Book signing at
The Wize Owl
GILROY
– The Wize Owl bookstore invites all gardening enthusiasts to a
book signing with Master Gardener and TV Personality P. Allen Smith
on Tuesday, April 8. He will sign copies of his new book,
”
Garden Home,
”
from 7 to 9 p.m. In Garden Home, Smith reveals the 12 principles
of design that unify garden and home into one, encouraging
homeowners to use every inch of their yard as beautiful garden
rooms. For more information call, 848-9090.
Book signing at
The Wize Owl
GILROY – The Wize Owl bookstore invites all gardening enthusiasts to a book signing with Master Gardener and TV Personality P. Allen Smith on Tuesday, April 8. He will sign copies of his new book, “Garden Home,” from 7 to 9 p.m. In Garden Home, Smith reveals the 12 principles of design that unify garden and home into one, encouraging homeowners to use every inch of their yard as beautiful garden rooms. For more information call, 848-9090.
Bingo is back
SAN MARTIN – The San Martin Lions Club will host Bingo on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., starting on April 9. Doors will open at 5 p.m. San Martin Lions Club is located at 12415 Murphy Ave., near the airport. Details: 683-4448.
Grad Nite fund raiser
GILROY – Chevy’s Night will be held on Tuesday, April 8, to collect funds for the Gilroy High School Grad Nite. Lunch and dinner are included in the fund raiser. Receipts should be placed in the fund-raiser box at the host stand for Grad Nite to receive 20 percent of the the proceeds. Grad Nite is the safe and sober graduation party for graduating seniors. Details: suzanneseekatz
@msn.com.
Start your own business
GILROY – Learn how to start a business the right way by participating in a two-hour seminar presented by the Gavilan College Small Business Development Center. The class will be held on Tuesday, April 8, from noon to 2 p.m. at the SBDC’s office in the Dry Creek Village center, 8351 Church St., Building E. Cost is $20. Details: 847-0373.
Operation yellow ribbon
GILROY – Support U.S. troops by donating to Operation Yellow Ribbon, an effort to boost troop morale by shipping care packages and letters of support to our soldiers around the globe. People can donate a variety of items from personal hygiene products to non-perishable foods. Gilroy’s donation stations are at the Gilroy Chiropractic Center, Hecker Pass Plaza, 1230 First St.; First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.; South Valley National Bank, 8000 Santa Teresa Blvd.; and South Valley Community Church, 8095 Kelton Drive. People can also send letters via e-mail to ou*******@yo************.com or by regular mail to Our Troops, P.O. Box 1179 Morgan Hill, CA 95038. For security reasons, the military does not accept packages without a specific address. Details: www.operationyellowribbon.org.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@ga****.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
