Enjoy a pie and help raise money for the 2008 Sober Grad Night.
Pies range in price from $13 to $14 (apple, pumpkin and
olallieberry).
Pie Sale Benefits Grad Night
Gilroy – Enjoy a pie and help raise money for the 2008 Sober Grad Night. Pies range in price from $13 to $14 (apple, pumpkin and olallieberry). Pies will be sold until Oct. 26.
To place an order, call Monica Villar (408) 710-6507 or Kelly Nelson (408) 218-0301. Pick up will be at Gilroy High School between 3 and 5pm Nov. 15.
Lion’s Club Meeting
San Martin – SMHA general meeting Friday at the San Martin Lions Club (across from San Martin Airport on Murphy Avenue), 7pm with potluck. A photo presentation and discussion will given by several members sharing their horse camping experiences and adventures.
Details: www.smhorse.com or call Greg at 842-0777
Enjoy Wine and All That Jazz
Gilroy – The Gilroy Foundation presents the 18th annual “Day In The Country” wine and jazz festival, featuring outstanding wines and food, and silent and live auctions. The event takes place at 1pm, Saturday, at Goldsmith Seeds, 2280 Hecker Pass Highway. Order tickets online at gilroyfoundation.org. Tickets are $100 and include lunch and wine tasting.
Details: 842-3727
Responsible Dog Ownership Days
Gilroy – As a licensed club of the American Kennel Club, the Gavilan Kennel Club invites the public to celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Day from 9am to 3pm Saturday, at Christmas Hill Park. There will be a Meet the Breeds Fair and a host of activities for dogs and owners including a question-and-answer session with veterinarian, Dr. Pete Keesling. There will also be an all breed AKC conformation match that you may enter with your AKC registered purebred dog.
Details: www.gavilankc.org.
Free Community Health Day
Gilroy – Rebekah Children’s Services is hosting the 4th annual Gilroy Community Health Day from 11am to 3pm Saturday, at Rebekah Children’s Services, 290 IOOF Ave. Health screenings, medical advice and more. A Mexican Consulate representative will be there to provide information regarding retirement in Mexico, real estate in Mexico, dual citizenship, custom regulations and much more. The Gilroy Community Health Day Committee is comprised of local organizations and agencies that have come together to develop and accomplish a vision of providing health, wellness and disease prevention within our community by increasing awareness and access to health care resources.
Details: (408) 843-9218
Body Specimen at Gilroy Library
Gilroy – A real body specimen from the BODY WORLDS 2 & The Three Pound Gem: Gunther von Hagens’ Anatomical Exhibit of Real Human Bodies exhibition at The Tech Museum of Innovation will appear at the Gilroy Library on Saturday, to accompany a talk about health and wellness.
The free presentation at 2pm will feature Paul Hepfer, MS, Vice President of Programs for The Health Trust, speaking on “Inside Out: Learning about your body can be the first step towards improved health and wellness.”
Details: www.healthtrust.org or www.santaclaracountylib.org
Free Computer Workshops
Gilroy – Work2Future, Gilroy One-Stop and Gavilan College Contract Education will offer computer skills classes for Spanish speakers: Introduction to Computers and the Internet and Introduction to Word. Instruction will be in Spanish.
There is no charge for these classes. Two Thursdays, Oct. 18 and 25, from 9am to 11:30am at Gilroy One Stop: 7800 Arroyo Circle, Suite A.
Details: (408) 283-3600
Auditions for ‘Swing Shift’
Gilroy – The Gilroy Community Services Department and John Bisceglie are conducting auditions for “Swing Shift.” Come be a part of this 1940s all singing, all swinging musical revue, performing at Gavilan College this January.
Auditions will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Ages 5 to 9 at 10am, 10 to 14 at noon and 15 through adult at 2pm.
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