Last chance to donate to 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 Familie
s 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.
‘Holiday Snap’ opens Friday
GILROY – Rod and Marion Pintello are proud to present “Holiday Snap,” the premier production at Pintello Comedy Theater, at the Calvary Chapel located at 8531 Church St. Directed by Marion Pintello and written by Michael Pertwee and John Chapman, the performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays Jan. 3 to Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. All seats are $15. Details:
776-8004.
Garlic Festival Art Contest
GILROY – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc., is now accepting entries for the 2003 Art Poster Contest. A $750 first prize will go to the entry which is judged to best capture the spirit and essence of this premier food festival. In addition, the first-place winner shall receive one of each souvenir food item produced with their artwork. The second-place winner will receive $400 and third place will get $200. The winning entry will be reproduced as a high-quality, limited edition poster to be sold at the 25th Annual Garlic Festival on July 25, 26 and 27. The deadline for entries is Feb. 4, 2003, and winners will be notified by Feb. 18. Entry forms and complete contest rules are now available from the Gilroy Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St., Gilroy CA 95020. Details: 842-1625.
Artists who teach on exhibit
GILROY – Creative Catalyst is an exhibition currently on display at the Gavilan College Gallery, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., featuring artwork by art educators from Gavilan College and local high schools. Artists exhibiting artwork are Dan Dwyer, Jane Edberg, KC Gonzalez, Jack Johnson, Arthur Juncker, Tim Kelly, Jacqueline Kurtt, Jane Rekedal, Sylvia Rios, Moisés Roizen, Louise Roy and Arturo “r2row” Rosette. Artworks include ceramics, photography, drawings, paintings, fabric, murals, wood and mixed media.
The exhibition is on display now through Jan. 25. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free and open to the public. On-campus parking is 75 cents. Details: 846-4974
Planning Advisory Council
SAN MARTIN – The San Martin Planning Advisory Council will meet 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Family Worship Center, 425 Middle Ave., in San Martin. This is the opportunity to voice opinions to appointed representatives and neighbors. Details:
229-5010.
Things That Go Bump
MORGAN HILL – Join W.E.R.C., the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, for a free evening program at the Historic Machado School located in Morgan Hill. This program will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. Participants will be introduced to some of the Bay Area’s local nocturnal wildlife. The program is free, space is limited, and reservations are required. Details: 779-9372.
NEWS ITEMS: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@****ic.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St., Gilroy.
