Spaghetti feed benefits GHS choral programs
The Gilroy High School Choral Program Spaghetti Feed will be
held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the high school
cafeteria. The dinner features pasta with three sauces prepared by
Majid Bahriny, of Mama Mia’s Restaurant.
Tickets are available from choir members or at the door, and
cost $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and younger. Takeout is
available.
Details: 847-2424, ext. 2288.
Flower lovers club meets
The Morgan Hill flower Lovers Club (including Gilroy and San Martin) will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. The meeting will be held at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Spaghetti feed benefits GHS choral programs
The Gilroy High School Choral Program Spaghetti Feed will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the high school cafeteria. The dinner features pasta with three sauces prepared by Majid Bahriny, of Mama Mia’s Restaurant.
Tickets are available from choir members or at the door, and cost $8 for adults, $6 for children 12 and younger. Takeout is available.
Details: 847-2424, ext. 2288.
Register now for spring classes
New and continuing students can now register for spring classes at Gavilan College. Spring semester begins Jan. 30. Classes are offered days, evenings, weekends and online. Continuing students may register in person or on-line at www.gavilan.edu. New students may register in person at Gavilan College locations in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or Hollister.
Gilroy main campus:
Today and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Details: general information at 848-4800; counseling at 848-4723; financial aid at 848-4727; schedule and registration calendars available at www.lilyholbrookmusic.com or 842-4220.
Casino night benefits GHS baseball
Prizes, food and fun at Casino night from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 9 at Stubby’s, 707 First St. Proceeds benefit Gilroy High School baseball. Cost is $75 a couple, or $50 for single.
Details: 842-3322
Discover adoption and foster care
Rebekah Children’s Services is holding its monthly Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11. Anyone interested in learning how to become an adoptive or foster parent should attend. There are 80,000 children in foster care throughout California who need families. Could they be waiting for yours? Come and learn about the children, our programs, financial support, and training. Please RSVP seating is limited.
Details: www.BeADonor.com (Code: GILROY) to schedule an appointment or call (408) 848-2363 ext. 219.
Comedy night comes to Gavilan
See former Gilroy Unified School Board member David McRae perform, along with a group of comics from throughout the Bay Area, Feb. 23.
They will also hold an open mic session for those looking for a chance to be in front of a live audience. A workshop and auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Details: wi*****@*******in.com.
Learn to become a building inspector
Qualification requirements for a career in Building Inspection is at an all-time high. Certification with the International Code Council is looked at by employers as one of the most valuable attributes testifying to the knowledge and effort made by a potential employee. Gavilan College presents a Residential Building Inspection-ICC Certification Exam Prep, Saturdays, Feb. 23 through April 19, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (no class March 22nd). This is a 40 hour course of instruction preparing the participants to pass the International Code Council’s Residential Building Inspector of 1 and 2 Family Dwelling Exam. Passing of this exam will give international certification with a 3 year certification by the ICC.
The class takes place at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The cost is $450, plus $89 for materials.
Details: Rosie Armstrong at 847-2514.
Champagne Sunday at Sue’s
Weaves elements of many popular genres into their uniquely original songs 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29 at Sue’s Coffee Roasting Company, 7501 Monterey St. Their live performances are events. Unstoppably upbeat, the high-energy music keeps audiences on their feet, and they are always invited back. Champagne Sunday loves what they do, and it shows.
Details: 842-4220.
League accepting grant requests
The Gilroy Assistance League is now accepting grant requests for the year 2008. Last year the organization handed out more than $10,000 to various local youth services such as Gateway School, Community Solutions, South Valley Suzuki Music Foundation and others. A formal grant request proposal must be completed and returned no later than Feb. 29. Grant funds are to be used for children and youth services. Funds will be distributed in April 2008.
Details: Forms may be picked up from Starritt Realtors at 7477 Eigleberry St. Completed forms may be returned to the same location or mailed to Patty Giacalone, P.O. Box 2062, Gilroy, CA., 95020-2062.
Annual fashion show benefits children
The Elks Lodge is holding it’s annual Charity Fashion Show, “In the Japanese Tea Garden,” Saturday, March 8, featuring fashions and accessories from local boutiques and stores. This event begins with no-host cocktails at 11 a.m., luncheon at noon and fashion show from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This event is open to all members, their family, their friends and their guests.
All proceeds benefit the Elks philanthropic efforts to help crippled and disabled children. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 8, for $25 per person. The event takes place at the lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. Tickets will also be sold after Feb. 8 and may be picked up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the lodge office.
See Joyce or Sandy.
Details: 842-9397.
Who’s Your Hero? American Red Cross Santa Clara Valley Seeks Nominations for Local Real Heroes Award Breakfast
American Red Cross Santa Clara Valley Chapter is calling on Silicon Valley residents, companies and organizations to nominate individuals, who reside or work in Santa Clara County and whose extraordinary acts of courage or kindness make them a hero to be honored at the 2nd Annual Santa Clara Valley Real Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose. The deadline to submit nominations is March 13, 2008.
“A hero can be someone who bravely acts in a time of immediate need or someone who simply lives his or her life in a way that shows they care for those around them. Real heroes are ordinary people whose actions demonstrate the potential that is in all of us. If someone is a hero in your eyes, I encourage you to nominate them'” says Honorary Event Chair, Peter Hero, a senior advisor to the CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Nominations for the heroics act of local residents that took place between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007 are being accepted in the following categories:
Animal Rescue Hero – An animal that has protected a human or another animal in a time of need, or a person who has rescued an animal from a traumatic situation.
Education Hero – An adult or youth who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others in a school or other educational setting.
Good Samaritan – Adult (21 years old and up) – An adult who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others.
Good Samaritan – Youth (Under the age of 21) – A youth who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others.
Law Enforcement Hero – A professional law enforcement officer (Sheriff, Police, FBI, Highway Patrol, etc…) whose life-saving action went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Medical Professional Hero – A medical professional (doctors, nurses, EMT/paramedics, hospital/clinic staff, etc…) whose life-saving action went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Military Hero – A member of the armed forces (active, reserve, retired, commissioned or non-commissioned) whose life-saving action during active duty status went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Professional Rescuer Hero – A professional rescuer (firefighter, lifeguard, etc…) whose life-saving action went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Workplace Hero – An individual who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others at his or her place of employment or on a job site.
Real Hero Award recipients will be chosen by a selection committee of leading members of the Silicon Valley community. Heroes are selected based on the degree to which their acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of Silicon Valley. All nominees must work or reside in the Santa Clara County; the heroic acts may have occurred elsewhere. Self-nominations are not permitted. All nominations will be subject to further verification and validation. All nominee information will be shared with the Heroes selection committee and the general public with a two-minute biographical video.
Nominations for Real Heroes Awards can now be submitted to the American Red Cross Santa Clara Valley Chapter online at www.therolemodelprogram.org.
Tickets for ‘Bach to Blues’ on sale now
Anyone looking forward to a high energy evening of music and dance can reserve tickets for “Bach to Blues 2008.” Now in its fifth consecutive year, is an annual showcase of regional talent, featuring Gavilan College faculty and students and performers from the community. This year’s lineup includes pianist Maria Amirkhanian, guitarist John Garcia, blues vocalist Nate Pruitt with his band, Primary Colors, Art Juncker with the Gavilan College Performance Ensemble, and flamenco guitarist Alberto Marques.
For the first time, the evening will include a performance by dancer Kathryn Waggoner with the Gavilan College Dance Ensemble. In a new tradition, the show will begin with a performance by the winner of the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition, which takes place the prior week.
The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, in the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Terese Blvd.
Tickets are on sale at the Gavilan College Bookstore, Porcella’s Music, The Music Tree, and Gavilan College locations in Morgan Hill and Hollister.
V.I.P. Seating is $30 (includes premiere seating and a welcome gift), general admission is $15, and seniors and students are $10.
Tickets may be purchased online at
