Support the leukemia and lymphoma society
GILROY
– Join Chevys at a fund raising event for the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society Cycling Team in Training. Chevys will donate 20
percent of all purchases on Monday, April 21, at the restaurant,
8440 Murray Ave. Customers must put receipts into the fund raiser
box at the host stand. Call
847-2726 for details.
College bound at Chevys
GILROY – Enjoy lunch or dinner on Tuesday, April 22, at Chevys, 8440 Murray Ave., and 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to a college scholarship program for graduates at Mt. Madonna. Customers must put their receipts in the fund-raiser box at the host stand to receive credit. Details: 847-2726.
Get a GRIP
GILROY – The Gilroy Police and Fire Departments have teamed together to offer a disaster preparedness workshop, “Get a GRIP (Gilroy Residents in Preparedness).” This free workshop is designed to prepare family, neighbors and friends in the event of a catastrophic disaster, such as earthquakes, flooding and terrorism. The workshop will be held on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Registration will be accepted through Wednesday, April 23. Details: 846-0372.
Crab Cioppino feed
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Athletic Association is holding its 23rd Annual Crab Cioppino Feed and Dance on Saturday, May 10 at Christopher Ranch. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and dancing to Shaboom will be from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are on sale in the athletic office at Gilroy High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily or on the Web at www.gilroyhighschool.com. Tickets are $40. Details: Jack Daley 848-7178 or jdaley@gusd.
k12.ca.us. Proceeds from the event go to help pay transportation fees for Gilroy High Athletics.
Relay for life
GILROY – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held from Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 22, at 10 a.m., at the Christmas Hill Ranch Site. This event raises money for cancer research, education, advocacy and service. Walk, run, camp out, eat, cheer, dance, make friends and have fun. Put together a team of friends, honor loved ones by purchasing a luminaria, participate in the opening ceremonies as a cancer survivor and more. Details: (800) ACS-2345.
Wine auction
MORGAN HILL – Take part in an evening of fun, food and fellowship at the Wine Auction to benefit Live Oak High School Cross Country and Track and Field Programs on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Center. Show your support for the student athletes by purchasing tickets or donating auction items. The silent and live auction will feature hard to find large format bottles, fine vintages, exclusive winery tours, fine dining experiences, art, sports and other active lifestyle items. Tickets are $35 each. Details: 778-9501.
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