Rucker presents annual play
GILROY
– The Rucker Elementary School Theater Arts program is
presenting its annual play Feb. 14 and 15 at the school. This
year’s performance is
”
Wind of a Thousand Tales
”
by John Glore, music and lyrics by Diane King. The play directed
by Pepe Espinosa showcases folk tales and myths from around the
world. Show time for Friday, Feb. 14, is 7:30 p.m. On Saturday,
Feb. 15, shows are at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5, children pay
$3. The school is located at 325 Santa Clara Ave., east of Monterey
Street. The annual play is a more than 100-year -old tradition at
the school. Performances Feb. 11 to 14 will be put on for students
from other district schools. Details: 848-1357.
Tickets for ‘Miracle worker’
GILROY – Odyssey Theatre Company’s winter Main Stage Production of “The Miracle Worker” will run for one more weekend. “The Miracle Worker,” by William Gibson, is based on the true story of Annie Sullivan’s heroic efforts to teach her new pupil, young Helen Keller. “Miracle Worker” will be performed Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. in the Gilroy High School theater. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Closing night will be “signed” by an American Sign Language interpreter. Gilroy High School is located at the corner of 10th and Princevalle streets. Details: www.odysseytheatre.org or 808-1444.
Firemen’s ball
GILROY – The Gilroy Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary will hold the Firemen’s Ball from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Gilroy Elks Lodge, and one lucky attendee will leave with the keys to a new car. South County Chrysler has donated a Honda electric car for the emergency relief fund raffle, which will take place during the ball. Proceeds from the event will be given to families as a disaster relief fund. The event will begin with no-host cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by steak and scampi or pasta primavera from 7 to 9 p.m. The emergency relief raffle fund will begin just after 8 p.m. and there will be dance music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets to the ball are $40 per person.
Pairing chocolate with wine
GILROY – Solis Winery will offer decadent chocolate desserts with Solis varietals on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8 and 9 during their regular tasting hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is free to Solis wine club members and $5 to nonmembers. Everyone is welcome. The winery is located at 3920 Hecker Pass Highway. Details: 847-6306.
Swing your valentine
GILROY – The Senior Center Valentine Dinner Dance will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. The cost is $5 per person. Music will be provided by the South Bay Swing Band. The event is sponsored by the Gilroy Senior Center, Saint Louise Regional Center and the Gilroy Jaycees. Details: 848-0465.
How to be a happy couple
GILROY – An enrichment seminar for couples, “What About Us? The Happy, Goal Focused Couple,” will be presented by Janneke “Yonika” Brown, LCSW, MSW Life Coach and licensed psychotherapist from 12:45 to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 at Gilroy Health and Fitness, 8540 N. Church St. Registration is $40 per couple. For more information or to sign up for the seminar, call 779-8874 or e-mail ja*****@in*************.com.
Young artists’ show
GILROY – The City of Gilroy Community Services Department is putting on an Exhibition of Local Talent, featuring the work of young artists 5 to 18 years of age. The show will take place at the Willey Cultural Center, 140 Fifth St. Entries are due the first week of March. For applications or information call 846-0460 or 848-0470.
Piece of Gilroy hisotry
GILROY – The Gilroy Assistance League is now selling throw blankets to raise funds for local youth charities. The Gilroy Assistance League is a nonprofit organization which gives out yearly grants to help support many children’s and youth groups in Gilroy. These throws sell for $60. Details: Rosalind Farotte at 842-2432.
Donate used cell phones
GILROY – Community Solutions is holding a cell phone drive throughout Gilroy and Morgan Hill. The Shelter Alliance will give Community Solutions between 50 cents and $20 for each phone collected, which will be used to pay for clothing, shelter, food, children’s toys, diapers, and other needed supplies. In Gilroy, cell phones are being collected at Safeway at 905 First St., Cellular Universe at 1205 C First St., and Community Solutions at 6980 Chestnut Ave. Please donate phones that are less than five years old. Details: 846-4741.
‘Author!’ ads
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Art and Literary Guild is offering a win-win opportunity for local businesses wanting to get their name out and support a local cause at the same time. The Guild publishes a yearly magazine – called “Author! Author!” – featuring the art and writing of GHS students. It needs financial help in producing the multi-section glossy. Donations of any amount are appreciated and ad space will be given for any donation over $25. Standard advertisements are business-card size. For more information, contact Mark Heisey at 848-4344 or gh**********@ho*****.com.
Sponsor kids’ Rod’s Trod
GILROY – Rod Kelley School is having its annual “Rod’s Trod,” a benefit walk-a-thon on Saturday, March 29. During the event, students walk laps around the field to earn donations from friends and family. Local companies and organizations can help the school by sponsoring students or donating services. Local companies can become sponsors for the Rod’s Trod with a minimum $200 donation. In exchange, the school will list sponsoring businesses on the official event T-shirts. Also, any services or goods that could be donated are welcome. The deadline for donations is Feb. 15. Details: 848-6483.
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