WNV prevalent in San Jose areas
San Jose – The Santa Clara County Vector Control District will comb the Almaden and Willow Glen areas of San Jose next week, searching for sources of developing mosquitos.
Of the 18 birds that have tested positive for West Nile Virus this summer, 11 have been found in those neighborhoods. Seven of them have been discovered since July 7.
“Residents can play a big part in this fight,” vector control spokeswoman Kriss Costa said. “In addition to reporting possible mosquito breeding locations, residents can help by reminding their neighbors that something as simple as dumping out a bucket of water or running their swimming pool or spa filter every day could eliminate thousands of mosquitos.”
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 at 9am and 12:30pm today and 9:30am Sunday at the SVCT warehouse, 8565 Monterey Road.
Details: JoAnna Evans at 683-2625.
Learn the basics of camping
Gilroy – Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park hosts “Family Camping 101,” a free workshop provided by REI, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of outdoor gear and clothing.
From 10am to noon July 30, an REI representative will show how to make camping with the family fun and enjoyable and provide tips on proper planning, important supplies and entertaining activities that keep both children and adults captivated.
Participants should meet at the Lakeview picnic area. A $5 vehicle entry fee may apply.
Details: 842-7800 or 355-2255.
Senior Center BBQ canceled
Gilroy – The annual Gilroy Senior Center barbecue scheduled for noon Sunday, July 24, at Christmas Hill Park has been postponed.
The barbecue, sponsored by the Gilroy Rotary Club, will be rescheduled at a later date.
Details: 846-0465.
See birds 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 them.
Details: 779-3634.
Reunion for GHS class of ’65, ’66
Gilroy – Where are you Gilroy High Class of 1965 and 1966? We are looking for you!
We are planing our 40th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Details: Barb (Goodrich) Dequin: 847-7755 or gd*****@*****er.net; Margie Enger: 842-9996 or me******@*ol.com; Suzanne (Fisher) Jaszewski: 395-8382 or st*********@*****il.com.
Film festival seeking entries
Morgan Hill – Poppy Jasper Film Festival is accepting entries of short films in a variety of genres for the second Poppy Jasper Film Festival Nov. 11 to 13.
Submissions are taken only from California residents or students enrolled in California schools. Films must be no more than 30 minutes in length.
Categories to be judged include: drama, documentary, music, comedy and open. The latter category is meant to encompass all avant-garde films or submissions that defy traditional classification.
The Morgan Hill Experience category will once again feature films that focus on the people, history or environment of the festival host city.
The submission deadline for all films is Aug. 1. Early entries are highly encouraged. There is a late deadline of Aug. 15 but with an additional fee.
Standard entry fee is $30 ($10 for students).
Late submissions are $50 ($15 for students). Information on how to submit a film for consideration can be found at the festival Web site, www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org.
The inaugural PJFF, held last November, featured some 30 films, five workshops and 1,000 attendees.
Details: www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org
Enjoy an evening under the stars
Almaden – The Sky is Falling at Calero County Park Aug. 11 from 8:30 to 11:30pm.
Come spend an evening under the shooting stars with a park ranger and learn about Perseus (great hero of mythology), whom this meteor shower is named after.
Bring a blanket or chair and a flashlight with red lens.
Details: 268-3883.
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