Texas hold ’em for Bulldogs
Gilroy
– The Silicon Valley Bulldogs, a local South County 16U Baseball
Team that includes players from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, is holding
a fundraising event. Help the Bulldogs go to the Junior Olympics,
in Phoenix, Ariz. Event includes Texas hold ’em tournament, bingo,
free food and prizes, held Saturd
ay, March 18, from 5pm to midnight at Machado School, 15130
Sycamore Ave., Morgan Hill.
Texas hold ’em for Bulldogs
Gilroy – The Silicon Valley Bulldogs, a local South County 16U Baseball Team that includes players from Gilroy and Morgan Hill, is holding a fundraising event. Help the Bulldogs go to the Junior Olympics, in Phoenix, Ariz. Event includes Texas hold ’em tournament, bingo, free food and prizes, held Saturday, March 18, from 5pm to midnight at Machado School, 15130 Sycamore Ave., Morgan Hill.
Details and tickets: Rosemary 779-9464, Kim 847-8021 or Christa 848-2623.
Transitional housing center opens
Gilroy – The doors of the Sobrato Transitional Housing Center are opening for families in flux, but most do not have furniture for their new apartments.
The first family to move in was a single mother and her three children. They had all been living in her car prior to last weekend.
Many families lack basics such as beds, cooking ware, and sheets. To help these families in transition get their feet off the ground, consider donating items from 10am to 2pm, today at the old cannery building at Alexander and Lewis streets.
Can’t make it today?
Contact Andy Leif at South County Housing for more information about how to donate: an**@*****ty.com
Kids discover art in 2006
Gilroy – The 2006 Kids Discover Arts event will be held Saturday, March 18, 2006 from 10am to 3pm at Ascension Solorsano Middle School, located at 7121 Grenache Way, Gilroy, a new location this year. More than 20 local artisans will conduct “hands-on” arts workshops and activities for children ages 5 to 11. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free and children are encouraged to wear paint friendly clothing.
Details: Cathy Mirelez 846-0460.
Craft sharing at the Gilroy Library
Gilroy – Bring your craft tools and supplies – sewing machine, glue guns, knitting needles, scrapbooks, fabric, crochet hooks, beads, yarn, etc. – to the Gilroy Library for an evening of craft sharing. Meet other crafty people; swap supplies and expertise. Ages teen through adult only. Crafter extraordinaire, Cindy Boden, will offer her guidance. Drop-in Wednesday, March 15, from 6:30 to 9pm.
Details: Sally Leete at 408-842-8208.
Aaron Vaden skates down East Street
Gilroy – The merchants of downtown Gilroy congratulated one of the first “The Road to Easy Street” game winners, Aaron Vaden, who was thrilled to win a $25 gift certificate from the Downtown Skate Shop.
“The Road To Easy Street” offers two ways to win – a raffle and instant win cards. Ask any participating merchant in downtown Gilroy for a free “Chance Card” and you could win one of hundreds of prizes including hundreds of dollars in cash.
Participating businesses are offering “Chance” cards from March 1 through May 7. The Grand Prize and raffle drawing will be held at Happy Dog Pizza Company May 12 at 6pm.
“The Road To Easy Street” game is sponsored by the Gilroy Dispatch and the City of Gilroy, in support of Downtown Gilroy businesses that are affected by the Streetscape Project. The Streetscape Project is funded by the City of Gilroy, The Bay Area Quality Management District and the Metro Transportation Commission.
Details: www.downtowngilroy.com or visit any participating business located between Fourth and Sixth streets.
Operation Interdependence
Gilroy – Please join us Saturday, March 18, from 1 to 3pm at 8075 Camino Arroyo, Gilroy (behind the old Wal-Mart in Gilroy). We will be creating about 5,000 civilian rations, baggies with goodies and notes from home to ship out to the deployed men and women serving this great country.
Details: Karen at kh*****@********rs.org or 848-2630 or Susan at sh*******@********rs.org or 847-3079.
AAUW celebrates 40 years of service
Gilroy – The Gilroy Branch of the American Association of University Women is celebrating its 40th year. Current members invite former members to celebrate with them at a potluck dinner on Thursday, March 23 at 6pm at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church Social Hall. Bring your memories, souvenirs, accolades and appreciation for doors opened by AAUW. RSVP by March 20.
Details: Margie Enger at 842-9996 or Esther Forman at 847-2856.
Apply now to be the 2006 Garlic Queen
Gilroy – The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is proud to announce contestant applications are now available for the 28th Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant. Packets are available at the Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St.
Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant is a scholarship pageant. Contestants are judged on personal interview, speech, talent and evening gown. In addition to the selection of Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen, scholarships will be awarded to many pageant contestants.
Applicants must be a resident of Gilroy, San Martin, Morgan Hill, Hollister, San Juan Bautista or Aromas; a single female who has never been married and has no children; a high school graduate by June 2006; and between the ages of 18 to 24 by July 2006. Deadline to enter is March 17 at 4:30pm.
The Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at 7pm at the Gavilan College Theater.
Details: 842-1625.
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