Gilroy
– Mariachi Santa Cecilia will be playing traditional Mexican
music Friday night at the Gavilan College Theater.
Dancing With the Salsa Stars
Gilroy – Mariachi Santa Cecilia will be playing traditional Mexican music Friday night at the Gavilan College Theater. The group plays a broad spectrum of music, including ballads, tangos and folk songs. The program starts at 7:30pm with tickets available at the college bookstore and Porcella’s Music for $5.
SV Republican Women Meet
Gilroy – The South Valley Republican Women Federated Club invites Republican men and women to join their monthly meetings. Guest Speaker is Josh Trevino, vice president of public policy, Pacific Research Institute will speak about Environmental Policy. Regular lunch meetings are held the second Saturday of the month. The next meeting is 11:30am Saturday at Mama Mia’s restaurant, 1360 First St. Cost is $20.
Details: RSVP by today at 852-0068 or So************@CF**.org
Explore Gilroy’s Historic East Side
Gilroy – Explore Railroad and Alexander streets Saturday with members of the Gilroy Historical Society. Meet at the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St. at 10am. The free tour will last about two hours.
Details: 846-0446
Kids Enjoy Gilroy Easter Egg Hunt
Gilroy – Kids through grade five can enjoy an Easter egg hunt, and much more, from 9am to noon, Saturday at Christmas Hill Park. The free event will feature more than 20,000 candy-filled eggs, prizes, raffles, clowns and balloons.
It is sponsored by New Hope Community Church in conjunction with Gilroy Community Services and The Gilroy Gang Task Force.
Donate Blood and Help Save Lives
Gilroy – The American Red Cross Mobile Blood vehicle will be accepting donations in Gilroy from 1:30 to 6:30pm, April 12 at the Gilroy Community Church hall, 845 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.BeADonor.com.
Horsemen Association meets
San Martin – The San Martin Horsemen’s Association general meeting will be held at 7pm, April 13, 2007, at the Lion’s Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. The event is a potluck and all are welcome.
Calling Gilroy High School Class of ’97
Gilroy – A 10-year reunion will take place Aug. 11 at the Fortino Winery. Please contact Laura Salazar at la********@ho*****.com, to get on the mailing list for the invitations. Please pass the word along as well as forwarding e-mails to fellow classmates.
Eat, Dance and Celebrate
Gilroy – The South Valley Music Makers third anniversary celebration is 1pm, April 28 at the Bradshaws, 1244 Sycamore Court. Event is a potluck, bring whatever you wish to share in the way of music and food.
Details: 842-4990
Enjoy the ‘Path of the Padres’ Hike
Los Banos – The staff at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area will again be leading the popular “Path of the Padres” hikes on most Saturdays and Sundays continuing through April 29. These hikes are open to the public, ages 6 and older, by advance reservation only.
The hike begins at the Los Banos Creek Reservoir boat launch ramp at 8am. A boat carries passengers to the west end of the reservoir. Along the way, short stops are made so the hikers can observe wildlife along the shoreline. The group disembarks at the west end of the reservoir for a moderate five mile round-trip hike. Reservations are required for this exciting series of hikes and they will be accepted at the park office.
Details: 209 826-1196
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****@ga****.com.
