GHS chamber to sing at Giants game
GILROY
– The Chamber Singers have been invited to sing the National
Anthem on Friday, Sept. 26, at PacBell Park for the Giants/Dodgers
game. The choirs have 300 tickets for that game available. The
tickets are upper reserved above left field and are available for
$22. Checks are to be made out to the Gil
roy High Choirs. Details: 847-2424 ext. 8567 and leave a
message.
GHS chamber to sing at Giants game
GILROY – The Chamber Singers have been invited to sing the National Anthem on Friday, Sept. 26, at PacBell Park for the Giants/Dodgers game. The choirs have 300 tickets for that game available. The tickets are upper reserved above left field and are available for $22. Checks are to be made out to the Gilroy High Choirs. Details: 847-2424 ext. 8567 and leave a message.
Clever program on foxes
GILROY – Join Coyote Lake Ranger Griggs on Saturday, July 5, from 8 to 9 p.m. and enter the world of foxes. Learn how foxes live, hunt like a fox and listen to an Indian fox story while eating fox treats. Meet at the Coyote Lake 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.
Learn about adoption
GILROY – Rebekah Children’s Services is offering an orientation for anyone interested in being a foster or adoptive parent on Wednesday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rebekah’s is located at 290 IOOF across from South Valley Junior High School. Details: Melissa Driscoll,
846-2119.
Summer theater is groovy
GILROY – Room is still available for children to participate in STAR 2003. “Groovy” is a musical comedy tribute to the ’60s, which will be directed by Pepe Espinosa. This fun-filled summer program is presented by the Gavilan College Theatre Arts program for young people ages 8 to 15. Come and participate Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Partial scholarships are still available for Session 2 which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, to Saturday, Aug. 9, and costs $435. To register, call Gavilan Community Education at
847-2514.
Concert in the park
GILROY – Enjoy Gilroy Community Services’ free concerts in the park this summer. On Sunday, July 13, take in the sounds of Mariachi California. The Corvairs will bring their 1950s and ’60s tunes on Sunday, Aug. 10. The concerts take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the amphitheater at Christmas Hill Park. The amphitheater includes a concrete dance floor in front of the elevated stage and tiered bench seating. Details:
846-0460.
GHS 1948 reunion
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Class of 1948 invites former classmates to celebrate its 55th reunion. The party will be a “no-host” affair at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 9. The cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a buffet dinner (including wine and dessert) beginning at 6:30 p.m. Any member may invite a friend from another class. Reservations must be received by Sunday, July 20. The costs is $35 per person. Make checks payable to “Class of 1948” and send to Chalo Valencia, 7561 Kentwood Court, Gilroy. Details:
842-8853.
Jazz at the winery
SAN MARTIN – Clos LaChance Winery will hold an exciting summer event on Sunday, July 13. The Al Marshall Band will perform jazz music and food will be provided by Buca of Campbell. Space is limited, so reserve your seats today. The festivities start at 5 p.m.
The $45 per person ticket includes lawn seating with a gourmet picnic (bring your own blanket). The $75 ticket includes terrace seating with a buffet dinner. Each ticket includes one glass of wine. Additional glasses or bottles are available for purchase. Contact ci***@**os.com or 686-1050, ext. 113 to reserve your space.
Model aircraft fill the sky
MORGAN HILL – The Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark, a non-profit model aircraft flying club, will hold its 15th annual admission-free Airshow at its field on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. See radio-controlled WWII fighters, helicopter demonstrations, racing aircraft and turbine jets. Watch aerobatics and try your hand at flying a radio-controlled airplane with the help of an instructor. Kids are invited to build their own model planes. Lunch and refreshments are available. The show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at 10250 Monterey Road. Details: www.sccmas.org or call 292-1212.
Volunteers needed
GILROY – Volunteering is a wonderful way to share your time with others. Kaiser Permanente has an array of volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Gilroy Medical Offices, call 848-4690.
Soccer camp for kids
MORGAN HILL – A brand new soccer camp awaits kids entering grades two through eight. Join the YMCA and Challenger Soccer USA for soccer clinics featuring daily practice drills and scrimmages with coaches from the UK. One-week sessions begin July 14 and Aug. 11. Financial assistance is available. Details: 779-0208.
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