Gilroy
– The city’s annual Neighborhood Academy begins March 13
with
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Building a Bridge to the Future: Connecting the Old to the
New,
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a free presentation by city traffic engineer Don Dey, and Nancy
Wright of South County Housing’s Downtown Cannery Project. Spanish
translation is provided.
Academy begins next Tuesday
Gilroy – The city’s annual Neighborhood Academy begins March 13 with “Building a Bridge to the Future: Connecting the Old to the New,” a free presentation by city traffic engineer Don Dey, and Nancy Wright of South County Housing’s Downtown Cannery Project. Spanish translation is provided.
The Academy takes place at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., between 5:45 and 7:30pm. Networking begins at 5:30pm, and raffle prizes are available. A light dinner will be provided. The session is the first of three in the academy: “Domestic Violence – It’s Closer Than you Think!” and “The Neighborhood’s Next Generation: What You Can do For the Youth, and What They Can do For You,” will follow March 20 and March 27. Attendees who attend all three sessions will be given Recognition Certificates March 27, by Mayor Al Pinheiro.
Details and to reserve a space: Community Service Officer Rachel Muñoz at 846-0524, or e-mail ra**********@**********ca.us
Administrators get their week
Gilroy – This week was proclaimed Week of the School Administrator by the California Department of Education. At last Thursday’s board meeting, Linda Piceno, assistant superintendent of human resources, read a proclamation extending the honor to Gilroy administrators. The group being honored includes superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals and district support staff, among others.
From March 4 to March 10, “the administrative leaders of the Gilroy Unified School District shall be recognized for their outstanding efforts and be extended special gratitude for the service to education they provide to this community,” the proclamation read.
Give blood and help save lives
Gilroy – Give blood from 1:30 to 6:30pm, Thursday at Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave. Blood drive is open to the public.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com, code: GILROY
Speakers at St. Mary Parish
Gilroy – St. Mary Parish Lenten Speaker series presents people who work against injustice, violence, and poverty around the world. No reservations needed; no charge, although a free will offering will be taken after each presentation. Saint Francis Center is located at 7950 Church Street, just north of Saint Mary School office.
n Thursday, March 8, 7pm, Brian Malovny will share his year-long mission in Israel and the surrounding area. Come and hear this eyewitness account of the struggles in the Holy Land. Meet in Saint Francis Center, Common Room.
n Thursday, March 15, 7pm, Rosemary Stasek will share her work for and with the women of Afghanistan. Come and hear what one person can do for others. Meet in the church.
n Thursday, March 22, 7pm, Mike Monroe will give us the little ways we can help sustain our earth. Come and see portions of the film “An Inconvenient Truth” and talk about caring for the Earth. Meet in the church.
Details: Rose Barry, 847.5151, or ro**@**********oy.org
Elks Lodge fashion show
Gilroy – Elks Lodge No. 1567 Fashion Show, “Springtime in the Rose Garden,” is Saturday and 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.
All proceeds benefit the Elks philanthropic efforts to help crippled and disabled children. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 10, from 10am to 1pm for $25 per person at the Elk’s Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway. Tickets will also be sold after Feb.10 and may be picked up, Mon. through Fri., 9am to 1pm at the Lodge Office. See Joyce or Sandy.
Details:842-9397
Rock out with SV Civic Theatre
Gilroy – Teens will be performing “Schoolhouse Rock,” based on the award winning ABC-TV educational animated series directed by Carol Harris produced by Tracy VanGundy and Dave Leon with musical direction by Carol Harris.
The show opens Friday, March 9 and runs at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays March 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31. There will be two matinees at 2pm, March 17 and 24 (ASL Interpreter at this performance). All shows will be held at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road.
Tickets are $15 general, $12 students/seniors, and may be purchased online at www.svct.org or at BookSmart in Morgan Hill, Gilroy Visitors Bureau or at the Morgan Hill Community Center.
Details: 842-show or visit www.svct.org
Take a swing at baseball
Gilroy – Gilroy “Heat” American Legion summer baseball team will be holding open tryouts 9am Sunday at Gilroy High. The tryout is open to all 14 to 17 year olds and cost is $10 for the tryouts.
South County Horseman meet
Morgan Hill – The San Martin Horsemen’s Association will hold its March meeting 7pm, Friday, March 9 at the Morgan Hill Grange, 40 East Fourth St. A presentation will be made on NATRC. Bring dish for potluck, everyone welcome.
Details: www.smhorse.com or 482-7420.
County offers free tax help
San Jose – The county is encouraging low-income, elderly, limited-English-speaking and disabled adults to take advantage of a free tax service coordinated by the Internal Revenue Service.
Four sites in the county are offering the service, with help from volunteers trained by the IRS. Some volunteers can provide languages other than English.
Residents have until April 17 to file their taxes. The usual due date, April 15, falls on a Sunday this year, and April 16 is Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in Washington, D.C.
The four locations for free tax service are:
n Campbell Library; 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell; Thursdays, 6 to 8pm, Saturdays, 9 to 3:30pm.
n Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave., Cupertino; Saturdays, 10am to 2pm. Call for an appointment at (408) 223-1445. Walk-ins accepted.
n Milpitas Community Library; 40 North Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas; Saturdays, 10 to 2pm.
n County of Santa Clara Assistance Application Center; 1919 Senter Road, San Jose; Wednesdays, 10am to 2pm, Thursdays, 10am to 2pm.
E-file and Individual Taxpayer Identification Number – ITIN – tax returns only. No paper returns are prepared at this site.
Details: www.vita-volunteers.org
Passport Weekend for wine lovers
Gilroy – The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley are hosting a weekend event of light light appetizers and wine tasting right out of the barrel. Passport Weekend is March 24 and 25. Twelve wineries are participating in the event, cost is $25 per person, price includes:passport, map and glass.
Details: 842-3305
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.
