Learn the right way to ride a bicycle
Gilroy
– The Gilroy Police Department presents
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Bicycle Rodeo
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from 11am to 2pm, Saturday, at Glen View School, located at 600
Eighth St.
Learn the right way to ride a bicycle
Gilroy – The Gilroy Police Department presents “Bicycle Rodeo” from 11am to 2pm, Saturday, at Glen View School, located at 600 Eighth St. Join GPD and
Join GPD and California Highway Patrol officers for free Wienerschnitzel hot dogs and drinks a. Kids can bring their bikes to challenge the “Safe Moves City,” a bicycle safety course which includes sidewalks, street, crosswalks, railroad crossings and more.
Also, kids can get fingerprinted in case of an emergency.
For details call Sgt. Daniel Castaneda at 846-0521.
Casino night benefits Saint Mary School
Gilroy – Saint Mary School presents “Casino Nite” on Saturday, Sept. 18 with dinner at 6pm, games from 7 to 10pm and dessert and prizes until 11pm at St. Mary’s Cullen Hall.
The cost of $50 per person includes appetizers, Santa Maria style tri-tip and chicken barbecue, dessert, prizes, two drink tickets and $25 in chips to begin play.
Guests can even win a trip to beautiful Cabo San Lucas. Ages 21 and older only, please.
To reserve your spot, sponsor a table or make a donation, call 842-8425.
Bettencourt memorial golf tournament
Gilroy – The Bettencourt Family invites everyone to participate in the sixth annual “Dustin J. Bettencourt Memorial Golf Tournament” on Saturday, at the Gilroy Golf Course, 2695 Hecker Pass Road.
Registration starts at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1pm and a barbecue dinner at 6:30pm.
Entry fee is $90 per player, or $70 for annual passholders, and includes green fees, golf cart, dinner, refreshments and prizes.
Guests are encouraged to play on a four-man team.
Additional dinner tickets are $15 each. Those who cannot play but would like to sponsor a hole may do so for $75.
To enter, call the Bettencourt family at 842-4653 or Gilroy Golf Course at 848-0490.
Have fun and join the Girl Scouts
Gilroy – Are you interested in becoming a Girl Scout?
Want to have fun doing crafts and activities with other girls your age?
Come and see what they’re all about on Saturday, at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., between 10am and 1pm.
Adult Day Services Open House
Gilroy – Live Oak Adult Day Services, located at 651 W. Sixth St., is having its annual “Open House” on Monday, from 10am to 2pm.
Learn more about adult day care. Refreshments will be served.
Details: 847-5491.
YMCA launches fall registration
Gilroy – The YMCA of Santa Clara Valley has launched fall registration of youth and adult sports, child care and wellness programs at its seven branches throughout Santa Clara Valley.
The YMCA offers a wide variety of sports, youth and wellness programs in addition to child care, after school and Teen Centers.
For information or to request a brochure, call 288-YMCA.
Car wash for GHS girls’ soccer team
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Girls Soccer car wash from 10am to 3pm Sunday on Monterey St. right next to Speedy Oil Change. The price is your donation to the team.
Be entertained watching the Belles
Gilroy – Pintello Comedy Theater presents “Belles” on Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 2 at 8pm each night, at 8531 Church St.
The play is about six women from Memphis who live all over the country and stay in touch by phone. The exchanges are sometimes hilarious and sometimes poignant, but always entertaining.
Tickets are $15.
Reservations for the table-seating theater may be made by calling 775-8004 or e-mailing pi******@****ic.com.
Enroll now and become a junior ranger
Gilroy – Coyote Lake County Park is starting a free junior ranger program for 9 to 11 year olds.
In six sessions, children will learn about the roles of the ranger, the plants and animals in the park, and the Ohlone people.
The program will be held on Wednesdays, Sept. 22 through Nov. 3, from 3:30 to 5:30pm, except Oct. 6. Children must be able to attend at least four of the six programs.
Call 846-5632 to enroll.
Enjoy Safe Night family carnival in the park
Gilroy – Safe Night presents “Carnival in the Park” on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 3 to 6pm at San Ysidro Park, located at the corner of Murray and Chestnut streets.
Bring the family for children’s activities, jump houses and slides, face painting, clowns, balloons, live music with Tri-Plex, lots of food and raffle prizes.
Meet the Gilroy Police Department, including the canine and horse officers, and explore the DARE car.
Entertainment from Izkaili Aztec Dancers, Allison Barnes Irish Dance Academy, Stompin! and many more. Plus Mayor Al Pinheiro and Assemblyman Simon Salinas join in for a Peace Pledge. Event is free.
Details: Sue Averett at 846-5056 or Kathi Rangel at 710-1587.
Send local news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey St., Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail to ed****@****ic.com
