Gilroy
– Members of the Gilroy Historical Society lead free monthly
walking tours of various historic areas around town. February’s
tour is of the Bungalows (located throughout Gilroy’s historic
district).
Tour historic areas around town
Gilroy – Members of the Gilroy Historical Society lead free monthly walking tours of various historic areas around town. February’s tour is of the Bungalows (located throughout Gilroy’s historic district).
Those interested should meet 10am, Saturday in front of the Gilroy Museum (195 Fifth St.). Reservations are recommended but not required.
Details: 846-0446
Register now for Gav concert choir
Gilroy – The Gavilan College Concert Choir begins its Spring semester Tuesday. The choir is under the direction of Phillip Robb and meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:45pm at the Gilroy High School choir room. The choir is open to all singers, college-age and above. Singers who are interested may register at the Gavilan College Registrar’s Office or pick up materials the first night of class .
Details: Phillip Robb, 847-2424, Ext. 2288
Spring-themed fashion show
Gilroy – Elks Lodge #1567 Fashion Show, “Springtime in the Rose Garden,” March 10. Show will feature fashions and accessories from local boutiques and stores. This event begins with no-host cocktails at 11am, luncheon at noon and fashion show from 1 to 2:30pm.
Proceeds benefit efforts to help crippled and disabled children. Tickets go on sale Feb. 10, from 10am to 1pm for $25 per person at the Elk’s Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. They will also be sold after Feb. 10 and may be picked up, Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm at the Lodge Office.
Details: 842-9397
Desperados present a Sweetheart Social
Gilroy – The Desperados, a club formed in memory of Gary Filice, present their 8th annual Sweetheart Social, Feb. 10 at Coast Range Brewery 7050 Monterey St.
Event begins at 6pm, with social time and silent auction. Dinner and a raffle begin at 7:30pm followed by dancing.
Tickets are $35 per person, ticket price includes: pasta with red sauce, tri-tip, salad, garlic bread and complimentary beverages.
All proceeds benefit the community and local youth, in memory of Gary Filice through the Gilroy Foundation.
Details: Gabe Nino, 891-7897 or
gn*****@ya***.com
Benefit for man wounded in Iraq
Morgan Hill – Friends of a Morgan Hill family whose son was injured fighting in Iraq are hosting a benefit car wash starting at 8am, Saturday, at Napa Auto Parts at 17650 Monterey Road.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the family of David Shebib, a 22-year-old U.S. Army paratrooper who was injured by a roadside bomb Dec. 28 near Baghdad. Shebib, a 2002 graduate of Central Continuation High School in Morgan Hill, is recovering from broken limbs and shrapnel wounds at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. The Army is paying for medical costs, but the family may incur additional travel costs for visitations.
In addition to the car wash, a group of Hitachi lab employees who work with Shebib’s mom opened a memorial fund two weeks ago that’s raised more than $3,000.
To donate to the fund, go to any Wells Fargo branch and ask the teller to look up the “David Shebib Benefit Fund” under their memorial fund list.
Free money for your neighborhood
Gilroy – Neighborhood Residents: you are invited to a neighborhood grant opportunity. This once-yearly program is committed to the renewal of neighborhoods. It provides small grants up to $5,000 and technical assistance to help resident based groups conduct activities that improve neighborhood conditions or address issues important to the quality of life. Event is 6 to 7:30pm, Tuesday at the Gilroy Senior Center. Light refreshments will be served.
Grant projects completed include: Neighborhood clean-ups, ice cream socials, newsletters, holiday events, Halloween Safe Night, Neighborhood Watch/Fire safety meetings and can help provide back to school supplies.
Details: Gilroy Police Community Service officer Rachel Muñoz at 846-0524 or e-mail at
rm****@ci.us
or www.cfsv.org.
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****@ga****.com
.
