Program aids first-year students
Gilroy – The Gavilan College student services department will host a free program for first-year college students that emphasizes the value of academics, time management, setting goals and maximizing opportunities in college and in the professional arena.
The presentation dubbed “The Ultimate Road Trip: Campus 2 Career,” will be staged on Wednesday at 11:20am at Gavilan College in the theater. Gavilan College is located at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
The same presentation will be delivered to more than 350,000 students on campuses across the nation this fall.
“Currently, only 75 percent of college freshmen progress to their sophomore year,” said, JR Cifani, vice president of Making it Count. “We are providing students with a map to realize their goals and ambitions.”
Details: http://www.makingitcount.com.
Chance to support troops
Gilroy – Operation Interdependence provides the means for you to support the troops every Tuesday from 5 to 6pm, at 8075 Camino Arroyo. Please register at www.oidelivers.org.
Details: Susan at 847-3079 or Karen at 848-2630.
Give stuff a second chance
Gilroy – Give your stuff a second chance and help the environment during Second Chance Week
n Sept. 11 is Universal Waste Awareness Day – call 846-0460 or 779 7247 for information on where to discard toxins.
n Today is Donate To and Stop at Thrift Stores Day.
n Wednesday is Donate Coats for Kids & Adults Day – bring them to Gilroy or Morgan Hill city hall.
n Thursday is Supply Schools with Supplies Day; bring supplies to city hall at either city.
n Friday is Second Sight Day – donate old eyeglasses at either city hall.
n Saturday is Keep Your Gear in Play Day, a great time to donate all sorts of sports equipment to either city hall for redistribution.
Details: www.ci.gilroy.ca and www.morganhill.ca.gov.
Free movie night in downtown Gilroy
Gilroy – Bring your chairs and your popcorn bowl and join us downtown movie nights.
The movies start at 7pm and will be shown in the parking lot of Eigleberry Street between Fourth and Fifth streets.
Popcorn is free. Family Movie Night will be held each Wednesday evening through Sept. 20.
Details: www.DowntownGilroy.com
California retired teachers meet
Gilroy – The Uvas Valley Chapter of CRTA will meet for their annual potluck luncheon Sept. 14 at noon at the Gilroy Methodist Church, 7600 Church Street.
Details: 778-1898
Donate blood and save lives
Gilroy – A blood drive will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, from 1:30 to 6:30pm, at First Baptist Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com.
Enjoy valley’s Passport Weekend
Gilroy – Wineries of the Santa Clara Valley present Passport Weekend. Oct. 7 and 8, 11am to 5pm. Food, music, wine, barrel tasting and more at $25 per person.
Details: Gilroy Visitors Bureau 842-6436 or www.gilroyvisitor.org
Symphony kicks off season
Gilroy – The South Valley Symphony will kick off their 33rd season opening concert on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7:30pm at the Gavilan College Theater.
Maestro Anthony Quartuccio has announced his intention of featuring local talented musicians appearing as soloists with the orchestra in this year’s series of concerts.
The opening concert will feature Greg Chambers performing the Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra by Alexander Glazunov and Matt Thornton performing Weber’s Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra.
AARP safe driving class
Morgan Hill – The nations first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists 50 and older. Participants will familiarize themselves with driver safety and new laws. Three-year DMV certificates will be awarded for discounts on your own auto insurance, upon completion of this one-day program.
No tests – course, class materials, and instructor are provided by AARP. There is a minimal DMV certificate fee.
Details: 776-1413 between 1 and 6pm only.
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