Annual fashion show benefits children
The Elks Lodge is holding it’s annual Charity Fashion Show,
”
In the Japanese Tea Garden,
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Saturday, March 8, featuring fashions and accessories from local
boutiques and stores. This event begins with no-host cocktails at
11 a.m., luncheon at noon and fashion show from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This
event is open to all members, their family, their friends and their
guests.
All proceeds benefit the Elks philanthropic efforts to help
crippled and disabled children. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 8, for
$25 per person. The event takes place at the lodge, 2765 Hecker
Pass Highway, Gilroy. Tickets will also be sold after Feb. 8 and
may be picked up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, at
the lodge office.
See Joyce or Sandy.
Details: 842-9397.
Tickets for ‘Bach to Blues’ on sale now
Anyone looking forward to a high energy evening of music and dance can reserve tickets for “Bach to Blues 2008.” Now in its fifth consecutive year, is an annual showcase of regional talent, featuring Gavilan College faculty and students and performers from the community. This year’s lineup includes pianist Maria Amirkhanian, guitarist John Garcia, blues vocalist Nate Pruitt with his band, Primary Colors, Art Juncker with the Gavilan College Performance Ensemble, and flamenco guitarist Alberto Marques.
For the first time, the evening will include a performance by dancer Kathryn Waggoner with the Gavilan College Dance Ensemble. In a new tradition, the show will begin with a performance by the winner of the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition, which takes place the prior week.
The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Terese Blvd.
Tickets are on sale at the Gavilan College Bookstore, Porcella’s Music, The Music Tree, and Gavilan College locations in Morgan Hill and Hollister.
V.I.P. Seating is $30 (includes premiere seating and a welcome gift), general admission is $15, and seniors and students are $10.
Tickets may be purchased online at TEFFPA.com.
Annual fashion show benefits children
The Elks Lodge is holding it’s annual Charity Fashion Show, “In the Japanese Tea Garden,” Saturday, March 8, featuring fashions and accessories from local boutiques and stores. This event begins with no-host cocktails at 11 a.m., luncheon at noon and fashion show from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This event is open to all members, their family, their friends and their guests.
All proceeds benefit the Elks philanthropic efforts to help crippled and disabled children. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 8, for $25 per person. The event takes place at the lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. Tickets will also be sold after Feb. 8 and may be picked up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the lodge office.
See Joyce or Sandy.
Details: 842-9397.
Adopt a rescued German shepherd
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California is having a Meet ‘N’ Greet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Gilroy Petsmart at 6755 Camino Arroyo. Meet adoptable German Shepherds and find out about volunteering including fostering.
Details: www.santaclaracountylib.org/gilroy/forgiveness.html, or write to:
fo*********@li*****.org
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Applications available for 30th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is seeking contestants for the 30th Annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant. Contestant applications are available at the Garlic Festival office, 7473 Monterey St.
Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant is a scholarship pageant. Contestants are judged on personal interview, speech, talent and evening gown. In addition to the selection of Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen, scholarships will be awarded to many pageant contestants.
Applicants must be:
A resident of Gilroy, San Martin, Morgan Hill, Hollister, San Juan Bautista or Aromas;
A single female who has never been married and has no children;
A high school graduate by June 2008;
Between the ages of 18 and 24 as of July 2008.
Deadline to submit a completed application is 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2008.
The Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Pageant is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Gavilan College Theater.
Details: 842-1625.
Spring native plant sale
Scores of species of native plants, seeds and bulbs suitable for California gardens are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday April 12, at Hidden Villa Ranch, CNPS Nursery, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Parking is free. Speak to experts about lawn alternatives such as native perennials, wildflowers and grasses. Native plant books, posters and note cards. Organized by the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Come early for the best selection; bring boxes to carry purchases home.
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