GHS Grad Night fundraiser
Come out and support GHS Senior Class of 2008 at Panera Bakery
from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight. Panera will give GHS Grad Night 15
percent of total receipts, so take a night off from cooking and
come out and support the seniors. All you have to do is take your
receipt from dinner and place it in the box that will be set aside
for GHS and the class of ’08 gets 15 percent. Please come join us
for dinner.
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. Friday, March 7, 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 www.svpuzzle.org.
Discover adoption and foster care
Rebekah Children’s Services is holding its monthly Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11. Anyone interested in learning how to become an adoptive or foster parent should attend. There are 80,000 children in foster care throughout California who need families. Could they be waiting for yours? Come and learn about the children, our programs, financial support, and training. Please RSVP seating is limited.
Details: SYF Web site at for more information on the program.
Scholarships are awarded to one student at every Simon property across the country, and any student graduating in the class of 2008 who lives in or near a community with a Simon property is eligible. The program will award a scholarship of up to $1,500 to students who plan to enroll in any accredited college, university, vocational or technical school. In 2007, a total of $350,000 was distributed to 188 recipients nationwide. Students are selected based on a variety of criteria, including financial need, academic performance, leadership skills and participation in school and community activities. Those students who are the first in their family to pursue a post secondary education will also be given close consideration.
The completed application, along with their official school transcripts and parents’ most recently filed tax form, must be sent to Scholarship America by Jan. 31.
Weekend voting available for Presidential Primary Election
The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters’ Office will offer early voting during the final weekend before the Feb. 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election.
Vote Saturuday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the office of the Registrar of Voters, 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose (off Old Oakland Road).
Weekend voting is open to all registered voters. It is ideal for those voters who cannot go to the polls on election day, as well as anyone who simply enjoy the convenience and accessibility of casting their ballots on the weekend.
Early voting is also available at the Registrar’s Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Polling places will be open election day (Tuesday, Feb. 5) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Registrar’s Office will also be open for voting on Election Day.
Details: www.lilyholbrookmusic.com or 842-4220.
Casino night benefits GHS baseball
Prizes, food and fun at Casino night from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 9 at Stubby’s, 707 First St. Proceeds benefit Gilroy High School baseball. Cost is $75 a couple, or $50 for single.
Details: 842-3322
Learn to become a building inspector
Qualification requirements for a career in Building Inspection is at an all-time high. Certification with the International Code Council is looked at by employers as one of the most valuable attributes testifying to the knowledge and effort made by a potential employee. Gavilan College presents a Residential Building Inspection-ICC Certification Exam Prep, Saturdays, Feb. 23 through April 19, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (no class March 22nd). This is a 40 hour course of instruction preparing the participants to pass the International Code Council’s Residential Building Inspector of 1 and 2 Family Dwelling Exam. Passing of this exam will give international certification with a 3 year certification by the ICC.
The class takes place at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The cost is $450, plus $89 for materials.
Details: Rosie Armstrong at 847-2514.
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.
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. The deadline to submit nominations is March 13, 2008.
“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 are being accepted in 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.therolemodelprogram.org.
Group meets to discuss water issues
The Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the San Martin Lion Club Hall. 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin.
Flower lovers club meets
The Morgan Hill flower Lovers Club (including Gilroy and San Martin) will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6. The meeting will be held at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Register now for spring classes
New and continuing students can now register for spring classes at Gavilan College. Spring semester begins Jan. 30. Classes are offered days, evenings, weekends and online. Continuing students may register in person or on-line at www.gavilan.edu. New students may register in person at Gavilan College locations in Gilroy, Morgan Hill or Hollister.
Gilroy main campus:
Today to Feb. 7: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday
Details: general information at 848-4800; counseling at 848-4723; financial aid at 848-4727; schedule and registration calendars available at www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov.
Super Showdown III coming
The Super Showdown III Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday Feb. 2, 2008 at the Gilroy Senior Center.
The proceeds of this tournament will benefit senior, teen and youth programs within the City of Gilroy Community Services Department.
Teams of four will play in the tournament, with team members playing at different tables.
This recreational event concludes by 3 p.m.. A team entry fee of $60 and roster of four players may be turned into the Community Services Department, 7351 Rosanna St., through Jan. 25. The tournament is the 16th in a series of volunteer-led events which name team and individual champions.
Details: 846-0460.
Gilroy High FFA Spaghetti dinner cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances that the Gilroy High FFA is canceling the Spaghetti dinner planned for Feb. 12, 2008.
GHS Grad Night fundraiser
Come out and support GHS Senior Class of 2008 at Panera Bakery from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight. Panera will give GHS Grad Night 15 percent of total receipts, so take a night off from cooking and come out and support the seniors. All you have to do is take your receipt from dinner and place it in the box that will be set aside for GHS and the class of ’08 gets 15 percent. Please come join us for dinner.
Practice for the SAT
Free practice for SAT at the Gilroy Library. Princeton Review will provide a free practice test and strategy session for high school students at the Gilroy Library, 7387 Rosanna St. Call or come in to sign up; space is limited. Test is Saturday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the results are given at the strategy session on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Details: 842-8207.
Become a Red Cross volunteer
American Red Cross Blood Services volunteer orientation takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Feb. 14. Learn to meet, greet and inform donors at Santa Clara County area blood drives or make deliveries as a volunteer driver. Evening and weekend hours available. Advanced sign-up required.
Details: (510) 594-5165.
Give blood and help save lives
The next American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 at First Baptist Church Hall, 845 Wren Ave., Gilroy. A second will be held from a10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at South Valley Community Church hall, 8095 Kelton Drive, Gilroy
Details: Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or go to
