Last chance for Food For Families
GILROY
– Customers at Raley’s family of stores can help feed a
neighboring family while shopping for their own meals. Food For
Families, the nonprofit program that gives food banks a chance to
fill their pantry needs, is seeking non-perishable food and cash
donations. This is the last day that Food For F
amilies donation bins can be found at 132 Raley’s, Nob Hill
Foods and Food Source locations throughout California, New Mexico
and Northern Nevada, including the Nob Hill location on First
Street in Gilroy. Details: (800) 925-9989.
‘Holiday Snap’
GILROY – Rod and Marion Pintello are proud to present “Holiday Snap,” the premier pro-duction at Pintello Comedy Theater, at the Calvary Chapel located at 8531 Church St. Directed by Marion Pintello and written by Michael Pertwee and John Chapman, the performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays now through Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. All seats are $15. Details:
776-8004.
Information night at GHS
GILROY – Gilroy High School welcomes the class of 2007 and transfer students at its information night on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gilroy High School Theater. Students and their parents are invited to attend and learn about academic programs, extracurricular activities, sports, band and choir programs, college and career planning and school safety. The school is located at 750 West 10th St. Details: 847-2424 or www.gilroyhighschool.com.
Artists who teach on exhibit
GILROY – Creative Catalyst is an exhibition currently on display at the Gavilan College Gallery, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., featuring artwork by art educators from Gavilan College and local high schools. Artists exhibiting artwork are Dan Dwyer, Jane Edberg, KC Gonzalez, Jack Johnson, Arthur Juncker, Tim Kelly, Jacqueline Kurtt, Jane Rekedal, Sylvia Rios, Moisés Roizen, Louise Roy and Arturo “r2row” Rosette. Artworks include ceramics, photography, drawings, paintings, fabric, murals, wood and mixed media. The exhibition is on display now through Jan. 25. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free and open to the public. On-campus parking is 75 cents. For more information, contact r2row at 846-4974
Learn to arrange flowers
GILROY – On Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Linda Estill, Gilroy Community Services instructor, will present the basics of floral arranging and design. The new class is designed for those who would like to create attractive bouquets and centerpieces using fresh cut flowers and foliage. Students pay $28 for a class fee (non-residents $33), and an additional $10 the day of class will cover the cost of materials. The class meets in the Wheeler Community Center Craft room. To sign up or for more information, call
846-0460.
Gilroy throw blankets
GILROY – The Gilroy Assistance League is now selling “Historic Gilroy” throw blankets to raise funds for local youth charities. These throws sell for $60. Details: Rose Farotte at 842-2432 or Edith Eddie at 842-6945.
Garlic Festival Art Contest
GILROY – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association, Inc., is now accepting entries for the 2003 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 first-place winner shall receive one of each souvenir food item produced with their artwork. The second-place winner will receive $400 and third place will get $200. The winning entry will be reproduced as a high-quality, limited edition poster to be sold at the 25th Annual Garlic Festival on July 25, 26 and 27. The deadline for entries is Feb. 4, 2003, and winners will be notified by Feb. 18. Entry forms and complete contest rules are now available from the Gilroy Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St., Gilroy CA 95020. Details: 842-1625.
Things That Go Bump
MORGAN HILL – Have you ever wondered about the wildlife that can’t wait until the sun goes down? Join W.E.R.C., the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, for a free evening program at the Historic Machado School located in Morgan Hill. This program will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. Participants will be introduced to some of the Bay Area’s local nocturnal wildlife. Some of our live educational ambassadors will be at the program to demonstrate the wide variety of wildlife this area enjoys. The program is free, space is limited, and reservations are required. Details: 779-9372.
Leads Club Open House
MORGAN HILL – The South County Chapter of Leads Club is holding an open house on Thursday, January 9 at 7:30 a.m. in Morgan Hill at Seven Oaks Properties, 16433 Monterey Road. Leads Club provides a networking forum for business individuals to promote their product/service and increase their business by exchange of quality business referrals. For information and reservations, call 782-5852.
Flower Lovers Club
MORGAN HILL – The Morgan Hill Flower Lover’s Club has a new location for their monthly meetings. The Jan. 8 meeting will be held in the El Toro Room in the new Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center at 12:30 p.m. The address is 17000 Monterey Road. For more information, call 779-2867.
Learn to swing
MORGAN HILL – Put on your dancing shoes! All are welcomed to the Morgan Hill Grange Hall at 40 E. Fourth St. on Tuesday nights to learn swing and country dances. Beginning West Coast Swing is offered at 7 p.m. and is followed by Country Two-step lessons at 8 p.m. No partners needed. Details: 686-0772.
Hot meals for seniors
MORGAN HILL – The Morgan Hill Nutrition Center provides a hot meal at noon time for all seniors (age 60 and older) and socialization five days a week, Monday through Friday. A suggested contribution of $1.75 is asked for ages 60 and older, and $5 for guests under 60. Any senior, regardless of income, is welcome. Doors open at 8 a.m. Nutrition program regulations require that seniors sign in for lunch by 11:30 a.m. The address is 17666 Crest Ave. For more information, call Felina Carpio at 779-1413.
Volunteer Case Aides needed
BELMONT – The Child Abuse Prevention Center is offering an opportunity to join one of its Volunteer Case Aide programs, which assist children and their families by providing services requested by county social workers. All volunteers are fingerprinted and DMV screened. The Child Abuse Prevention Center is also recruiting Speakers Bureau volunteers to teach child abuse prevention and personal safety to children and adults.
Training classes for all prospective volunteers will be held Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Belmont. Details: (650) 595-7640.
Pasta Luncheon
SALINAS – Palma High School will hold a pasta luncheon on Jan. 13 as a fund raiser to benefit students going to Washington D.C. The luncheon will be held in the Palma High School Cafeteria, 919 Iverson St., from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The lunch will include pasta, Italian sausage, salad, bread and dessert. The cost is $8. Take out is available. Details: 758-4048.
Foster parent orientation
HOLLISTER – Aspira Foster and Family Services will hold a foster parent orientation at the Hollister Aspira office located on 651 A San Benito St. in Hollister on Jan. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The orientation is free and open to all. Details: 445-3855.
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