Garlic Roamers, Marines are collecting toys for tots
The Gilroy Elks RV group, The Garlic Roamers, has started its annual Toys for Tots drive in conjunction with the U.S. Marines.
Residents can contribute by bringing an unwrapped toy to the Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway.
Details: 842-4970.
SVCT presents ‘Scrooge! the Musical’
South Valley Civic Theatre presents Scrooge! the Musical Friday, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m.; matinees today, Dec. 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.
Performances are at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Tickets are $18 general, $14 students/seniors. Advance tickets are available at BookSmart in Morgan Hill, the Gilroy Visitors Bureau and at the Morgan Hill Community Center. Also online at www.SVCT.org.
Details: www.svct.org.
Discuss Sports Park Trail at Thursday Meeting
Citizens are invited to attend an informative and interactive trail scoping meeting at the Gilroy City Council Chambers at 7 p.m. Thursday. If you would prefer to submit a letter write to the City of Gilroy Planning Division, 7351 Rosanna St., Gilroy, attn: Laura McIntyre. The city will accept letters of interest through Dec. 21.
Details: de*************@**********ca.us., or at 846-0383, or bf***@**********ca.us, or at 846-0253.
Enchilada fiesta benefits ADB violin program
The 4th annual Antonio Del Buono Elementary School Enchilada Fiesta will be held Friday. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. with a violin concert at 7 p.m.
Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Adult tickets are $7 at the door. There will be an elaborate silent auction as well as raffles throughout the evening.
Details: 848-2568.
Perchlorate advisory group meets Friday
The next Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meeting will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at the San Martin Lions Club.
Get in the spirit at St. Mary holiday boutique
Get in the Christmas spirit at the annual St. Mary School Holiday Boutique 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.
This gathering of more than 35 artisans and craftsmen and women will offer unique gift-buying opportunities in a pleasant holiday atmosphere. Browse the handcrafts, jewelry, Christmas decorations, artwork and specialty items offered from vendors around South County.
The Holiday Boutique will be held at St. Mary School, Cullen Hall, 7900 Church St. Admission in free.
Details: St. Mary School Office, 842-2827.
Children, violins and holidays
Begin Advent season with music presented by the South Valley Suzuki Music Foundation. The concert, which will benefit the groups 2008 Friendship Tour to Europe, takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8 at St. Mary Church, 11 First St. A $5 donation is requested.
Details: 472-1692
Coyote Valley meeting rescheduled
The November meeting of the Coyote Valley Specific Plan Task Force has been canceled. The next meeting, is Dec. 10. The following items are planned:
Update on preliminary cost estimates with any new information on agricultural mitigation and serpentine lands
Additional feasibility analysis of the 2:1 jobs/housing requirement with the first phase of 25,000 jobs and 12,500 housing units
Details: Salifu Yakubu, 535-7911, or Susan Walsh, 535-7910
Give blood at mobile drive and help save lives
Donate blood and save lives 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Gilroy Community Church Hall, 845 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.BeADonor.com
Women’s Connection hosts Holiday breakfast buffet
Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., Women’s Connection will be hosting a special Holiday Breakfast Buffet and Fashion Show.
This event will take place at Coyote Creek Golf Club off of U.S. 101 at One Coyote Creek Drive, Morgan Hill.
The speaker will be Kara Miller, an Air Force Academy graduate and Desert Storm veteran. She will discuss how she traded a “driven life” for a “life of purpose.” All women currently in the military, veterans and women related to someone in the military (including Blue Star Moms) will be given special recognition. Some scholarships are available for wives of servicemen currently deployed. Feel free to inquire when making your reservations. Reservations required.
The price for this event is $22 inclusive, for paid registration received by Nov. 30, and $25 from Dec. 1 to 6, with no walk-ins.
Details: sj****************@***oo.com or call Holly at (408)778-0146.
Symphony presents ‘Sounds of the Holiday Season’
South Valley Symphony presents “Sounds of the Holiday Season” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave., Gilroy, with the Gavilan Concert Choir, directed by Phil Robb.
Admission prices for this event are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens age 55 and older, and $10 for students aged 12 to 18. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free with a paid adult admission.
Tickets for South Valley Symphony performances are available at the door or may be purchased in advance at:
Porcella’s Music, 7357 Monterey St.
First Street Coffee Exchange – 1211 First St., Gilroy
Details: John Graham at (831) 623-4062.
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