Kick into soccer season
GILROY
– Orchard Valley Youth Soccer League is holding walk-in
registration for fall teams Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at New Hope Community Church at the corner of Sixth and Hanna
streets. Bring a current picture, birth certificate and
registration fee. Details: 848-6375.
Queen for a day
GILROY – The Las Rositas Club is sponsoring a Mother’s Day dinner and dance on Saturday, May 10, from 4 to 6 p.m at the Senior Center, corner of Sixth and Hanna streets. A mom will be crowned queen. Dancing will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Gilroy Senior Center. Details:
846-0465.
Be an active landlord
GILROY – The city of Gilroy is holding a landlord/property manager workshop Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Workshop goals include:
• To alert rental housing landowners of their responsibility to provide and maintain safe, crime-free rentals.
• To provide information that will assist landowners and on-site property managers on how to effectively manage their properties.
• To educate landlords about the consequences of failing to address rental concerns.
• Opportunity for landlords to network with other Gilroy landowners and Gilroy agencies.
• Provide city resources.
• Enhance the quality of life in the Gilroy’s neighborhoods by improving a sense of community.
Speakers will address issues that contribute to the decline of property value and poor quality of life. Refreshments will be provided. The workshop is free. Details: 846-6372.
Gav day open house
GILROY – Gav Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the campus, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. All high school seniors and their parents, people interested in returning to school or transferring to Gavilan College and people who need new job skills are invited to explore what Gavilan College has to offer. There will be information tables, workshops and campus tours. Representatives will be on hand to explain the registration process, discuss program, certificate and degree options, as well as provide detailed information on financial aid, assessment, transfer programs, counseling, athletics and more.
Workshops will include “Financial Aid – You CAN afford college,” “You’re not in high school anymore! (How to Succeed in College),” “The First Two Years of College – making the most of community college” and “What it’s REALLY like – a student panel with new and continuing students.” Details: 846-4993.
Celebrate Krazy Koyote style
GILROY – Help the Krazy Koyote Bar and Grill send Russ and Nancy Hend-rickson off with a big bang on Saturday, May 10, at noon. The Hendricksons have been active in Gilroy’s theater community for years and are now taking their talents to Oregon. The buffet style meal will include teriyaki chicken, salad, rice, chile beans, garlic bread and a drink. Wine will be provided. Tickets are $15 per person. Reservations are required by May 5. The grill is located at 8337 Church St. Details: Pinky 842-5901.
Crab Cioppino Feed
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Athletic Association is holding its 23rd Annual Crab Cioppino Feed and Dance on Saturday, May 10, at Christopher Ranch. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and dancing to The Joe Sharino Band will be from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are on sale in the athletic office at Gilroy High School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily or on the Web at www.gilroyhighschool.com. Tickets are $40. Details: Jack Daley at 848-7178 or jd****@gu**.us. Proceeds from the event go to help pay transportation fees for Gilroy High Athletics.
Family luau
MORGAN HILL – The Charter School of Morgan Hill is having a Family Fun Festival Luau on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free to the public and activities include: rock wall, dunk tank, fun jump, authentic Hawaiian BBQ, hula dancers and entertainment, class-sponsored booths, activities and fun for the whole family. The Luau will take place at the school’s playground, 16975 Monterey Road. Details: Beverley Locsin, 776-2901.
Garlicky poetry reading
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets holds its monthly poetry reading on Saturday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, at Rosanna and Sixth streets. Public participation is welcome. It’s free. Details: 779-4999.
Father/Daughter Dance
MORGAN HILL – Would you like to have a date with your special daughter? The Lana Wright Competition Dancers are hosting a father/daughter dance on Friday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Burnett School in Morgan Hill. This is a fund raiser for the Competition Dancers Radio City Music Hall Rockette Experience this summer in New York City.
You may pre-purchase tickets for $25 per “couple” and $5 for each additional daughter. Purchase tickets at Lana’s Dance Studio, 16060 Caputo Drive Morgan Hill. Ticket prices will go up at the door. Details: Stacie Nowak at 655-0050.
News Items: Please fax local news items to City Editor Jodi Engle at 842-2206, e-mail to ed****@ga****.com or mail to 6400 Monterey St. Gilroy.
