Listen to the music
GILROY – City of Gilroy Community Services Department Recreation
Division presents ‘Summer Concerts in the Park’ at Christmas Hill
Park Amphitheater on the second Sunday of each month, from 5 to 7
p.m.
Listen to the music
GILROY – City of Gilroy Community Services Department Recreation Division presents ‘Summer Concerts in the Park’ at Christmas Hill Park Amphitheater on the second Sunday of each month, from 5 to 7 p.m. On Aug. 8, the Ritmo band will rock the house as the ultimate tribute to Santana. Finally, Silver Creek will play Sept. 12. Admission is free.
Proceeds from concession stand will benefit Youth Programs.
Details: 846-0460.
Be behind the badge
GILROY – Are you between the ages of 20 and 35, and want a job that really makes a difference? Consider becoming a California Highway Patrol Officer. The CHP is recruiting men and women for six-month training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. Once accepted, cadets are employed by the department and earn about $3,000 per month during training.
Contact the Hollister-Gilroy CHP Office at (866) 502-5058, and request an application. Applications will only be accepted with postmarks between Aug. 12 and Sept. 2.
Details: www.chp.ca.gov/recruiting.
Get the info
GILROY – Residents can now call the ‘Information Express,’ a 24-hour telephone access system that connects callers to general city information.
The system allows callers to access information on subjects from building and construction to utilities. A ‘fax on demand’ feature also allows residents to be faxed forms such as building permits and water and sewer rates. Brochures which explain the system and codes are available at the Gilroy City Hall, Library and Museum.
To access the touch-tone system call 846-9588.
Morning stories
GILROY – Barnes and Noble, 6825 Camino Arroyo, holds weekly storytime every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Children ages 2 through 5 are invited to join and listen to stories.
Each week brings a new book selection about a particular theme for the children, so don’t miss out.
Play the game
GILROY – Duplicate Bridge on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Monticelli Community Room, Bldg. 129, 841 Monticelli Drive. On Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and every third Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. the game is at the Veteran’s Building, 74 W. Sixth St.
Details: 779-4317 or e-mail to d_******@*****er.net.
‘Side by Side’
GILROY – A safe place for women to support and encourage one another in struggles and triumphs of daily living. The purpose is to ‘carry each others burdens'(Gal. 6:2). Confidentiality is of utmost importance.
This is an ongoing support group meeting every Monday 7 p.m. at South Valley Community Church upstairs in room 201.
Details: 219-9623.
Host the gift of life
GILROY – The Red Cross needs additional sponsors to hold blood drives at their businesses, organizations and/or schools during the summer. New locations mean new donors.
Sites are especially needed in Cupertino, Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, Salinas, Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
Every month, the American Red Cross brings 30 percent of the blood it needs for Bay Area hospitals in from other states just to meet a minimum supply of two days worth of blood on the shelf. In case of disaster, the Red Cross would prefer to have a five- to seven-day blood supply available.
Sponsors need to be able to recruit a minimum of 40 donors from their friends, families, co-workers and business associates. They must have at least a single room with 1,000 empty and temperate square feet available for one day to hold the drive.
If you are interested in sponsoring a blood drive, contact South Bay Account Manager Lori Peterson with the American Red Cross at (510) 773-2404.
Give the gift of life
GILROY – The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Aug. 12, at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. In order to give blood, 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.
Preferred identifiers include a government-issued ID, 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.
Rummage for Rover
SAN MARTIN – Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) is preparing for their third annual rummage sale to be held in September. Donations of usable household goods, clothing, pet supplies, etc., are being accepted. Clean out the house while helping animals at the shelter through a tax deductible donation. Donations may be dropped off at the San Martin Shelter, 12370 Murphy Ave., Monday through Saturday, except Tuesdays, from noon to 5 p.m. Â
Cars in the neighborhood
SAN MARTIN – The second annual San Martin Neighborhood Alliance (SMNA) ‘Happy Days Car Show Fundraiser’ will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 21, in the San Martin Country Park. Food, fun and live music of the JJ HAWG band. Admission is only $5. A registration fee of $20 includes T-shirt and entry fee.
Details: Dick at 776-7783, e-mail in**@********or.org, or visit www.smneighbor.org.
Drink, dance and be happy
SAN MARTIN – San Martin Neighborhood Alliance (SMNA) will hold ‘Wine and Music Gladden the Heart,’ a fundraiser benefiting the San Martin Township Fund, at Clos LaChance Winery, 1 Hummingbird Lane, Sept. 19. Enjoy a Taste of Tuscany at San Martin’s event of the year! A live and silent auction will be featured. Space is limited, so reservations are required.
Details: Connie at 857-3923 or in**@********or.org.
See history fly
SAN MARTIN – Explore more than 20 planes, as well as photographs and exhibits, at the Wings of History, historic-aircraft museum, 12777 Murphy Ave., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Details: 683-2290.
