Sycamore Creek Vineyard will release its award winning 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon at a release party 1 to 5 p.m. today. It costs
$15 for wine club members, $25 for non-members.
Sycamore Creek recently won several awards for its 2005 Petit
Verdot (gold), 2005 Merlot (bronze) and 2006 Chardonnay (bronze) at
the Grand Harvest Awards and for its 2006 Malbec (best of
class/gold) and 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (silver) at the West
Coast Wine Competition. Winemaker Ted Medeiros plans to unveil the
Cabernet at the party that will include live music and
barbecue.
To have your event listed in the digest, www.morganhillwindsymphony.org.
Honor Post Senior graduates
Parents, families, friends and supporters are invited to the Santa Clara County Office of Education South County Gilroy Post Senior Program’s 6th Annual Graduation Banquet, held June 5, at Fortino Winery. The event will include dinner.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m. The cost is $18 for an evening of food, entertainment and of course honoring the graduates. Guests and former students who found success as a result of the SCCOE education will speak. All reservations must be in and paid by Friday.
Details: Steve Fortino at 842-3247.
St. Mary School promotes 35
St. Mary School’s 35 members of the 8th grade class will be sent off to high school during ceremonies set for Friday, June 6. The school liturgy begins at 10:30 a.m. in the church. At the end of Mass, the entire school will form an honor guard for the graduating class as they proceed to the school.
The graduation ceremony with student awards and scholarships will be held in the church beginning at 6 p.m. Father Dan Derry and school Principal Christa Hanson will present the students with their awards and diplomas. Hospitality follows for students and their parents in the gym.
On Monday, June 9, 34 kindergarten students will be promoted to first grade during a ceremony that begins at 6 p.m. in the gym.
Poker tourney benefits city programs
The Gilroy Community Services Department is offering the Big Slick Spring Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday June 7 at the Gilroy Senior Center.
Teams of four persons at least 18 years of age may play in the one-day
event. The proceeds of the tournament, the 17th in a series over the past three years, are used for senior, teen and youth programs.
The entry fee is $60 per team. Team members will play at different tables.
The tournament is accepting team entries until 4pm Friday May 30, although registration will conclude if the 27 teams enroll.
Details: (408) 846-0460.
Help shape Gilroy housing
The city is in the process of updating the General Plan Housing Element and is looking for input from the public. Join other community members at an interactive Housing Element Workshop and help shape the goals and policies of the new housing element.
The meetings are 6 p.m. June 12 and 19, at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.
Pizza will be provided and Spanish translation will be available
Details: Marilyn Roaf at 846-0241.
AARP safe driving class
AARP holds free one-day refresher courses for drivers 50 and older. Driver safety and new laws will be covered. There is a minimal fee for a three-year DMV certificate for discounts on auto insurance. AARP membership not required. The next meeting is June 14. Call between 1 and 6 p.m. for time and location.
Details: 776-1413.
Summer fitness program
Children ages 7 to 17 may participate in a summer fitness program to stay fit and healthy out of school with Pulido’s Pro-Fitness Summer programs beginning June 16. The programs will teach kids and teens to cultivate a fun and healthy lifestyle while building community through cardio workouts, game activities, and an introduction to healthy eating.
Details: 846-9860.
Library to kick off summer
The Gilroy Library presents ‘Twas the Night Before Summer’ event Friday, June 20. This event is part of a national event to kick off summer and to promote reading all across the country. More than 2,000 libraries and bookstores nationally are celebrating the beginning of summer with this event.
This event features a reading of the new children’s book ‘Twas the Night Before Summer,’ children coloring pages, free stickers and other fun activities for children.
Details: Linda Glawatz at the Gilroy Library at 842-8207 or Aaron Vince at the Mackinac Island Press at (231) 946-7737.
Class of 1958 plans reunion
The Gilroy High School class of 1958 is planning a 50th reunion, June 27 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Details: 842-5357.
Class of ’98 plans reunion
Gilroy High School Class of 1998 will celebrate its 10-year reunion Aug. 9 at La Vigna, at Hecker Pass Winery.
Details: gi**********@ya***.com
Visit SV backyard railroads
South County Garden Railroaders invite the public to the 14th annual Garden Layout Tour to benefit St. Josephs Center and Community Pantry.
The tour takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Visit 12 model railroads running through some of the most unusual backyard gardens in Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy and Hollister. Please bring nonperishable food (canned goods, pasta, cereal, etc.) or donate (cash or check to St. Josephs Family Center or the Community Pantry) and pickup a guide book at the All Aboard Junction train store at 8355 Monterey St., Gilroy.
Details: Pat at 846-8841, Dale at 848-1440, or Dave at 842-1843.
‘Day’ benefits foundation
The 19th Annual “Day in the Country” auction will be held Saturday, Sept. 6. Put on by the Gilroy Foundation, this year’s theme is “A Night with the Rat Pack.” The event includes wine tasting, dinner, dancing and a silent and live auction.
The event raises funds to support the programs of the Gilroy Foundation. For more than 25 years, the foundation has supported charitable organizations by offering grants to those organizations with the greatest need.
The foundation is looking for support in terms of sponsorships and or donated items.
Details: 842-3727.
Ongoing Events
Discover joy of a foster family
Learn about becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
Details: Shelda Reynolds at 846-5028, or at Sh*************@ss*.org,or stop by the Gilroy Family Resource Center, 8833 Monterey Road., Suite. G, Gilroy.
Free table tennis
Enjoy a game of table tennis with seniors 55 and older at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.
Details: 846-0414.
Scouting in Gilroy
If you’re interested in Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts, please visit their new Web site at heckerpasswinery.com.
