Building Gilroy’s arts community
GILROY
– On Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. local performing
and visual art lovers will have an oppor-tunity to attend an arts
con-ference at the Strand Theater.
Building Gilroy’s arts community
GILROY – On Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. local performing and visual art lovers will have an oppor-tunity to attend an arts con-ference at the Strand Theater. Charles Morales, Gilroy City Coun-cilman, will speak on the “politics of art – building a strong political voice.” Christina Goodney, from Young Audiences Silicon Valley, will focus on the role of non-profits in the infusion of arts into the educational curriculum. Diem Jones will talk about the role of his agency, Arts Council Silicon Valley in Santa Clara Valley. Local art groups will all have an opportunity to inform the conference about their activities and roles in the community. Table top discussions will be held in the afternoon to help individuals and groups improve their marketing, fund raising and organizational skills. Registration forms are available at the Gilroy Visitor’s Bureau, the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and the Silva Agency. Details: 842-6114.
Breakfast with mom
GILROY – The Mother’s Day Charity Breakfast will be held on Sunday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass. The breakfast raises funds for scholarships. Tickets are $9 for adults, and $5 for children under 10 and available at the door. The event is open to the public. Details:
842-9397.
VTA planning meeting
GILROY – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is holding a meeting to provide the public an opportunity to participate in the development of the Fiscal Year 2004 budget. Come to City Hall, Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. on Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. for an informational open house. Details: www.vta.org.
Gav day open house
GILROY – Gav Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. All high school seniors and their parents, people interested in returning to school or transferring to Gavilan College and people who need new job skills are invited to explore what Gavilan College has to offer. There will be information tables, workshops and campus tours. Representatives will be on hand to explain the registration process, discuss program, certificate and degree options, as well as provide detailed information on financial aid, assessment, transfer programs, counseling, athletics and more. Workshops will include “Financial Aid – You CAN afford college, You’re not in high school anymore! (How to Succeed in College),” “The First Two Years of College – making the most of community college” and “What it’s REALLY like – a student panel with new and continuing students.” Details: 846-4993.
Spaghetti social
SAN MARTIN – The first-annual San Martin Spaghetti Social will take place Friday, May 23, at 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner, a raffle and silent auction. Tickets will be sold at the door; adults are $6.50 and children are $3.50 (advance purchase $6/$3). Proceeds benefit numerous San Martin Neighborhood Alliance activities. The social will take place at the Lions Hall on Murphy Avenue. Details:
683-0898 or 683-2055.
Aviation scholarships
SAN MARTIN – The South County Airport Pilot’s Association (SCAPA), a non-profit organization, has funded two aviation scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded annually to promising young men or women who have a serious interest in aviation-related careers. The awards are in the amount of $500 each.
Recipients must be enrolled in and plan to continue a college curriculum leading to a degree in the field of aviation, or, for high schoolers, must be accepted to a two or four year college with a major in an aviation-related field.
Donations will be accepted from individuals or organizations interested in supporting the education of our youth.
Applications and requirements can be found at the SCAPA Web site at q99.org (q99 is the FAA designator for South County Airport), or write; SCAPA Scholarship Committee. P.O. Box 1440, San Martin, CA, 95046. Deadline is May 31.
Help teachers at Chevys
GILROY – Enjoy lunch or dinner at Chevys Fresh Mex in Gilroy and the restaurant will donate 20 percent to the Morgan Hill Teacher’s Aid Coalition. Guests must place receipts in the fund-raiser box at the host stand to receive credit. The event will be held Friday, May 9, at the restaurant located at 8440 Murray Ave. For a reservation, call
847-2726.
Piece by piece
MORGAN HILL – The Piece by Piece Quilt Guild of Morgan Hill is hosting its first-ever Quilt Show on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Fourth Street in Morgan Hill. The guild has been in existence about eight years and has over 100 members from Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister. Details: Mary Ann Bruegmann, 842-8677.
Kids gone fishin’
LOS BANOS – The 14th annual Kids’ Fishing Day, will be held at San Luis Creek State Recreation Area’s South Beach on the O’Neill Forebay, on Saturday, May 17. Young anglers 15 years and younger may sign in from 8 a.m. on, with prizes awarded at noon. Each participant will have his or her picture taken and will receive a tackle box, lunch, a small trophy cup and bait. Volunteers will lend a hand to young anglers learning to handle gear, but participants must be able to manage their poles. Details: Eva Mae McCleland at (209) 827-5353.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@ga****.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
