Binding arbitration ballot measure
Gilroy – City Council members will hold a special meeting at 6pm on Thursday, Aug. 4, in City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St., to vote on placing a measure on the November ballot that would give voters veto power over binding arbitration decisions.
If approved, the measure would give councilmen the right to declare an arbitrator’s decisions detrimental to the city’s financial health and send the matter to voters for final approval.
Councilmen are expected to approve a ballot measure that would apply to pending arbitration proceedings between City Hall and the local fire union.
Enter pet in cutest photo contest
n Gilroy – Submit your cutest pet photo for a chance to win $10,000. The deadline to enter is Aug. 30.
To enter, send one photograph (full color or b/w) size 8″ by 10″ or smaller to The International Pet Owners Club, P.O. Box 2002, Pittsburg, Kan.
You can also submit photos at www.cutestpetcontest.com.
The contest is free and open to all.
SV Symphony set to open new season
Gilroy – The South Valley Symphony’s upcoming season will include performances at the San Juan Bautista mission, as well as the Bonfante Gardens amphitheater, according to music director and conductor, Henry Mollicone, in announcing the 2005-2006 concert schedule.
In addition, the symphony board of directors has announced a musical variety show to be held in the brand new theater of the Ann Sobrato high school in Morgan Hill, featuring several local musicians and musical groups.
Maestro Mollicone announced the following concert dates and musical selections as follows (subject to change):
• Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:30pm, Favorite Classics, at the Gavilan Theater.
• Saturday, Dec. 17 at 4pm, a Holiday Concert, at the Gavilan Theater.
• Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006 at 4pm, a Family Concert, at the Gavilan Theater.
• Saturday, March 18 2006 at 7:30pm, a Musical Variety Show, at the Ann Sobrato High School Theater in Morgan Hill.
• Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 7:30pm, A Piano, A Saxophone, A Symphony, at the San Juan Bautista Mission.
• Friday, May 5, 2006 at 7:30pm, Mariachi Santa Cecilia Concert, at Saint Mary’s Church.
• Friday, June 2 at 7:30pm, POPS! – Bonfante Gardens Amphitheater.
Details: Kristin A. Carlson at 828-8079; Tickets, information and scheduling: Al Navaroli at 842-3934.
Bird-seeking 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 them.
Details: 779-3634.
GHS members of ’65 and ’66 sought for reunion
Gilroy – Where are you Gilroy High Class of 1965 and 1966? Organizers are planing their 40th class reunion 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.
GHS Class of 1980 planning reunion
Gilroy – The Class of 1980 will celebrate its 25th reunion Aug. 20 and organizers are looking for members.
Details: Stephanie (Chantler) Williams: 842-6469; Mercy Cabrera: 408-472-0044; Hector Gonzalez: 848-0402; Debra (Havens) Mercado: 847-2844; or gh************@***oo.com.
Santa Clara County Fair opens Friday
San Jose – The 2005 Santa Clara County Fair will be held on Aug. 5, 6 and 7 on the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road in San Jose. Admission is free and parking is only $8 per car.
The fair opens at 11am, gates close at 7pm and the carnival is open until 9pm. Indoor and outdoor exhibits, plenty of food and music, and a carnival for kids both big and little. This year’s theme is “Green Beans, Pork ‘n’ Bean and Jelly Beans.”
Interested vendors can contact Delana Romero at 494-3134.
Details: 494-3100, e-mail sc*****@*******nk.net or visit www.thefair.org.
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