The annual Cioppino Feed benefiting Gilroy High School athletics
takes place from 5:30 to 11pm Saturday at Christopher Ranch located
off Highway 25 just east of U.S. 101.
Cioppino Feed Benefits GHS Athletics
Gilroy – The annual Cioppino Feed benefiting Gilroy High School athletics takes place from 5:30 to 11pm Saturday at Christopher Ranch located off Highway 25 just east of U.S. 101.
The event traditionally draws more than 1,200 people who enjoy an all you can eat crab cioppino dinner, including salad, garlic bread and complimentary red wine with dinner. The evening is topped off by a dance featuring the sounds of the Shaboom. The event is made possible each year through the donation of facilities by Don and Bill Christopher. Through the years, the event has raised almost $500,000 dollars to offset the costs of running the athletic program at Gilroy High School. The majority of funds have gone to defer the cost of transportation. The rest has been put into an trust and are being used to supplement capital projects such as upgrading the school’s weight room.
Tickets can be purchased beginning at Gilroy High School in the student activities office, or on the Web site at www.gilroyhighschool.com. The cost is $50.
Details: Jack Daley at 848-7178 or e-mail at ja********@*********ca.us
‘Lend Me A Tenor’ Free for Mothers Saturday
Gilroy – The cast and crew of “Lend Me A Tenor” would like to celebrate Mother’s Day by giving all mothers free admission to the Saturday, May 12 matinee performance. Call the Gavilan College Box Office at (408) 846-4973 to reserve your seats and your free Mother’s Day ticket.
The special Mother’s Day Matinee of “Lend Me A Tenor” begins at 2pm, at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors, and can be purchased at the Gavilan College Theater Box Office or by calling (408) 846-4973.
“Lend Me A Tenor” centers around the biggest night in history for the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. The world famous tenor is set to perform Othello. The general manager of the opera hopes this performance will put Cleveland on the map. The star ends up arriving late, intoxicated and has no time to rehearse, which causes a series of hilarious mishaps. What will the opera house do?
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Stamps Out Hunger
Gilroy – Local letter carriers will be collecting food Saturday as part of a nationwide food drive.
Anyone interested in participating should leave non-perishable food by their mailbox for pick up Saturday, or bring food to their local post office.
Most needed foods include high protein items such as peanut butter, powdered milk, pasta, meals in a can (stew, chili, soup), tuna, canned foods with pop top lids, low sugar cereal and 100 percent fruit juices. With the help of more than 700 local agencies and distribution sites, the food collected will be distributed to more than 162,000 individuals including low-income families with children, seniors and individuals throughout the Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
South Valley Symphony Season Finale
Gilroy – The South Valley Symphony’s season finale takes place at 4pm Sunday May 13 at Mission San Juan Bautista.
The program will include Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 55 and older, and $15 for students (12 to 18). Price includes wine and cheese tasting after the concert.
Tickets can be purchased at Porcella’s Music in downtown Gilroy; First Street Coffee Exchange, First Street and Westwood Drive, Gilroy; BookSmart, in their new location at 2nd and Depot streets in Morgan Hill; at the Mission Gallery, San Juan Bautista; and at Postnet, 1760 Airline Highway, Hollister. Tickets can also be purchased online at the South Valley Symphony Web site: http://www.southvalleysymphony.org.
Details: John Graham at (831) 623-4062.
Explore Buoyancy at Library’s Tech Challenge
Gilroy – Explore buoyancy at the Tech Challenge, part of the Get Tech program aimed at bringing science and technology to 7th and 8th graders at 4pm Wednesday May 16, at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St.
Details: Visit the library, or call 842-8207.
Workshops on San Martin Incorporation Proposal
San Martin – The Local Agency Formation Commission is processing a proposal for the incorporation of the town of San Martin. In order to provide information on the process and requirements, LAFCO will be conducting two workshops, one in the community of San Martin and the second at the upcoming LAFCO meeting. The workshops will provide an overview of:
– Purpose and proposed boundaries of incorporation
– Incorporation process and legal requirements
– Timeline and costs involved in processing the incorporation proposal
The San Martin meeting takes place from 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday, May 17 at the San Martin Lions Club Hall, 12415 Murphy Avenue. The final workshop takes place from 10:30am to noon, Wednesday, May 30 at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers, 70 West Hedding St., 1st floor, San Jose.
Background materials are available on the LAFCO Web site: www.santaclara.lafco.ca.gov under the “What’s New?” section.
School to Honor Retiring Fifth-Grade Teacher
Gilroy – Gary Wendorf, fifth grade teacher from Luigi Aprea, is retiring after 33 years. Former students or parents of students are invited to write thanks and memories for a book they are compiling for his retirement.
Please send your letters by May 25 to: Fifth Grade, Luigi Aprea School, 9225 Calle del Rey, Gilroy or e-mail to sa*****@****ic.com.
Details: 842 8207.
New San Juan Bautista Monthly Antique Fair
San Juan Bautista – The SJB Antique Committee is sponsoring an antiques and collectibles fair to take place every third Saturday of the month and will be located in the Downtown Historical Shopping Area on Mariposa Street.
Dates are May 19, June 16, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 from 8am to 4pm.
Details: (831) 623-4491, e-mail: rw******@*******al.net
Mother’s Day Boat Tour Through Elkhorn Slough
Moss Landing – Come see the harbor seals with their newborn pups and explore the delicate wetlands on a stable pontoon boat. Sea otters and shore birds also are active this time of year. Two hour guided tours of Elkhorn Slough depart from Moss Landing at 9:15am today and 10:15am Sunday.
Details: 831-633-5555
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.
