Salvation Army Still Needs Toys
Gilroy
– On Dec. 9, the Salvation Army Gilroy Corps Community Center
had a telethon with KSBW Channel 8, in which it collected 420 toys.
Unfortunately, 1,000 more toys are needed.
Salvation Army Still Needs Toys
Gilroy – On Dec. 9, the Salvation Army Gilroy Corps Community Center had a telethon with KSBW Channel 8, in which it collected 420 toys. Unfortunately, 1,000 more toys are needed.
They would like people to purchase toys for boys and girls from the ages of 0-12, and bring them to The Salvation Army at 200 W. Fifth St. People can also make cash or check donations to provide the needed toys.
It can be sent through mail (write “Gilroy” in the check’s memo) or bring it to their office.
ACT registration deadline nears
Gilroy – College-bound high school students have until Jan. 6 to register to take the ACT exam on the next nationwide test date Feb. 11.
Students who miss the Jan. 6 postmark deadline can register late through Jan. 20 for an additional $18 fee. Normal cost of the ACT is $29 (the cost is $43 if students choose to take the optional Writing Test).
Details: Students can register online at www.actstudent.org or they register by mail. Students can find out if their prospective colleges require a writing score by searching on ACT’s Web site at www.actstudent.org
Auditions for Narnia in January
Gilroy – The South Valley Civic Theatre is holding auditions for its young performers production of Narnia on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7pm and Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9am and 1pm.
School-aged children in grades two through eight may audition.
The director is also looking to fill two adult roles – adult female, mezzo soprano, for the part of the White Witch and an adult male, tenor-baritone, for the part of Aslan (the lion).
Auditions will be held in the Gilroy High School choir room located directly across the walkway from the Gilroy High School theater’s main entrance. Actors should arrive 30 minutes prior to audition to register and be prepared with a song and a copy of the sheet music (an accompanist will be provided).
Performances will be held in March at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
Details: (831) 261-4838 or sr*@*******rl.com.
Smoking cessation classes coming
Gilroy – Saint Louise Regional Hospital will be holding smoking cessation classes in the board room from 5:30 to 6:30pm Jan. 2, 11, 16, 25, Feb. 1, 6, 15, 22, March 1, 6, 15 and 20.
Details: 848-4939.
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