Auditions begin for ‘Temple of Boom II’
Gilroy – John Bisceglie is looking for energetic performers, ages 6 to 25, to be a part of his large scale summer musical extravaganza, “Totally Rockin’ Temple of BOOM! II” performing in August.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, May 7 at Dutchman’s Pizza, 6940 Chestnut St. Ages 6 to 10 at 1pm and ages 11 to 25 at 2:30pm.
Please prepare to sing a short song without music.
Details: 406-7716.
Author in Gilroy, MH to sign books
Gilroy – Murray Oxman, author of “How to Easily Handle Difficult People Handbook” will sign copies of his book. He is the author of six books about peace.
Oxman dedicates his time to helping people learn about simple ways to get rid of stress – without medication, drugs or any kind of treatment, just self-help.
The book signings and discussion will be held at 2pm Saturday, April 29, at BookSmart in Morgan Hill and Sunday, April 30, at the Gilroy Barnes & Noble.
Details: pa***********@***oo.com or 541 752-0870.
MH wind symphony performs in Gilroy
Gilroy – Sunday, April 30, at 2pm the Morgan Hill Wind Symphony presents, “A Young Person’s Guide to the Band” concert at the Gilroy High School Auditorium, 750 W. 10th St. Admission: contributions.
Details: www. morganhillwindsymphony.org.
Class of 1981 plans 25th reunion
Gilroy – Gilroy High School class of 1981 is holding a 25th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 5.
If you have not received an invitation please call Laura at 408-734-5015 or e-mail wi*******@*******al.net.
Donate and help feed the hungry
Gilroy – Support ‘The Hungry Helpers,’ as they strive to reach their goal of collecting 300 cans of food and $300.
The food and money will go to St. Joseph’s Family Center.
The event takes place from 11am to 5pm today at Safeway on First Street.
Needed items include canned juice, green beans, peas, tomato sauce, spaghetti, rice, beans, flour, cereal, fruit cocktail, baby food, baby formula and diapers (sizes 1 to 5).
Take an AARP safe driving class
Gilroy – The nations first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists 50 and older. Participants will familiarize themselves with driver safety and new laws.
Three-year DMV certificates will be awarded for discounts on your own auto insurance, upon completion of this one-day program.
No tests – course, class materials, and instructor are provided by AARP. There is a minimal DMV certificate fee.
Details: Call between 1 and 6pm only, 776-1413.
Donate a bed to less fortunate
Gilroy – Moving? Have a bed you don’t want?
Young mothers escaping abusive situations, extremely low-income families and others working to achieve self-sufficiency and served by a variety of South County non-profit organizations need beds (twin size, bunk beds, doubles with mattresses).
Details: Dina Campeau at 838-0862 or dc******@*****er.net.
Mountain men in the 1840s
Hollister – The San Benito County Historical Society will host a rendezvous of Mountain Men interpreting life such as it was in 1840s America at its Historical Park one mile south of Tres Pinos on April 29 and 30 from 10am to 5pm.
Details: Peter Sonne at (831) 277-3836.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
