Friday 5.27
Silent Peace Vigil
Women in Black, Gilroy, meets weekly for a silent peace vigil,
Fridays from 5 to 6pm.
Details: wo****************@*****il.com.
Friday 5.27
Silent Peace Vigil
Women in Black, Gilroy, meets weekly for a silent peace vigil, Fridays from 5 to 6pm.
Details: wo****************@*****il.com.
Saturday 5.28
‘Embroidery Show And Needlework Display’
The Gavilan Hills Chapter of The Embroiderer’s Guild of America (EGA) will hold a “Embroidery Show and Needlework Display” on Saturday, May 28 at the Grange Hall, from 11am to 4pm.
Local instructors will be on hand giving demonstrations on needlework, as well as answering questions. An array of completed works will also be on display for viewing and creative inspiration.
Flea Market
Gilroy Senior Advisory Board will host a Flea Market on Saturday from 9am to 4pm at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Funds raised will go toward senior programs.
For details call 848-0465.
Buy A Flower And Help Fight Cancer
Goldsmith Seeds will host a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life at their parking lot from 8am to noon.
Flats of begonias, petunia, impatiens, marigolds and geraniums in assorted colors will be on sale. Goldsmith seeds will match all the money raised at this event.
Gavilan Joggers And Striders Running Club
Gavilan Joggers And Striders Running Club meets at 8:15am every Saturday at Christmas Hill Park, near the entrance. Jog two to three miles including short track workout. Beginner joggers and those who would like to compete in running events are welcome.
Details: 683-4683.
Biking Group
The Health Ministries Program of Gilroy Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a Biking Group every Saturday, at 8:30am, leaving from the parking lot by First Street Coffee House, located at the corner of First Street and Westwood Drive.
Men and women of all skill levels are welcome. Shorter, recreationally paced short loop rides will be followed by longer, more challenging loops.
Call Nancy McDonald at 842-9110 with any questions.
Lose The Weight With Some Help From Others
Saint Louise Regional Hospital holds Weight Loss Support Group meetings the last Saturday of every month, or the third Saturday during holiday weekends, in the hospital boardroom from 1 to 3pm.
For details e-mail sherry@ smallerself.com.
Sunday 5.29
Find Comfort In Grief
Grief Share, a grief recovery support group, holds weekly support group meetings at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., from 7 to 9pm in the Choir room.
Each session includes a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects, as well as real-life people who share their experiences. After the video, participants reviewshare their thoughts.
For details call 847-6000 or 846-6872.
Get Out And Go Jogging With Good Company
Gavilan Joggers and Striders Club meets at 8am every Sunday near the corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and First Street. The club runs four to eight miles.
Details: 683-4683.
Church Hosts ‘Singles Beach Party’
South Valley Community Church will hold a “Singles Beach Party” on Saturday, June 25, from 10am to 3pm at Seacliff Beach in Aptos. Food will be provided. Cost is only $5 for adults and $2 for children.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
