Local Digest
Route 25 to close for five days
State Route 25 will be closed for five days beginning Monday to repair the railroad crossing, according to California Highway Patrol. At 7 a.m., patrolmen will shut down a small stretch of the route between the railroad tracks – just east of U.S. 101 – and Bloomfield Avenue. Road crews will replace a stretch of pavement going over the railroad tracks, which currently has several potholes. Route 25 will reopen at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Detours will exit motorists from U.S. 101 at Monterey Road and funnel them south on Old Bolsa Road. They will then turn south on Bloomfield Avenue and reconnect with route 25. Motorists heading the opposite direction will travel the detour in reverse.
Fund-raiser for Hip Hop Craze dancers
A holiday boutique and find-raiser for Hip Hop Craze dance team will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, today, at the San Martin’s Lion’s Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Vendors include, Arbonne, Avon, Cookie Lee, Children’s Clothing Line, Discovery Toys, Jump 2 It, Pampered Chef, Partylite Candles, Princess House, Purses, Scrafs, Southern Living, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple and Uppercase Living.
Details: 846-5918.
Buy water and help drill wells in Africa
Participating local churches will be raising funds through the sale of bottled water to provide clean drinking water to communities most in need throughout the world.
In partnership with World Vision, a leading Christian Humanitarian Organization, all proceeds will be used to drill wells in Africa. Contact or visit the following participating churches this Sunday: South Valley Community Church, Calvary Chapel, First Baptist Church, or Gilroy Presbyterian Church.
Details: Chris Wheat 483-3691.
Celebrate Veterans Day
A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Building, Post 6309, 74 W. Sixth St. A free breakfast will be served from 8 to 10 a.m.
Details 848-8624.
Vets Parade Comes to Hollister
The Veterans Coalition of San Benito County presents the 6th annual Veterans Day Parade in recognition of the California National Guard.
The parade will take place at noon Sunday on San Benito Street in downtown Hollister. Be there at 11:11 a.m. for a memorial celebration in front of the Veterans Memorial Building on San Benito Street.
A barbecue fundraiser will follow the parade at Johnny’s Bar and Grill on San Benito Street.
Historical society gives to museum
The Gilroy Historical Society presented a check for $3,271.33 to the Gilroy Museum this week. The amount represents the profits from selling 500 copies of two DVDs created by member Phil Laursen from the museum’s old films of Gilroy. Also included in the amount were profits from the sales of sets of notecards featuring local historic homes. All items are all still currently available for sale at the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth Street.
Dinner benefits scholarships
Frank Locicero announced the Polenta Dinner to be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. Mary Parish Hall, 11 First St. Proceeds will support youth scholarships for seniors at Gilroy High School.
Social hour with delicious antipasto starts at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., diners will enjoy an Italian dinner prepared and served by members and their families.
Tickets may be purchased at Gilroy Travel Service, 8352 Church St. Ste. F2; It’s A Grind, 890 Renz Lane; or call 842-5671.
Details: 848-0505.
Fall play hits the high school stage
Gilroy High School will be holding its fall play at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 17. Tickets will cost $5 for students and $7 for adults and will be available next week at GHS and around the community. They will also be available at the door.
The performance, put on by Sara Klopp’s drama classes, is a series of 10 mini plays. Topics include high school life, “Romeo and Juliet,” the board game CLUE, a Disney movie, and a fairy tale. Dress rehearsals will be held 7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14.
Learn ecology at conference
Please come to a creek and watershed conference offered by the Santa Clara County Creeks Coalition from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17, at Pioneer High School’s Performing Arts Center.
The conference will feature poster sessions by local groups, a talk by Robin Grossinger on historical ecology, a short creek film, and information on water quality monitoring by citizens.
Dem Club meets before holidays
The next meeting of the South County Democratic Club is 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. San Martin.
The club will celebrate Cat Tucker’s election to the Gilroy City Council and holiday festivities. There will be no scheduled meeting in December.
Details: Swanee Edwards at 782-1017.
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