Give the gift of life
GILROY
– The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Thursday at
First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Give the gift of life
GILROY – The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Thursday at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. You must be 17 years or older, weigh no less than 110 pounds and enjoy general good health. Donors are also required to provide identification, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card. To make a life-saving appointment call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.BeADonor.com. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Ice cream social
GILROY – The Gilroy Historical Society invites everyone to celebrate summer the old fashioned way with an ‘Ice Cream Social’ Thursday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Willey Cultural Center, 140 Fifth St. Enjoy yummy ice cream with homemade toppings and ragtime piano music played by local virtuoso Candace Fazzio. The public is invited for $5 per person, or join the society that evening to get in free. George and Genelle Azevedo will also provide antique car rides for only $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Society’s Newspaper Preservation Project for the Gilroy Museum. Details: 842-8494.
Rock it back to the ’50’s
GILROY – Go back in time to the rockin’ ’50’s during ‘Rock and Roll Extravaganza,’ hosted by Anchorpoint Christian High School, on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Christmas Hill Park.
Swing to ’50’s music with a special appearance from the King himself.
Enjoy Karaoke, a silent and live auction with tons of antiques to bid on, door prizes, cool raffle items from local businesses and even some old cars to ride back into time with. Old fashioned ’50’s dinners such as hamburgers, chips and root beer malts will be available for purchase.
Old car owners are encouraged to bring them to share and display. Only $5 per person to enter. All proceeds go toward ACHS scholarships. Tax deductible donations for the raffle are greatly appreciated.
Ticket purchase is preferred in advance as space is limited, but not required.
Details call Erin at 846-6642 or 848-6383.
Car seat inspection and installation fair
GILROY – Actor Erik Estrada will join CHP Officers during the ‘Car Seat Inspection and Installation Fair’ on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gilroy Crossing Shopping Center, 6705 to 6975 Camino Arroyo.
CHP Officers will inspect, install, and, if necessary, replace car seats for local residents.
New car seats for participants who have broken, outdated, or recalled car seats are being donated by 21st Century Insurance.
Free of charge. Service is first come, first serve basis.
Spend a morning in the park Â
GILROY – Bonfante Gardens hosts ‘Saturday Morning in the Park’ on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 8 to 9:45 a.m.
Join horticulturist Richard Soria as he takes you on a tour of Bonfante Gardens, located at 3050 Hecker Pass Highway.
There will be an emphasis on plant identification of shrub, trees, annuals, perennials and of course Circus Trees.
Fee includes admission to the park and free parking. Ages 16 years and up are welcome.
Registration fee is $25 or $30 to non-residents.
Details: 846-0460.
