Saturday 2.12
Have Wine
&
amp; Chocolate With Your Sweetheart
Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy., will host
”
Hearts Wine
&
amp; Chocolate
”
Feb. 12 and 13 from 11am to 5pm.
Saturday 2.12
Have Wine & Chocolate With Your Sweetheart
Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy., will host “Hearts Wine & Chocolate” Feb. 12 and 13 from 11am to 5pm. Decadent chocolate paired with their distinctive Solis Red Varietals, including their newly released California Port.
No reservations required. Tasting fee is only $7.50.
‘Be My Valentine’ Tennis Club Mixer
The Gilroy Tennis Club wil host “Be My Valentine Mixed Doubles Social Mixer” on Saturday, beginning at 8:30am at Las Animas Park. Membership in the Gilroy Tennis Club is required to participate.
To find out how you can join, visit www.gilroytennisclub.org.
Bird Walks Continue
A series of bird walks led by Jane Haley, a National Park Service docent for 20 years and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (WERC) volunteer, continues Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9am to 1pm along Coyote Creek, north of Morgan Hill.
Due to terrain, these walks are not reccommended for young kids.
The programs are free, but space is limited so reservations are required.
For more details or to register contact WERC at 779-9372 or visit www.werc-ca.org.
Open Poetry Reading
The Garlicky Group of Poets holds its monthly poetry reading on the second Saturday of each month at 3:30pm in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, Rosanna and Sixth streets. Admission is free.
Details: 842-0926.
‘Fantasticks’ Auditions
South Valley Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for “The Fantasticks” at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, located at Monterey Road and Fifth Street, Saturday, Feb. 12 with 9:30am check-in for 10am audition and 12:30pm check-in for 1pm audition; and Sunday, Feb. 13 with 6:30pm check-in for 7pm audition.
All roles are for ages 16 and up. Come prepared with a song of your choice not from this show; accompanist will be provided.
Be prepared to perform cold reading and patomime. Dress comfortably; a short dance routine will be taught.
For details call Kathy at 683-2817 or Becky at 778-5567.
Gavilan Joggers And Striders Running Club
Meets at 8:15am every Saturday at Christmas Hill Park, near the entrance. Jog two to three miles including short track workout. Beginner joggers and those who would like to compete in running events are welcome.
Details: 683-4683.
Biking Group
The Health Ministries Program of Gilroy Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a Biking Group every Saturday, at 8:30am, leaving from the parking lot by First Street Coffee House, located at the corner of First Street and Westwood Drive.
Men and women of all skill levels are welcome. Shorter, recreationally paced short loop rides will be followed by longer, more challenging loops.
Call Nancy McDonald at 842-9110 with any questions.
Sunday 2.13
Cookies And Hot Cocoa For Tsunami Relief
A fundraiser to help the victims of Asia who lost everything hosted by some girls and they’re moms will be held Sunday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 4pm at 8735 Learnard Way.
Find Comfort in Grief
Griefshare, a grief recovery support group, holds weekly support group meetings at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., from 7 to 9pm in the Choir room. Those grieving the loss of someone close can find comfort and encouragement.
For details call 847-6000 or 846-6872.
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