Hunt for treasure with dad
GILROY
– The Father’s Day Antiques and Collectibles 2003 Street Fair
will take place on Sunday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Monterey Street between Fourth and Sixth streets. Browse a great
selection of furniture, toys, prints, linens, kitchen items,
Hummels, garden items, glassware, pottery, china,
jewelry and more.
Hunt for treasure with dad
GILROY – The Father’s Day Antiques and Collectibles 2003 Street Fair will take place on Sunday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monterey Street between Fourth and Sixth streets. Browse a great selection of furniture, toys, prints, linens, kitchen items, Hummels, garden items, glassware, pottery, china, jewelry and more.
Admission is free. There will be plenty of parking, food and entertainment. On-site appraisers will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first item is appraised for free, additional items are charged a nominal fee. They are still looking for volunteers. Details: Dave Peoples at 842-6501.
Garlicky group of poets
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets will hold its monthly poetry readings on Saturday, June 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, Rosanna and Sixth streets. Public participation is welcome. The event is free. Details:
779-4999.
Compost like a pro
GILROY – There will be a class on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn the fundamentals of back yard and worm composting in a fun and informative workshop. The class is free and for adults only. Call 918-4640 or e-mail co*****@***********ca.us for full workshop schedule and location.
New moms brunch
GILROY – The Gilroy Las Madres, an educational and social organization for the parents of infants, toddlers and preschool children, is hosting its annual New Members Brunch on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at Goldsmith Seeds, 2280 Hecker Pass Highway.
Expectant mothers and moms of children up to the age of 5 are invited to attend the brunch to meet current members and learn about Las Madres. Nursing babies are welcome. RSVP to Lara Orradre at 842-9346 or Christina Sullivan at 846-7791.
Summer theater is groovy
GILROY – Room is still available for children to participate in STAR 2003. “Groovy” is amusical comedy tribute to the ’60s, which will be directed by Pepe Espinosa. This fun-filled summer program is presented by the Gavilan College Theatre Arts program for young people ages 8 to 15. Come and participate Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Partial scholarships are still available for Session 2. Session 1 runs from June 23 to July 19 and costs $510, and session 2 is scheduled for July 22 to Aug. 9 and costs $435. To register, call Gavilan Community Education at
847-2514.
Moonlight paddle
GILROY – Discover local history and wildlife with park staff on a late night paddle at Coyote Lake County Park and Anderson Reservoir on Friday, June 13, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Meet at the Coyote reservoir launch ramp or the Woodchoppers Picnic Area on East Dunne Avenue with kayak or canoe, life jacket and glow stick. Reservations required, space is limited. Details:
846-8902.
Dubble Bubble contest
GILROY – Every Wal-Mart store nationwide will host the third annual Dubble Bubble National Bubble Blowing Contest on Saturday, June 14. Kids ages 12 and under will compete to see who can blow the biggest diameter bubble gum bubble. Six finalists will be chosen to participate in the national finals. These six kids will compete for the Grand Prize of a $10,000 US savings bond and a $5,000 donation in the winner’s honor to the Children’s Miracle Network. Five runner-ups will receive a $5,000 savings bond and a $1,000 donation in their honor to the Children’s Miracle Network. Details: www.wal-mart.com or call
(800) WAL-MART.
Hike the redwoods
GILROY – Join a park ranger on a moderately strenuous hike to explore the redwood forest of Mt. Madonna County Park on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Discover how plants and animals thrive in this unique habitat. Meet at the Park Office wearing comfortable hiking shoes and clothing. Appropriate for ages 6 and older. Bring sun protection and water. Dogs OK, $4 vehicle fee. Details: 842-2341.
Give blood, save a life
GILROY – There will be a Gilroy Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 18, located at the First Baptist Church at 8455 Wren Ave. from noon to 6 p.m. The need for blood is not seasonal. The American Red Cross and other community blood centers all too often operate with only a one to three day supply of blood. In order to respond to a disaster, a seven to 10 day supply is recommended. To make an appointment to donate blood, call (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit beadonor.com. In order to donate you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
Sign up for ‘college for kids’
GILROY – All students from fourth to seventh grade can register for Gavilan College’s “College for Kids” this summer. Students will enjoy mornings of active, hands-on learning activities in subjects they choose, plus afternoon sports and recreation to unwind. Students may choose a morning program of science, computers, Japanese, math, art, music or math, art and Spanish. Activities include swimming, gym, games, soccer and tennis. The fee includes a “College for Kids” T-shirt. The first session runs from June 16 through July 3 and the second session runs from July 7 through 25. Both sessions are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited. To register call, 847-2514 or visit www.gavilan.edu/ce.
Be a champ
GILROY – Parents are invited to register their children for the Summertime Champions program to be held at Rod Kelley, El Roble and Luigi Aprea Elementary schools from Monday, June 16 through Friday, Aug. 22. Children ages 5 to 12 will be accepted. The program offers educational activities including Camp Roadshow (theater and entertainment), Camp Express (literacy enrichment), Camp Nature-ific (environment and nature field trips) Camp Fit (sports and fitness), Challenge Program (individualized merit program), Camp Arts (creativity), Chef Camp (cooking and nutrition), Camp Tool Time (woodworking) and Camp Fact Finder (games and building models). Details: Amy Charon, (800) 303-8738 or visit www.medallionsp.com.
Magic comes to town
MORGAN HILL – The city’s Recreation Department will present a Magic Bazaar this Friday, June 13, 8 to 10 p.m., for youngsters age 8 and up at the Community Playhouse, Monterey Road and East Fifth Street. “Majinga”– the magician; Magic Genii and Chiquy boom will entertain. A second evening of magic, this time for the younger set, will be presented Friday, Aug. 8. Doors open at 7:30 for first come-first served seating. Tickets for both shows are available at the community center. Tickets for the June 13 show: $15. Tickets for the Aug. 8 show in advance: $10/kids; $15/adults; $35/groups of four. Details: 782-0008 or BIG-SHOW.
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