Tour historic Fifth Street
GILROY
– Members of the Gilroy Historical Society lead free monthly
walking tours of various historic areas around town.
Tour historic Fifth Street
GILROY – Members of the Gilroy Historical Society lead free monthly walking tours of various historic areas around town. June’s tour is of Historic Fifth Street. Those interested should meet at the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth St. (the corner of Fifth and Church streets) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7.
Reservations are recommended but not required. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Details: 848-0470.
Skate show
GILROY – The Gilroy Youth Commission is sponsoring a skate board competition from noon to 8 p.m. at the skate park at Las Animas Park Saturday. Several bands will be featured, including Johnny Come Lately, Emenent, Habanero, Friction, Sputter Doll and Incomplete Thought. The talents of Ethan Krolick, Jesse Lamb, Bill’s Wheels Skate Team, Bane Skate Team and others will be exhibited.
The competition is open to everyone. Participants can obtain a registration form through Community Services at City Hall. Details: 846-0460.
Paddle in the moonlight
GILROY – Discover local history and wildlife with park staff on a late night paddle at Coyote Lake County Park today from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Meet at the reservoir launch ramp with your kayak/canoe, life jacket and glow stick. Reservations are required as space is limited. Details:
846-8902.
‘I take this man’
GILROY – Pintello Comedy Theater will present “I Take This Man” on Friday and Saturday nights through June 28. “I Take This Man” stars Kirsten Francis Carr as Giddy Hollis who finds an uncon-scious man (Jayson Stebbins) at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and takes him home – to marry. Her roommates (Whitney Pintello McClelland and Steve Beck) can’t seem to discourage Giddy’s romantic imagination. The neighborhood policeman (Gary Glasspool) is trying to help, but soon everyone is confused. The starry-eyed Giddy may be headed for trouble or triumph, but there are plenty of laughs along the way.
The theater is located at 8531 Church St. Tickets cost $15 each. Reservations can be made by calling 776-8004 or by e-mail to pi******@****ic.com.
Symphony annual meeting
GILROY – The Board of Directors of the South Valley Symphony is inviting the public to attend its annual meeting on Saturday, June 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the home of Frank Locicero, 1617 El Dorado Drive. Refreshments will be served after a brief business meeting. Details: Bunni Gromeeko at 842-6859.
Support girls’ mutt scrub
GILROY – The Girls for a Change group from South Valley Middle school will hold a dog wash and dry on Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Scrub-A-Mutt, 591 First St. They will be washing dogs of all sizes for $10 per dog to raise money to benefit the South County Animal Shelter and Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center.
Their previous dog wash raised funds for Elephant Ears in Salinas and St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue in San Martin. Details: Kim Nottingham at 782-9382 or Carol Wood at 778-0546.
Perchlorate meeting
SAN MARTIN – There will be a perchlorate community advisory group (PCAG) meeting on Thursday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Lions Club Hall on Murphy Avenue. Details: 683-2667.
Learn about mountain lions
MORGAN HILL – Henry Coe State Park will host an evening program called “Mountain Lions, History and Habitat” on Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. The program will be led by Dan McCranie who will explore the world of the beautiful, powerful and controversial mountain lion. The park is located east of Morgan Hill. Details: 779-2728.
Adopt a furry friend
SAN MARTIN – The San Martin Animal Shelter and Town Cats are seeking families for homeless cats and kittens at their pet fair on Saturday, June 7, noon to 5 p.m. at Petco, corner of Monterey Street and Tennant Avenue, in Morgan Hill. Stop by to find a new furry friend or to make a donation to help cover spay/neuter expenses. Details: Animal Shelter at 686-3900.
Last weekend for ‘Sugar’
MORGAN HILL – South Valley Civic Theatre presents “Sugar,” the musical version of “Some Like It Hot” at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, to June 6 and 7. Tickets are available at California Music, 7565 Monterey Road in Gilroy. Details: 842-SHOW.
Walk back in time
MORGAN HILL – Join a Park Ranger on this easy walk back in time along Coyote Creek on Saturday, June 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. Explore how the land has been used over time, from days of the native Ohlone Indians to the present. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Ranger Office at the end of Malaguerra Avenue. Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes and water. Details:
779-3634.
Flag Day barbecue
MORGAN HILL – The Pedrizetti Winery will celebrate the return of U.S. troops on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Pedrizzetti Winery is located at 1645 San Pedro Ave., Morgan Hill. There will be a barbecue, live band and dancing. Blue-star moms, servicemen and women in uniform eat free. Dinner includes tri-tip, chicken, chili beans, tossed green salad, garlic bread and is $25, which includes two glasses of wine. Soft drinks, beer and water will be sold. Music is by Crazy Hearts. E-mail pe******@*****ll.net for reservations. Details:
779-7389 or www.Pedrizzetti.com.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@****ic.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
