Local Digest
Minor quake shakes San Benito County
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake rumbled through San Benito County Tuesday night.
The quake’s epicenter was northwest of the Pinnacles National Monument, about 20 miles from Hollister, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The USGS Web site defines a 3.5 temblor as “minor.”
After the 6:30 p.m. quake, Hollister Fire Captain Jeff Granucci said he hadn’t heard any reports of damage. In fact, he said he hadn’t felt anything at all.
As a precaution, the department normally rolls its engines out of the garage “if we feel the earthquake,” Granucci said.
“But we didn’t even feel it,” he said. “It got past us.”
Workers at the Inn at Tres Pinos said they hadn’t felt the earthquake, either.
The temblor comes less than a month after a 5.6 earthquake centered north of San Jose. That quake was the largest in the Bay Area since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and its aftershocks.
Enchilada fiesta benefits ADB violin program
The 4th annual Enchilada Fiesta will be held Friday.
Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. with a violin concert at 7 p.m. Take-out is available. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Adult tickets are $7 at the door.
The event benefits Antonio Del Buono violin program. There will be an elaborate silent auction as well as raffles throughout the evening.
Details: 848-2568.
It’s time to register for Little League
Walk-in registration for the 2008 Little League season will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Both will be held in the Las Animas Park Recreation Room, 400 Mantelli Drive.
Details: www.gilroylittleleague.org.
Annual holiday parade and tree lighting
The Gilroy Downtown Business Association is sponsoring the Annual Holiday Parade and Downtown tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Rumor has it there will be a sighting and songs from Elvis! James Murray as well as the Gilroy High Choir will perform.
The master of ceremonies is Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand.
South County Housing will be hosting craft projects for kids at its Cannery Center. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and will proceed down Monterey Street starting at Sixth Street. Applications are being accepted for anyone who wants to be in the parade.
Details: Albert Lambert at 781-3396 or e-mail al************@*te.net.
Find gifts at St Mary’s annual holiday boutique
Come and 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 the South County area. 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.
Enjoy jubilant songs of celebration
Martha Becker, a local vocalist, will perform at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 651 Broadway, at 7 p.m. Saturday. Becker, a well known singer with many credits on her own and many years with the United Service Organizations, “sings in” the Christmas Advent season with jubilant traditional and contemporary songs. Other local musicians are slated to perform instrumentals. Free admission.
Breakfast to raise funds for toy giveaway
Two neighborhood organizations are holding a breakfast to raise funds to purchase toys for low-income children.
During the breakfast – from 7 to 9 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Harvest Time Restaurant, 7397 Monterey St. – the organizations will also present awards to state Assemblywoman Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) and four other community heroes. The $20 cost for the brunch and buffet will go toward presents for more than 300 disadvantaged children.
The two organizations hosting the event are the Glenview Alliance Neighbors Achieving Success and the Gilroy Eigleberry Neighborhood Association.
Details: Art Barron at 315-0854 or the Alliance at 848-5500.
Learn about rescuing German shepherds
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California is having a Meet ‘N’ Greet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Gilroy PetSmart, at 6755 Camino Arroyo.
Meet adoptable German Shepherds and find out about volunteering including fostering.
Details: www.savegsd.org.
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