Drink, dance and raise money for SM Inc.
San Martin
– Wine and Music Gladden the Heart, an event sponsored by the
San Martin Neighborhood Alliance, has been canceled due to
scheduling conflicts.
Drink, dance and raise money for SM Inc.
San Martin – Wine and Music Gladden the Heart, an event sponsored by the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts.
The event was slated to take place Sunday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 8pm. SMNA is hoping to reschedule the event for spring.
For more information, call Connie at 857-3923 or 683-2667 or visit www.smneighbor.org.
Book fair benefits
local charities
Gilroy – The public is invited to a Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by Gilroy Las Madres from 10am to 6pm today at The Piazza Professional Office Building at First Street and Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Books for all ages will be featured, and crafts and contests for children will be held.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to local charities.
Gilroy Las Madres is a nonprofit support, education and friendship organization for parents of young children from birth up to kindergarten.
Ronnie Lott in Morgan Hill for charity
Morgan Hill – Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Fame member and former San Francisco 49er safety, will be the featured guest at a special Cigars for Charity night at the Morgan Hill Tobacco Company on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 6 to 8pm at 17430 Monterey Road in downtown Morgan Hill.
“It’s a chance to meet and talk with one of the greatest football players of all time who happens to be a great guy, too, in an intimate setting,” said Wyatt Miller, the cigar shop’s proprietor.
The two-hour event is a fund-raising kickoff for a golf tournament that raises money for Lott’s charity, All Stars Helping Kids.
A tax deductible $150 donation will include Camacho cigars, a chance to win numerous autographed items and your choice of wine or beer.
A professional photographer will be on hand to take and print photographs.
Seating is limited to the first 50 people who respond.
Details: Wyatt Miller at
776-7667.
SM animal shelter rummage sale
San Martin – Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter is holding its 3rd Annual Rummage Sale, Friday and Saturday.
The sale will be held from 4 to 6pm, Friday, and from 8am to 4pm Saturday at the San Martin Animal Shelter, 12370 Murphy Avenue, San Martin
Proceeds will help provide food, shelter and medical care to homeless animals. Come, find a bargain and help that animals.
Details: 686-0806
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Gilroy – Gavilan College celebrates Mexican Independence Day from 10am to 2 pm, today, on the school’s campus at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
The community is invited to spend a few hours enjoying the festivities, which will include food, mariachi, pinatas, a BBQ lunch and a voter registration drive.
The event is free and open to the public, however there is a charge for lunch.
This will be the second year that the Sept. 16 celebration will include voter registration efforts.
“Currently the ASB is focusing much of it’s efforts on voting and voter registration,” said Michelle Vucetich, Associated Student Body Vice President for Communications. “Our goal is to have 200 students registered and voting.”
The day is celebrated as Mexican Independence Day, after, in the early hours of Sept. 16, 1810, Father Hidalgo, accompanied by several co-conspirators – Ignacio Allende, and Doña Josefa Ortiz de DomÃnguez – rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to fight for liberty.
Democratic Party kickoff Friday
Morgan Hill – The public is invited to the Grand Opening of the Democratic Party Headquarters in South County, Friday, Sept. 17, from 6-8:30pm, at 15335 Calle Enrique (just off Watsonville Road) in Morgan Hill.
Democrats from Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy will be coming to anticipate the election of John Kerry to the Presidency in November.
An outdoor barbecue event is free for all to attend.
Assemblyman Simon Salinas and State Senate candidate Peg Pinard will make short presentations.
The South County Democratic Club is sponsoring this kickoff of the political season.
There will also be a “silent auction” to raise money for the club.
Details: Alex Kennett at 779-0235 or Mark Moore at 779-1510, or e-mail the Club at de******@****ic.com.
See what Girl Scouts are all about
Gilroy – Interested in becoming a Girl Scout and 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.
AAUW membership drive lunch
Gilroy – The Gilroy Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will start the year off with a membership lunch on Saturday.
Members and guests will gather at Jardines de San Juan in San Juan Bautista from 11:30am to 2pm. Sherrean Carr-Ramos, Interim Vice President of Instruction and Student Services at Gavilan College, will speak
Since 1881 AAUW has been a leading voice in promoting education and equity for women and girls, influencing public debate on issues such as education, civil rights and health care.
Membership is open to all persons who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Locally, AAUW awards two scholarships for women going to college, sponsors a scholarship to Tech Trek camp for a middle school girl and holds televised election forums. The group also provides stimulating and enjoyable social opportunities.
Details: Membership Chair, Maretta Juarez, at 504-8647.
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.
See muscle cars at Ford Fairlane car show
Gilroy – View dozens of muscle cars from 8am to 3pm Saturday at Christma Hill Park. The event is free. A BBQ lunch will be served for $15.
Details: Mike Evans 848-3878
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