Bowl-a-thon
GILROY
– El Portal Leadership Academy students are trying to raise
money for their school by hosting a bowl-a-thon. The bowl-a-thon
will take place at Gilroy Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 16. The students
are hopeful that local businesses will help their fund raiser by
sponsoring a lane, sponsoring a student an
d/or donate items to be used for prizes. The cost to sponsor a
lane is $40. Each lane will advertise the business that sponsors
that lane and volunteers will gladly pass out any coupons or
advertising material that is provided from that business. For more
information, contact the school at 848-1715.
Bowl-a-thon
GILROY – El Portal Leadership Academy students are trying to raise money for their school by hosting a bowl-a-thon. The bowl-a-thon will take place at Gilroy Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 16. The students are hopeful that local businesses will help their fund raiser by sponsoring a lane, sponsoring a student and/or donate items to be used for prizes. The cost to sponsor a lane is $40. Each lane will advertise the business that sponsors that lane and volunteers will gladly pass out any coupons or advertising material that is provided from that business. For more information, contact the school at 848-1715.
Stop smoking!
GILROY – Quit Smoking during the Great American Smoke Out! Attend a one-time workshop at Kaiser Permanente, 7520 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy, on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the conference room. Call 848-4690 for more information and to register for this successful workshop.
Basketball skill building
GILROY – Children in third through sixth grades have the opportunity to build on their current basketball skills. Fundamental passing techniques and dribbling will be just some of the information covered through demonstration drills and skill analysis. Classes are divided into grade levels, and there will be three sessions held. Each session costs $8. Classes will be held at Wheeler Community Center. Classes are Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Jan. 3. Registration may be done at the Gilroy Community Services Department. For more information, call Geralyn Fortino at 846-0460.
hike and winery outing
GILROY – Greenbelt Alliance, the Bay Area’s leading land conservation and urban planning nonprofit organization, is sponsoring a hike through Mt. Madonna on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will start with an easy hike through redwood, madrone and tan oak forests on the broad slopes of Mt. Madonna, and finish with a visit to the Kruse Winery near Gilroy. For more information or directions, call (415) 225-3233.
Volunteers Needed!
GILROY – The Salvation Army needs volunteers for the Thanksgiving season. On Nov. 27, volunteers are needed for decorating, cooking, serving and hosting community dinners in Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill. Volunteers are also needed for packing food boxes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information or to find out how else you can help, call 842-6745.
Christmas Boutique
GILROY – Mark your calendars for the St. Mary Mother’s Guild Annual Country Christmas Boutique to be held on Friday, Dec. 6 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Country Christmas Boutique will feature over 40 vendors selling a variety of arts and crafts and other homemade items. There will also be home-baked sweets and treats, music, benefit drawings and of course Santa Claus. They are currently accepting vendor applications. Each vendor table costs $80. Vendor applications can be obtained from the office at St. Mary School or by contacting Dina Ardizzone at 691-8057.
Veterans Photo Display
GILROY – The fifth annual veteran’s photo display is being planned for this November and December at Gilroy City Hall. This is an opportunity to recognize those Gilroy citizens who have served in the military. One photo of each veteran (living or deceased) taken in uniform during his or her military service will be displayed with a name and brief description of the individual’s service. The exhibit, located in the main hallway at City Hall, will be open to the public from Nov. 4 to Dec. 27 during normal business hours. If you would like to participate, pick up an entry form at the Community Services counter at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St. Details: 846-0254.
Founders’ day dinner
MORGAN HILL – Morgan Hill’s founders are honored at a dinner sponsored by Morgan Hill Historical Society, Saturday Nov. 9 at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Center. 16450 Murphy Avenue. 5:30 p.m social. 7 p.m. dinner. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Anita Mason,779-2203, Chiristine Lankford, 782-8415, Ellie Weston, 779-8250 and Jennifer Tate,
779-6992.
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