The Gilroy Dispatch presents its picks for the five local things
to do for the weekend warrior. Music, food, or fun, South Valley
has it all. Have another event in mind? Feel free to comment to
tell your fellow Gilroyans what’s going on. Here are some
interesting options for the April 15-17 weekend. For movies, local
dining and TV listings, just jump to the bottom of the list. Full
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The Gilroy Dispatch presents its picks for the five local things to do for the weekend warrior. Music, food, or fun, South Valley has it all. Have another event in mind? Feel free to comment to tell your fellow Gilroyans what’s going on. Here are some interesting options for the April 15-17 weekend. For movies, local dining and TV listings, just jump to the bottom of the list.
Wine Auction and Food Fest
Sample delicacies from a dozen local restaurants and 12 award-winning wineries during the 13th Annual South Valley Wine Auction and Food Fest from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 South Monterey Road. 94.5 KBAY radio’s Jona Denz-Hamilton will host the evening and join popular cowboy auctioneer Pete DeVries, who puts a humorous spin on the fast-paced bidding excitement. Live and silent auction items include rare sports memorabilia, artwork, dining certificates, salon treatments, golf outings and wines. Proceeds support school sports programs. Cost: $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Details: Sharon Stoner at (408) 838-8719 or southvalleywineauction.org.
‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ comes to GHS
The Community Service Department and Push Arts and Fitness present “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gilroy High School Theater. Cost: $7. Details: 846-0460 or [email protected].
Arts and crafts fest in San Juan Bautista
More than 200 artists and craftsmen will exhibit their wares during the Fine Arts and Quality Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in San Juan Bautista. The main stage features Trusting Lucy, a collaboration between songwriters Linda Arceo and Lisa Long. Their music has been described as melodic pop and forceful rock tunes sung with powerful distinctive voices and incredible harmonies. Admission is free. Details: (831) 623-4661.
Animal Shelter holds dog adoption fair
South County Animal Shelter will hold a dog adoption day to help shelter dogs find new homes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St., Morgan Hill. There will be onsite guidance and counseling to help with questions and concerns in regards to adopting a shelter dog. Visit and find out other ways you can help. Details: Doreen Smith at 910-9194 or [email protected].
‘Kitchen Witches’ opens this weekend
Pintello Theater presents “Kitchen Witches” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through May 7 and at 2 p.m. May 1 at the Gilroy Grange Hall, 8191 Swanson Lane. Cost: $18. Details: (408) 337-1599 or [email protected].
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