Horsemen’s meet Friday
Gilroy – The July general meeting will be held at the Grange Hall at 40 E. Fourth St, in Morgan Hill on Friday. Larry Uelk, from King Feeds/LAHearne Company will be educating everyone on horse nutrition, presenting a slide show, and answering questions.
The public is invited.
Details: www.smhorse.com.
Music series continues
Gilroy – Join the Downtown Business Association and the Theater Angels Art League for a new downtown music series every Friday from 7 to 8:30pm on Fifth Street.
The concerts are free and open to the public, but they are BYOC – Bring Your Own Chair.
Friday Shiloh performs their brand of rock/pop.
Festival volunteers needed
Gilroy – The Gilroy Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to man this year’s hospitality at the Gilroy Garlic Festival during shifts on July 29, 30 and 31 from 11:30am to 3:30pm, and 3:30 to 7:30pm.
Interested volunteers can call Volunteer Coordinator Martha Martinez at 842-8415.
Explore Ohlone culture
Gilroy – Explore Chitactac-Adams County Parks native Ohlone culture with park staff from 10am to noon Saturday and learn to make a traditional Chumash Indian rhythmic instrument called a “clapper stick.”
Details and reservations: 323-0107.
Summertime tunes
Gilroy – The latest Summer Concert is on its way. Enjoy musical tunes for the whole family at the Christmas Hill Park Amphitheater every other Sunday from 5-7pm.
Upcoming concerts include Silver Creek’s brand of country music.
Give blood, save a life
Gilroy – A blood drive will be held Thursday, July 14, 1:30 to 6:30pm at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.BeADonor.com.
To donate blood you must be 17 years or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. American Red Cross volunteer blood donors are required to provide identification before donating blood. The preferred identifiers include a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card.
Get your motors runnin’ …
Gilroy – The fifth annual Garlic City Fun Run is set for July 16 in downtown Gilroy. South Valley Street Rods, the Gilroy Downtown Business Association and the Gilroy Garlic Festival combine to provide entertainment, great food and of course, gorgeous cars for all to enjoy.
Registration for pre-1972 cars is available online at www.gilroyvisitor.org or you can pick up registration forms at several locations throughout Gilroy.
Step back in time to the days of American Graffiti for an evening of great family fun.
Details: Dave Peoples at 842-6501 or visit www.gilroyvisitor.org.
‘Disco Island’ revisited
Morgan Hill – John Bisceglie’s hit 70s revue returns for a four-show performance at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
Show times are 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday and 2 and 7:30pm Saturday.
All tickets are $11.
Details: (408) 607-4849 or go to www.jbpresents.org.
Dog walk along the trails
Morgan Hill – Coyote Creek Trail hosts a dog walk among Coyote Creek’s trails and trees from 10am to noon Saturday.
Participants should meet at the park office at the end of Malaguerra Avenue in Morgan Hill and bring a leash, water and sun protection.
Details: 779-3634.
Learn how to compost
Morgan Hill – The cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill in coordination with the County of Santa Clara host a ‘Composting Basics for Beginners’ class Saturday 10am to noon in Morgan Hill.
Admission is free, and all interested adults are invited to attend and learn the ABC’s of backyard and worm composting in a fun and informative classroom experience.
Discover ways to recycle ‘garbage’ – yard trimmings and food scraps – into the magic soil conditioner gardeners call Black Gold. Local Master
Composter volunteers conduct the workshop, and attendees will learn how to purchase low cost compost bins and equipment to get started composting.
For class location and to register call 918-4640 or visit www.ReduceWaste.org.
See waterfalls and wildlife
Morgan Hill – Uvas Canyon County Park hosts a “Waterfalls and Wildlife” hike from 9 to 11am on Sunday, July 17.
Participants should meet at the day-use parking lot and bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and water.
Details: 779-9232.
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