Effort to save Gav program
Gilroy – Parent Club members of Gavilan College’s Infant/Toddler program, are rallying to raise funds to save the program, which is slated to close in September due to budgetary reasons. The Infant/Toddler program is about $27,000 in the red.
With two months to generate money, the newly formed Parent Club is hoping to get the word out about its cause.
“We only have two months. I want people to know that we’re working on it,” said member Kim Sullivan. “The Parent Club is trying to raise money to keep the Infant/Toddler program operable.”
After receiving word last month that the program was in danger of closing, parents formed the club in order to persuade Gavilan officials that the program can be run on a combination of donations, grants and fundraising.
The first Parent Club meeting will be Friday.
For more information on how to donate, contact Kim Sullivan at pa****@****ic.com.
Auditions for teen performers
Gilroy – South Valley Civic Theatre will be holding auditions for teen performers for their production of ‘Count Dracula,’ a drama based on Bram Stoker’s 19th century novel, ‘Dracula.’ The show is produced by Richard and Becky Kaiser and directed by JoAnna Evans.
They are looking for seven young men and two young women between the age of 13 and 19.
Participants should prepare a short monologue of one to three minutes in length. Bring a resume and a photograph.
Auditions will be held Saturday July 23 at 9am and 12:30pm, and Sunday July 24 at 9:30am at the SVCT warehouse, 8565 Monterey Road.
Details: JoAnna Evans at 683-2625.
Summertime tunes Sunday
Gilroy – The latest Summer Concert is on its way. Enjoy musical tunes for the whole family at the Christmas Hill Park Amphitheater every other Sunday from 5 to 7pm.
Upcoming concerts include: Sidesaddle, July 24; Los High Tops, Aug. 14; The Corvairs, Aug. 28.
Adventure along Coyote Creek
Gilroy – Bird Walk along the Coyote Creek Trail Aug. 6 from 9 to 11:30am. Join a Park Ranger on a bird-seeking adventure along Coyote Creek.
Bring binoculars and bird guide books if you have ’em.
Details: 779-3634.
Get wheels with Medicare
Gilroy – Medicare recipients that suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disorders and/or difficulty walking or using a standard wheelchair, may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair paid for by Medicare.
Details: Gregory at 1-800-810-2877.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. AX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@****ic.com.
