152/156 open house Thursday
Gilroy – Residents interested in the upcoming construction at the intersection of Highway 152 and 156, can attend an open house to discuss the project at Casa de Fruta, Thursday, July 7, at 6pm.
The project, which is supposed to get underway next year, involves construction of a flyover ramp to allow eastbound 152 motorists to avoid hours-long backups at the intersection.
The purpose of the open house is to provide information about the project and receive public input for the environmental review process.
The meeting will be held at Gate, Pacheco Hall, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway.
‘Disco Island’ revisited
Gilroy – John Bisceglie’s hit ’70s play returns for a four-show performance at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
Shows are 7:30pm Thursday and Friday and Saturday at 2 and 7:30pm. All tickets are $11.
Details: (408) 607-4849 or go to www.jbpresents.org.
Horsemen’s general meeting
Gilroy – The July general meeting will be held at the Grange Hall at 40 E. Fourth St, in Morgan Hill Friday. Larry Uelk, from King Feeds/LAHearne Company will be educating everyone on horse nutrition, presenting a slide show, and answering questions.
The general public is invited.
Details: www.smhorse.com.
Downtown music series continues
Gilroy – Join the Downtown Business Association and the Theater Angels Art League for a new downtown music series every Friday from 7 to 8:30pm on Fifth Street between Eigleberry and Monterey.
The concerts are free and open to the public, but they are BYOC – Bring Your Own Chair.
This Friday, listen to Shiloh and their rock pop sounds.
Open poetry reading Saturday
Gilroy – The Garlicky Group of Poets holds its monthly poetry reading on Saturday at 3:30pm in the meeting room of the Gilroy Public Library.
Public participation is welcome, and the event is free.
Details: (408) 779-4999.
Get your motors runnin’…..
Gilroy – The fifth annual Garlic City Fun Run is set for July 16 in downtown Gilroy.
South Valley Street Rods, the Gilroy Downtown Business Association and the Gilroy Garlic Festival combine to provide entertainment, great food and of course, gorgeous classic cars for all to enjoy.
Register for pre-1972 cars at www.gilroyvisitor.org or you can pick up registration forms at several locations throughout Gilroy.
Step back in time to the days of American Graffiti for an evening of great family fun.
Details: Dave Peoples at 842-6501 or www.gilroyvisitor.org.
Wanted: volunteer to deliver meals
Gilroy – Volunteers throughout Santa Clara County – from Palo Alto to Gilroy – are needed to help deliver meals to homebound elderly and disabled adults who rely on Meals on Wheels for hot, nutritious food.
Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10am and 1pm and volunteers are asked to commit to at least one day a week for a minimum of six months.
Volunteers use their own cars and must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
More than 88,000 meals are delivered each year by Meals on Wheels to seniors and other frail adults who are not able to shop for groceries or prepare hot meals for themselves.
Food is prepared in the kitchen of local hospitals under the direction of registered dietitcans who take into account the chronic health problems of the elderly that may require special diets.
In addition to delivering the food, volunteers provide a friendly visit – often the only contact a client will have with the outside world.
Details: Rachel Kulik at 408-961-9897 or visit www.mowsiliconvalley.org.
’65 and ’66 GHS members sought
Gilroy – Where are you Gilroy High Class of 1965 and 1966? We are looking for you.
We are planing our 40th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Details: Barb (Goodrich) Dequin: 847-7755 or gd*****@*****er.net; Margie Enger: 842-9996 or me******@*ol.com; Suzanne (Fisher) Jaszewski: 395-8382 or st*********@*****il.com.
See waterfalls and wildlife
Morgan Hill – Enjoy a “Waterfalls and Wildlife” hike from 9 to 11am Sunday, July 17 at Uvas Canyon County Park.
Participants should meet at the day-use parking lot and bring sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection and water.
Details: 779-9232.
Dog walk along the trails
Morgan Hill – Walk your dog along Coyote Creek Trail from 10am to noon Saturday.
Participants should meet at the park office at the end of Malaguerra Avenue in Morgan Hill and bring a leash, water and sun protection.
Details: Call 779-3634.
Learn the basics of composting
Morgan Hill – The cities of Gilroy and Morgan Hill in coordination with the County of Santa Clara host a ‘Composting Basics for Beginners’ class 10am to noon Saturday.
Admission is free, and all interested adults are invited to attend and learn the ABC’s of backyard and worm composting in a fun and informative classroom experience.
Discover ways to recycle ‘garbage’ – yard trimmings and food scraps – into the magic soil conditioner gardeners call Black Gold. Local Master
Composter volunteers conduct the workshop, and attendees will learn how to purchase low cost compost bins and equipment to get started composting.
All adults in the class will have the chance to win a free Earth Machine backyard compost bin.
Details: 918-4640 or visit www.ReduceWaste.org.
Film festival seeking entries
Morgan Hill – Poppy Jasper Film Festival is accepting entries of short films in a variety of genres for the second Poppy Jasper Film Festival Nov. 11 to 13.
Submissions are taken only from California residents or students enrolled in California schools. Films must be no more than 30 minutes in length.
Categories to be judged include: drama, documentary, music, comedy and open. The latter category is meant to encompass all avant-garde films or submissions that defy traditional classification.
The Morgan Hill Experience category will once again feature films that focus on the people, history or environment of the festival host city.
The submission deadline for all films is Aug. 1.
Early entries are highly encouraged.
There is a late deadline of Aug. 15 but an additional fee will be charged.
Standard entry fee is $30 ($10 for students). Late submissions are $50 ($15 for students).
The inaugural PJFF, held last November, featured some 30 films, five workshops and 1,000 attendees.
Details: www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org
August brings County Fair
San Jose – The 2005 Santa Clara County Fair will be held on Aug. 5, 6 and 7 on the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road in San Jose.
Admission is free and parking is only $8 per car.
The fair opens at 11am, gates close at 7pm and the carnival is open until 9pm. Indoor and outdoor exhibits, plenty of food and music, and a carnival for kids both big and little.
This year’s theme is “Green Beans, Pork ‘n’ Bean and Jelly Beans.”
Details: 494-3100, e-mail sc*****@*******nk.net or visit www.thefair.org.
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