Santa arrives in Gilroy
GILROY
– On Saturday, Dec. 7, Santa Clause will take time out from his
busy schedule at the North Pole to visit kids in Gilroy. Santa will
be at Wal-Mart from 10 to 11 a.m., at Arteaga’s supermarket at
South Valley Plaza from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Safeway from 1
to 2 p.m., and at Mama Mia’s Ristor
ante from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Afterwards, Santa will visit
historic Downtown. Family fun and refreshments will be available
starting at 4 p.m., with a musical program and tree lighting
accompanying Santa’s arrival at 5 p.m. at the corner of Monterey
and Fifth streets. If kids haven’t visited with Sant
a yet, they can do so at 5:45 p.m. at Santa Land at the Chamber
of Commerce office. A free photo with Santa will be available at
the Chamber of Commerce location. Free coloring books and candy
will be given out to kids at all of Santa’s stops. Details:
842-6437.
Sha-Boom’s lead singers host fund raiser
SAN JOSE – Sha-Boom lead singers Dee Quinet and John Dotson have been using their singing talents for the past 20 years to help raise funds for schools throughout Northern and Central California. Now, for the first time, they will be playing for their own programs at Evergreen Valley High School in San Jose. Coach Quinet is the head football coach and Athletic Director while Coach Dotson assists in football and coaches boys and girls Badminton. Both men are a bit unusual in that they are still coaching. They each have over 30 years of experience in the East Side Union High School District. This coming New Year’s Eve they’ll have a chance to prove it when they host a party at the Walnut Creek Marriott Hotel. They will perform with their band Sha-Boom in an effort to raise funds for athletic programs. This Rock ‘n Roll extravaganza is open to everyone over 21 years of age. For information and tickets, call
(831) 338-1960
Take a picture with Santa
GILROY – Join Coldwell Banker, 7789 Wren Ave., Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a picture with Santa. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy for our Toys for Tots program, a canned food item for our Can Tree program or a new or gently used coat for our support of Operation: One Warm Coat and receive a complimentary photo with Santa. Money donations will also be accepted and given to your selected charity. Your donation will provide you with a free polaroid and photo on disk to share with your family and friends online. For more information, call
847-3000.
Donate at Garlic City Coffee
GILROY – Garlic City Coffee, 7501 Monterey St., has food barrels for Christmas. Donate non-perishable food items and toys. There is a barrel for each. Details: Karen at 842-4220.
Omelet and Pancake Supper
GILROY – The Gilroy Lions Club annual Omelet and Pancake Supper will be held Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy. Tickets will be available at the door. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. All proceeds will go to benefit the Lions Club’s sight program. Details: 847-7829.
Celebrate at Bonfante
GILROY – Bonfante Gardens will hold a community holiday celebration on Sunday, Dec. 8 to show appreciation for the support and devotion that the community has shown to Bonfante Gardens. The park located along Hecker Pass will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission to the park is free. There will be a $2 fee for parking. All of the rides have been shut down for the season, except the carousel, which will be running. Attractions will include homemade Christmas ornaments, horse drawn cart rides, pony rides, a children’s parade, and more. Details: 847-6174 or 847-4956.
Christmas boutique
GILROY – Mark your calendars for the St. Mary Mother’s Guild Annual Country Christmas Boutique to be held on Friday, Dec. 6 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Country Christmas Boutique will feature over 40 vendors selling a variety of arts and crafts and other homemade items. There will also be home-baked sweets and treats, music, benefit drawings and of course Santa Claus. Details: 691-8057.
Food For Families
GILROY – Customers at Raley’s family of stores can help feed a neighboring family while shopping for their own meals. Food For Families, the nonprofit program that gives food banks a chance to fill their pantry needs, is seeking non-perishable food and cash donations. Now through Jan. 3, Food For Families donation bins can be found at 132 Raley’s, Nob Hill Foods and Food Source locations throughout California, New Mexico and Northern Nevada, including the Nob Hill location on First Street in Gilroy. Details: (800) 925-9989.
Toys for Tots
GILROY – This year the Fire Department is assisting the United States Marine Corps with the annual Toys for Tots Program. The purpose for this program is to collect and distribute Christmas gifts for less fortunate children and children in foster care residing in the South County area. Donations are welcomed at the Chestnut Fire Station and the Las Animas Fire Station. Following the holiday, City Hall will also have a designated area to receive gifts. Details: 846-0370.
Jacket drive
GILROY – The Community Service Club of South Valley Middle School is holding a jacket drive now through Dec. 20. The club is asking people to donate old jackets and sweatshirts for needy families in the community. Donations can be delivered to the school between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The school is located at 385 I.O.O.F. Ave. For more information, call 848-7185.
‘La Virgen Del Tepeyac’
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA – El Teatro Campesino presents its biennial spectacle of vibrant music, sacral theatre and Aztec Dance, “La Virgen Del Tepeyac.” This special Christmas offering, dramatizing the four apparitions of Our Lady Of Guadalupe to the Indian messenger Juan Diego in 1531, is a reenactment of the miraculous events that inspired the religious rebirth of Indigenous Mexico a mere 10 years after the Spanish Conquest.
This production marks the 32nd year of El Teatro Campesino’s Christmas productions in San Juan Bautista. Performances will run through Dec. 22. Tickets sell out early. They are $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $10 for children. Performances are Friday through Sunday at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 4 p.m. Details: www.elteatrocampesino.com
Gift Faire at the winery
MORGAN HILL – Gugliemo Winery will hold a Gift Faire on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attractions will include wine and food tasting, special guests, music, holiday gift baskets and more. The Faire will be held at 1480 East Main St., Morgan Hill. Details:
779-2145.
Property taxes due
GILROY – The first installment of the 2002/2003 property taxes will be delinquent if not paid by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. At that time a 10 percent penalty will be added, according to the Santa Clara County Tax Collector’s Office. Payments should be mailed, along with the first installment stub, to the Tax Collector’s Office, 70 West Hedding St., San Jose, CA 95110. The U.S. postmark MUST be Dec. 10 or earlier to avoid penalties. Therefore, it is important to mail early or obtain a proof of mailing from the post office. Details:
808-7900.
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