Volunteer at pack-in
Gilroy – A nonprofit group that sends hand-written letters from home and packages of goodies to U.S. troops abroad is encouraging residents to volunteer this week during its Rock ‘n’ Roll Community Pack-In Night.
Organizers of Operation Interdependence encourage people to come to the Friday night “pack-in” with Christmas cards or notes and snack-size treats such as granola bars, packets of oatmeal, hot chocolate, small packets of peanuts, corn nuts, etc.
Volunteers can look forward to assembling care packages with Christmas carols in the background.
The pack-in takes place from 7 to 9:30pm Friday at 8075 Camino Arroyo (behind the old Wal-Mart in Gilroy).
Details: Karen Humber at 828-9740
Heart-warming gifts for sale
Gilroy – Wondering what to buy for that special someone on your Christmas list? Gilroy Assistance League can make your life a little easier.
On sale now are Gilroy historic throws for $60 and GALS hard-bound cookbooks for $15 with recipes from some of the best cooks in the community.
Details: For throws call Roz at 842-2432, cookbooks call Lynn at 847-1579
Will sing for money
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Chamber Singers are available to sing Christmas Carols at your holiday parties. All proceeds help the Chamber Singers Japan Tour 2007.
Details and bookings: (408) 847-2424 #2288.
Make a wish come true
Gilroy – The South Santa Clara County Fire District’s paid call firefighters have donation trees set up in many local banks and businesses for the 20th annual Make a Wish Come True gift exchange program.
More than 2,000 gifts were collected for local children last year. Visit one of the 21 locations by Dec. 15 and donate a gift for a local needy child.
Locations in Gilroy: First Street Coffee, Bank of America, Bank of the West, Washington Mutual, Wells Fargo and South Valley National Bank.
Details: www.ssccfd.org
KSBW donation drive
Gilroy – The anchors of KSBW News Hour will telecast live Friday from Nob Hill Foods of First Street. The all day event will begin at8am in efforts to support The Salvation Army donation drive.
Donations of cash, canned food, new toys, clothing and blankets will be accepted.
Details: Marvin or Roxie Thomas at 842-2480
Have breakfast with Santa
Gilroy – This special morning is for children 3 to 12 years of age. Dine with Santa Saturday at the Gilroy Senior Center.
The cost is $14 for non residents, $12 for residents, and the cost includes breakfast, crafts and photo for children 3 to 12; breakfast only for children age 13.
Santa will be there at 8:30 and 10:30am. Space is limited pre-registration is required, scholarships available.
Details: Community Services Department at
846-0460.
Santa visits San Ysidro Park
Gilroy – Santa will be visiting the San Ysidro Park Recreation Room (corner of Murray and Chestnut avenues) from 2 to 5pm, Dec. 13.
All children and families are invited to attend. The first 450 kids, ages 3 to 12, receive free photos with Santa and a goody bag.
Members of the Gilroy Police Department’s mounted unit, the California Highway Patrol and the Gilroy Fire Department will be on hand to answer question and meet residents.
This is an opportunity for the community to interact with police and fire personnel in a positive setting. Sponsored by Gilroy Police Department.
Details: Rachel Munoz 846-0524
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