Tech upgrade for City Council chambers
Gilroy – City Council has approved $60,557 to replace the camera system and associated sound equipment in its chambers at City Hall. The no-bid project was granted to Ceitronics, the San Jose company that installed the city’s current system 15 years ago.
A second company failed to respond with a price quote, according to officials. The upgrade has become necessary due to the age of the equipment, which officials say is no longer serviceable.
Auditions for teen performers
Gilroy – South Valley Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for teen performers for their production of ‘Count Dracula,’ a drama based on Bram Stoker’s 19th century novel, ‘Dracula.’ The show is produced by Richard and Becky Kaiser and directed by JoAnna Evans.
They are looking for seven young men and two young women between the age of 13 and 19. Participants should prepare a short monologue of one to three minutes in length. Bring a resume and a photograph.
Auditions will be held Saturday July 23 at 9am and 12:30pm, and Sunday July 24 at 9:30am at the SVCT warehouse, 8565 Monterey Road.
Details: JoAnna Evans at 683-2625.
GHS members of ’65 and ’66 sought for reunion
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*****@ch*****.net; Margie Enger: 842-9996 or me******@ao*.com; Suzanne (Fisher) Jaszewski: 395-8382 or st*********@ho*****.com.
Learn to compete with Wal-Mart
Gilroy – Through a joint effort Wal-Mart, Gilroy Economic Development Corporation and Gavilan College Small Business Development Center will offer workshops on How to Gain, Know and Retain Customers in Competitive Times. Instructor Tim Hendrick teaches Retail Marketing at San Jose State and is a Marketing consultant for the Gavilan College SBDC.
As marketing, communication and promotion to local consumers have changed, the message is becoming more and more integrated. We will take an integrated approach to positioning your retail operation to consumers in this workshop and incorporate both traditional and non-traditional forms of marketing and communications to meet these goals.
This free two hour workshop will provide information every small business owner would want to know. Call today to reserve your space. Workshops will be held on the following days:
Tuesday, Aug. 9 and 16 from 6 to 8pm at the Gavilan College SBDC. Located in the Dry Creek Village Center, 8351 Church Street, Building E.
Due to limited space (20 per workshop) you must call in advance to pre-register (408) 847-0373.
Hospital volunteers are always welcome
Gilroy – Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy has a constant need for volunteers. Adult volunteers are needed in patient services areas such as skilled nursing and infant-hearing screening.
Volunteers are also needed in the gift shop and the information desk. People interested in volunteering must help out on at least two three-and-a-half-hour shifts at the hospital each month.
They need to fill out an application, have an interview with Volunteer Coordinator Gail Paccioretti and attend an orientation meeting. Volunteers must also take a free tuberculosis skin test administered by hospital nurses.
Details: 848-4919.
Enter pet in cutest pet photo contest
Gilroy – Submit your cutest pet photo for a chance to win $10,000. The deadline to enter the contest is Aug. 30.
To enter, send one photograph (full color or b/w) size 8″ by 10″ or smaller to The International Pet Owners Club, P.O. Box 2002, Pittsburg, Kan. You can also submit photos at www.cutestpetcontest.com. The contest is open to everyone and is free.
Donate old vehicles to benefit animal shelter
San Martin – Have any unwanted vehicles, boats, or R.V.’s? Donate them to the San Martin Animal Shelter by calling Charity Donation Services, which will make arrangements to help sell your vehicles and donate the proceeds back to FOSMAS (Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter). The proceeds will help buy needed food and medical supplies for the many homeless animals.
Details: Clark Halvorson, Charity Donation Services at 846-6751.
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