Round up funds for high school Rodeo at Chevy’s
GILROY
– Chevy’s, 8440 Murray Ave., is hosting a fund raiser for the
California High School Rodeo Association today from 11 a.m. to 10
p.m.
Round up funds for high school Rodeo at Chevy’s
GILROY – Chevy’s, 8440 Murray Ave., is hosting a fund raiser for the California High School Rodeo Association today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Simply give your server your receipt, inform them of your intent to support the fund raiser and Chevy’s will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to the CHSRA.
All high school students attending public, private or home school in California are eligible to participate in the CHSRA. Representatives from the CHSRA will be available in the evening to answer any questions on how to become involved in sport. Details or reservations: Chevy’s at:
847-2726.
School boundary meetings
MORGAN HILL – Morgan Hill Unified School District invites the public to attend two community forums they will be conducting on the district’s proposed high school and middle school boundary changes.
Meetings are scheduled for today from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Britton Middle School Auditorium, 80 West Central Ave., Morgan Hill and Monday, Oct. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. Martin Murphy Middle School Auditorium, 141 Avenida Espana, San Jose. Details: 779-5272.
Spaghetti feed
GILROY – The Senior Advisory Board hosts Spaghetti Night Fund raiser on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and a drink. Adults are $5 and children under 10 are $3. Tickets are available at the Senior Center Gift Shop and at the door. Details: Emily Mardirosian at 842-0978.
Class of 1973 reunion
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Class of 1973 will hold a Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 11. All interested classmates should contact Gloria (Mondelli) Pollock at 847-5558, Dennis Barroza at 847-3308, or Nancy (Chiado) Clarkson at (952) 829-5554 or visit Classmates.com.
Tamale Fiesta
GILROY – The Steven D. Mendivil Memorial Scholarship Benefit hosts its Fourth Annual Tamale Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Veteran’s Hall, 74 West Sixth St. Come enjoy entertainment, a raffle, and wonderful tamales to sponsor education. Tickets are $15 per person and may be purchased in advance or at the door. For details, contact Gilbert Mendivil at: 848-6489.
Waggin’ Trail Dog Walk
GILROY – Join County Parks and Animal Control staff on a on a fun-filled dog walk with games and prizes on Sunday, Oct. 12. A light lunch will be provided. Meet at the Coyote Lake Ranger Station at 10 a.m. All dogs must be leashed. Reservations required. Details: 842-7800.
Symphony Season Opens
GILROY– South Valley Symphony will open its 30th concert season Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gavilan College theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Music Director/Conductor Henry Mollicone has selected a program consisting of operatic arias by Verdi, Puccini and Mozart. Two featured vocalists, Karen McConachie, soprano, and Michael Morris, baritone, will join the orchestra in several operatic arias from the operas “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” “La Rondine” and more.
Individual tickets are priced at $12 adults, $10 seniors over 55, and $7 for students and are available at Snappy Photo, California Music Company and Porcella’s Music in Gilroy. Season tickets will be available at Gavilan College box office the day of performance at $60 for adults, $50 seniors and $35 students age 12 to 18.
Children under 12 accompanied by a paid adult admission are free. Details: 847-1441.
Audition for ‘Peter Pan’
GILROY – The South Valley Civic Theatre is holding auditions for its upcoming play “Peter Pan.” Auditions for the adult roles of Hook and Mrs. Darling will be held the evening of Saturday, Oct. 18, by appointment. Men should be prepared to sing “Hook’s Waltz.” For ages 8 to 14 auditions will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, with sign-in at 6:30 p.m. sign-in and auditions at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. sign-in for 10 a.m., 12:30 and 1 p.m. auditions.
Auditions will be held at the SVCT warehouse, behind Kelly Moore, 8565 Monterey Road. Details: Stephanie Hamik at 848-2422 or Nicole Tom at 476-8805 or visit www.svct.org.
for the sleuth in all of us
MORGAN HILL – Easy Street Theatre Company will perform Agatha Christie’s “The Mouse Trap.” This is Agatha Christie’s most famous whodunit, and it is the longest running play in the history of Theatre, running continuously since 1957.
Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9,10, and 11 at 8 p.m. On Oct. 11, a matinee will be held at 2 p.m. Performances are at the Morgan Hill Playhouse, 17000 Monterey Road, on the corner of Dunne and Monterey.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors over 55 and $15 for children under 14. Checks and cash only. For tickets, call 236-2129.
Church harvest festival
MORGAN HILL – St. Catherine’s Harvest Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary with food, rides, games and entertainment from Oct. 10 through 12. All proceeds will benefit St. Catherine’s Parish and School. There will be Italian, Filipino and Mexican cuisine as well as a chicken barbecue on Saturday evening and breakfast on Sunday morning. Beer and wine will be available. Enjoy pony rides, magic shows, local musicians, karate and dance performances.
Admission is free. Discounts are available for advance purchase of ride and food tickets. The festival will run from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12. St. Catherine School is located at 17500 Peak Ave. Details: Linda at 779-9950.
High Flyin’ Harvest Festival
SAN MARTIN – The Wings of History Antique Aircraft Museum, adjacent to San Martin Airport, 12777 Murphy Ave., invites the public to its Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come explore an exhibit of old airplanes, automobiles, tractors, gas engines and even old scooters. They will feature bi-planes rides, kids age 8 to 17 fly for free. An early morning pancake breakfast begins at 8 a.m., followed by a noon meal of polish sausage, hamburgers and hot dogs. Details: Len VonClemm at 896-5589.
The Mad Mexican returns
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – El Teatro Campesino will present “The Diary of a Mad Mexican,” a production of socio/political satire by Ruben C. Gonzalez through Sunday, Oct. 12. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $16 for adults, $14 for students/seniors and $12 for children under 12 and groups of 10 or more. El Teatro Campesino Playhouse is located at 705 Fourth St. Their box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets, call
(831) 623-2444.
Fly away for the day
HOLLISTER – Hollister Airmen’s Association and Kiwanis Club of Hollister present the fourth annual Air Fair and Open House on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hollister Municipal Airport. Enjoy a day with the whole family with aircraft displays, vintage uniforms, antique cars, aviation college and business tours and much more. Details: Ruth Erickson (831) 637-0987.
Harvest Fair
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – Community Alliance With Family Farmers is sponsoring its Third Annual Harvest Fair, Sunday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the St. Francis Retreat, 549 Mission Vineyard Road. Come and meet local farmers, tour the T.O. Cattle Pastures, take a walking tour of native plants and enjoy a taste of their bounty at the barbecue. Good food, good music and good people, all equal a good time. Harvest is also sponsored by St., Francis Retreat, San Benito Common Ground and the NFWF. Details: Brother Keith at
(831) 623-4234.
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