Brownell parent meeting
GILROY
– The Brownell Parent Club will meet tonight in the Brownell
library at 7 p.m. Their meetings are held every third Wednesday of
the month. Details: Terri at 848-5051.
Brownell parent meeting
GILROY – The Brownell Parent Club will meet tonight in the Brownell library at 7 p.m. Their meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month. Details: Terri at 848-5051.
Faith in action
GILROY – St. Mary Parish and the Gilroy Ministerial Association present “Faith in the Developing World” – a Series of Lenten Talks – at 7 p.m., at St. Mary Parish, 11 First St. Tonight, Brian Malovany and Brian Avery will describe the work they do for peace between Israel and Palestine. On Thursday, March 18, Larry Lauro will reflect on the role of Catholic teaching in his work for justice in Latin America. The talks are free and the public is invited to attend. Time will be allowed for questions and answers each night. Details: 847-5151.
See young artists
GILROY – City of Gilroy Community Services Department presents the 2004 Young Artists Show, an exhibition of local talent, now through Friday, March 19, at the Willey Cultural Center, 140 Fifth St. The event features the work of young artists from 5 to 18 years of age. The display is open noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday. Special arrangements can be made for school and group tours. For details or to schedule tours, call Gilroy Community Services Department at 846-0460 or Gilroy Museum at 848-0470.
Help out your ‘hood
GILROY – The City of Gilroy Housing and Community Development, Gilroy Police Department Neighborhood Resource Unit, United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County and South County Housing present “Gilroy Neighborhood Academy 2004,” at Krazy Koyote Restaurant, 8337 Church St., from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. on these dates:
• On Tuesday, March 23, the theme Crime Prevention/Safe Neighborhoods will feature information on 911 versus non-emergency calls, gang awareness, graffiti and neighborhood watch.
• On Tuesday, March 30, “Building Your Neighborhood Association” will teach organizing and running a meeting, encouraging participation and building a stronger association.
• On Tuesday, April 6 “Getting the Word Out/Keeping Track of Finances” will be the last session.
Certificates will be awarded to those who attend all three sessions. Free and light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited. Call Gilroy Police Department CSO Rachel Muñoz at 846-0524 if interested in attending.
Celebrate music
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Chamber Singers present “Spring Celebration Of Music,” a concert/wine tasting event, on Saturday, March 20, beginning at 4 p.m. The concert will feature four renown artists from the Bay Area who have donated their performances to help the Chamber Singers go to Germany. In April 2004, the Chamber Singers will be performing in the East German cities of Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden, as well as in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic.
Guest performers will be Maria Armirkhanian, concert pianist, Emil Miland, cellist, Karen Mc-Con-achie, soprano singer, and Ruth Butter-field-Winter, orchestral pianist. The Gilroy High School Chamber Singers will also be performing. Local fines wines and hors d’oeuvres will also be included in the event. Tickets are $75 per person. Seating is limited, but tickets are still available. For ticket information, call Pat Good at 842-9033.
The Wise Monkey returns
GILROY – The Wise Monkey Acoustic Trio will be performing at First Street Coffee House, 1211 First St., on Saturday, March 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. Details: 842-5547.
Get your word in
GILROY – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is proposing to increase bus, light rail and paratransit service fares. If approved the new fares will go into effect in January of 2005. To discuss proposed fare changes and obtain public comment, VTA will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 22, at Gilroy City Hall in the Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St. Details: 321-2300 or 321-2330 (TDD only).
Market with confidence
GILROY – The Gavilan Small Business Development Center will present “Small Business Marketing” on Wednesday, March 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gavilan SBDC offices located at 8351 Church St., building E. This class is an overview of basic marketing strategies. The instructor will discuss creating a plan to successfully market your business products or services. Cost is only $20 payable in advance or at the door. Due to limited space, pre-register at 847-0373.
Give life
MORGAN HILL – The American Red Cross will hold a United Methodist Church of Morgan Hill Blood Drive on Monday, March 22, from 1 to 6 p.m., at 17175 S. Monterey Road. To donate, blood participants must be at least 17 years or older with valid ID, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. To save time schedule an appointment at BeADonor.com or 770-4044.
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.
