Gilroy High School will be holding its annual pops concert
tonight in the student center, 750 W. 10th St.
Gilroy High School Performs Pops Concert
Gilroy – Gilroy High School will be holding its annual pops concert tonight in the student center, 750 W. 10th St. The concert features five groups – Mens Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Concerto, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers – singing contemporary music accompanied by a professional band. As in past years, the songs will relate to a central theme. This year, all the tunes or lyrics will be related to water. Seating begins at 7:10pm and the concert starts at 7:30pm. Past concerts have attracted more than 800 attendees and run out of seating. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.
Police Say No Updates on Levee Rape Case
Gilroy – Detectives say they have no updates in the investigation of a rape reported on the Uvas Creek Levee more than two weeks ago. A 16-year-old girl was hit over the head from behind as she walked north on the levee behind Gilroy High School at 4pm May 22, then dragged toward the creek and raped, she told police. The rape was the third reported in the area of Christmas Hill Park within a few months.
VTA Announces Internal Transformation
Gilroy – Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has announced the kickoff of an organizational transformation intended to improve efficiency and financial stability. The program, due to begin in July, is a response to the Hay Group’s March report criticizing the agency’s governance and financial practices. To implement the program, VTA hired Acting Chief Financial Officer Jerry G. Mikolajczyk, who expedited a state reimbursement of more than $150 million to the VTA more than three months ahead of schedule. The cash will allow VTA to retire Measure A bonds, reducing debt. The VTA also created a new position, Chief Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Program Officer, to oversee planning and development for the planned BART extension to Silicon Valley. The spot was filled by Carolyn Gonot, VTA’s Chief Development Officer since 2004.
Friday Night Live Continues Downtown
Gilroy – Nothing says California summers like music and balmy evenings. Add downtown Gilroy and you have the makings of Fifth Street Live, an evening of music infused with small town atmosphere. Last Friday was the kickoff of 16 weeks of music downtown. Before the music starts , an open-air market will open at 4pm. The concert series takes place every Friday from 7 to 9 pm, between Monterey and Fifth streets.
Details: Gilroy Visitors Bureau at 842-6436, or www.gilroyvisitor.org.
Spend Friday Night ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Gilroy – Enjoy a night of dancing from 6 to 9pm Friday at a middle school dance.
The dance, for all sixth- and seventh-grade students who attend Brownell, South Valley or Ascencion Solorsano middle schools, takes place at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. The cost is $3, and includes a DJ, dancing, games, prizes and pizza. Students must show a school identification card or have an official form signed by the students principal or vice principal.
Early Morning Fire Destroys Hay Bales
Morgan Hill – An early morning fire in southwest Morgan Hill destroyed bales of hay but did not damage any structures or cause any injuries, according to CAL FIRE, South Santa Clara County, officials.
The blaze began about 3:20am Wednesday in an open field at 585 W. Edmundson Ave. Five fire vehicles responded, including Santa Clara County Fire Department Engine 12, and a bulldozer. The fire was quickly contained, according to CAL Fire, and no structures were threatened. It is not yet clear what ignited the flames, but the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Gilroy Student Named Salutatorian at MVC
Gilroy – Megan Anders was named Salutatorian for the Class of 2007 at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville. She was selected based on her grade point average, and will give a speech at her graduation ceremony Friday. Anders has attended Monte Vista since the sixth grade. She served as senior class vice president this year, and has won numerous academic and athletic awards, including an All League Sportsmanship Award in volleyball. She will attend Westmont College in Santa Barbara, where she plans to study medicine or psychology.
“Megan was part of a truly outstanding class,” said Jeff Hoogeveen, the assistant superintendent for academic affairs.
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