Saturday 4.16
Discover Local Birds
A series of bird walks led by Jane Haley will continue from 9am
to 1pm along Coyote Creek. Not recommended for young children due
to the terrain.
Saturday 4.16
Discover Local Birds
A series of bird walks led by Jane Haley will continue from 9am to 1pm along Coyote Creek. Not recommended for young children due to the terrain. Free, but space is limited so reservations are required.
Details: WERC at 779-9372 or visit www.werc-ca.org.
Be Safe And Have Fun
Gavilan Honda, 6700 Chestnut St., presents “The Project Safekids 2005 National Tour,” Saturday, from 10am to 4pm.
Kids receive digital ID profiles for emergencies containing photographs and digital fingerprints. Jump house, complimentary snacks and more. Event is free.
For details call Thomas at (877)362-5487 or visit www.projectsafekids.org.
Flea Market Open
The 2005 downtown Gilroy Flea Market, at the Lewis Street parking lot, will be held from 8:30am to 3pm.
Music Makers’ Potluck
The South Valley Music Makers group will be holding a “Potluck Gala First Anniversary Celebration” on Saturday at 1pm in a private home. Performers and listeners are always welcome.
Details: Monterey Street Music Academy at 848-1064.
Loki The Owl’s Birthday Celebration
Join the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center (WERC) from 1 to 3pm for the 17th birthday celebration of Loki, the Great Horned Owl. Meet Loki and his animal friends, play owl inspired games and have cake and refreshments. Door prizes and a goodie bag for everyone. Space is limited, so reservations are required.
For reservations call 779-9372.
Busy Day At The Library
Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St., will hold:
• “Advance Health Care Directives”on April 16, 23 and 26, from 11am to 12:30pm. Learn how to name a surrogate decision maker and describe how you’d like to be cared for when you can’t speak for yourself.
• A Book Sale from 10am to 1pm.
• Gilroy Writing Project from 2 to 4pm. Cathleen Miller will share her experiences with memoirs, travel writing, and creative nonfiction.
Understand Gay Ones
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), a support group fostering understanding and acceptance in society will meet at 9:30am, at United Methodist Church of Gilroy.
Details: 846-9105.
Raffle For Girl’s Softball
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) and Sports, a non-profit girl’s softball organization, is selling raffle tickets outside of Nob Hill, 777 First St., from 3 to 7pm on Fridays, 8am to 5pm on Saturdays, 1 to 5pm on Sundays and 3 to 7pm on Mondays in April. Tickets cost $2 each or $5 for 3. Prizes are shopping sprees at Nob Hill in the amounts of $150, $250 and $500. Drawing will be held on May 2. Participants don’t need to be present to win.
For details call 515-0163.
Sunday 4.17
Find Comfort In Grief
Grief Share 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.
Hit The Ground Running
Gavilan Joggers and Striders Club meets at 8am every Sunday at the corner of Santa Teresa Boulevard and First Street.
Details: 683-4683.
Come Play Bridge
Duplicate Bridge on every third Sunday of the month at 1pm the game is at the Veteran’s Building, 74 W. Sixth St.
Details: 779-4317 or e-mail to d_******@*****er.net.
Get Out And Go Hiking
The Gilroy Presbyterian Church’s Hiking Group meets around 12:15pm at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave.
Call Ken or Nancy McDonald at 842-9110 for details.
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