Matilda Butler, co-author of Rosie’s Daughters: The
”
First Women To
”
Generation Tells Its Story, will use music and photos from
1945-2005 as a historical backdrop for her presentation The Tipping
Point in American Women
”
s History. Butler will share stories and insights from the 100
women she interviewed for her collective memoir of women born
during World War II for the program which will be presented
Saturday, March 15th at the Westside Grill, 8080 Santa Theresa
Blvd. from 2 to 4 p.m.
A ‘hip’ weekend with SVCT
See South Valley Civic Theater’s teen version of the hit sci-fi musical ” Little Shop of Horrors.” This wacky classic is a perfect vehicle for teen energy, angst and creativity. Bring the family, bring a date … bring your plants, if you dare. (But whatever you do – don’t feed them!)
The show takes place at 8 p.m. today. Cost $18; seniors and student cost is $14. The show plays at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill.
Details: (408) 842-SHOW or www.santaclaracountylib.org/gilroy/forgiveness.html, or write to:
fo*********@li*****.org
.
Author to read, sign books
Ruben Dozal Jr. will read excerpts from his book “My Dad’s Thoughts: Bits and Pieces of Life,” from 3 to 5 p.m. today, at Curves, 1715 Airline Highway, Hollister. He will be available to sign copies. Dozal was born in Brawley. One of eight children and with little formal education, he began writing through the Adult Literacy Project of Santa Clara County.
Take the family to Farm Day
Bring the children to Farm Day at Huntingh Hollow in Henry Coe State Park and learn all about farm life. See lambs, chickens, goats, rabbits and a miniature horse. Ride a real tractor. Lemonade and cookies will be served.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Details: 683-2247, or 779-2728.
Neighborhood resource meetings
The City of Gilroy Housing & Community Development, Gilroy Police Department Neighborhood Resource Unit, Gilroy Gang Task Force and South County Housing invite the public to attend a series of three free sessions entitled “Gilroy Neighborhood Academy 2008.”
Tuesday, March 18: Social Host Ordinance – GPD crackdown on teenage drinking
Tuesday, March 25: Neighborhood Development – how do I start a neighborhood association, who are the neighborhood leaders and volunteers and how do I start a neighborhood watch?
The meetings take place at the Gilroy Senior Center 7371 Hanna St. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with presentations from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Reserve a seat today.
Details: Rachel Munoz 846-0524 or
ra**********@ci.us
Gavilan College Cheerleader Tryouts
Tryouts for the Gavilan College cheerleading team will be held Thursday, March 20th and Friday March 21st, 5 to 8 p.m., with possible finals on Friday March 28th from 5 to 8 p.m. Tryouts will be held on the Gilroy campus in room APE 101 (Mini Gym) in the Gymnasium complex. Applications are available in the Gavilan Library or in the Physical Education/Athletics Office or online at
