Local Digest
Fund-raiser for Hip Hop Craze dance team
A holiday boutique and find-raiser for Hip Hop Craze dance team will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, Saturday, at the San Martin’s Lion’s Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Vendors will include: Arbonne, Avon, Cookie Lee, Children’s Clothing Line, Discovery Toys, Jump 2 It, Pampered Chef, Partylite Candles, Princess House, Purses, Scrafs, Southern Living, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple and Uppercase Living.
Details: 846-5918.
College fair comes to GHS
South County Cal-SOAP College Fair will be hosted by Gilroy High School 5 to 7 p.m. today in the GHS gym.
Students of all ages and parents are invited. Raffle tickets will be given to each person in attendance upon receipt of their evaluation of the event. More than 50 California and out of state colleges will be attending.
Details: 846-7504.
Gavilan advisory council breakfast
A seminar about workers compensation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, Highway 156 at Union Road. Registration is at 7:30 a.m., seminar begins at 8 a.m.
Details: Pam Kenney at 846-4590, pk*****@****ca.gov.
Give blood and help save lives
Donate blood and save lives from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at South Valley Community Church Hall, 8095 Kelton Drive and from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at First Baptist Church, Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: www.BeADonor.com or call Susan Stieg at 848-2363, ext. 119.
Dinner benefits scholarships
President Frank Locicero announces the Polenta Dinner to be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at St. Mary Parish Hall, 11 First St.
Proceeds will support their Youth Scholarships for seniors at Gilroy High School. Social hour with delicious anti-pasta starts at 5:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., diners will enjoy an Italian dinner prepared and served by members and their families.
Tickets may be purchased at Gilroy Travel Service, 8352 Church St. Ste. F2; It’s A Grind, 890 Renz Lane; or call 842-5671.
Details: Frank Locicero at 848-0505.
Holiday boutique comes to Gilroy
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 crafters 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.
Holiday craft show
The Ladies Auxiliary, VFW, Post #9242, Hollister is sponsoring a Holiday Craft Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St. Free admission.
Proceeds benefits veterans organizations and local charities.
Details: Dolly at (831) 637-1980, or Geri at (831) 524-1459.
Local gardens needed for tour
Gardens are being sought to participate in the Sunday, April 20, 2008 Going Native Garden Tour, which showcases bird- and butterfly-friendly, pesticide-free, water conserving gardens.
Gardens must be located in Santa Clara County or San Mateo County, and contain 50 percent or more California native plants. To submit a garden, visit www.GoingNativeGardenTour.org. The deadline is Dec. 1.
Details: in**@*******************ur.org.
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