Heidi Linden and Mark Lilga, with the South Santa Clara County
Fire Department, load toys into an Avis rental van.
Helping Those in Need
Heidi Linden and Mark Lilga, with the South Santa Clara County Fire Department, load toys into an Avis rental van. The more than 200 toys will be taken to the Lake Tahoe region, devastated by the recent fire, and handed out to children who have been displaced or are suffering trauma. Thousands of firefighters took advantage of the calm overnight conditions to keep the flames that have destroyed 229 homes and forced about 3,500 people to evacuate from spreading, said Rich Hawkins, a U.S. Forest Service fire commander. The amount of land burned remained unchanged since Wednesday at 3,100 acres, and the fire still was 55 percent contained Thursday, Hawkins said at a morning update on the status of the fire.
Find Treasures at Rummage Sale
San Martin – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter will hold its annual rummage sale from 8am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday, at the shelter, 12750 Murphy Ave.
Details: 778-2654, www.fosmas.petfinder.org
Find a New Buddy
San Martin – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter need help to find loving families for the many homeless companion animals currently at the shelter and in foster homes, and barns for mousing cats who prefer the independent lifestyle.
Visit the FOSMAS pet fairs from noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, at Petco-Morgan Hill located on the corner of Tennant Avenue and Monterey Road, where many animals will be featured.
Stop by to find a new furry friend; make a donation to help cover spay/neuter, food, and litter expenses; find out how to become a foster parent or get more information on adopting barncats; or sign-up to volunteer for the shelter.
Details: 681-3788, www.fosmas.org
‘The Long Weekend’ Concludes
Gilroy – The Pintello Comedy Theater’s production of “The Long Weekend” concludes tonight and Saturday at the Grange Hall, 8191 Swanston Lane in Morgan Hill, at 8pm. Tickets are $15.
Details: 776-8004, pi******@*****er.net, www.PintelloComedy.com
Sue’s Coffee Free Shows
Gilroy – Sue”s Coffee presents several Friday night shows this summer. Tonight, Kate Pearson, on tour from Boston, this singer/songwriter sings witty lyrics, plays melodies and string arrangements in a folk rock/acoustic style. All shows Fridays 7 to 9pm. Sue’s is located at 7501 Monterey St.
Details: 842-4220
Local Perchlorate Group Meets
San Martin – The next two Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 2 to 5pm today, at the San Martin Lions Club Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave.
Details: www.smnneigbor.org or www.valleywater.org.
Class of 1987 Reunion
Gilroy – Gilroy High School class of 1987’s 20-year reunion will be held Saturday.
Details: reunion.tafgraphicswebhost.com or e-mail Julie at de************@*sn.com.
An Old-fashioned Fourth of July
Gilroy – A celebration will take place at Christmas Hill Park from 11 to 5pm the Fourth of July.
There will be concerts, children’s games, jump houses, contests and relays, face painting and a free barbecue from 11am to 1pm.
The Rev. Matt Valencia from Calvary Chapel Gilroy will emcee the event and share a message of hope.
Details: (408) 448-1218
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
