The original Gilroy Arts
&
amp; Cultural Center Task Force is being reconvened to review
the project and to identify possible design and program changes.
The center to be built on the northwest corner of Seventh and
Monterey Streets has been delayed while a consultant finds more
financial options for the project. Joint use possibilities include
joining the center with revenue-generating retail, office or
residential space, maybe even a partnership with the Gilroy Unified
School District. As it stands, the center would set the city back
about $25 million, up from the original $9 million the city planned
for.
The first meeting will take place from noon to 4 p.m. today, in
the City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St.
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Adopt a lovable pet at San Jose show
The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter will be at the San Jose Home and Garden Show Saturday and Sunday. Stop by and see the adoptable dogs and cats. Meet Stormy, the kitten that was shot with a BB gun and fractured an ankle. The event takes place at the San Jose Convention Center, 435 S. Market St., booth #826, South Hall B, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Discounted tickets available for $7 at www.cnps-scv.org, or e-mail
cn******@ya***.com
, or call (650) 941-1068.
Chicken Festival set for the weekend
The 2nd annual San Juan Bautista Chicken Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. There will be a variety of activities such as crowing contests, entertainment and arts and crafts booths.
A parade is set for Sunday at 11 a.m., and entries are $15. There will also be a chicken queen competition.
Details: Margo Tankersley at the chamber at 623-2454.
Rivers of chocolate coming
The Rivers of Chocolate event will be held Sunday. Don’t miss this fun filled day, and support EHC LifeBuilders Youth Programs.
Indulge in delectable chocolates, food and wines from some of the Bay Area’s finest, along with music and entertainment including a silent and live auction. Auction items include a 2008 Harley-Davidson Limited Anniversary Edition XL 1200L valued at $10,600, his and hers Tiffany & Co. watches, 50-yard-line 49er tickets to any 2008-2009 regular season game, a one night stay at The Beach House in Half Moon Bay to include two spa treatments, an Apple iPhone and tour and tasting package from Byington Winery & Vineyard
Purchase tickets online today or call (408) 539-2109.
Details: visit www.AllProDad.com.
Dinner and dance at winery
Lana Wright Competition Dancers, a youth nonprofit organization, will be hosting its 3rd annual dinner and dance event at Guglielmo Winery Sunday. Enjoy a dance show, lunch outdoors at the winery, live and silent auction and fabulous prizes. Proceeds from fundraiser will help the dance team travel to Las Vegas this summer to compete in a national competition.
To make a donation or to purchase event tickets please call 778-1178.
Fun at the Gilroy Library
Enter a Teen Poetry Contest at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St. One winner from middle school and one from high school will receive a $25 cash prize. Deadline is April 30. A complete rules and entry forms are available at the library and online at www.werc-ca.org.
Flower lovers meet in May
The Morgan Hill Flower Lover’s Club (including Gilroy and San Martin) will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. All members are encouraged to bring a plant to exchange with fellow members.
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.
Celebrate 40 years at El Roble
El Roble Elementary will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a day of festivities starting at 1 p.m. May 16 with a parade led by the three “Queens of El Roble,” Roberta Bertero, Patti Littlejohn and Mary Garcia, three women who were some of the first teachers.
A ceremony honoring the anniversary will be held at 2 p.m. to be followed by a carnival from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Admission to the carnival is free and open to the community. The school invites former staff, alumni and the public to celebrate at El Roble Elementary School.
See the 30th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant
Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant is a scholarship pageant. Contestants are judged on personal interview, speech, talent and evening gown. In addition to the selection of Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen, scholarships will be awarded to many pageant contestants.
The Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Pageant is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Gavilan College Theater.
Details: 842-1625.
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.
“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 for 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.gilroyparade.com
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.
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.
