Local Digest
Gilroy Lions donate more than 1,000 pairs of eyeglasses
The Gilroy Lions Club recently collected 1,340 pairs of used eyeglasses where they were boxed and will be sent to the Eyeglass Collection Center in Vallejo. There, they will be catalogued, transported throughout the world by volunteers and given away.
SV Civic Theater presents ‘Scrooge! the Musical’
South Valley Civic Theatre presents “Scrooge! the Musical” Saturday, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m.; matinees Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Performances are at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
Tickets are $18 general, $14 for students/seniors. Advance tickets are available at BookSmart in Morgan Hill, the Gilroy Visitors Bureau, and at the Morgan Hill Community Center. Also online at www.SVCT.org.
Details: www.svct.org.
Enchilada Fiesta benefits ADB violin program
The 4th annual Enchilada Fiesta will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 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. There will be an elaborate silent auction as well as raffles throughout the evening.
Details: 848-2568.
Find unique gifts at St. Mary holiday boutique
Get in the Christmas spirit at the annual St. Mary School Holiday Boutique 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. This gathering of more than 35 artisans and craftsmen and women will offer unique gift-buying opportunities in a pleasant holiday atmosphere. Browse the handcrafts, jewelry, Christmas decorations, artwork and specialty items offered from vendors around South County. The boutique will be held at St. Mary School, Cullen Hall, 7900 Church St.
Details: St. Mary School at 842-2827.
Craft show benefits veteran’s organizations, local charities
The Ladies Auxiliary, VFW, Post #9242, Hollister is sponsoring a Holiday Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. Proceeds benefits veterans organizations and local charities.
Details: (831) 637-1980, or (831) 524-1459.
SV Symphony presents ‘Sounds of the Holiday Season’
South Valley Symphony presents “Sounds of the Holiday Season” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy, with Gavilan Concert Choir, directed by Phil Robb.
Admission prices are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens age 55 and older, and $10 for students aged 12 to 18. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free with a paid adult admission.
Tickets are available at the door or may be purchased in advance at:
n Porcella’s Music, 7357 Monterey St.
n First Street Coffee Exchange, 1211 First St.
n www.southvalleysymphony.org, or www.artsopolis.com
Details: John Graham at (831) 623-4062.
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