which will be held this year at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, Calif.
The conference gives youth leaders a chance to meet with leaders in business and government and hear from motivational speakers. Seminars cultivate leadership skills and encourage youth to make a positive impact on their community through volunteerism.
Northern California Youth Leadership Seminar is seeking donors to sponsor students for this year’s event. The non-profit organization relies completely on volunteers and receives no government funding.
For more information, visit www.californialeaders.org or call 605-3133.
Polenta dinner
GILROY – The Italian Catholic Federation is holding a Polenta Dinner at St. Mary Hall on March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Ticket donations are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The public is cordially invited. All proceeds benefit ICF charities. For ticket information, call 842-6065.
News media’s agenda
GILROY – Learn about how the media is controlled in the video, “The agenda behind the news media,” on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. at Gilroy Medical Park Library, Building A 7880 Wren Ave. The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Gilroy chapter of the John Birch Society. Details: 848-2639.
Tour old gilroy
GILROY – On Saturday, March 1 take a Historic Walking Tour of Old Gilroy. Join members of the Historical Society for a tour of Railroad and Alexander streets. Meet at the Gilroy Museum at 10 a.m. Reservations are appreciated by calling the museum at
848-0470.
Help baby’s cancer battle
GILROY – Help Steve and Sonja Beck’s 8-month-old Alyssa in her battle against cancer by attending a special performance by local actors, Mystery By Design. The event will take place March 2 and 9 at 4 p.m. at the Gaslighter Theater, 7430 Monterey Road. Tickets are $40 and donations are also accepted. Details: (650) 599-2154.
Charity fashion show
GILROY – The Gilroy Elks Lodge #1567 is holding its annual charity fashion show on March 8 at 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit handicapped children. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through March 5 at the Gilroy Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway or by calling 842-9397.
Garlicky group of poets
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets is holding its monthly poetry reading on Saturday, March 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, Rosanna and Sixth streets. Public participation is welcome. Details: 779-4999.
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 can be submitted on March 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Gilroy Museum. For applications or information, call 846-0460.
‘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 at the Maple Leaf RV Park, 15200 Monterey Highway 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.) Bring a resume and picture. Be prepared to sing for no longer than one minute and bring sheet music. 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: 778-5567.
Learn Spanish in Malaga
GILROY – Gavilan Community College will offer its first Spanish immersion program this summer in Malaga, Spain. Students are housed with selected families, receive small group instruction in language, history and culture and participate in a variety of cultural activities of the city. Anyone interested can call Albert Marques at 848-4794. Access the Web page at www.gavilan.cc.ca.us. Register through June 5.
Design a Gilroy flag
GILROY – Proud of your city? Then why not show your true colors – through art. Gilroy’s Youth Commission is currently holding a contest to design a “city flag” for Gilroy. The contest is open to all Gilroy residents. Flag designs should depict the city’s rich cultural heritage, use colors, be tasteful and creative and may use all or part of the current City of Gilroy’s symbols. Design entries must be 24 by 36 inches in color and be accompanied by a project entry form, which can be obtained at Gilroy City Hall. Entries are due at the Gilroy Community Services department by 5 p.m. on
April 18.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@ga****.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St., Gilroy.
