Gilroy Garlic Festival searches for its winning 2005 art
poster
Gilroy – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc. is now
accepting entries for the 2005 Art Poster Contest.
Gilroy Garlic Festival searches for its winning 2005 art poster
Gilroy – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc. is now accepting entries for the 2005 Art Poster Contest.
A $750 first prize will go to the entry which is judged to best capture the spirit and essence of this premier food festival.
In addition, the winner will receive 10 posters and one of each souvenir item produced with their artwork.
The second place winner will receive $400 and third place $200. The winning entry will be reproduced as a high quality, limited edition poster to be sold at the 27th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 29, 30 and 31, 2005.
The deadline is March 1, 2005, 5pm, and winners will be notified by March 31.
Entry forms and complete contest rules are now available from the Gilroy Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey Street, Gilroy CA 95020.
Details: 842-1625.
High school diplomas available
for Japanese-Americans
Gilroy – Thanks to Assemblywoman Sally Lieber (D-San Jose), Japanese Americans who were residing in California and whose high school years were interrupted due to their forced removal and incarceration during World War II (Feb 1942 – Aug 1945) are now eligible to retroactively receive their high school diplomas.
An immediate family member can submit an application on behalf of an eligible individual, living or deceased.
To receive an application form or to learn more about the requirements to receive an honorary diploma, please contact your appropriate school, district, county office of education or California Nisei High School Diploma Project (Attn: Naomi Funahashi) at (415) 567-5505.
Locally, you may also contact Brian Shiroyama at 776-0361 or bs********@***oo.com for more information.
See Gavilan’s production of the holiday classic ‘A Christmas Carol’
Gilroy – The Gavilan College Theatre Arts will hold “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens on Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7:30pm.
Special guest Jim Cave will weave this story of Scrooge with the skill of a master storyteller. Don’t miss one of the classic holiday plays of the year.
Details: 846-4973.
Experience the Victorian Christmas Tea and Quilt Exhibit Saturday
Gilroy – Gilroy Community Services presents a “Victorian Christmas Tea And Quilt Exhibit” on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the historic Willey House, 140 Fifth St, at 10am and again at 1pm.
View and purchase hand-crafted treasures while enjoying a morning or afternoon tea of quiche, scones, fresh fruits, sweets and preserves and creams.
Youths ages 6 through 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 36 people per seating. Cost is $15 per person or $18 for non-residents. Call 846-0460 to register at Gilroy Community Services.
Details: Gilroy Community Services at 846-0460 or Gilroy Museum at 848-0470.
Learn about exploreres Lewis and Clark at the Gilroy Library
Gilroy – Pat Decker Nipper will talk about the Lewis and Clark Expedition and related Indian myth, lore, and legend, the subject of her new book: “Love on the Lewis and Clark Trail” from 2 to 3pm, Dec. 11 at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna Street (at 6th).
The event is free to adults and teens 15 and older.
Details: Dennise Julia at Gilroy Library at 842-8208, ext. 3413, or see our Web site at http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/gilroy/GIavoices.html
Help the San Martin shelter and companion animals in need
San Martin – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) need your help to find loving families for the many homeless companion animals currently at the shelter and in foster homes.
Come to the petfair on Dec. 4 and 5, noon to 5pm at Petco, Morgan Hill.
Stop by to find a new furry friend; make a donation to help cover spay/neuter and food cost and litter expenses; or sign-up to become a volunteer at the shelter.
Details: The San Martin Animal Shelter at 683-4186.
Learn how to start a business
the right way at Gavilan
Gilroy – Learn how to get your business started the right way by participating in the two-hour workshop “Get Your Business Up and Running” presented by the Gavilan College Small Business Development Center.
The class presents an overview of marketing essentials, product selection, setting business goals, legal issues, licenses required, risk evaluation, bookkeeping, financing, and management issues.
The workshop will be held from 12:30 to 2:30pm, Wednesday, at the Briggs Building, 365 4th Street, Room 1, Hollister.
The cost for this two-hour workshop is $20, payable in advance or at the door.
Due to limited space please call in advance to preregister 847-0373. Office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
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.
