Seventh-grader Maria Sanchez may decide elementary school
administration is just her cup to tea as she steps into Principal
Christa Hanson’s shoes today. Maria’s parents, Mark and Mary
Sanchez of Gilroy, purchased this fantasy day for her at St. Mary
School’s largest fundraiser, the Blue and White Auction.
Maria Sanchez will lead morning assembly, visit classrooms and
do some of the daily principal chores that include communicating
with the pastor and the diocesan offices in San Jose. She has asked
the students to wear their spirit shirts and a crazy tie or hat for
the day. Lunch at her favorite local restaurant with a few of her
classmates will cap off Maria’s day.
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Memorial Day weekend wildlife cruise
Take a two-hour pontoon boat ride through the calm waters of the Elkhorn slough. View a wildlife-rich reserve that provides an important feeding and resting place for a fantastic variety of wildlife, such as otters, seals and hundreds of birds.
The tours are 9:15 a.m. today, 11 a.m. Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25, and 9:15 a.m. Monday, May 26. Reservations required.
Details: (831) 633-5555.
Frank Sanchez named marshal
The Gilroy Memorial Day Committee announced Frank Sanchez as the 2008 Grand Marshall. He served as a member of the U.S. Army. The theme, “Your Freedom, Their Lives” for the 11th annual Memorial Day Parade Monday. All community groups, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in commemorating those who fell in the line of duty.
A ceremony will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at Gavilan Cemetery, followed by a parade along 10th Street from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From 1 to 4 p.m., a Family Fun Day will be held at Christmas Hill Park. It will include music, food, bounce houses for children, a climbing wall, face painting and more.
In addition, a car show will be held at the park following the parade. Car participants may drive their vehicle in the parade and then show them from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Or, just show it at the park. There will be awards given out and there is no entry fee.
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