Gilroy’s reigning Garlic Queen will crown the successor who
proves herself worthy at the 30th annual Garlic Queen Pageant from
2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Gavilan College Theater. Nine girls will
showcase their charm, composure and wit while demonstrating their
love for the aromatic bulb in a competition for the throne and
numerous scholarships, said Alannah Radtke, co-chair of the Garlic
Queen committee. The winner will represent her town when traveling
to Gilroy’s garlicky sister city
– Takko-Machi, Japan – and at the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Runners up will
receive scholarships of $500 and $250. The contestants also have a
shot at various others: the Founding Fathers, Past Presidents,
Rotary and Past Queen scholarships. Tickets are $10.
Details: 842-1625.
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Guitar music from Spain comes to Gavilan
Gavilan College presents Guitar Music of Spain, featuring Albert “Ajito” Marques and Corey Whitehead.
Their only performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. today in the theater at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. The cost is $10; student and senior tickets are $5.
Details: Albert Marques at (408) 848-4794.
Become a successful first-time homebuyer
Learn the essentials of becoming a homeowner, including understanding the overall process, assessing financial qualifications, creating a realistic budget and improving credit record, navigating the loan approval process, working with realtors and mortgage brokers, making an offer and negotiating the final deal, handling the mechanics of escrow and protecting the investment after the purchase.
The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in the city council chambers at Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St. Lunch will be provided. Although the workshop is free, advance enrollment is required. Completion of the program results in a “Fannie Mae” certificate.
Details and to enroll: Sandra Nava at 846-0290 or sa*********@ci.us
Seniors, time to swing in the moonlight
The Senior Ball, “Swingin’ in the Moonlight … ” event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. This grand event will include dancing and music by “South Bay Swing Band,” bingo from 5 to 6 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., dancing from 7 to 9 p.m., plus crowning of a King & Queen of the dance.! Tickets are $5 at the Gilroy Senior Center and will be on sale through Wednesday, May 14.
This event is being sponsored by the Gilroy Youth Commission to Build Community Through Generations.
Details: Gilroy Senior Center at 846-0414.
Nine vie for Garlic Queen crown
Gilroy’s reigning Garlic Queen will crown the successor who proves herself worthy at the 30th annual Garlic Queen Pageant from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Gavilan College Theater. Nine girls will showcase their charm, composure and wit while demonstrating their love for the aromatic bulb in a competition for the throne and numerous scholarships, said Alannah Radtke, co-chair of the Garlic Queen committee. The winner will represent her town when traveling to Gilroy’s garlicky sister city – Takko-Machi, Japan – and at the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Runners up will receive scholarships of $500 and $250. The contestants also have a shot at various others: the Founding Fathers, Past Presidents, Rotary and Past Queen scholarships. Tickets are $10.
Details: 842-1625.
Gav choir presents Spring Concert
The Gavilan College Concert Choir presents their Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The performance will be in Morgan Hill at Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave.
The Gilroy High School Chamber Singers will join the Gavilan Choir in performing “Requiem.”
Both choirs are under the direction of Phillip Robb. There is no admission charge, and all are invited.
Committee members needed
The city of Gilroy is accepting applications for two vacancies on its Housing Advisory Committee. Vacancies to be filled are for a Gilroy renter and local building industry representative. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. May 21.
The committee is an advisory board tasked with reviewing housing policies and programs and making recommendations to city council. Appointed members serve a two year term running through June 30, 2010. The committee meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month for two hours. Applications are available at the city clerk’s office and the planning division’s public counter, 7351 Rosanna St. To have an application mailed or e-mailed, contact Jenny Knerr at 846-0291.
Applications are also available on the city’s Web site at www.gilroyparade.com
Live music at Westside Grill
Westside Grill presents live music Fridays from 10 p.m. to midnight.
May 30: 4 of Hearts
June 6: In The Red
June 13: The Blue Sky Band.
Details: 846-9339.
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.
Class of ’98 plans reunion
Gilroy High School Class of 1998 will celebrate its 10-year reunion Aug. 9 at La Vigna, at Hecker Pass Winery.
Details: gi**********@ya***.com
Ongoing Events
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.
