Gilroy man arrested for hit and run
Gilroy – Police arrested a Gilroy man after they say he struck a motorcycle and fled the scene.
Two people riding the motorcycle were injured in the crash at Wren and Ronan avenues about 8:12pm Sunday, and were transported by CALSTAR to a nearby hospital, police said.
Laurentio Martinez Torres, 20, of 1665 Brentwood Drive, was booked on suspicion of hit-and-run causing injury, a felony, and driving without a license, a misdemeanor. Police said he hit the motorcycle after driving through a red light.
Fundraiser for Gavilan College program
Gilroy – The Gavilan College Child Development Center Parent Club is hosting their first fundraiser this weekend at Glen View School.
To raise money for the center, parent club members are holding a garage sale Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 1pm and inviting individuals to donate items or money at the cause.
The Child Development Center has been operating in a deficit for the past couple of years. All money raised from the sale goes towards funding the CDC.
“This is our first fundraiser. If we can make a couple of hundred dollars that would be great,” said parent club member Kim Sullivan.
The money raised will help fund the Infant/Toddler program Gavilan College officials have debated whether to close in the fall.
American Red Cross blood drive
Gilroy – The community of Gilroy will host their regular American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 to 6:30pm Thursday, Aug. 11, at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave.
Voluntary blood donation is as important as ever. Donating blood is safe, convenient and easy. You can donate blood on the way to your last summer getaway or on your way home from back-to-school shopping.
“All summer long we are holding weekly raffles to encourage current and new blood donors to step up to the plate by holding daily raffles,” says Sara O’Brien, Red Cross spokesperson. “Donors are enjoying everything from drawings for Hawaiian vacations to special event tickets to $100 gas cards as part of our “Fuel for Life” campaign.”
To make a life-saving appointment to give blood, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.BeADonor.com. In order to give blood, you must be 17 years or older, weigh no less than 110 pounds and enjoy general good health. Walk-ins are also welcome.
And bring a driver’s license. American Red Cross volunteer blood donors are required to provide identification before donating blood. The preferred identifiers include a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, or a Red Cross blood donor card.
Shakespeare appearing in San Juan Bautista
San Juan Bautista – Shakespeare is alive and well in San Juan Bautista. Gavilan College Summer Theater Arts Repertory and the San Juan Summer Enrichment program, present an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Fairies Tale,” August 12 and 13 at the El Teatro Campesino Playhouse.
There are 30 actors in the performance ranging from 5 to 15 years old. The troupe had just three weeks to learn, rehearse, and present the popular comedy.
This is the first year Summer Theater Arts Repertory has been offered in San Juan Bautista. STAR has been a favorite with Gilroy kids for over 20 years, and has been offered at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center for the past three years.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $8 for children 12 and under.
Performances are Friday, Aug. 12 at 7:30pm and Saturday August 13 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
For tickets call 831–623–2444 or order online at www.ticketguys.com.
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