Awards honor those who serve Gilroy
Gilroy – David Peoples, Chevy’s Restaurant, and the South Valley Pregnancy Care Center will be recognized with Community Spirit Awards, presented by the Board of Trustees of Gavilan College. A representative committee of the campus community reviews nominations and selects the award winners. Anyone may nominate an individual, organization, or business in the community for an award. In all, three sets of awards are given out annually, in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and in San Benito County.
The event will be held today, at the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce mixer, from 5:30-7pm, at Fortino Winery, Gilroy: 4525 Hecker Pass Highway
Details: (408) 842-3305
Meet the university reps at Transfer Day
Gilroy – The Gavilan College/Transfer Center is sponsoring Transfer Day, 10am to 1pm, today.
This event will bring more than 40 college and university representatives to Gavilan College Student Center for a huge college fair to provide students, staff and the community with information on transferring to baccalaureate granting institutions.
Current and prospective college students are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about numerous options for higher education. Admission is free, campus parking is 75 cents for the day.
Details: map and directions, www.gavilan.edu, information 848-4818
South County Cal-SOAP College Fair
Gilroy – South County Cal-SOAP invites students of all ages and their parents to its second annual College Fair, 4 to 6 pm today in the Gilroy High School gymnasiums.
No reservations are required and the event is open to all community members! Raffle tickets will be given to each person in attendance upon receipt of their evaluation of the event.
Details: 846-7504
Give blood and save a life
Gilroy – American Red Cross will be hosting community blood drives: 1:30 to 6:30pm today at the First Baptist Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com
Find unique gifts at Holiday boutique
Gilroy – Come to St. Mary School’s Holiday Boutique Dec. 2, 9am to 6pm in school gym; 11 First St. Gilroy. There will be arts and crafts from around the county.
Help support a fallen rider
Gilroy – Mario Bonfante, a Gilroy native, had his promising AFM/AMA Road Racing career cut short by a tragic bicycle accident, which broke his neck and left him paralyzed. Mario and his family are now faced with the challenges ahead. You Can Help.
Mario is an active member of a youth Bible study. Members of his group came up with the idea to have a raffle to raise the funds needed to care for him through rehabilitation.
There will be five prizes announced at the raffle drawing Feb. 12: First prize is $1,000, second prize is $750, Third is $500, Fourth is $250 and fifth is $100. Raffle tickets are available for $10 each at High Gear Powersports, 7661 Monterey St.
Details: 842-9955
AARP safe driving class
Morgan Hill – The nations first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists 50 and older will be held Nov. 18. Participants will familiarize themselves with driver safety and new laws. Three-year DMV certificates will be awarded for discounts on your own auto insurance, upon completion of this one-day program. No tests – course, class materials, and instructor are provided by AARP. There is a minimal DMV certificate fee.
Details: 776-1413 between 1 and 6pm only.
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