Little sluggers should sign up
Gilroy
– The Gilroy Little League has scheduled sign-up dates for the
2004 season; Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday,
Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign-ups will be held at Las Animas
Park in the recreation room.
Little sluggers should sign up
Gilroy – The Gilroy Little League has scheduled sign-up dates for the 2004 season; Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign-ups will be held at Las Animas Park in the recreation room.
Boys and girls from the Gilroy and Morgan Hill area must be at least 5 years old by March 1 and no older than 15 by July 31 to participate. New players must also supply a non-returnable copy of their birth certificate. Teams will be formed based on those signed up by Dec. 31, those signed-up afterward will be put on a waiting list.
Registration is: $60 for T-ball (ages 5 to 7), $80 for Little League (ages 7 to 12) and $90 for juniors and seniors (ages 13 to 15). A late registration fee of $15 will apply to those signed up after Dec. 31. Scholarship and financial assistance is available.
Details: 848-7390.
Market your wares
GILROY – Gavilan College students are organizing a holiday marketplace to be held on Nov. 20 through 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, on the Gavilan College Gilroy campus. The marketplace will provide an opportunity for local craftspeople and vendors to sell their wares and for the community to purchase unique, handmade items. Vendors are still needed. To obtain a vendor application and details, e-mail jb*******@*****an.edu or call
848-4724.
Help feed the elderly
GILROY – Dr. Robert Kovacs and the staff at Gilroy Chiropractic Center, in conjunction with Safeway and the U. S. Army Recruiting Office, will host a food drive on Saturday, Nov. 22, from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in front of Safeway, 905 First St. The non-perishable food items that are collected will be donated to the Older Adult Program at Wheeler Manor.
Details: 848-3666.
Dine back in time
GILROY – The Exchange Club of Gilroy presents a big-band dinner dance and auction on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, at the Historic Strand Theater, 7588 Monterey St. Enjoy an elegant 1930s supper-club experience featuring the South Bay Swing Band.
Tickets are $30, by reservation only. Ticket includes dinner and entertainment. No-host cocktails will feature ’30s era classic drinks. All proceeds from this fund raiser will benefit prevention of child abuse and other community needs. Details: 842-6943 or 842-4619.
Seniors host holiday crafts
GILROY – The Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., hosts “Gilroy’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Show,” on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Handmade gifts by local vendors. Free admission. Details: 848-0465.
Thanks to the wine
MORGAN HILL – Can a red wine be served with turkey or ham? Will the cranberry sauce ruin the taste of the wine? What dessert wine will go with pumpkin pie? Apple pie? How can you be sure the wine you choose will truly enhance the flavors of your Thanksgiving meal?
Guglielmo Emilio Winery, 1480 E Main Ave., can help you select your holiday wines with confidence on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sample traditional Thanksgiving foods with various wine selections.
Experts will be on hand to assist with wine choices. Take advantage of this Thanksgiving sale and be sure you do it right the first time. Only $5.
Details: 779-2145.
Tune into this play
MORGAN HILL – The South Valley Civic Theatre presents “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” a play, on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 21 through Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, located at Dunne Avenue and Monterey Street. Tickets are on sale at $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Details: 607-2080.
Historical holiday boutique
MORGAN HILL – The Morgan Hill Historical Society presents “Christmas At Villa Mira Monte,” their ninth annual holiday boutique on Friday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 17860 Monterey Road. Homemade crafts and gift items. Door prizes and refreshments. Details: 779-4207.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@****ic.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
