Scout collecting items for troops
GILROY
– Boy scout Devin Collins is continuing his Eagle Project of
collecting items for troops in Iraq through July 4.
Scout collecting items for troops
GILROY – Boy scout Devin Collins is continuing his Eagle Project of collecting items for troops in Iraq through July 4.
Help him complete his project while supporting the troops by donating items such as: Hard candies, sun screen, CDs and CD players, toothbrushes and pastes, dental floss, drawing and writing supplies, energy bars, unscented soaps and lotions, Ziploc bags, powdered and sweetened drink mixes, Wet Wipes (Lever 2000 are preferred), bug spray (with less than 20 percent DEET), beef jerky, personal toiletries, fly swatters, gum, gel deodorant, DVDs, hand sanitizers, Game Boy games, lip balm, mending kits, eye and nose drops, sealed card and travel-sized games, and letters of support.
Collection barrels are located at Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St., open Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the San Martin Country Park and Pumpkin Patch, located on Monterey Road.
Items will be shipped through the Red Cross: Operation Comfort and Care.
Details: Devin at ea********@*****il.com.
Support GHS classrooms
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Parent Club needs volunteers to work at the Garlic Festival and raise money that will go straight into classrooms, helping out hard-working teachers. Come and work, have a good time and earn money for a good cause. Hours worked at the festival equal money back to the Parent Club.
Shifts are four to five hours, depending on the job, both in the morning and afternoon.
Please respond ASAP to Diane Baty with your name, address, phone number and preferred day and time at 848-1430 or di*******@*****il.com.
Be a winning poet
GILROY – Write a poem and win a $1,000 grand prize.
Hollywood’s Famous Poets Society is sponsoring a new poetry contest, open to everyone.
No entry fee and nothing to buy.
To enter send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 1626 N. Wilcox Ave. #126, Hollywood, CA 90028. Or enter online at www.famouspoets.com.
Deadline for entering is Saturday, June 26. A winner’s list will be sent to all entrants. Editors reserve the right to publish winning poems online or in a pamphlet.
Fiesta in the Gardens
GILROY – Discover a world of Hispanic culture at Bonfante Gardens during ‘Fiesta de los Ninos,’ a bilingual event for the entire family on Saturday, June 26, from noon to 3 p.m.
Celebrate the many regions of Latin America with live music and dancing.
Performances by local and regional youth performers including Caminos del Arte, Folklorico Nacional Juvenil and Olmeca Maya will be held in the Special Events Plaza.
The event is free with park admission. Bonfante Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Details: 840-7100 or visit www.bonfantegardens.com.
Walk in wonder woods
GILROY – Go on a ‘Redwood Hike’ at Mt. Madonna from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 26. Explore the amazing redwood forest on this two-mile hike with a park ranger.
Discover the many wonders of this unique ecosystem. Bring hiking shoes, layered clothing, water and sun protection. A $4 vehicle fee to enter the park will apply. Mount Madonna Park is located at 7959 Poleline Road.
Details: 842-2341.
A Quest for fun
GILROY – Kids ages 3 through 12 are invited to join in ‘SonQuest,’ an adventure where kids discover the truth through the Wordless Book, at Christmas Hill Park, 7050 Miller Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon, or at Las Animas Park, 400 Mantelli Drive, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 26.
Games, crafts, puppets, music, bible stories, snack and prizes will all be featured.
Viva Victorian
GILROY – The Ancestral Voices Lecture Series presents ‘Wives and Widows: Victorian Wedding Gowns and Mourning Dresses,’ on Saturday June 26, starting at 2 p.m., at Gilroy Public Library, 7387 Rosanna St.
The event features vintage clothing collector Kristiane Maas, a light high tea, and vintage roses. Seating is limited so please arrive early.
Details: Dennise Julia at 842-8208, ext. 3413.
Wine weekend
GILROY – Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway, will host ‘Simply Whites and Premium Reds’ from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 26 and 27.
Come enjoy barrel tasting of their 2003 Chardonnay Estate and two of their premium red wines.
No reservations are needed. Tasting fee is only $7.50 or free to club members.
Details: 847-6306.
Dogs get social
GILROY – The second annual ‘Gilroy GRR-Lic Dog Walk in the Park’ will be on Sunday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Christmas Hill Park.
Enjoy a day of fun with your furry pal or just come support local furry friends. A raffle, costumes and look-alike contests, photos, prizes, T-shirts and more will be featured.
The costume contest, with prizes of $50, $25 or $10, will be judged from photos and participants will be notified.
One dog per walker.
Walkers younger than 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Only friendly dogs over 4 months old with current vaccinations will be admitted. Please no female dogs in heat. Bring comfortable shoes.
A donation of $15 per pet or $25 for two pets will go toward benefiting the Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter. There will be a mandatory liability release for the event.
Details: 842-9348 or e-mail ve*@****oy.com.
