The Trujillo family celebrated the 90th birthday of Libby
Trujillo, in Christmas Hill Park in late July.
Five Generations Celebrate Birthday
Gilroy – The Trujillo family celebrated the 90th birthday of Libby Trujillo, in Christmas Hill Park in late July.
They are, counter clockwise, from lower right, Libby Trujillo; daughter Virginia Killgore; granddaughter Marisa Ramos; great-granddaughters Michelle Ramos, holding her son Damien Ramos, and Melina Ramos, holding her son Xavier; and great-great-granddaughter Melina Justine Ramos.
Parade to Honor World Series Softball Team
Gilroy – The Gilroy girls Majors softball team took fifth place in the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Ore. this week, and will be welcomed back home with a parade starting at 11am Saturday. The parade will take place between Seventh and Fourth streets on Monterey Road, culminating in a presentation for the team’s players and coaches in front of Pinnacle Bank Plaza. Friends, families and fans are encouraged to bring signs and balloons to show support for the girls’ incredible season.
Give Blood and Help Save Lives
Gilroy – The American Red Cross is conducting a mobile blood drive from 10am to 3pm, Saturday, at South Valley Church, 8095 Kelton Drive.
Details: www.BeADonor.com (Code: SVCC) or call Susan Stieg at (408) 848-2363, ext. 119.
The South County Democratic Club Meets
Gilroy – Join members of the South County Democratic Club for a day of food, friendship and education about local environmental issues at a fund-raiser from 11am to 3pm, Sunday, at San Martin Country Park, 13865 Monterey Road. They will be featuring speakers on the environment along with exhibits, and have invited the candidates for Gilroy City Council, the Gilroy School Board and Assembly District 27 to speak about their campaign.
Suggested donation is $20, children younger than 12 $5. They are asking that each member and or family attending bring a dessert.
Sons of Italy Annual Barbecue Sunday
Gilroy – The Sons of Italy, Gilroy Lodge, is holding its annual barbecue Sunday, at Christmas Hill Park.
Festivities begin at noon with appetizers followed by a barbecue at 1pm. Adults $15, children younger than 12 $7.50. Entertainment includes music, a raffle and pleasant company.
Details: Eleanor Frusetta at 842-5671, or Frank Locicero at 848-0505.
Brownell Students, Parents to Get Frosty
Gilroy – All incoming Brownell Middle School students and their parents are invited to attend an ice cream social Tuesday at 5:30pm on the school’s campus, 7800 Carmel St. Students and parents can pick up the student’s schedule and meet school teachers and administrators, including the new principal, Francisco Fuentes.
Details: 847-3377
Hospice of the Valley Celebrates MemoriesÂ
San Jose – Hospice of the Valley hosts Celebrating Our Memories: Storytelling Through Photos an educational grief workshop which involves photo collage and journaling. The workshop offers a creative and expressive way to process grief in a supportive and nurturing from 6 to 8pm, Wednesday, at Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Ave., San Jose.
A suggested donation of $10 includes art materials and light refreshments.
Details: 559-5611 x460, or e-mail re*****@***********ey.org
New Location for Congregation Emeth
Gilroy – Congregation Emeth’s new location is 651 Broadway. The first services will take place at 7:45pm, Friday. In addition to the first services at the new location, they also will be dedicating their new Torah and welcoming new members.
Religious school begins at 9:45am, Aug. 26.
Details: ad***@***th.net.
Perchlorate Advisory Group Meets
San Martin – The Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 7 to 9pm Thursday, Aug. 30, at the San Martin Lion Club Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave. (across from the airport) in San Martin.
Details: www.smneighbor.org.
Class of 1967 Reunion Scheduled
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School class of 1967 will be celebrating a 40th reunion Sept. 15, at Las Animas Veterans Park. Free admission and barbecue.
Details: Larry Scettrini at 842-5480 or la*******@*ol.com.
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