Neighborhood Watch forming on Forest Street
Gilroy – Residents of Forest Street in northeast Gilroy are invited Tuesday to the inaugural meeting of the Neighborhood Watch.
The meeting will be held next to 8050 Forest St., near South Valley Middle School, at 6:15pm.
Those who attend will meet staff members of the city and the Gilroy Police Department, discuss problems in the neighborhood and potential solutions, and talk about community clean-up.
Light snacks will be provided at the start of the meeting, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: Community Service Officer Rachel Muñoz at 846-0524 or Daniel Chavez of the city’s Housing and Community Development at 781-3505.
Last day to audition for ‘Oz’
Gilroy – The Gilroy Community Services Department and Rainbow Children’s Theatre will hold their final audition for “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Saturday for their fall show.
Details: 846-0460.
Saturday, Sept. 10
10:30am – ages 5 to 10
11:30am – ages 11 to 14
12:30pm – ages 15 to 18
Auditions will be held at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.
‘Inspecting Carol’ auditions
Gilroy – Auditions for the holiday comedy “Inspecting Carol” will be held Sept. 9 at 7:30pm and Sept. 10 at 10am for actors age 16 and up. The play will be Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27 and Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10. Auditioners should prepare a one- to two-minute monologue and should arrive half an hour early.
Auditions are held at the SVCT warehouse on 8565 Monterey Road.
Details: Frank at 847-6847, Bruce at 483-9593 or Kae at 686-0552.
Native American Storytelling
Gilroy – Chitactac-Adams County Park presents Native American Storytelling Friday, Sept. 9, from 6:30 to 8pm. Become immersed in the rich culture of native California through stories and legends from the past.
Meet at the amphitheater at 6:30. Food and drinks are welcome, but pets are not permitted.
Details: 323-0107.
Historical Society meeting and BBQ
Gilroy – The Historical Society will hold their annual meeting an pot luck barbecue from noon to 3pm Saturday, at Solis Winery, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway. Lunch of tri-tip will be served.
The winery will provide atmosphere, shade, tables and chairs. Following the meeting, there will be opportunity for a tour of the winery and, of course, wine tasting.
RSVP to Elizabeth Barratt at 842-3750 by Thursday. Let her know whether you wish to bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share at the potluck.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020.
