South Valley Music Makers meet
Gilroy – South Valley Music Makers begins its third year of musical celebrations Saturday, from 1 to 4pm at the Gilroy United Methodist Church, 7600 Church St.
All interested performers and listeners are welcome to join the friendly group of musicians and music-lovers to share a few hours of good music and good friendship.
Players at all levels of musical advancement may perform in any style and on any instrument, including voice, and listeners are always welcome.
Details: Candace Fazzio at 848-1064.
Go fly a kite at Pacheco Park
Gilroy – Experience the color and excitement of Kite Flying on Saturday, and let’s see how many kites we can fly up at Pacheco Pass. The Fifth Annual Family Kite Day will be held at Pacheco State Park, in a big windy field. Action is from 11am to 3pm.
Everyone who flies a kite will receive a souvenir Kite Day button.
There will be other fun activities including a ‘Make Your Own Kite Free’ table and free face painting, as well as Pie Eating Contests, Bubble Gum Blowing Contests, and a ‘candy-drop’ kite.
The only fee is the $5 state park fee per vehicle.
To request a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary aids or services for people with disabilities, contact Jennifer Morgan at (209) 826-1196 at least one week in advance.
Odyssey auditions for ‘Li’l Abner’
Gilroy – Auditions for Odyssey Theatre Company’s Mainstage Summer Musical “Li’l Abner” will be held June 21 and 22 at 6:30pm at Gilroy High School Theatre. Prepare 16 bars of a song to sing. Bring sheet music in your key. Also be prepare to move/dance. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 99 may audition. Age appropriate casting.
Details: 333-9065 or e-mail in**@************re.org
Register now for Gavilan classes
Gilroy – New students, returning students and high school students may register now for summer and fall classes at Gavilan College. Summer session starts June 19, and Fall Semester starts on Sept. 5. Register in person in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or Hollister. A complete schedule of classes is available online at www.gavilan.edu.
Details: 848-4800.
Give blood and give the gift of life
Gilroy – A community blood drive will be held Thursday, June 15, from 1:30 to 6:30pm at the First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com
Here comes the classic car show
Gilroy – The 4th annual Forever Young Classic Car Show will be Saturday, June 24, at the Gilroy Wal-Mart, from 2 to 6pm. Open to all Classics, Hot Rods, Customs and Race Cars Pre-1976. Free registration and admission.
Details: 842-4857 or www.nhccgilroy.org
Attention alums: GHS class of 1948
Gilroy – The GHS class of 1948 is planning a reunion.
Details: 842-8853
GHS class of 1956
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School class of 1956 is planning its 50th reunion.
Details: Tom at 842-4390
GHS class of 1976
Gilroy – The class of 1976 is celebrating their 30th class reunion in August.
Details: Carol (DeVore) Orsetti at ca*******@***ay.com or visit classmates.com.
Class of 1981
Gilroy – Gilroy High School class of 1981 is holding a 25th class reunion Aug. 5.
Details: Laura at 734-5015 or e-mail wi*******@*******al.net.
Class of 1986
Gilroy – Gilroy High School class of 1986 20-year reunion will be Aug. 19 and 20.
Details: gi******************@***oo.com
Happy Days Reunion
Gilroy – Calling all former GHS classes of 1960-1969. Ten classes, 10 times the fun. A combined reunion is being planned for, Sept. 9.
Details: Danny Mitchell (1968) at 847-3160 or Joyce Patereau (1966) at 842-5671.
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.
