Moon over Buffalo
Gilroy
– South Valley Civic Theatre presents
”
Moon Over Buffalo,
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an adult comedy by Ken Ludwig.
The show runs Fridays and Saturday, through Sept 11 at 8pm, and
Sundays, Aug. 29 and Sept 5 at 2pm in the Morgan Hill Community
Playhouse, Corner of Monterey and Dunne Ave.
Moon over Buffalo
Gilroy – South Valley Civic Theatre presents “Moon Over Buffalo,” an adult comedy by Ken Ludwig.
The show runs Fridays and Saturday, through Sept 11 at 8pm, and Sundays, Aug. 29 and Sept 5 at 2pm in the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, Corner of Monterey and Dunne Ave.
Tickets are available at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, Booksmart, 17415 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, and California Music, 7565 Monterey Road, Gilroy.
Details: (408) 842-SHOW or visit www.svct.org.
Aprea shirts available
Gilroy – New and returning students from Luigi Aprea school may purchase uniform shirts through Friday, from 10am to 6pm, with extended evening hours today until 8pm at the Sport Shack, 431 First St. Cash and checks only please.
History of Henry Miller
Gilroy – Learn the history of Henry Miller at Mt. Madonna while exploring the historic Miller Estate ruins with a park ranger from 10am to noon Saturday. Discover the rich history of Mt. Madonna. Meet at the park office/visitor center. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for an easy one-mile walk. Fee is $5 per vehicle to enter park.
Details: 842-2341.
France in Garlic City
Gilroy – Old City Hall hosts Natacha and Patricia Barduzzi on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 6 to 9pm, through Aug. 28. The pair are from France and are accomplished musicians.
Details: www.natallia.fr.st/ or for details on Old City Hall call 846-8880 or visit www.ochGilroy.com.
Softball fundraiser
Gilroy – Chaos Girls’ Fast Pitch Team is hosting a ‘Car Wash Fundraiser’ from 8am to 4pm Saturday at Jim’s Auto Repair, 298 First St.
Let the girls wash your car for a small donation and help them get to the 2004 Las Vegas Fall Classic Tournament.
Donations are $5 for cars, $10 for trucks, SUVs and vans. Any extra donations are also appreciated.
Music makers meet
Gilroy – South Bay Music Makers, a group for music lovers and makers, will hold its third meeting on Saturday at 1pm in the Uvas Valley home of Candace Fazzio.
Using a ‘open mic’ format, South Bay Music Makers invites musicians of any age or level of advancement to share their favorite repertoire.
Piano solos or duets, instrumental players and/or singer are all encouraged to come share their talents and love of music.
Ride to discover nature
Take a ‘Coyote Creek Bike Ride’ from 10am to 1pm on Sunday and discover nature by bike on this easy to moderate six-mile ride with a ranger along the Coyote Creek Trail. Meet at the Hellyer Park Velodrome. Bring a bike, helmet, repair kit, water and light snacks. A $5 fee will apply.
Details: 225-0225.
Give the gift of life
Gilroy – The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30pm, Thursday, Sept. 9, at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
There is a continuous need and most individuals may not realize that donated blood has a short shelf life – about 42 days – meaning that our blood supply needs to be constantly replenished. Blood not only makes many medical and surgical procedures possible, but also saves the lives of accident victims, cancer, cardiac and organ transplant patients.
In order to give blood, you must be 17 years or older, weigh no less than 110 pounds. and enjoy general good health. Walk-ins are also welcome. American Red Cross volunteer blood donors are required to provide identification before donating blood. The preferred identifiers include a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card.
To make a life-saving appointment to give blood at the Gilroy drive, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.BeADonor.com.
San Martin 4-H registration meeting
San Martin – The San Martin 4-H Youth Development Club welcomes new members. 4-H is a program for youth ages 5 through 18 that provides opportunities to learn from a choice of about 24 projects ranging from horse, magic, reptiles, guinea pigs, photography and the newest, astronomy. If you would like to learn more about 4-H attend an informative registration evening held on Thursday, Sept. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the San Martin Lions Club, located at 12415 Murphy Ave. The general meeting will begin at 7:30pm.
See history fly
San Martin – Explore more than 20 planes, as well as photographs and exhibits, at the Wings of History, historic-aircraft museum, 12777 Murphy Ave., from 10am to 3pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Details: 683-2290.
Be behind the badge
Gilroy – Are you between the ages of 20 and 35, and want a job that really makes a difference? Consider becoming a California Highway Patrol Officer.
Right now, the CHP is recruiting men and women for six-month training at the CHP Academy in west Sacramento. Once accepted, cadets are employed by the department and earn about $3,000 per month during training. Interested?
Contact the Hollister-Gilroy CHP Office at (866) 502-5058, and request an application. Applications will only be accepted with postmarks before Sept. 2.
Details: visit www.chp.ca.gov/recruiting.
Get reunited
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Class of 1964 is holding it’s 40th reunion on Oct. 16, at the Elks Club.
Details: Loretta Ventura at 842-9741 or Diane Cadei at 449-7031.
