Delays expected on 25
Caltrans is conducting a grinding and paving operation at
various locations along U.S. Highway 25, from the Tres Pinos Creek
Bridge to Enterprise Road. Work is scheduled to be completed by the
end of June, weather permitting.
Delays expected on 25
Caltrans is conducting a grinding and paving operation at various locations along U.S. Highway 25, from the Tres Pinos Creek Bridge to Enterprise Road. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting. The work hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 8 a.m. to noon and midnight to 6 a.m. on Fridays. There will be reverse one-way traffic controls with up to 15-minute delays expected. Please remember to ‘slow for the cone zone’.
Details: 1-831-753-0187 or visit www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/maint/road/upsbt.htm.
Second-hand sale
GILROY – Las Madres of Gilroy will hold its semi-annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, at 110 London Place.
Parents shouldn’t miss out on the chance to browse through hundreds of gently used baby and maternity clothing, baby care items, furniture and toys.
A portion of the proceed will go to benefit Las Madres and additional merchandise collected will be donated to local children’s charities.
Bands test their skills
GILROY – On Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15, the Gilroy High School Bands will be hosting the California Music Educator’s Association Bay Section Area 8, ‘Band Festival’ in the GHS theater from 4 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Twenty-eight Middle school and high school bands are rated on a scale of 1 (superior) to 5 (poor) in their performance and in how well they read new music for the first time by a panel of four judges.
The Gilroy High School Symphonic Band will play at 8:10 p.m. and the Wind Ensemble will play at 9:35 p.m. in the theater on Friday.
The performances are free and open to the public.
Setting the record straight
GILROY – The Monterey Street Music Academy will sponsor Nan Bostick as she gives a lecture/recital on Saturday, May 15 at 2 p.m., at the home of Academy director, Candace Fazzio. Bostick’s presentation ‘Who Started Those Indian Songs? – A HEAP BIG Tale of Political Incorrectness’ uses entertaining music with historical pictures to detail the unwitting contribution of ragtime composer and publisher, Charles N. Daniels (also known as Neil Moret) to the history of ‘political incorrectness’ in America.
The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $10 each. This is the last of this year’s family-oriented events sponsored by the Monterey Street Academy.
Details: 848-1064.
Graduate ahead
GILROY – The Odyssey Theatre Company is offering a $500 community scholarship to seniors graduating from Gilroy High School this year.
Applications are available in the College and Career Center and are due by Saturday, May 15.
Details: Jackie Stevens at 848-3922.
Lodge dance
GILROY – The I.F.D.E.S. Portuguese Lodge will host a dance with the Portuguese band ‘Raca’ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 15.
A presentation of the board and queens will be held at 10 p.m.
Clean up county creeks
SANTA CLARA COUNTY – Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 15 to help scour about 40 miles of creeks throughout Santa Clara County for trash during the eighth annual National River Cleanup Day, sponsored by the Creek Connections Action Group.
Volunteers should report at 9 a.m. to any one of 32 sites from Palo Alto to Gilroy.
Participants are asked to wear long pants, sturdy shoes and sunscreen. Cleanup supplies and refreshments will be provided.
Details: 265-2607 ext. 2238, during normal business hours or visit www.valleywater.org or www.cleanacreek.org.
Create a wreath
SAN MARTIN – Belle Vie Gardens and Nursery, 14035 Columbet Ave., presents ‘Succulent Wreath Workshop,’ with instructor Donna Ahern, on Friday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn how to create your own beautiful, easy to care for, living wreath. Succulents are known for their hardiness and variations in color, texture and form.
Cost is $45 and includes all materials and supplies. Light refreshments will be served, but feel free to bring lunch or snacks if desired.
Details: 686-0143.
Meet the Horsemen
SAN MARTIN – San Martin Horsemen’s Association general meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 14, at the Grange Hall, 40 E. Fourth St.
Event will feature potluck, free door prize drawing and informative discussion on Trailer Safety 101. Details: www.smhorse.com.
Compost it free
MORGAN HILL – The cities of Morgan Hill and Gilroy, in coordination with the Santa Clara County Home Composting Education Program, are sponsoring a free ‘Composting Basics’ workshop Wednesday, May 12. Admission is free.
All interested adults are invited to learn the ABCs of backyard and worm composting in a fun and informative two-hour workshop.
Learn to recycle ‘garbage’ – yard waste and food scraps – into the valuable soil amendment known as compost. Local master composter volunteers conduct the class and attendees will obtain information on how to purchase low cost composting bins and equipment at the conclusion of the event.
Details: 918-4640, e-mail co*****@********ov.org or visit www.ReduceWaste.org.
Retired Teachers lunch
MORGAN HILL – Uvas Chapter of California Retired Teachers Association will meet for their annual Spring Luncheon on Thursday, May 13 at noon, at Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 18599 Sutter Blvd.
Details and reservations: 779-2050.
Dance with daddy
MORGAN HILL – The Lana Wright Competition Dance Teams are holding their Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, May 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Britton Middle School Auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave.
Cost is $25 a couple and $5 for each additional daughter. Photos will be available at the dance and refreshments will be served. Wrist corsages available for $15 by pre-order only.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at Lana’s Dance Studio in Morgan Hill and Gilroy locations.
Details: Stacie at 778-9581.
Be in the theater
MONTEREY – Barbary Coast Theater, located at 320 Hoffman and Lighthouse avenues, will hold auditions for their upcoming comedy production ‘Panama Root Canal’ on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 11, 13, 18 and 20, at 7 p.m.
Rescue yourself from the ‘ho hum’ of life with the ‘ooh ahh’ of your name in lights, the sound of applause and the bows and laughs of those who perform. Be part of the theater!
Details: (831)655-4992 or (408)395-5302.
Sponsor singing show
SAN JOSE – Antonelli Productions is looking for advertisers to participate in the musical TV variety game show called ‘Antonelli’s Name and Sing That Song,’ shown on Charter Cable channel 21 during the spring and on KRON 4, beginning this summer.
The show raises funds for scholarships and expenses that can’t be met by our limited government funds. Add your name to the contributing sponsors and target more than 300 attendees in the South County area expected. Contributions are greatly appreciated. Deadline to be a sponsor/advertiser is June 19.
Details: Dee Dee Antonelli at 270-2516
or fax 270-2959.
Bike with nature
MORGAN HILL – Coyote Lake County Park will hold ‘Bikes, Birds and Bobcats’ ride from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 15.
Explore Coyote Creek by bike on an easy four-mile ride with a park ranger. Meet at the Park Office at the end of Malaguerra Ave. Bring a bike, helmet and water.
Details: 779-3634.
Art for kids
MORGAN HILL – The fifth annual ‘Art a la Carte’ will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. This is a fun and interactive day of art projects for kids from infants to 10 years old.
This year’s theme, ‘Art Around the World’ will feature art projects from countries and cultures around the globe.
More than 15 art stations with different art projects for children to explore.
The Morgan Hill Police Department will hold its Children’s Safety Fair and Bike Rodeo at the event. Children will also be able to explore the Fire Safety Smokehouse sponsored by the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
The event is free to the public and a free hot dog lunch will be served. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration and tickets are available at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Details: 782-0008.
Discover deer
MORGAN HILL – Mount Madonna, 17666 Crest Ave., will give the chance to ‘Meet the White Deer’ from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 22.
Visit the exotic and resident white fallow deer, and discover where they came from and how they got here with a park ranger.
Meet at the Park Office/Visitor Center. Vehicle fee is $4 to enter the park.
Details: 842-2341.
Be part of the fair
SACRAMENTO – The California Exposition and State Fair is accepting applications from all entertainers through Friday, May 28. Entertainers should submit promotional material to California State Fair, Attn: Entertainment, P.O. BOX 15649, Sacramento, CA, 95852. Details: (916) 263-3141, or e-mail en***********@*****po.com.
