STAR gets ‘Groovy’
GILROY
– Gavilan College Summer Theatre Arts Repertory presents
”
Groovy,
”
a musical comedy tribute to the 1960’s today at 7:30 p.m. and
Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
STAR gets ‘Groovy’
GILROY – Gavilan College Summer Theatre Arts Repertory presents “Groovy,” a musical comedy tribute to the 1960’s today at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. The musical will be held at the Gavilan College theater, 7055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors and $7 for children under 7. Details:
848-4860.
An evening of ‘Ball’ comedy
GILROY – Fifteen local teenagers take the stage this weekend in their own live version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” The Odd Balls, a comedy improv show, is part of Odyssey Theatre Company’s Summer Conservatory. Performances will be today and Saturday, July 18 and 19, at 8 p.m. in the Gilroy High School Theater. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information or to reserve tickets, call Paul Alexander at
(831) 915-7302.
Play in golf tourney
GILROY – Gilroy Ballistik, a boys 13 and under traveling baseball team will be holding a golf tournament on Saturday, July 19, at Gilroy Golf Course. The cost is $80 per player which includes a shared golf cart, barbecue dinner, prizes and raffle gifts.
Call Kathy Torres at 847-2431 or Dickey Reyes at 847-8619 to sign up for this fun-filled event. All proceeds will benefit the team.
Garlic fun breaks out of the park
GILROY – The Historic Strand Theater will host national and local talent Garlic Festival weekend to keep the party going after the park closes.
On Friday, July 25, several members of local favorite Suave will play with recording artists Mystique. Their distinctive brand of Latin jazz/rock is popular throughout the South Bay and Santa Cruz areas. Jorge Santana, brother of multi-platinum recording artist Carlos Santana and a former member of the band Santana, joins Suave. The show starts at 9 p.m. and costs $25.
On Saturday, July 26, The Austin Lounge Lizards will bring their tongue-in-cheek brand of hilarious country/bluegrass satire. The Cowlicks, an “alt-country California style” band will perform after the Lizards. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $16 in advance, $18 at the door.
On Sunday, July 27, Gilroy’s own Juz-Cuz will bring their funk, dance and R&B sounds at 7 p.m. for a free performance. Details: Christine Brooks at 846-8455.
Tour the Milky Way
GILROY – Join Ranger Griggs and members of the San Jose Astronomical Society for a magical tour through the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond at Coyote Lake Park on Saturday, July 19, from 8 to 9 p.m. Numerous telescopes will be focused on a variety of astronomical delights. Milky Way treats will be served.
Meet at the visitor center.
For more information on this program or to schedule a ranger program for you or your group, call 842-7800.
John Birch barbecue
GILROY – The 29th annual John Birch Society barbecue and auction will be held on Saturday, July 19, at The Patane Barn, 6650 Holsclaw Road. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for Robert Welch University’s American Heritage Youth Camp.
For reservations and information, call 683-2386 or 842-4033.
Class of 1983 reunion deadline
WATSONVILLE – The Gilroy High School Class of 1983 is having a reunion and the final deadline for dinner orders is Sunday, July 20. Send order and check to Mt. Madonna Inn, 1285 Hecker Pass, Watsonville, CA 95076. Mark the envelope with “Reunion 1983 GHS” and decide on a meal – steak and lobster $69.95, filet mignon $39.95, prime rib $35.95, salmon $27.95, chicken Jerusalem $24.95 or angel hair pasta with pesto $19.95. Also note what kind of music you would like to hear and whether you will bring a guest. Music is a DJ and costs $6 per person. Details: Blane Beadnell, (307) 359-1174.
Get involved at new middle school
GILROY – Ascencion Solorsano Middle School, located off Santa Teresa Blvd., will hold a parent meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. in the school multipurpose room. The agenda will cover volunteer help for the move into the site, the welcome barbecue scheduled for Aug. 21, the Opening Day Cornerstone Ceremony scheduled for Sept. 16 and donating Garlic Festival hours to the school. Details:
847-3377 ext. 4819.
Pitch in to help at Chevy’s
GILROY – The Gilroy Shockers 12U Girls Fast-pitch Travel Team will be holding a fund-raiser event at Chevy’s, 8400 Murray Ave., on Thursday, July 24. Join them for lunch , dinner or take-out. Details: Sonya De La Cruz at sd*****@*******nk.net.
Give blood
GILROY – There will be a community blood drive on Wednesday, July 23, at the First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., from noon to 6 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood call (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit BeADonor.com with company code “GILROY.” In order to donate, you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
Get your business up and running
GILROY – The Gavilan College Small Business Development Center presents a seminar on starting your own business. Learn about marketing essentials, product selection, business goal setting, legal issues, required licenses, risk evaluation, bookkeeping, financing and management issues.
The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church St., Building E. The cost is $20. Details: 847-0373.
GavTV series makes a connection
GILROY – A new TV series on GavTV Channel 18 will profile organizations, events and individuals in South Valley and explore its “Gavilan College Connection.”
Each episode will air for two weeks. Gavilan College Connections began airing on Monday, July 14. It will be cablecast Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., immediately preceding The Gavilan Hour. Gavilan College Connections will help to provide recognition for the many people working to add to the cultural, social, and business lives of their communities.
For more information about GavTV or the television program, call 848-4860. To suggest a subject for a future episode of Connections, email ga*****@*****an.edu.
Carnival visits MH next week
MORGAN HILL – Thrills, chills and a whole lot of family fun can be found at the Morgan Hill Summer Carnival July 24 to 27.
Butler Amusements will bring some of its most popular rides – including the Zipper, Himalaya and Kamikaze – to the midway, located at the property behind Burger King at Monterey Highway and West Edmundson Avenue.
The carnival is sponsored by the Learning and Loving Education Center. Carnivalgoers can enjoy the carnival for less by purchasing advance sale tickets that are available now at the Living and Loving Center, 16890 Church St. until July 23. Advance sale tickets are a 50 percent savings compared to on-site ride tickets. Details: 776-1196.
Help purries in need
SAN MARTIN – The Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter need your help finding loving families for homeless cats and kittens at their pet fair on Saturday, July 19, from noon to 5 p.m. at Our Pet Shop, 705 First St. Stop by to find a new furry friend or make a donation to help cover spay/neuter, food and litter expenses. Details: 686-3900.
Artisans wanted for ‘Aromas Day’
AROMAS – The Aromas Hills Artisans are looking for artists/craftpersons to show and sell their work at Aromas Day on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booth space is $35 for a 10 by 10 spot. There will be art, crafts, food, music and more. Last year about 2000 attended. There will be advertising in local newspapers. Details: Barb at (831) 726-2457.
Wine and art festival
SAN MARTIN – Spend an evening with Clos LaChance Winery celebrating the arts on Friday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 9 p.m. Enjoy and purchase beautiful work from local artists, while learning a little about their craft. Wine, live music and light appetizers will also be available. Entrance is free and reservations are required. Call 686-1050, ext. 113 to make your reservations. The winery is located at 1 Hummingbird Lane.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@****ic.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
