Grab up church goodies
GILROY
– St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at the corner of
Broadway and Wayland streets, hosts its second-annual
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Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair
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today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Grab up church goodies
GILROY – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Broadway and Wayland streets, hosts its second-annual “Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair” today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hand-crafted items such as jewelry, pottery, stained glass art, crocheted gifts, dolls and more will be available for purchase. St. Stephen’s ladies will host a country store featuring home-made salsa, breads and other goodies. Lunch, including hot dogs, chili, corn dogs, nachos and soft drinks, will be offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to the public. Details: 842-4415.
Dog wash fund raiser
GILROY – The Gilroy FFA Chapter will be holding a dog wash and bake sale at Scrub-A-Mutt, 591 First St., on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have your dog washed and groomed by students for only $10 and show your continued support of the Ag Science program at GHS. Details; Joan Pires at 848-3938.
Be a 2004 ‘star’
GILROY – Paramount’s Great America in Santa Clara and Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy will hold open auditions in the entertainment department for the 2004 season. Auditions are open to applicants ages 15 years and older. Both theme parks are looking for enthusiastic applicants to fill a variety of seasonal entertainment positions. There are also plenty of opportunities to work off-stage or behind the scenes. All applicants who audition will automatically be considered for open positions at both parks and could be selected to work at either park. Auditions are:
• Saturday, Nov. 8 at Paramount’s Great America, Santa Clara, in the Paramount Theatre. Auditions for singers, actors, comedians and variety artists begins at 9 a.m. Dancers, characters/escorts, theatre attendants and technicians’ auditions begin at noon.
• Sunday, Nov. 9 at Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park, Gilroy, in the Bonfante Gardens Gymnasium. Auditions at 9 a.m. are for singers, actors, comedians and variety artists. Auditions at noon are for dancers, characters/escorts, theatre attendants and technicians.
For more information, including audition requirements, call the audition hotline at 986-5941 or visit www.pgathrills.com or www.bonfantegardens.com.
Gamble for Gilroy’s youth
GILROY – The Rotary Club will host “Casino Night” Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Portuguese Hall, 250 Old Gilroy St. Eat a steak dinner and help Gilroy’s youth at the same time. Tickets are $50 and include gaming and music in addition to the dinner. All proceeds benefit youth projects. Tickets: Rosanna at 848-0300 or Vilma at
842-0200.
Garlicky poetry
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets will hold its monthly poetry reading on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 3:30 p.m., in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, Rosanna and Sixth streets. Event is free and open to the public.
Details: 779-4999.
Wine and cheese classic
GILROY – Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway, is hosting a weekend of cheese and wine pairing, featuring its 2001 Chardonnay Estate, barrel tasting and pre-release wine on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Enjoy a sampling of imported and domestic cheese. Details:
847-6306.
Uplifting reading
GILROY – Jessica Bryan, author of “Love is Ageless-Stories About Alzheimer’s Disease,” will be at the Wize Owl Bookstore, 8060 Santa Teresa Blvd., for a special reading and discussion of her book.
Gill Ginghofer from the Alzheimer’s Association in Santa Cruz will accompany her to share local resources regarding Alzheimer’s Disease with the community. The book, designed to encourage and uplift, covers stories and poetry written by caregivers that presents intimate experiences with Alzheimer’s Disease. Details: 848-9090.
Secure laughter
GILROY – Rod and Marion Pintello present “Social Security” at the Pintello Comedy Theater, 8531 Church St. The play is based on the hilarious antics of two sisters trying to figure out where their elderly mother should live. Play dates are set for Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 15, at 8 p.m. Details: 776-8004.
Antique book sale
MORGAN HILL – The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library will sponsor a sale of old and rare books on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Morgan Hill Library, 17575 Peak Ave. at West Main Avenue. Choose from all types of fiction and nonfiction books, including art and architecture, poetry, scientific and technical, first editions, autographed, leather-bound sets and more. There will be a preview for members only on Friday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door. Details: 779-3196.
Knight dance
MORGAN HILL – Morgan Hill Knights of Columbus announces a “Fall Festival Dance” on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the St. Catherine Parish Center, 17400 Peak Ave. The evening will include a silent auction held from 6 to 8 p.m., a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., dinner from 7 to 8 p.m. and dancing to the music of Juz Cuz from 9 to 11 p.m. Free child care provided. Tickets are $25 per person. Details: Gordon Case at 779-6522.
Bottle it up
MORGAN HILL – Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E Main Ave., invites you to Cork Equity Day on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a chance for the public to fill, cork and label their own bottles of wine. Bring your own clean bottles or buy them from the winery. The winery’s winemaker has put together a delicious blend of red wines called Cavalcade Cellar Red, exclusively available for Bottle Your Own customers. Only $5 per 750 milliliters. Details: 779-2145.
Crafty bazaar
MORGAN HILL – Hacienda Arts and Crafts will hold its annual bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the 275 Burnett Ave. club house. Event will feature assorted handmade items, quilt raffle, bake sale and flea market. Lunch available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Details: 776-1512.
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