Firemen’s Ball
GILROY
– The GFD Women’s Auxiliary hosts its Firemen’s Ball Saturday,
March 6, at the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Road, from 6 to 10
p.m. No-host bar, sit-down dinner and DJ dancing will cost $40 per
person. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Auxiliary Emergency Relief
Fund. Vendor donations for the raffle ar
e appreciated. Details: 842-9397.
Firemen’s Ball
GILROY – The GFD Women’s Auxiliary hosts its Firemen’s Ball Saturday, March 6, at the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Road, from 6 to 10 p.m. No-host bar, sit-down dinner and DJ dancing will cost $40 per person. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Auxiliary Emergency Relief Fund. Vendor donations for the raffle are appreciated. Details: 842-9397.
Be a Junior Ranger
GILROY – Coyote Lake County Park is having a free Junior Ranger program for kids 9 to 12 years old. Learn about the roles of a Park Ranger, plants and animals in the park, and the Ohlone people who once lived here. Junior Rangers meet six times from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 17, 24 and 31, and April 7, 21 and 28. Details and registration: 846-5632.
Get outside
GILROY – Do you enjoy working with people and the outdoors? The docent population at Bonfante Gardens, a nonprofit organization, is looking for volunteers who would like to work in a beautiful garden setting. Previous horticulture experience of any sort is helpful but not a requirement. Orientations will be offered each Wednesday and Saturday now through Sunday, March 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Details: 840-7210.
Help out your ‘hood
GILROY – The City of Gilroy Housing and Community Development, Gilroy Police Department Neighborhood Resource Unit, United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County and South County Housing present “Gilroy Neighborhood Academy 2004,” at Krazy Koyote Restaurant, 8337 Church St., from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.
• On Tuesday, March 23, the theme Crime Prevention/Safe Neighborhoods will feature information on 9-11 versus non-emergency calls, gang awareness, graffiti and neighborhood watch.
• On Tuesday, March 30, “Building Your Neighborhood Association” will teach organizing and running a meeting, encouraging participation and building a stronger association.
Recognition certificates will be awarded to those who attend all three sessions. Free and light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited. Call Gilroy Police Department CSO Rachel Muñoz at 846-0524 if interested in attending.
Dine for St. Patrick’s
GILROY – St. Joseph’s Family Center will host “St. Patrick’s Dinner” on Saturday, March 13, at the St. Mary Auditorium, 11 First St. Enjoy an evening of fun, frolic and festivities. A donation of $25 per person will go to benefit families in need and the homeless in the community. Tickets are available at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 7950 Church St., Ste. A, or by phone at 842-6662.
Adopt a furry friend
MORGAN HILL – Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter will hold a pet adoption fair Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, from noon to 5 p.m., at Petco, located at the corner of Tennant and Monterey. Many animal companions are in need of homes and families. Adopt a new addition to your family, donate to cover other furry friends’ expenses or sign-up to volunteer at the Shelter. Details: 683-4186.
Recycle and re-use
MORGAN HILL – The Home Composting Education Program for Santa Clara County will hold a free “Composting Basics” workshop on Wednesday, March 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Discover how to recycle old yard waste into useful soil. Attendees will learn how to purchase low cost composting equipment. Details: 918-4640
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.
Work in the water this summer
MORGAN HILL – The Morgan Hill Recreation and Community Services Division will hold a hiring fair for temporary and seasonal positions at the new Aquatics Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., near the swimming pool on the Live Oak High School campus, 1505 E. Main Ave.
The center, due to open in June, is located on Condit Road, between Tennant and Barrett avenues. Some new employees will also work at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Job openings are for lifeguards, recreation leaders, swimming instructors, cashiers, custodial, head lifeguards, lead instructors and more. People interested in water-based jobs must come prepared to change and swim, as they will be required to do a swimming test as part of this process.
Recreation officials will accept applications, do interviews and in some cases offer jobs on the spot. Details:
782-0008.
