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Support Gilroy spirituality
GILROY – Pacific West Christian Academy in Gilroy will hold its eighth annual Spring Gala Auction and Dinner entitled, ”Hollywood … A Night For Our Little Stars” on Saturday, May 8, at the Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Ave. in San Jose. Proceeds will go to benefit the new facility in Gilroy planned to open in September of 2005.
The new facility will feature playing fields, a large worship center, banquet hall and the ability to house 600 Christian students. Details: 847-7922.
Dress up and get in free
GILROY – The Gavilan College Theatre Arts production of ‘The Drunkard! or Down With Demon Drink,’ directed by Jim Cave, encourages audiences to get into the act by dressing up as their favorite hero, heroine or villain. Anyone who shows up for either of the Saturday performances in costume will gain free admission to the performance.
‘The Drunkard’ tells the story of Edward, the virtuous, penniless heir of his kindhearted father. One day the villain Squire Cribbs lures Edward into drinking at an Inn and the effects are instantaneous; he becomes a drunkard, consigned to live in poverty. His foster brother William discovers Cribbs’ plans and good triumphs over evil.
Performances are set for Fridays, May 7 and 14, and Saturdays, May 8 and 15, at 8 p.m., and are held at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $7 for students and seniors and $6 for kids 12 and younger. For tickets, call the Box Office at 846-4973.
Remember those who served
GILROY – The National World War II Memorial will be dedicated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, in Washington, DC.
National Veterans organizations across the nation are asking that local Veterans Organizations pay tribute in their own cities. The Local American Legion Posts 669 and 217 along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars 6309 are participating in the dedication at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 74 W. Sixth St.
Gilroy’s Company B 184th Infantry, which left Gilroy on March 3, 1942, will be honored. All WW II veterans are encouraged to attend and be recognized for their unselfish sacrifices
Reservations are required, no tickets will be available at the door. Mayor Al Pinheiro and Supervisor Don Gage will greet everyone. Lunch will be served for $11.
Details: Eleanor Frusetta at 842-5671.
Calling classes of ’68, ’69
GILROY – The Gilroy High School classes of 1968 and 1969 are planning a joint reunion for June 26. The committee has been working to locate former classmates.
If you are a member of the GHS class of ’68 or ’69 and have not received a flyer with information regarding the reunion, contact Dan Mitchell (class of ’68) at 847-3160 or e-mail DA*@*****EN.COM or Lynn Hennessee-Cordia (class of ’69) at 842-2383 or e-mail ly*********@*ol.com.
Replace old flags
GILROY – Every year the public brings out their American flags. If your flag is worn, faded or torn, the veterans at the War Memorial District Building, 74 W. Sixth St., can properly dispose of it for you.
Details: 842-4903.
Resumes always accepted
GILROY – The City of Gilroy Human Resources Division is constantly accepting applications for part-time positions for their programs in their Parks and Recreation Division. Program areas include: Adult and Youth Sports, Senior Center, Preschool, Aquatics and Special Classes. Details: 846-0228.
Flower Club meeting
MORGAN HILL – Morgan Hill Flower Lovers’ Club, including Gilroy and San Martin, will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 5 at 12:30 p.m. in the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
See those ‘Guys and Dolls’
MORGAN HILL – South Valley Civic Theatre presents “Guys and Dolls,” a musical fable of Broadway, on May 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29 at 8 p.m., at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, located at Fifth and Monterey streets.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors.
Details: 842-SHOW or visit www. svct. org.
Volunteers always welcome
GILROY – Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy has a constant need for volunteers. Adult volunteers are needed in patient services areas such as skilled nursing and infant-hearing screening.
Volunteers are also needed in the gift shop and the information desk.
People interested in volunteering must do so at least two three-and-a-half-hour shifts each month.
They need to fill out an application, have an interview with Volunteer Coordinator Gail Paccioretti, and attend an orientation meeting.
Volunteers must also take a free tuberculosis skin test administered by hospital nurses. Details: 848-4919.
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City Editor Robert Airoldi
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*Mail: 6400 Monterey St., Gilroy, 95020.
Have an event you would like to share with the community? Stop by 6400 Monterey St. in Gilroy and check out a digital Community Camera. Photos will be published every Friday in the Lifestyles section. Details: Photo Department at 842-6400 ext. 283.
