Volunteers needed for thrift store
Gilroy – The South Valley Pregnancy Care Center, serving Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy, is seeking volunteers to assist at our new children’s clothing thrift store located at 7891-C Westwood Ave. in Gilroy. The store sells “gently used” children’s clothing for sizes newborn to age five.
Our clothing is supplied by churches, volunteer organizations and families. The prices for the clothing we sell range from $2 to $5 per outfit and the proceeds, although very modest, help support our work for mothers facing unplanned pregnancies, women in distress, and youth abstinence education. Under certain circumstances, we donate the clothing to families in extreme need as well.
Details: Nancy Corbridge at 847-8880.
New Nar-Anon meetings
Gilroy – Meetings held Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm, at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., Room 202.
Details: Irene at 836-7549 or ir***********@***oo.com
‘Totally Rockin’ is back
Gilroy – Return to Egypt as John Bisceglie presents his latest musical adventure. This sequel to “Totally Rockin’ Temple of Boom” will once again allow you to discover an elaborate Egyptian temple, built inside a 10,000-square-foot warehouse. Don’t miss this epic theater event featuring 50 local actors. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays, Aug. 3 to 20 at 7:30pm. Tickets $12. Bleacher seating available. Performances held at Christopher Ranch, 305 Bloomfield Ave. Reservations recommended.
Details: 848-3630.
Volunteers needed for Youth Commission
Gilroy – The Gilroy Youth Commission is looking for volunteers to serve on it’s 11-member board. Any teens, between the ages of 13-19 who reside within the Gilroy Unified School District boundaries, are eligible to join.
Application deadline is Aug.14. Pick up applications at the City of Gilroy Community Services office, 7351 Rosanna Street.
Details: Gayle Glines at 846-0460.
Make August count
Gilroy – Gavilan College will offer three classes in a special online session beginning Monday, Aug. 7. The session is designed for students who want to jump ahead by gaining skills and earning transferable credits during the summer.
Three classes will be offered online only for this session: Web Page Authoring, BASIC Programming and C++ Programming.
To register call 846-3729 or stop by the Gilroy, Morgan Hill or Hollister sites.
Summer grief support program
Gilroy – Hospice of the Valley presents Celebrating Our Memories: Storytelling through Photos, a summer grief support program to be held on Wednesday evenings, Aug. 9, 16 and 23 from 6 to 8pm. Open to adults in the community who are experiencing grief and loss of a loved one. These educational and supportive programs include creative use of photo collages and journaling to facilitate the grieving process. Attend one or all three at $10 per evening for art supplies.
Details: 947.1233 x 460 or www.hospicevalley.org.
FSA County Committee Elections
Gilroy – Farm Service Agency county offices hold County Committee elections annually to select representation for areas within each county known as local administrative areas (LAA). This year the election is for a representative from Santa Clara County (LAA3).
FSA is urging producers to nominate candidates to run for seats on county committees. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 1. If you are of legal voting age and have an interest in farmland in Santa Clara County as an owner, operator, tenant, or sharecropper, you are an eligible voter and may nominate candidates or become a candidate yourself. Spouses of eligible voters may also vote and serve as a member of the county committee if elected. Locally elected county committee members serve a three year term, and are responsible for helping federal farm programs fit the needs and situations faced by local producers.
Make some music
Gilroy – South Valley Music Makers once again celebrates music as enjoyment and as a medium for friendship Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1 to 4pm at the Music Academy, 7600 Church St. Musicians at all levels of advancement, and in all styles are welcome to perform. Listeners are always welcome.
Details: Candace Fazzio at 848-1064.
Happy Days Car Show
San Martin – SMNA is having their 4th annual ‘Happy Days Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11am to 5pm at the San Martin Country Park, 13865 Monterey Road. Free parking, food, popcorn and ice cream, raffle/silent auction items, petting zoo, vendors and music of the JJ Hawg and the Usual Suspects. $5 admission. Car registration fee is $35.
Special orientation
Gilroy – Students who are new to Gavilan College, and their parents are invited to attend a one-day only Student-Parent Orientation Day.
Students will receive their test scores the same day, and receive initial advising on course selection. Parents are invited to attend a session on “What to Expect and How to Support Your Gavilan College Student.” Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Event held Saturday, Aug. 19, at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
– Placement/Assessment sessions: either 8am or 11am, both in LS 104
– Lunch: 11am to 1pm in the Student Center
n New Student Orientation: 1pm Student Center
– What to Expect and How to Support Your Gavilan College Student: 1pm in SS 206
Details: 848-4735.
Bereavement educational series continues
San Jose – Hospice of the Valley offers a new community Bereavement Educational Series on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8pm. Who am I now? Creating an Identity without your Loved One will be held Thursday, Aug. 3.
Who am I if I am a motherless daughter, a childless father or a spouse without a mate? Am I still a sister if my brother has died? Facing these changes forces an overwhelming identity shift. Learn what to expect and how to begin to create a new you in this informative and interactive session with Carol Johnson LMFT/AT. The free series are held at Hospice of the Valley, 1150 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 7A.
Details: 947-1233.
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