Feelin’ groovy
GILROY
– Gavilan College Summer Theater Arts Repertory presents
”
Groovy,
”
a musical tribute to the 1960s tonight at 7:30 and Saturday,
Aug. 9, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055
Santa Teresa Blvd. STAR’s second session will present the show,
complete with period costumes and hairdos. Tickets are available at
the door for $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $7 for
children 12 and under. Details: 848-4717.
Feelin’ groovy
GILROY – Gavilan College Summer Theater Arts Repertory presents “Groovy,” a musical tribute to the 1960s tonight at 7:30 and Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. STAR’s second session will present the show, complete with period costumes and hairdos. Tickets are available at the door for $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $7 for children 12 and under. Details: 848-4717.
Garlicky poets
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets will hold its monthly open poetry reading on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the Gilroy Public Library meeting room. Public participation is welcome and the event is free.
Details: 779-4999.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Reunion
GILROY – Don’t miss “Rock ‘n’ Roll Reunion,” a singing and dancing tribute to the ’50s and ’60s. The show is a presentation of John Bisceglie and the City of Gilroy Community Services Department. The annual Children’s Summer Theater production will take place tonight through Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Gilroy High School Theater, 750 W. 10th St.
Showtimes are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, and proceeds benefit Kids Discover Art 2004. Details: 846-8836.
Wise Monkey plays
GILROY – Local band, Wise Monkey, will perform at First Street Coffee Exchange on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy their acoustic, rock, folk, funk sounds while sipping a cup of java. Details: Jan Berg at 842-5547.
Voter registration drive
GILROY – Gilroy First! will hold a registration drive kick-off event on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit their tables in front of Wal-Mart, PW, Nob Hill and Safeway to register, help others register and learn more about Gilroy issues. Volunteers will also help people apply for a permanent absentee ballot.
Details: Rose Barry at 848-8138.
School shopping spree
GILROY – If you want to help children and like to shop, contact The Salvation Army Santa Clara County office and be a volunteer shopping chaperone at the 12th Annual Back-to-School Shopping Spree, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Volunteers can help at least two children shop for new clothes, uniforms, shoes and attend their “breakfast party.” For store locations and more information, contact Liwayway Gimenez, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
282-1165, ext. 218.
Crawl over to this class
GILROY – Got “arachnophobia?” Then, don’t join Ranger Southworth to learn about all the eight-legged critters that inhabit Coyote Lake. But if that doesn’t bug you come to the visitor center on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8 to 9 p.m. to see some arachnids, play arachnid games and listen to spider stories while eating “gummius spiderus.” Details: 842-7800.
Down home country fun
SAN MARTIN – The San Martin Neighborhood Alliance presents “Hot August 9th Down Home Country Fun” on Saturday, Aug. 9. There will be a classic car show, food and family activities from 4 to 9 p.m. at the San Martin Pumpkin Patch Park on Monterey Road. Dance to your favorite oldies and country music. Admission is $4 in advance or $5 at the gate. Details: visit www.smneighbor.org, e-mail ww******@********or.org or call 683-2055.
SVCT awards its stars
MORGAN HILL – South Valley Civic Theatre presents the 32nd annual Member’s Choice Awards Show on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. in the Morgan Hill Playhouse. Refreshments will be served following the awards. There is no admission fee. All ages are welcome. No RSVP required. Details: 842-SHOW.
Rebekah’s Services expands
SAN JOSE – Rebekah Children’s Services Compadres Wraparound program has expanded the service area with a satellite site at 1210 Bascom Ave., Suite 224, San Jose. An Open House will be held today, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Rebekah Children’s Services’ mission is to promote the social, emotional and physical well being of children and families. Details:
www.rchkids.org or contact Eleanor Villarreal at 846-2142.
Make a furry friend
GILROY – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) need help finding loving families for more than 300 homeless companion animals currently at the Shelter and in foster homes. Come to the FOSMAS petfair on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 and 17 from noon to 5 p.m. held at Our Pet Shop, 705 First St. Adopt a pet, make a donation to cover spay/neuter, food and litter expenses or sign-up to volunteer for the shelter. Details: 686-3900.
‘It’s showtime’
GILROY – The South Valley Business Showcase will debut on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Historic Strand Theater. “It’s Showtime” will feature the latest in products and services to thousands of potential customers under one roof. A “mixer” will also feature samplings of local restaurants and wineries. All booths cost $350, $500 for non-Gilroy Chamber members. For additional exposure, four sponsorship levels are available: Balcony Level II $100, Balcony Level I $350, Mezzanine Level $750 and Orchestra Level $1,500. Details: Marsha Becht at
842-6437.
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.
