Hang out with other South Valley single Christians on a whale
watching excursion, followed by dinner on the wharf Saturday.
Single Christians take a whale watching trip
Gilroy – Hang out with other South Valley single Christians on a whale watching excursion, followed by dinner on the wharf Saturday. Meet at 10:45am in the parking lot of South Valley Community Church, 8095 Kelton Drive, (near First Street and Santa Teresa Boulevard across from the AAA building).
The bus leaves the parking lot at 11am. The boat will depart at 1pm from the Monterey Wharf returning about 4pm. Wear warm layers and bring lunch, camera, binoculars, dramamine, and sunglasses. Each participant will cover their own $32 fee for whale watching, and about $15 to $50 for dinner. No children younger than 5 years old.
Details: South Valley Community Church at 842-1256, or Rick at 930-8684.
Event teaches how to get cash for college
Gilroy – South County Cal-SOAP and Gavilan Community College invite seniors and their parents to attend the Cash for College Event. Families will have the opportunity to have all their questions answered in regards to the financial aid process, including grants, loans, work-study and scholarships.
All events are held from 6 to 8pm: today at Sobrato High School, at Anzar High School Feb. 27 and at Gilroy High School Feb. 28.
Details: 846-7504.
Deadline nears for 29th annual queen pageant
Gilroy – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is seeking contestants for the 29th Annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant. Applications are available at the Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St.
Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant is a scholarship pageant. Contestants are judged on personal interview, speech, talent and evening gown. In addition to the selection of Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen, scholarships will be awarded to many pageant contestants.
Applicants must be a resident of Gilroy, San Martin, Morgan Hill, Hollister, San Juan Bautista, or Aromas; a single female who has never been married and has no children; a high school graduate by June 2007; and between the ages of 18 to 24 by July 2007.
Deadline is 4:30pm, Friday. The pageant is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, beginning at 6pm at the Gavilan College Theater.
Details: 842-1625.
Knights celebrate with crab feed and dance
Gilroy – Residents can feast on crab, dance with a loved one to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and support a good cause Saturday, during an event sponsored by the Gilroy Knights of Columbus Council 2469.
The event at St. Mary Parish Hall, at First and Church streets, begins with a happy hour at 6pm, followed by the feed.
Proceeds from tickets – $35 a person – will support scholarships and charitable activities. To purchase tickets, stop by the parish office at 55 First St. or call Frank Borge at 842-4357 or Stanley Villalobos at 848-9865.
Time to give blood and help safe a life
Gilroy – The American Red Cross will be holding mobile blood drives open to the public Feb. 17, 10am to 3pm at Church Hall, 8095 Kelton Drive.
Details: www.BeADonor.com (Code: SVCC), or 1-800-GIVE-LIFE
Seminar provides tools for dealing with Loss
Gilroy – Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Experiencing empty nest syndrome? Suffered a divorce or a financial loss? You’re not alone. Aggie Ternasky, a grief counselor for 15 years will provide tangible tools for coping with loss. This free seminar and breakfast is 9am to noon, Feb. 24.
Details: 848-2363
Improve language skills while studying in Spain
Gilroy – Learn or improve your Spanish language skills while you study and travel this summer through the Gavilan College summer program in Sevilla. Students will earn up to five units of university-transferable college credit while living with a host family in Sevilla, Spain. The trip runs from June 3 through 30, and costs about $1,500 plus airfare. A meeting will be held at 9:30am, Feb. 24 in the Humanities building, Room 105, on the main campus at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., to provide students an opportunity to learn more about the program.
Details: 848-4794, or email
am******@ga*****.edu
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Elks lodge fashion show helps disabled children
Gilroy – Elks Lodge #1567 Fashion Show, “Springtime in the Rose Garden,” March 10, features fashions and accessories from local business and begins with no-host cocktails at 11am, luncheon at noon and fashion show from 1 to 2:30pm.
All proceeds benefit efforts to help disabled children. Tickets are available at the lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm.
Details: 842-9397
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