Start Spring with music
GILROY
– The Gavilan College Choir will be giving their final ‘Spring
Concerts’ performance Tuesday, May 25. at Advent Lutheran Church,
located at 16870 Murphy Ave. in Morgan Hill. Admission is free to
the 7:30 p.m. show.
Start Spring with music
GILROY – The Gavilan College Choir will be giving their final ‘Spring Concerts’ performance Tuesday, May 25. at Advent Lutheran Church, located at 16870 Murphy Ave. in Morgan Hill. Admission is free to the 7:30 p.m. show.
The Gavilan College Choir is a college and community chorus that involves musicians from all over South County, under the direction of Phillip Robb. The show will include a broad selection of music from Baroque to contemporary composers.
Performing with the choir on a few of the selections will be the South Valley String Quartet. They will also be performing a few selections by themselves.
Class Reunion
GILROY – The Gilroy High School Class of 1974 will hold its 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Gilroy Hilton.
Details: Clorinda Masoni Sergi at 848-3136.
Click It or Ticket
In an effort to increase seat belt use, law enforcement agencies across the nation are preparinmg for National Buckle Up America/Operation ABC (America Buckles Up Children) Mobilization, Monday through June 6.
This year’s slogan ‘Click It or Ticket’ reminds all vehicle occupants to ‘click’ their seat belts into use. Fifty-two percent of reported crashes occur within five miles of home, so no drive is too short not to buckle up.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost half of the vehicle fatalities last year were not wearing seat belts, and many could have been prevented if they had.
The maximum fine for a seat belt violation for someone 16 or older is $89 for a first offense and $191 for a second. Drivers with children under 16 who are not properly secured may receive a ‘one point count’ on their driving record and a fine of $371 for as first offense or $871 for a second offense.
Details: Sgt. Ruben Chavez at 397-5300.
Remember those who served
GILROY – The National World War II Memorial will be dedicated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29 in Washington, DC. National Veterans organizations across the nation have requested that local Veterans Organizations pay tribute in their own cities.
The Local American Legion Posts 669 and 217 along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars 6309 are participating in the dedication at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 74 W. Sixth St. Mayor Al Pinheiro and Supervisor Don Gage will greet everyone.
Gilroy’s Company B 184th Infantry, which left Gilroy on March 3, 1942, will be honored.
All WW II veterans are encouraged to attend, be recognized for their unselfish sacrifices and receive lunch, a shirt and a certificate of recognition.
General admission is $12. Reservations are required; no tickets will be available at the door. Details: Eleanor Frusetta at 842-5671.
Play with Jeff Garcia
GILROY – The public is invited to join Jeff Garcia and friends for the 2004 ‘Jeff Garcia Open Annual Golf Tournament’ benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation, St. Joseph’s Family Center and local youth scholarships. Tournament will be held on Friday, June 11, at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Don’t miss this chance for a day of fun with Garcia and other celebrities in support of local charities. The scramble play, mixed team tournament will feature prizes, including the chance to win a new car or one million dollars for a hole in one. Check in will be at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, silent and live auctions and awards presented by Garcia will cap off an exciting day.
Details: Katherine Filice at 842-2275 or Frank Filice at 842-5243.
‘Side by Side’
GILROY – A safe place for women to support and encourage one another in our struggles and triumphs of daily living meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at South Valley Community Church upstairs in room 201.
Our purpose is to ‘carry each others burdens’ (Gal. 6:2). Confidentiality is of utmost importance. This is an ongoing support group.
Details: 219-9623.
Volunteers needed
GILROY – Volunteering is a wonderful way to share your time with others. Kaiser Permanente has an array of volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Gilroy Medical Offices, call 848-4690.
Donate used cell phones
GILROY – Donate phones that are less than five years old and the Shelter Alliance will give Community Solutions between 50 cents and $20 for each cell phone.
Details: Liz Delgadillo at 846-4741 for drop-off locations.
Wild barbecue
SAN MARTIN – Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center will host a ‘Barbecue and Auction’ on Saturday, June 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at the San Martin Pumpkin Patch, 13865 Monterey Road.
Enjoy a barbecue with all the trimmings, bid on unique auction items, including attendance at a bobcat release. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and yonger. Deadline to buy tickets is June 10.
Details: 779-9372 or www.werc-ca.org.
Save a cat and rid rodents
SAN MARTIN – The San Martin Animal Shelter has many cats that do not wish to be pets. These independent cats are beautiful and healthy. They would love to pay their own way by taking care of your rodent problems in exchange for food and shelter.
Cats will be altered and vaccinated prior to placement. A $25 tax-deductible donation to FOSMAS helps cover the cost of their veterinary care. FOSMAS pays the remaining fees. Details: 686-3902.
