Benefit concert
GILROY
– The South Valley Suzuki Music Foundation will play a concert
at 7 p.m. Friday to benefit the group’s 12-day trip to Germany. The
21 students, who all play the violin, leave Wednesday for the
five-city, five-concert tour. Friday night’s concert begins at 7
p.m. at the Portuguese Hall, 250 Old Gil
roy St. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Wine weekend
GILROY
– Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway, will host ‘Simply
Whites and Premium Reds’ from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday, June 26 and 27. Come enjoy barrel tasting of their 2003
Chardonnay Estate and two of their Premium Red Wines. No
reservations are needed. Tasting fee is only $7.50 or
free to club members.
Details: 847-6306.
Dogs get social
GILROY
– The second annual ‘Gilroy GRR-Lic Dog Walk in the Park’ will
be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at Christmas Hill
Park. Enjoy a day of fun with your furry pal or just come support
local furry friends.
A raffle, costumes and look-alike contests, photos, prizes,
T-shirts and more will be featured. The costume contest, with
prizes of $50, $25 or $10, will be judged from photos and
participants will be notified.
One dog per walker. Walkers younger than 16 must be accompanied
by an adult. Only friendly dogs over 4-months old with current
vaccinations will be admitted. Please no female dogs in heat. Bring
comfortable shoes.
A donation of $15 per pet or $25 for two pets will go toward
benefiting the Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter. There will be
a mandatory liability release for the event.
Details: 842-9348 or e-mail ve*@****oy.com.
Hope for those grieving
SAN JOSE
– Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave., will host Father
James Mifsud on Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, as he
conducts ‘A Day of Recollection,’ a program for those grieving the
loss of a loved one.
Admission is free and a continental breakfast will be provided.
All are welcome to attend.
Details: Shirley gagliardi-Ruzzo at 241-1209 or Queen of
Apostles at 253-7560.
Party in the grove
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
– Old Mission San Juan Bautista will celebrate it’s spiritual
history with ‘Fiesta in the Olive Grove’ on Sunday, June 27, from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a day filled with games for adults and
kids, good food, raffles, bingo and continuous entertainment. An
old-fashion barbecue chicken dinner will b
e cooked by the San Juan Bautista Service Club.
Details: The Mission Office at (831) 623-2127 or Barbara Franco
at (831) 623-4498.
Paddle in the moonlight
MORGAN HILL
– On Thursday, July 1, become a night explorer with ‘Full Moon
Paddle on Calero Reservoir’ from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Discover local
history and wildlife on a late night tour of Calero Reservoir.
Meet at the reservoir launch ramp with your kayak/canoe, life
jacket and glow stick. Reservations are required.
Details: 846-8902. *
Benefit concert
GILROY – The South Valley Suzuki Music Foundation will play a concert at 7 p.m. Friday to benefit the group’s 12-day trip to Germany. The 21 students, who all play the violin, leave Wednesday for the five-city, five-concert tour. Friday night’s concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Portuguese Hall, 250 Old Gilroy St. Donations will be accepted at the door.
Wine weekend
GILROY – Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway, will host ‘Simply Whites and Premium Reds’ from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27. Come enjoy barrel tasting of their 2003 Chardonnay Estate and two of their Premium Red Wines. No reservations are needed. Tasting fee is only $7.50 or free to club members.
Details: 847-6306.
Dogs get social
GILROY – The second annual ‘Gilroy GRR-Lic Dog Walk in the Park’ will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at Christmas Hill Park. Enjoy a day of fun with your furry pal or just come support local furry friends.
A raffle, costumes and look-alike contests, photos, prizes, T-shirts and more will be featured. The costume contest, with prizes of $50, $25 or $10, will be judged from photos and participants will be notified.
One dog per walker. Walkers younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Only friendly dogs over 4-months old with current vaccinations will be admitted. Please no female dogs in heat. Bring comfortable shoes.
A donation of $15 per pet or $25 for two pets will go toward benefiting the Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter. There will be a mandatory liability release for the event.
Details: 842-9348 or e-mail ve*@****oy.com.
Hope for those grieving
SAN JOSE – Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave., will host Father James Mifsud on Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to noon, as he conducts ‘A Day of Recollection,’ a program for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Admission is free and a continental breakfast will be provided. All are welcome to attend.
Details: Shirley gagliardi-Ruzzo at 241-1209 or Queen of Apostles at 253-7560.
Party in the grove
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – Old Mission San Juan Bautista will celebrate it’s spiritual history with ‘Fiesta in the Olive Grove’ on Sunday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a day filled with games for adults and kids, good food, raffles, bingo and continuous entertainment. An old-fashion barbecue chicken dinner will be cooked by the San Juan Bautista Service Club.
Details: The Mission Office at (831) 623-2127 or Barbara Franco at (831) 623-4498.
Paddle in the moonlight
MORGAN HILL – On Thursday, July 1, become a night explorer with ‘Full Moon Paddle on Calero Reservoir’ from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Discover local history and wildlife on a late night tour of Calero Reservoir.
Meet at the reservoir launch ramp with your kayak/canoe, life jacket and glow stick. Reservations are required.
Details: 846-8902.
