The annual Gilroy Rotary Flower Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. today.
Every spring since 1965, Goldsmith Seeds holds the Spring
Trials, where hundred of new plants are introduced to the nursery
and greenhouse industry and thousands are on display. As the
company grew, so too did the event. In the beginning, family and
friends would take home the plants after the Spring Trials. But, as
the event grew, so did the number of plants.
About 22 years ago, Glenn and Joel Goldsmith and the leaders of
Gilroy Rotary arrived at an idea, and the flower sale was born.
Since it’s inception, tens of thousands of dollars has been raised
to help support the ongoing need of service providers, schools and
nonprofits in the community.
There will be new and improved annuals of all shapes and sizes
on sale after the trials.
Details: visit
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‘Pinocchio’ comes to South Valley
South Valley Civic Theatre’s Children’s Musical “Pinocchio” continues tonight at 8 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
The performances will continue Friday and Saturday evenings through May 3 and Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m. April 20 and 27. The show features local youths ages 7 through 13.
Tickets are $18 general and $14 students and seniors, and may be purchased online at www.svct.org
Flea market benefits senior center
A fundraiser to benefit the Gilroy Senior Center will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the parking lot adjacent to the center, 7371 Hanna St. The cost is $10 per space.
Reception honors writers
During February, local libraries participated in Silicon Valley Reads, an annual event in which readers throughout Santa Clara County read the same book and discuss it. This year, the selection was “Distant Land of My Father,” by Bo Caldwell. Events such as author talks, book discussions were held throughout the county, and in Gilroy, a writing contest with the theme of “forgiveness,” a major thread in the book, was initiated.
The “Forgiveness Writing Contest” will announce winners at 2 p.m. today at the reception honoring the writers. The event is free and open to the public. Writers from throughout the county including Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Saratoga, Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Jose and nearby San Benito and Santa Cruz counties have submitted fiction and non-fiction works around the theme of forgiveness. Refreshments will be served.
The Gilroy Library is located at 6th/Rosanna Streets in the Gilroy.
Buy flowers and help Gilroy FFA
The Gilroy FFA Booster’s will be holding its annual Flower Sale beginning at 7 a.m. today in the parking lot of Straw Hat Pizza at 1053 First St. Many varieties will be available at bargain prices.
Details: 848-3938.
MMS announces kids EcoHero awards
There are a lot of environmental heroes who make a positive difference, and Mount Madonna School will recognize them – through its Kids EcoHero Awards – at the upcoming 2nd Annual Festival for the Environment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
All are invited to attend this free festival; teachers or businesses interested in participating, sponsoring or hosting a table should contact Lara at (408) 847-2717, ext 232.
The mission is to bring together the Mount Madonna School community and the greater community in a festive atmosphere every year to raise awareness of environmental issues, share knowledge, and promote positive action that protects and enhances quality of life.
Festivities will include green businesses, renewable energy, organic foods, eco-fashions, recycled art gallery, green building, live music, a kid zone, tea garden, community networking, student displays, learning expo and the award presentation.
Details: www.cnps-scv.org, email cn******@ya***.com, or (650) 941-1068.
Flower sales aids Gilroy Rotary
The annual Gilroy Rotary Flower Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.
Every spring since 1965, Goldsmith Seeds holds the Spring Trials, where hundred of new plants are introduced to the nursery and greenhouse industry and thousands are on display. As the company grew, so too did the event. In the beginning, family and friends would take home the plants after the Spring Trials. But, as the event grew, so did the number of plants.
About 22 years ago, Glenn and Joel Goldsmith and the leaders of Gilroy Rotary arrived at an idea, and the flower sale was born. Since it’s inception, tens of thousands of dollars has been raised to help support the ongoing need of service providers, schools and nonprofits in the community
There will be new and improved annuals of all shapes and sizes on sale after the trials.
Details: visit www.southvalleywineauction.org.
Details: Sharon Stoner at 838-8719.
Gav presents fine art display
Gavilan College Fine Arts Gallery presents Art Is Essential: The Pajaro Valley Arts Council Member Artists Invitational. Come and enjoy the variety of paintings, sculptures and ceramics now on display at the gallery in the Gavilan College Library, 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard.
The exhibit is on display from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. The free exhibit is closed Saturday and Sunday. It runs through May 9. An opening reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 17.
Details: 848-4724.
Presentation fashion show this month
Preparations for the 42nd Annual Presentation High School Scholarship Benefit Fashion Show are in full swing. The show features members of Presentation High School’s Class of 2008, faculty, parents, board members, alumnae and senior boys from area high schools.
The show features the latest fashions from top name area retailers, and will also include performances by the Presentation Dance Team and Girls Choir. The theme this year, Bloom, is a tribute to the passion and potential of the students of Presentation.
The show raises money to provide financial aid for students attending the all-female Catholic high school, located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. Last year’s show contributed $151,000 to the school’s scholarship fund.
The Friday April 18 takes place at the Santa Clara Marriott’s California Ballroom. The luncheon show begins at 11:30 a.m. and tickets are $95 per person. Dinner festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $165 per person, which includes dancing to sounds provided by C D Boys.
Details: 264-5110 ext. 2428 or visit the school’s Fashion Show Web site, gilroyrotary.org. Applications must be returned to the Gilroy Rotary Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 1912, Gilroy, CA 95021 by April 25.
Details: (408) 842-2684
See the 30th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant
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.
The Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Pageant is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Gavilan College Theater.
Details: 842-1625.
Who’s Your Hero? American Red Cross Santa Clara Valley Seeks Nominations for Local Real Heroes Award Breakfast
American Red Cross Santa Clara Valley Chapter is calling on Silicon Valley residents, companies and organizations to nominate individuals, who reside or work in Santa Clara County and whose extraordinary acts of courage or kindness make them a hero to be honored at the 2nd Annual Santa Clara Valley Real Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel in San Jose.
“A hero can be someone who bravely acts in a time of immediate need or someone who simply lives his or her life in a way that shows they care for those around them. Real heroes are ordinary people whose actions demonstrate the potential that is in all of us. If someone is a hero in your eyes, I encourage you to nominate them'” says Honorary Event Chair, Peter Hero, a senior advisor to the CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Nominations for the heroics act of local residents that took place between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007 for the following categories:
Animal Rescue Hero – An animal that has protected a human or another animal in a time of need, or a person who has rescued an animal from a traumatic situation.
Education Hero – An adult or youth who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others in a school or other educational setting.
Good Samaritan – Adult (21 years old and up) – An adult who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others.
Good Samaritan – Youth (Under the age of 21) – A youth who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others.
Law Enforcement Hero – A professional law enforcement officer (Sheriff, Police, FBI, Highway Patrol, etc…) whose life-saving action went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Medical Professional Hero – A medical professional (doctors, nurses, EMT/paramedics, hospital/clinic staff, etc…) whose life-saving action went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Military Hero – A member of the armed forces (active, reserve, retired, commissioned or non-commissioned) whose life-saving action during active duty status went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Professional Rescuer Hero – A professional rescuer (firefighter, lifeguard, etc…) whose life-saving action went beyond the scope of their job to help another in critical need.
Workplace Hero – An individual who used life-saving skills to save or attempt to save the life or lives of others at his or her place of employment or on a job site.
Real Hero Award recipients will be chosen by a selection committee of leading members of the Silicon Valley community. Heroes are selected based on the degree to which their acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of Silicon Valley. All nominees must work or reside in the Santa Clara County; the heroic acts may have occurred elsewhere. Self-nominations are not permitted. All nominations will be subject to further verification and validation. All nominee information will be shared with the Heroes selection committee and the general public with a two-minute biographical video.
Nominations for Real Heroes Awards can now be submitted to the American Red Cross Santa Clara Valley Chapter online at www.gilroyparade.com
Class of 1958 plans reunion
The Gilroy High School class of 1958 is planning a 50th reunion, June 27 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Details: 842-5357.
Discover joy of a foster family
Learn about becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
Details: Shelda Reynolds at 846-5028, or at Sh*************@ss*.org,or stop by the Gilroy Family Resource Center, 8833 Monterey Road., Suite. G, Gilroy.
Free table tennis
Enjoy a game of table tennis with seniors 55 and older at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.
Details: 846-0414.
Scouting in Gilroy
If you’re interested in Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts, please visit their new Web site at heckerpasswinery.com.
