Last Chance to See ‘Schoolhouse Rock’

Gilroy
– Teens will be performing Schoolhouse Rock, based on the award
winning ABC-TV educational animated series.
Last Chance to See ‘Schoolhouse Rock’

Gilroy – Teens will be performing Schoolhouse Rock, based on the award winning ABC-TV educational animated series.

The show continues at 8pm tonight and Saturday

Tickets are $15 general, $12 students/seniors, and may be purchased online at www.svct.org or at Book-Smart in Morgan Hill, Gilroy Visitors Bureau or at the Morgan Hill Community Center.

Details: 842-show or visit www.svct.org

Cesar E. Chavez Conference Saturday

Gilroy – The Second Annual Cesar E. Chavez Youth Leadership Conference will take place at Gavilan College from 11am to 7pm Saturday, in the Student Center and Social Science buildings. Workshops on indigenous culture, leadership, nonviolence, sexual health education, domestic violence, and gang/alcohol prevention will be given, and keynote speaker Cesar Cruz will also be present. Admission is free and lunch and dinner will be provided.

Details: 846-1715

Audition for ‘The Music Man’

Gilroy – South Valley Civic Theatre is holding Auditions for the musical, “The Music Man.” 

Characters range from ages 8 years to adult. All roles are open. They also are looking for barbershop quartets and pit musicians too.

Auditions will be held at the SVCT warehouse, behind Kelly-Moore Paint 8565 Monterey Road.

They are: 7pm tonight, check in at 6:30pm; 10am Saturday, check in at 9:30am; and 2pm Saturday, check in at 1:30pm. Or by appointment.

Please come prepared to sing a song of your choosing, piano accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to learn a small dance routine. You will be asked to perform a cold reading from the script.

Details: 427-5362.

Chamber Singers Perform Monday

Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Chamber Singers Sayonara Concert will be held at 7:30pm Monday, at the South Valley National Bank, located 8800 Santa Teresa Blvd. Admission is free as a “thank you” to Gilroy for all of its support to the Chamber Singers, who will leave for their Japan Concert Tour Wednesday. This concert is a preview of one that will be performed in Japan.

Details: 847-2424, ext. 2288.

Landlord, Property Manager Workshop

Gilroy – A free workshop for landlords and property managers will teach them about their responsibilities and how to keep rental units safe, from 5:30 to 8:30pm Wednesday at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.

Police Chief Gregg Giusiana, Mayor Al Pinheiro and Community Service officer Rachel Muñoz will welcome attendees to the program, which will review new housing laws, eviction regulations, and effective time management. Co-sponsors include the city’s Department of Housing and Community Development, Gilroy Gang Task Force, Project Sentinel, the California Apartment Association’s Tri-County Division, South Valley Recycling and Disposal and the county Sheriff’s Office.

Spanish translation will be available, and food and refreshments will be provided.

Conservative Republicans Meet

Gilroy – Conservative Republicans and others are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the California Republican Assembly (CRA) at 7pm, Thursday, April 5, 2007. Meet at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Morgan Hill (17035 Condit Road). The objective of the local CRA chapter is to raise political sophistication and keep abreast of politics in our state and our country.

Details : 847-1692

Pacific West

Holds Fundraiser

Gilroy – The Pacific West Christian Academy in Gilroy – a nonprofit that educates 375 children from kindergarten to eighth grade – is hosting its 11th annual Spring Auction and Gala Dinner on May 19. This year’s theme will be Sunset on the Bay and the event will be at Chaminade in Santa Cruz.

The funds raised from last year’s event went toward the building process for a new elementary school campus. The plans for the facility include athletic fields, a multipurpose room, a worship center and a banquet hall.

Details: Donna Garcia at 847-7922 or look online at www.pwca-edu.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.

Eat, Dance and Celebrate

Gilroy – The South Valley Music Makers third anniversary celebration is 1pm, April 28 at the Bradshaws, 1244 Sycamore Court. Event is a potluck, bring whatever you wish to share in the way of music and food.

Details: 842-4990

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