Remembrance set for Cydney Casper
Gilroy – The city will host a gathering today to celebrate the life of Cydney Casper, a city planner who died in a motorcycle accident earlier this month.
In addition to developing close ties to colleagues in the city’s planning department, she worked closely with countless people involved in the city’s development process. In her seven years in Gilroy, Casper worked on some of the city’s most controversial and far-reaching growth policies and development projects.
The city is inviting employees, friends and any member of the public to gather between 5 and 6pm Friday to share stories about Casper’s life and contributions. The gathering takes place in council chambers at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St.
Sheriff: Don’t leave keys in idling car
Gilroy – The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office along with the Santa Clara County Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATTF) would like to remind citizens to not leave their running cars unattended.
It’s quite common for many people to warm up their cars on a cold morning while leaving it unattended. The problem arises from car thieves looking for easy prey.
Throughout Santa Clara County, four to five unattended running cars are stolen each day. The Sheriff’s Office advises sitting inside your car while you warm it up in the morning and never leave a running vehicle unattended.
Add historic Gilroy to note cards
Gilroy – Newly designed note cards featuring Gilroy’s historic homes are now available at the Gilroy Museum.
Each package of eight contains sketches of four heritage homes and sells for $10. They make a great Christmas gift and the profits benefit the museum.
The Gilroy Museum is open from 10am to 5pm, Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri., and is located on the corner of Fifth and Church streets.
SV Ballet presents the ‘Nutcracker’
Morgan Hill – The Morgan Hill Dance Center (South Valley Ballet) will be performing the first full-length ballet of the “Nutcracker,” this side of San Jose. There will be guest appearances from professional dancers from Ballet San Jose.
Performance dates are: 7pm today, and two shows Saturday; 1:30 and 7pm. All shows play at the Ann Sobrato High School Theatre, 401 Burnett Ave. Morgan Hill. Tickets are $20.
Details: (408) 776-1661 or by
e-mail at
ti*****@mo*************.com
SV Symphony’s ‘Holiday Magic’
Gilroy – South Valley Symphony invites you to “Holiday Magic,” featuring Christmas compositions selected by South Valley Symphony Maestro, Anthony Quartuccio.
The program is 4pm, Saturday at the Gavilan College Theater. Admission prices are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens age 55 and older and $8 for students 12 to 18. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free with a paid adult admission.
Details: John Graham,
831-623-4062 or http://www.southvalleysymphony.org/
Take home a new furry friend
Gilroy – Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) pet adoption fairs will be held noon to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday, at Petco-Morgan Hill (corner of Tennant and Monterey); and Saturday from noon to 5pm, Petco-Gilroy (San Ysidro Avenue north of the Outlets).
Details: 681-3788;
www.fosmas.org
Chamber Singers will sing for money
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Chamber Singers are available to sing Christmas Carols at your holiday parties.
All proceeds help the Chamber Singers Japan Tour 2007.
Details: (408) 847-2424 #2288
Choir sings ‘Come to the Manger’
Gilroy – The Gilroy Presbyterian Church Adult Sanctuary and Children’s Choir backed by a symphony orchestra presents “Come to the Manger” at 9am and 10:30am, Sunday.
The performances are described as an combination of traditional carols and spirituals that build to a joyous conclusion with the birth of Jesus Christ. The church is located at 6000 Miller Ave.
Details: 842-3000
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