Run/walk at Mt. Madonna
GILROY
– The 28th annual Mt. Madonna Challenge 6K and 12K walk/run
event, a fund raiser for the South Valley Symphony, will take place
on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mt. Madonna County Park.
Run/walk at Mt. Madonna
GILROY – The 28th annual Mt. Madonna Challenge 6K and 12K walk/run event, a fund raiser for the South Valley Symphony, will take place on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mt. Madonna County Park.
The 6K Salamander Walk and Race will commence at 8:30 a.m. while the 12K Mt. Madonna Challenge run is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Runners will gather at the Sprig Lake picnic area for registration or may register online at active.com.
The scenic course will take runners through groves of oak, manzanita and redwood trees. The 6K or 3.6-mile loop has an elevation gain of some 700 feet, while the 12K event will entail an elevation gain of 1,200 feet.
Due to limited parking, participants are urged to carpool. Shuttle service will be provided from Mt. Madonna Inn to Sprig Lake at no charge. Registration fees will be $25 with shirt and $18 without.
Medals will be awarded to the first three places in each age group in both races.
Details: 683-4683.
Last chance to rock ‘n’ roll
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 through Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Gilroy High School Theater, 750 W. 10th St.
Final showtimes are today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, and proceeds benefit Kids Discover Art 2004. Details:
846-8836.
CMAP seeks nominations
GILROY – Community Media Access Partnership, the community TV station for Gilroy, Hollister and San Juan Bautista, is currently looking for board members to fill three elected positions.
CMAP’s board of directors is comprised of city and school representatives, as well as interested residents, who make crucial decisions as to how CMAP is run. CMAP’s board meets the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in Hollister, Gilroy and San Juan Bautista.
Interested candidates must be CMAP members in good standing and must submit a nomination by petition form (available at CMAP office and online at www.mycmap.org), obtaining 10 signatures of current CMAP members. This form, as well as a candidate statement (200 words maximum) must be delivered to CMAP by Thursday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m.
Details: Executive Director Suzanne St. John at 846-4983,
ext. 6.
Take a night hike
GILROY – Work off that dinner and join Coyote Lake Ranger Allen for a night hike on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 8 to 9 p.m. See what creatures come out at night, hear a spooky story and get a post-hike tasty treat. Bring warm clothing and a flashlight for everyone in your party. Meet at the visitor center. For more information on these programs, or if you’d like to schedule a Ranger Program for you or your group, call 842-7800.
Enter battle of the bands
GILROY – The Gilroy Youth Commission is looking for local bands to perform in an event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Christmas Hill Park amphitheater. The event is free to the public. The commission is hoping to get at least eight local bands. Details: Myra Esparza at 846-0460.
Bonfante Gardens hosts expo
GILROY – Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park will host the Home, Garden and Lifestyle Event Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21. More than 100 vendors will be present in the park displaying products and services for homeowners, gardeners and families that celebrate how we live and play in the South Valley area.
During the Home, Garden and Lifestyle Event, park attendees will be able to enjoy rides, gardens and food as usual and will also be able to meet local businesses and shop for unique products for South Valley homes, gardens, personal entertainment, health and fitness and much more.
Businesses may still apply for booth space by calling 682-4700. Details: www.svexpo.com.
Clos LaChance harvest barbecue
SAN MARTIN – Visit Clos LaChance Winery on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. to celebrate the harvest with a barbecue catered by San Martin Meats. Guests will also enjoy Clos LaChance wine, grape stomps and other games. Children of all ages are welcome and children’s activities will be provided. Contact ci***@**os.com or 686-1050, ext. 113 for more information and reservations. The winery is located at 1 Hummingbird Lane in San Martin.
Take a cat home
SAN MARTIN – The San Martin Animal Shelter is currently caring for nearly 300 cats and kittens. They are desperately trying to save them all, but need people’s assistance to accomplish this. People can help by adopting a new pet, agreeing to care for a barn cat on their land, becoming a cat foster home, volunteering to clean cages at the shelter or making a tax-deductible donation of money or supplies to the shelter. Details:
683-4186.
Take a hike
MORGAN HILL – Uvas Canyon: Take a scenic hike at Uvas Canyon County Park on Saturday, Aug. 23 and Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Join a park ranger on a one-mile moderate hike to waterfalls and other natural wonders of the park. Meet at the day-use parking lot. The hike is appropriate for ages 6 and over. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing. Bring sun protection and water. No reservations required, dogs OK, $4 vehicle fee. Details:
779-9232.
Free movie under the stars
MORGAN HILL – The Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual “Movie Night Under the Stars” at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center on Saturday, Sept. 6, at dusk.
The free event will begin at 4 p.m. with a family funfest featuring dance, martial arts and gymnastics demonstrations. Food, microbrew beers and local wines will be available. Kids’ activities including a three-story slide, jump house and crafts will also be on hand.
The movie, “The Sandlot,” is rated PG and will be projected on an outdoor screen at dusk. The Community and Cultural Center is at Monterey and Dunne Avenue at 17000 Monterey Road in the downtown Morgan Hill.
To assist with the cost of this free, fun-filled event, sponsorship opportunities, donations, screen ads and booth space are still available. Details: Michele Naylor at 779-9444.
Elks fund raiser
HOLLISTER – Tickets are still available for a night of dining and dancing to live music from the Big Band-era. “Once Upon a Time,” as the fund-raising affair is called, will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at Hollister Lodge No. 1436, 351 Astro Drive, Hollister. Dinner will be served 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by dancing to the Robin Anderson Big Band with Ruby Rudman, a 17-piece orchestra. Tickets are $35 if purchased in advance, $40 at the door, subject to availability. All proceeds benefit community programs financed by the Elks Lodge. Details: (831) 637-1436.
Gone fishin’
SAN JOSE – Visit Hellyer Park on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon to fish with a park ranger. Discover some fishing tips from a park ranger at Hellyer County Park’s Cottonwood Lake. Meet at the west side of the lake A fishing license is required for ages 16 and over. Rods and tackle will be provided, reservations required. There is a $4 entry fee for vehicles. Call 225-0225 for reservations and information.
Good old-fashioned fun
AROMAS – Spend a day in the country for Aromas Day on Aug. 24. Enjoy an old-fashioned Grange breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m., then enjoy music, food and a parade. There will be Art in the Park, with artwork by the local Aromas Hills Artisans from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a street fair with artists and craftsmen from surrounding areas and garage sales around town. Children can try their hand at painting and calligraphy at the outdoor art studio. Details: Mindy at (831) 726-2136.
Toast to the harvest
GILROY – Fortino Winery’s annual harvest dinner is Saturday, Sept. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled night under the stars. A traditional Fortino-family barbecue will be paired with great wines, music and friends. The all-inclusive price is $35 for club members; $40 for non-members. Reservations are required. Details: Janine Kaloczy at 842-3305 ext. 16.
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