Local Digest
Coyote Lake park campground reopens
The Lakeview Campground in Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park has reopened. The campground has been resurfaced and some sites have been removed or repositioned to allow for more privacy.
A new section of Lakeview Campground, containing 17 water/electric hook-up sites, an RV group campsite, a campfire amphitheater and a shower building, is currently under construction. It is scheduled to open in January or February 2008. The Coyote Lake Launch Area remains closed due to low water levels, until further notice.
Details: www.parkhere.org
Gilroy Elks, U.S. Marines collecting toys for tots
The Gilroy Elks RV group, The Garlic Roamers, has started its annual Toys for Tots drive in conjunction with the U.S. Marines.
Residents can contribute by bringing an unwrapped toy to the Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway.
Details: 842-4970.
Annual church bazaar set for Saturday
The Gilroy United Methodist Women will hold Bazaar 2007 Saturday, at the Methodist Church, 7600 Church St. It begins and 8:30 a.m. and will end when there are no more customers.
There is no cost for admission. There will be handmade crafts, jams, jellies and cakes for sale. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
There will be a drawing with a handmade Marilyn Schlesinger quilt as the top prize.
Details: 842-3034.
Celebrate the harvest at St. Stephen’s
Be among friends and neighbors Saturday, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, for a Harvest Feast. Potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m.
Details: 842-4415
Enchilada fiesta benefits ADB violin program
The 4th Annual Enchilada Fiesta will be held Nov. 30. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. with a violin concert at 7 p.m.
Take-out is available. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Adult tickets are $7 at the door. Thanks to our generous community, we will feature an elaborate silent auction as well as raffles throughout the evening.
More than 40 local merchants and businesses contribute to this event. Please join us for this memorable evening.
Details: 848-2568.
Children, violins and the holidays
Begin Advent season with music presented by the South Valley Suzuki Music Foundation.
The concert, which will benefit the groups 2008 Friendship Tour to Europe, takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8 at St. Mary Church, 11 First St. A $5 donation is requested.
Details: 472-1692.
Applications for ‘Holiday in Lights Parade’ available
Applications are now available for the “Second Annual Holiday in Lights Parade” scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in downtown San Juan Bautista.
Marching bands, choirs, cars, floats and youth organizations are welcome to participate.
Details: San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce at www.sjbchamber.com, e-mail at sj***@*******al.net, or call (831) 623-2454.
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