Monte Vista Christian School, 2 School Way, Watsonville, is
hosting a Christian College Fair from 6:30 to 8:30pm, Monday.
Parents and students can meet representatives from 30 top Christian
colleges; financial aid workshop included.
College Fair in Watsonville
Watsonville – Monte Vista Christian School, 2 School Way, Watsonville, is hosting a Christian College Fair from 6:30 to 8:30pm, Monday. Parents and students can meet representatives from 30 top Christian colleges; financial aid workshop included.
Details: 722-8178 ext.102 or www.mvcs.org
Raise a Pup, Change a Life
Gilroy – Learn how you can be involved in the puppy raising program for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. If interested in preparing a pup to enter guide dog training by teaching it obedience, social skills and good manners, don’t miss our upcoming information and recruitment nights. Three dates to choose from: Sept. 26; Oct. 17; or Nov. 7, from 7 to 8pm at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St.
Details: Tami Shankle at (831) 623-9038, Puppy Raising Department, Guide dogs for the Blind at (800) 295-4050 or www.guidedogs.com
Las Animas Dedication
Gilroy – Las Animas Elementary School will hold its dedication ceremony at 2pm Wednesday, at 6550 Cimino St.
Seminars at Gilroy Gardens
Gilroy – The public is invited to visit Gilroy Gardens without the hustle and bustle of the theme park rides. Visit the gardens from 11am to 5pm for special seminars, docent talks and educational exhibits. No rides will be in operation. Seminars are this Saturday, Sept. 28; Oct. 19 and 26. Admission is $12 per person, or $20 for admission with meal included.
Details: www.gilroygardens.org/gardendays.html
Film Class for 55 and Older
Morgan Hill – Adults 55 and older can participate in a free class/film series through the Gavilan College Department of Noncredit Instruction. Humanities 767, “Film Classics” is designed to study the facts, fantasy, history and trivia of classic and modern films. The background and history of each film and its performance will be compared and contrasted. Films will be screened at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse from 2 to 5pm, Wednesday afternoons, through Dec. 5.
Details: 848-4800, ext. 5116.
Symphony Kicks Off Season
Gilroy – “Romantic Masterworks” will be presented by the South Valley Symphony at the Gavilan College Theater at 7:30pm, Saturday, Oct. 6. Admission prices for this event are $20/adults, $15/senior citizens age 55 and older and $10/students aged 12 to 18. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free with a paid adult. Tickets for South Valley Symphony performances are available at the door or may be purchased in advance at Porcella’s Music, 7357 Monterey St., and First Street Coffee Exchange, 1211 First St., or online at southvalleysymphony.org.
Details: (831) 623-4062.
Calling Class of 1957
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School class of 1957 will celebrate their 50th reunion from 1 to 5pm, Oct. 7 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Details: Marla at 842-4390
Women’s Auxiliary Meets
Gilroy – The Women’s Auxiliary Post 6309 will be hosting 12th District President Joyce Fabela and her Post 6849, Salinas, at 6:30pm Monday, Oct. 8, the Veterans Building, 74 W. Sixth St., Gilroy.
Pot luck will be served after the meeting.
Details: 779-6976
Donate Blood, Save a Life
Gilroy – Donate blood from 1:30 to 6:30pm, Oct. 11, at the First Baptist Church, Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com
Robot Fighting in Costumes
Gilroy – The 2007 Halloween Robot Terror and Bot Costume Contest takes place Saturday Oct. 27, at Gilroy Hobby, 6901 Monterey Road.
The fighting weight classes are 150-gram flea weights, 1-pound ant weights and 3-pound beetle weights .
Weigh-in at 10am, fighting begins at noon.
After one round of bot fighting in all weight classes there will be a costume contest for the fighting robots. That’s right-fighting robots in costume!
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