Sign up your children for swim lessons, summer day camps, sports
activities and the like this weekend.
Class instructors will be at the Willey Cultural Center (140
Fifth St.) Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon to demonstrate their
different courses and to answer any questions. Raffle prizes and
free giveaways, too.
To have your event listed in the digest, www.werc-ca.org.
GavFEST goes Green this year
“GavFEST 2008 Goes Green” is the theme of this year’s spring festival and open house at Gavilan College, and will include environmental and “green” building exhibits. GavFEST includes bands, food, open house, hairstyles and manicures, soccer tournament, GaviLAND kids area with reptile zoo, bounce attraction, climbing wall and more. GavFEST is an annual open house, to invite the community to have fun while exploring the resources of Gavilan College.
Kids are encouraged to come to campus and learn about college so that they know what opportunities are available to them as they grow. Parents can learn about opportunities for their children, and job training for themselves. High School seniors can fill out applications and select classes for fall, getting a head start on their higher education. GavFEST also provides service opportunities for current Gavilan College students, many of whom will be visible throughout the day, providing information, running attractions, and greeting visitors. More than 300 students and staff are expected to volunteer.
The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Parking and admission are free.
Details: cachampionsforchange.net
Celebrating Congregation Emeth
Congregation Emeth is purchasing its first permanent home in 31 years, on Monterey Street in Morgan Hill. From noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, the community is invited to a gourmet barbecue and wine tasting event sponsored by the Thomas Kruse Winery, 3200 Dryden Ave., Gilroy.
The event will offer great food, select wines, live music, a commemorative photo, gift raffles and a relaxed vineyard setting surrounded by stunning mountain views.
Tickets must be purchased in advance for $20 per adult and $10 per child.
Details: Lana Olsson at (408) 846-6783 or visit www.BeADonor.com. (Code: GILROY) to schedule an appointment.
Gav presents fine art display
Gavilan College Fine Arts Gallery presents Art Is Essential: The Pajaro Valley Arts Council Member Artists Invitational. Come and enjoy the variety of paintings, sculptures and ceramics now on display at the gallery in the Gavilan College Library, 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard.
The exhibit is on display from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. The free exhibit is closed Saturday and Sunday. It runs through May 9.
Details: 848-4724.
Crab feed benefits GHS athletics
The 28th annual Crab Cioppino Feed and Dance will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Don Christopher Ranch, 305 Bloomfield Road. Tickets cost $52 and can be purchased online at heckerpasswinery.com.
