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.
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 name, address, phone number and preferred day and time to work at 848-1430 or di*******@*****il.com.
Brunch for a battle
GILROY – During the month of July, J.R. Brewski’s, 8080 Santa Teresa Blvd., Suite 100, will donate a portion of its brunch proceeds to the American Cancer Society and help fight the battle against cancer.
Brunch is served every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Details: www.jrbrewski.com, or call 847-9024.
See the Wizard
GILROY – Gavilan College Theater Arts’ Summer Theater Arts Repertory (STAR) 2004 presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., tonight at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 17 at 3 and 7 p.m.
The event is produced by special arrangement with Tams Witmark Music Library. Adults are $12, seniors and students are $10 and kids under 12 are $8.
Tickets are available at www.ticketguys.com or by calling 848-4717.
Barbecue for education
GILROY – The 30th annual ‘John Birch Society Barbecue and Auction’ will be held on Saturday, at The Patane Barn, 6650 Holsclaw Road. Proceeds will go toward scholarships for Robert Welch University’s American Heritage Youth Camp.
Reservations are preferred. Details: 683-2386 or 842-4033.
Cool camps for kids
GILROY – The Extreme Learning Center is now offering summer camps and tutoring services at Solarsano Middle School for grades K through 12. Extreme Learning offers the following summer camps: Reading/Writing Workshop, Math Workshop, SAT and College Prep, and California High School Exit Exam Prep.
Tutoring in all subjects and an ongoing Academic Support Program are also available at Solarsano.
Beginning Wednesday, the center will be operating in the Media Center at Solarsano Middle School.
Tutoring and additional camps are available at the center in Morgan Hill, including Robotics, Chess, Web Design, Animation, Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Scrapbooking, KidPix Digital Art and KidBiz Computer Applications.
Details: Gena Sakahara at 710-5836.
Poems pay big
GILROY – A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a new free poetry contest sponsored by Celestial Arts. More than 50 prizes totaling more than $4,000 will be awarded including the grand prize.
To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less to Celestial Arts, PO Box 1140, Talent, OR 97540. Or enter online at www.freecontest.com.
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The deadline for entering is Saturday, July 31. A winners list will be sent to all entrants. Winning poems may be posted online or published.
Details: Michael Thomas at th***********@***oo.com.
Paying poems
GILROY – The Friendly Poets Society is offering a $1,000 grand prize in their latest poetry competition. Free to everyone, there are 50 prizes in all worth almost $5,000. The contest is seeking poems on any subject, using any style, with a life-affirming inspirational theme.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to: Lavender Augulis, Poetry Contest, 2255 N. University Parkway, Suite 15, Number 196, Provo, Utah 84604. Or go to www.friendlypoets.com and enter online.
Deadline for entering is Saturday, July 24. A winners list will be sent to all entrants. The editors reserve the right to publish the winning poems online or in a pamphlet.
Poets wanted
GILROY – Good news for sincere poets. The Bards of Burbank is offering a $1,000 grand prize in their current open poetry contest, free to everyone. The deadline for entering is Saturday, Aug. 7.
To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less, any subject – any style: Free Poetry Contest, PMB250, 2219 W Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91506, you may enter online at www.bardsofburbank.com.
It’s better with Garlic
GILROY – Barnes and Noble will host author Sara Perry on Saturday, July 24 at 2 p.m. Wake up and smell the stinking rose – with more than 65 delicious ways to celebrate garlic as Ms. Perry shares her favorite recipes.
Marketing made easy
GILROY – The Gavilan College Small Business Development Center will hold ‘Small Business Marketing’ on Wednesday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the SBDC Office, 8351 Church St., Bldg. E.
The instructor will overview basic marketing strategies and discuss creating a plan to successfully market your business products or services. Come learn action oriented strategies for your small business. Reservations are required.
Details: 847-0373.
Class reunion
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Class of 1974 will hold its 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Gilroy Hilton.
Details: Clorinda Masoni Sergi at 848-3136.
Get reunited
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Class of 1984 will hold their 20th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Road.
Reservations must be made by Friday, July 30. Details: Pamela Deeb-Comaggia at 842-6829 or 483-0675.
Get the skills
GILROY – The Gilroy Economic Development Corporation in conjunction with the Silicon Valley Workforce Investment Network, Career Advancement Solutions and Gavilan College Small Business Development Center present ‘Workplace Skills in a Retail Environment’ at the Gavilan College SBDC office in the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church St., Building E, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 31.
This free eight-hour training course will help students learn the basics of working in retail. The instructor will review working in a retail environment, principles of customer service, work attitudes and ethics, business communication, dealing with difficult people, handling money, cashiering and scanning practices. Space is limited so register in advance.
Details or to register, call Debi Simmons at 847-0373.
Get trivia happy
GILROY – Test your knowledge of book and author trivia with ‘Trivia Night’ at Barnes and Noble, 6825 Camino Arroyo, on Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Categories include children’s literature, classics, non-fiction, authors and book clubs from the new Trivial Pursuit‚ Booklover’s Edition, exclusive to Barnes and Noble. Join in for this exciting interactive event.
Get the info
GILROY – Residents can now call the ‘Information Express,’ a 24-hour telephone access system that connects callers to general city information.
The system allows callers to access information on subjects from building and construction to utilities. A ‘fax on demand’ feature also allows residents to be faxed forms such as building permits and water and sewer rates.
Brochures which explains the system and codes are available at the Gilroy City Hall, Library and Museum. To access the touch-tone system call 846-9588.
Morning stories
GILROY – Barnes and Noble, 6825 Camino Arroyo, holds weekly storytime every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Children ages 2 through 5 are invited to join and listen to stories. Each week brings a new book selection about a particular theme for the children, so don’t miss out.
Play the game
GILROY – Duplicate Bridge on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Monticelli Community Room, Bldg. 129, 841 Monticelli Drive.
On Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and every third Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. the game is at the Veteran’s Building, 74 W. Sixth St.
Details: 779-4317 or e-mail to d_******@*****er.net.
Entertainers needed
GILROY – Live Oak Adult Day Services, 651 W. Sixth St., needs volunteers on a one-time or regular basis who can share their talents with the elderly at the center.
Come and sing, play the piano, share vacation slides or a pet, tell stories or jokes, etc. All ages are welcome to share their time and talents.
Details: 847-5491.
Be in the write group
GILROY – Join the Gilroy Writing Project every third Saturday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Gilroy Library. Experienced writers from print, broadcast and other media will share tips and anecdotes on the writing life. Tea and coffee are provided. Potluck donations such as cookies and other refreshments are appreciated.
Details: Denise Julia at 842-0489 ext. 3413.
Help for moms
GILROY – South Valley Pregnancy Care Center, 7891-C Westwood Drive, helps women who are facing pregnancy with friendship and emotional support. Office hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Details: Linda Patel at 847-8880.
