GHS performs ‘Pops Concert’
GILROY
– The Gilroy High School choirs will be performing their ‘Pops
Concert’ on Thursday, June 3 in the Gavilan Theater.
Randy Sparks and his current six-member band, a remake of the
New Christy Minstrels, will join the choirs.
GHS performs ‘Pops Concert’
GILROY – The Gilroy High School choirs will be performing their ‘Pops Concert’ on Thursday, June 3 in the Gavilan Theater.
Randy Sparks and his current six-member band, a remake of the New Christy Minstrels, will join the choirs.
Sparks was Burl Ives’ writer for and opening act for 30 years. Sparks also received a grammy from the hit song ‘Today.’
Seating is limited.
‘Office Hours’ comes to stage
GILROY – Pintello Comedy Theater, 8531 Church St., will present ‘Office Hours,’ directed by Marion Pintello, beginning on Friday, June 4. The play shows at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, June 4 through July 3.
‘Office Hours’ is a comedy featuring five actors playing 17 parts in six different offices who are connected, but in very unexpected ways.
Local actors include Rod Pintello, his son Simon Pintello, Donna Tom, John Brewer and Sandi Lewandowski. Tickets are $15 each. For reservations call 776-8004 or e-mail pi******@****ic.com.
Details: Visit www.pintellocomedy.com.
Be an alley artist
GILROY – The Fairview Drive Neighborhood presents ‘Alleyway Paint Out Day’ on Saturday, June 5, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Southside Alley Way, 400 Fairview Drive.
Help paint out the alleyway fence and make a positive difference in the community. After the paint out, all participants are invited to lunch and treats. Sponsored by the Gilroy Police Department and South County Housing.
Details: GPD Community Serivce Officer Rachel Munoz or Graffiti Abatement Administrator Gail Tamez at 846-0524.
Be a winning poet
GILROY – Celestial Arts is offering more than $50,000 in cash and prizes in a free poetry contest.
‘Even if you have never entered a competition before,’ says Poetry Editor Michael Thomas, ‘this is your opportunity to win big.
Even if you have written only one poem it deserves to be read and appreciated. Beginners are especially welcome!’
To enter send one poem of 21 lines or less to Celestial Arts, P.O. Box 1140, Talent, OR 97540. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com.
Be sure your name and address is on the page with your poem. Deadline for entering is June 5, 2004. A winners list will be sent to all entrants. Winning poems may be posted online.
Give the Gift of Life
GILROY – The American Red Cross will hold a Gilroy Community Blood Drive on Thursday, June 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
To donate blood you must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. American Red Cross volunteer blood donors are required to provide identification before donating blood. Preferred identifiers include a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card. Save time and make an appointment.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit BeADonor.com.
Play Golf with Jeff Garcia
GILROY – The public is invited to join Jeff Garcia and friends for the 2004 ‘Jeff Garcia Open Annual Golf Tournament’ benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation, St. Joseph’s Family Center and local youth scholarships. Tournament will be held on Friday, June 11, at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Don’t miss this chance for a day of fun with Garcia and other celebrities in support of local charities.
The scramble play, mixed team tournament will feature prizes, including the chance to win a new car or one million dollars for a hole in one. Check in will be at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent and live auctions and awards presented by Garcia will cap off an exciting day.
Details: Katherine Filice at 842-2275 or Frank Filice at 842-5243.
Big bubble contest
GILROY – Wal-Mart will host the fifth annual ‘Dubble Bubble National Bubble Blowing Contest’ on June 12, beginning at 11 a.m.
Kids ages 12 and under will compete to see who can blow the biggest bubble gum bubble. All bubbles will be measured using an official Dubble Bubble Bubble Meter. Six finalists from across the country will be eligible to compete for a $10,000 savings bond and $5,000 donation to Children’s Miracle Network in the national finals in August.
Listen to the music
GILROY – City of Gilroy Community Services Department Recreation Division presents ‘Summer Concerts in the Park’ at the Christmas Hill Park Amphitheater on the second Sunday of each month, from 5 to 7 p.m.
On June 13, The Corvairs will entertain with tunes from the 50s and 60s.
On July 11, Juz Cuz will present funk, soul and dance music.
On Aug. 8, the Ritmo band will rock the house as the ultimate tribute to Santana. Finally,
Silver Creek will prove their the ‘most entertaining country band in Northern California’ on Sept. 12.
Admission is free. Proceeds from concession stand will benefit Youth Programs.
Details: 846-0460.
June festival
GILROY – The Kemetic Institute, Cultural Center and Museum, 7469 Forest St., presents its second ‘Juneteenth Celebration’ on June 17 and 18.
The first day, join in for good food and music from 6 to 10 p.m.
On June 18, join in for the Chili Cookout Competition and judge the best chili in Gilroy from 1 to 8 p.m. Non-food vendor space is available.
Details: 848-1225 or 799-8624.
SVCT’s Auditions
GILROY – South Valley Civic Theater will hold auditions for their upcoming production “Moon Over Buffalo,” by Ken Ludwig and directed by Steve Spencer, on Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19.
Friday, check in by 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. audition.
Saturday, check in by 9:30 a.m. check-in for a 10 a.m. audition, and by 1 p.m. check-in for a 1:30 p.m. audition.
Auditions will be at the SVCT warehouse behind Kelly Moore Paints on Monterey Road, just north of Leavesley Road.
‘Moon Over Buffalo’ is an adult comedy with four male roles, aged from the late 20’s to 60’s and four female roles, aged from the late 20’s to 80’s.
Actors should prepare a one- to two-minute monologue.
Details: Marie Haluza at 848-3989
Celebrate 35 years of rides
SAN MARTIN – The San Martin Horsemen’s Association celebrates 35 years of tradition by sponsoring the Gilroy Hot Springs Coe Park NATRC Trail Ride Friday through Sunday, May 28 through May 30.
Riders, workers and sponsors welcomed.
Pre-registration is required.
Details: 842-0777, 847-7299 or visit www.smhorse.com.
Pet Adoption Fair
SAN MARTIN – Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) will hold a Pet Adoption Fair on Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, from noon to 5 p.m., at Petco in Morgan Hill, located at the corner of Tennant and Monterey, and Petco in Gilroy, located off San Ysidro north of the Outlets.
Find a new furry friend, make a donation to help cover spay/neuter, food and litter expenses or sign-up to volunteer for the Shelter.
Details: San Martin Animal Shelter at 683-4186.
Wild barbecue
SAN MARTIN – Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (WERC) will host a ‘Barbecue and Auction’ on Saturday, June 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at the San Martin Pumpkin Patch, 13865 Monterey Road.
Enjoy a barbecue with all the trimmings, bid on unique auction items, including attendance at a bobcat release, and have a chance at great opportunity drawings and meet the educational animals.
Also, request your favorite songs from noon to 1:30 p.m. with Perry Productions DJ services.
Help keep the wildlife wild and have fun too!
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.
Deadline to buy tickets is June 10.
Details: 779-9372 or www.werc-ca.org.
