Perchlorate meeting slated
SAN MARTIN
– The public is invited to the Perchlorate Community Advisory
Group meeting at 2 p.m. Friday at the Lions Club Hall on Murphy
Avenue. Representatives from Olin, the firm that polluted the
groundwater and is working to mitigate the pollution, will be one
hand to answer questions.
Perchlorate meeting slated
SAN MARTIN – The public is invited to the Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meeting at 2 p.m. Friday at the Lions Club Hall on Murphy Avenue. Representatives from Olin, the firm that polluted the groundwater and is working to mitigate the pollution, will be one hand to answer questions.
Support GHS Classrooms
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Parent Club needs volunteers to work at the Garlic Festival and raise money that will go straight into classrooms, helping out hard-working teachers.
Work the festival and earn money for a good cause.
Shifts are four to five hours, depending on the job, both in the morning and afternoon. Please respond ASAP to Diane Baty with your name, address, phone number and preferred day and time at 848-1430 or at di*******@*****il.com.
Make fun of work
GILROY – Pintello Comedy Theater, 8531 Church St., is presenting ‘Office Hours,’ directed by Marion Pintello,
The play shows at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, through July 3.
‘Office Hours’ is a comedy featuring five5 actors playing 17 parts in six different offices who are connected, but in very unexpected ways. Local actors include Rod Pintello, his son Simon Pintello, Donna Tom, John Brewer and Sandi Lewandowski.
Tickets are $15 each. For reservations call 776-8004 or e-mail pi******@****ic.com.
Details: Visit www.pintellocomedy.com.
Give the gift of life
GILROY – The American Red Cross will hold a Gilroy Community Blood Drive on Thursday, June 10, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
To donate blood you must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.
Donors are required to provide identification before donating blood. Preferred identification includes a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card.
Save time and make an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit BeADonor.com.
Award local helpers
GILROY – Nominations are now being accepted for the Gavilan College 2004 Community Spirit Awards. The awards recognize contributions to the communities that form the Gavilan Joint Community College District. Each year, three sets of awards are presented, for the communities of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and San Benito County. This year, for the first time, nominations are being solicited from the community at large.
Any individual, organization or business in the Gavilan College District (exclusive of Gavilan College employees) may be nominated. Anyone who lives or works in the district may submit a nomination.
The first set of awards for 2004 will be presented for the community of Morgan Hill at the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Sept. 2. Nomination forms with selection criteria are available online. Completed nominations for the Morgan Hill award should be returned by Friday, June 11. (Deadlines for the Gilroy and Hollister awards will be announced at a later date.)
Details: 848-4724.
Discuss Transportation
GILROY – Be heard about transportation issues in the valley during a discussion on Friday, June 11, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Historic Strand Theatre, 7588 Monterey St.
Guest speakers include Supervisor Don Gage, serving District 1, and Carl Guardino, President and CEO for Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group.
Walk for a cure
GILROY – The third annual American Cancer Society ‘Relay for Life’ event will be Saturday, June 19 through Sunday, June 20 at Christmas Hill Ranch Site, 7050 Miller Ave.The event raises awareness of cancer in the communities, highlighted by a Luminaria Ceremony, an opportunity to pay tribute to those who are cancer survivors or who have sadly succumbed to the disease.
On Saturday, the Opening Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Survivor Lap. A Survivor Reception will be held at 11 a.m. The Luminaria Ceremony will be at 9 p.m
On Sunday, the Closing Ceremony will be at 10 a.m.
Registration deadline is Friday, June 11 by 10 a.m. Cost/registration fee is $150. Team commitment fee is required by teams for participation.
Team members are also asked to raise at least $100. Survivors attending only for Survivor Lap can just show up; no fee required.
Details: Kate Reynolds at 879-1032 or Ka***********@****er.org.
Calling all music makers
GILROY – The Monterey Street Music Academy, 7423 Monterey St., will host the second meeting of the San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area’s open piano club ‘South Bay Music Makers,’ on Saturday, June 12 at 1 p.m. Musicians of any age or level are encouraged to share their favorite repertoire. Or come and listen to a broad range of music. Details: 848-1064.
Garlicky poetry reading
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets will hold their monthly poetry reading on Saturday, June 12, starting at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library, located at the corner of Sixth and Rosanna streets.
The public is invited to come and participate. Admission is free
Details: 779-4999.
