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July 25, 2003

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Gilroy First rallies voters
GILROY
– Gilroy First will hold a registration drive kick-off event on
Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at 6901 Church St. They invite the
public to come register to vote, help fellow citizens register and
learn more about Gilroy issues. They will also help people apply
for a permanent absentee ballot. Detai
ls: Rose Barry at
848-8138.
Gilroy First rallies voters

GILROY – Gilroy First will hold a registration drive kick-off event on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. at 6901 Church St. They invite the public to come register to vote, help fellow citizens register and learn more about Gilroy issues. They will also help people apply for a permanent absentee ballot. Details: Rose Barry at

848-8138.

Go batty at Coyote

GILROY – Join Ranger Crockett for a blood-sucking good time on Saturday, July 26, from 8 to 9 p.m. Learn about the world’s only flying mammal – the bat. Play a game of batball, visit a bat condo and write some bat poetry while munching “guano gooeys.” Meet at the visitor center. For more information on these programs, or if you’d like to schedule a ranger program for you or your group, call

842-7800.

Customer service training

GILROY – There will be a free training seminar on Wednesday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gavilan College Small Business Development Center, 8351 Church St., Building E. Participants will learn why customer service skills are so important, keys to high-quality service, the 10 deadly “sins” of customer service, tools for dealing with challenging customers, good customer service strategies and much more. To pre-register call

847-0373.

Support disaster prevention

GILROY – The South County Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness Program, which trains people to survive and thrive in an emergency or disaster, is hosting a fund raiser at Chevy’s, at 8440 Murray Ave. in Gilroy, on Wednesday, July 30. Twenty percent of the proceeds from lunch, dinner and takeout will be donated to help upgrade educational and training equipment. For more information, contact Mary Ellen at 779-6916 or Paul at

776-1225.

GILROY – Gavilan College students who are at least 18 years of age may register for fall classes on the following dates.

• Gilroy main campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.: Register through Thursday, July 31, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays from 9 to11:30 a.m. From Aug. 1 to 15, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 2, register from 9 a.m. to

1 p.m.

• Morgan Hill and Hollister: Register through Friday, July 25, Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 2, register from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. From Aug. 11 to 15, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a .m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

• High school students may register as contract students starting Saturday, Aug. 2. Fall semester starts Tuesday, Aug. 19.

A complete schedule of classes is available on the Web. Details: www.gavilan.edu or 848-4800.

Symphony sounds

GILROY – South Valley Symphony has announced its concert schedule for the 2003-04 season.

• The symphony is kicking off its 30th season with a concert on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., featuring operatic arias from “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto” by Guiseppe Verdi sung by Gilroy resident soprano Karen McConachin and baritone Michael Morris.

• A concert on Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. will feature Phil Robb and the Gavilan College Concert Choir in a performance of the “Gloria” by Vivaldi. The night will also showcase the premier performance of a selection called “South Valley Fanfare” by South Valley Symphony Music Director and Conductor Henry Mollicone.

• A family concert will be on Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.

• A celebration of solo artists from the orchestra will be April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Artists will include flautist Patricia Chambers and viola player Scott Spangler performing music by Donizetti, Mandel and Copland.

• A performance on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. will feature music of Spanish traditions. Arrangements are currently under way to include a Mariachi band for this concert.

• A sixth concert will feature local artists for a jazz and blues presentation. A date and time haven’t been announced.

Season tickets are expected to go on sale

Aug. 20. Details: 842-3934.

Battle of the bands

GILROY – The Gilroy Youth Commission is looking for local bands to perform in an event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Christmas Hill Park amphitheater. The event is free to the public. The commission is hoping to get at least eight local bands. Details: Myra Esparza at 846-0460.

Rome will fall at GHS

GILROY – Sixteen local teenagers will perform in “Romulus” a farce about the fall of the Roman Empire by Gore Vidal today and Saturday, July 25 and 26, at 8 p.m. in the Gilroy High School Theater. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information or to reserve tickets, call Paul Alexander at (831) 915-7302.

Odyssey Theatre Company is an affiliate of the Gilroy Unified School District Educational Foundation. For more information, visit their Web site at www.odysseytheatre.org.

The Garlic party continues

GILROY – The Historic Strand Theater hosts national and local talent this weekend.

Today, several members of local favorite Suave will play. Their distinctive brand of Latin jazz/rock is popular throughout the South Bay and Santa Cruz areas. Jorge Santana, brother of multiplatinum recording artist Carlos Santana and a former member of the band Santana, joins Suave. The show starts at 9 p.m. and costs $25.

On Saturday, July 26, The Austin Lounge Lizards will bring their country/bluegrass satire before The Cowlicks, an “alt-country California style” take the stage. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $16 in advance, $18 at the door.

On Sunday, July 27, Gilroy’s own Juz-Cuz will bring their funk, dance and R&B sounds at 7 p.m. for a free performance. Details: Christine Brooks, 846-8455.

Wine appreciation 101

MORGAN HILL – Guglielmo Winery is offering this wine education series workshop on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 29, 30 and 31, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. These classes are designed to help you understand how to taste and evaluate wines. Learn what all those confusing terms mean and what to look for when buying wines. Topics will include dynamics of taste and smell characteristics of various wines and wine tasting and evaluation.

Seating is limited, so make reservations early for one of the three nights. Cost is $15 per person. Guglielmo Winery is located at 1480 E. Main Ave., across the street from Live Oak High School. Details: Larry Spivak or Steve Wilson at 779-2145 or st***@*************ry.com.

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