Election night parties
GILROY
– The public is invited to join candidates for state Assembly
District 28 at their election parties.
Join Jane Howard, Repub-lican, and her Cam-paign Team for her
election night party. The event starts at 7:30 tonight at Campaign
Headquarters, 6908 Chestnut St. Headquarters is located in the same
shopping center as McDonalds and across the parking lot from the
Department of Motor Vehicles. Details: 848-8413.
Assemblymember Simon Salinas’ election night party will be held
today at 8 p.m. at the Cowboy Pizza Com-pany, 957 North Main St.,
Salinas. Spend your election evening with family and friends while
enjoying delicious food. For more information, call
(831) 758-6276.
Luchessa Crossing Closure
GILROY – The railroad crossing at Luchessa Avenue (the crossing spur east of Jamieson) will be closed through Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. This closure will be in effect 24 hours a day. There will be a detour. Details: 846-0450.
Enchilada Sale
GILROY – The Las Rositas Club is holding an Enchilada Sale as a fundraiser for the Gilroy Senior Center. Order your beef enchiladas now, $15 per dozen and $7.50 per half-dozen. Orders are placed at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St., in Gilroy now through Nov. 8, and pickups will occur on Nov. 15. This event is sponsored by the Las Rositas Club and the Gilroy Senior Center. For more information, call 848-0465.
Open Poetry Reading
GILROY – The Garlicky Group of Poets will hold its monthly poetry reading on Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Gilroy Public Library. Public participation is welcome. Details: 779-4999.
Community Job Fair
GILROY – The Mexican American Community Service Agency and the Gilroy Gang Task Force are hosting a community job fair from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at 7400 Railroad St. For more information, call David Montes at 847-4686.
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 fundraiser 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. The money raised will be used for much needed sports equipment for the students, field trips to colleges and universities, educational theatrical performances and educational conferences. Details:
848-1715.
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. Each photo submitted will be carefully handled, copied, and the original returned. 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.
Mt. Madonna hike
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. Details:
(415) 225-3233.
Flower club
MORGAN HILL – The Morgan Hill Flower Lover’s Club will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the Friendly Inn, 17666 Crest Ave., Morgan Hill. The public is invited. Details: 779-2867.
Lion Friendship Fiesta
SAN JOSE – The public is invited to learn more about the Lions service organization at the Lions Friendship Fiesta on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Lions Blind Center, 101 North Bascom Ave. in San Jose. Speakers will cover the history, responsibilities and general information about joining Lions. Details: 323-1557.
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