Mark your calendars for two events that raise money for Gilroy
High School’s Sober Grad Night.
Both events take place tonigh.
The first is Bunco Night, 7 p.m. at Westside Grill. Prizes will
be awarded. Appetizers will be served. The cost is $25. Call Monica
Villar for tickets at 710-6507.
The second event is a Poker night beginning at 5 p.m. at the
Senior Center. Prizes for the winners. The cost is $50, and pizza,
salad and soft drinks will be served. Call Dave Villar at
710-6506.
To have your event listed in the digest, www.svct.org or at BookSmart in Morgan Hill, the Morgan Hill Community Center, or at the Gilroy Visitors Bureau.
The show was written by Carlo Collodi, with adaptation and lyrics by Jim Eiler, and music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy.
Producers are Terri MIles and Loritta Bonfante Johnson. Artistic and vocal direction by Carol Harris and choreography by Mitzie Imagawa.
Details: (408) 842-SHOW or log onto stmarygilroy.maestroweb.com and click on “qcheck” to RSVP and more.
FHA loans community seminar
A community seminar on Federal Housing Authority loans will be held at 2 p.m. today and Sunday at 9015 Kern Ave.
Details: 840-7336 or 840-7420
Human Rights attorney to speak
Martina Vandenberg, Human Rights Attorney, will speak at the Morgan Hill United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday April 20. She graduated from Gilroy High School (1986) and studied International Relations at Pomona College. She was awarded Truman and Rhodes Scholarships to attend Oxford University where she continued her study of Russian.
Completing her studies in England, she moved to Russia for three years where she worked in the Women’s Movement. Upon returning to the United States, Vandenberg attended Columbia Law School. After passing the bar exam in New York, she accepted a position with Human Rights Watch in Washington, D.C. She now works for the law firm Jenner and Block and received an award for her pro bono work in human trafficking. She lives in Washington with her husband and their two sons.
Native garden tour hits Gilroy
The Going Native Garden Tour hits Gilroy, the Santa Clara Valley and the Peninsula Sunday, bringing with it a breath of fresh air.
The tour, in its sixth year, showcases more than 40 native gardens. These water-wise, low maintenance and eco-friendly gardens attract the local wildlife that many gardeners shoo from their flower beds, including the garden of Gilroy resident Jean Myers.
The tour offers many gardens, from townhouse lots to several acre plots.
The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various locations around the Bay Area. Admission is free but registration at www.santaclaracountylib.org
Attention licensed childcare providers
Childcare providers are invited to attend an evening to meet and get to know other Gilroy Providers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Gilroy Public Library Community Meeting Room. The purpose of the meeting is to establish a network of support for each other, including the sharing of ideas, resources and referrals. Please spread the word and invite other licensed childcare providers to attend.
Details and RSVP: Terri Lindseth at 848-5051 or e-mail at tt********@ve*****.net
Career Day is coming to Gavilan College
Gavilan College’s Career Day is a great opportunity for students and the public to learn about specific careers and employment opportunities. Representatives from more than 40 businesses and associations will be on hand to give out information and answer questions.
Students interested in employment should come prepared with their resumes.
Appointments are available in the Career/Transfer Center in SC 102, for those seeking assistance with applications, cover letters and resumes.
The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Gavilan College Student Center. 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy, 95020.
Details: Michael Giovannini at (408) 848 –4818.
Career Information Panel Discussion at Gavilan College
The Gavilan College Workability III program invites job-seekers to a Career Information Panel Discussion featuring Delma Corral of Manpower, Inc., Diane McWilliams of Lowe’s Home Improvement, Lisa Sheftman Stanford University, Eva Trenberth of Gilroy Gardens and Shairon Williams of Gavilan College. The panel will discuss interviewing skills, networking and effective resumes, followed by a question and answer session.
The discussion take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, in the North Lounge, Gavilan College Student Center, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Details: Lisa Franklin at (408) 848-4851, lf*******@ga*****.edu. Please call 48 hours in advance for accommodations.
Gilroy Rotary offers $18K in scholarships
The Gilroy Rotary Club Scholarships and Awards Program will be offering $18,000 in college scholarships to qualified high school seniors graduating in 2008 and entering their first year of college in the fall of 2008. The scholarships will be as follows:
Goldsmith/Gilroy Rotary floriculture scholarship(s): up to $9,000, specifically designed for students planning a career in floriculture, plant science, biology, or a related field. (These awards are also available to Gavilan College students transferring to a four-year college.)
General scholarships: Two $2,500 and four $1,000 for academic achievement and service.
Applicants must live in Gilroy or attending a Gilroy Unified School District school, have an excellent record of service in the community and/or extracurricular activities and graduate high school in June of 2008 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two years.
Obtain applications at the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce or on line at www.wineriesofsantaclaravalley.com
Enjoy an evening with children
Hey dads and children (5 years and older), come to Gilroy’s All Pro Dad’s Day, from 6 to 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27, at First Street Coffee House.
All Pro Dad’s Day is a monthly gathering of fathers and their kids with the purpose of growing closer while enjoying refreshments and participating in activities. Some great prizes will be given away.
Details and RSVP: tm******@co***.net., or heckerpasswinery.com.
