Under the direction of Drama Director Sara Klopp, Gilroy High
School students will perform the musical
”
The Wizard of Oz.
”
The play will conclude with a 2 p.m. matinee today. Tickets cost
$5 for students, $7 for adults and $3 for children younger than
4.
Details: 847-2424, ext. 8226.
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Wine and food at Solis Winery
Visit Solis Winery Memorial Day Weekend for a picnic in the vineyard. Purchase a bottle of Syrah or selected wines and receive up to two free sausage sandwiches plus a side dish of Macaroni Salad, one per person. On Monday, May 26 the Zinfandel Stompers a Dixieland Jazz Band performs from 12:30 to 4pm. No reservations required. The winery is located at 3920 Hecker Pass Highway.
Shakespeare comes to ADB
The Antonio Del Buono Performance Group under the artistic direction of Katie Larsen, presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 28 and Thursday May 29 in the ADB multipurpose room.
CHP waits tables for Special Olympics
California Highway Patrol officers will trade in their handcuffs and badges for menus and serving trays as they greet customers and wait tables at Chili’s Grill in Gilroy to raise money for Special Olympics.
The “Tip-A-Cop” event takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. May 29. Officers will team with regular wait staff, and during the course of their duties will share information about Special Olympics and solicit “tips” as donations.
Proceeds assist in allowing Special Olympics Northern California to provide year round sports training and competition to children and adults with developmental disabilities at no cost.
Chili’s is located at 850 Renz Lane, Gilroy.
Details: 848-2324.
Water group meets
The Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 29, at the San Martin Lion Club Hall. 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin
Representatives from Olin Corp., the company responsible for a 10-mile plume of perchlorate contamination from Morgan Hill to north Gilroy, will make a presentation.
There is no meeting in July or August.
The following meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12, at the San Martin Lion Club Hall.
Details: www.valleywater.org.
An ‘Evening of Music and Food’
The Gilroy High School Music Department presents ‘An Evening of Music and Food’ Friday, May 30 on the Gilroy High School campus.
The evening begins with a pepper steak sandwich barbecue outside the high school cafeteria starting at 5:30 p.m. and serving until 7 p.m.
The barbecue is a fundraiser that benefits the Chamber Singers 2008 Alumni Choir trip in June to Takko-Machi, Japan. The 2008 Alumni Choir was specially invited to Takko to celebrate the 20-year sister city relationship and 20 years of sharing music. The $10 tickets are limited and will be sold by pre-sale only.
While eating, enjoy a free jazz band concert in the high school quad. The performance is from 6 until 6:45 p.m.
The final event of the evening is the 2008 Choir Pops Concert starting at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This year’s concert theme is ‘Prepositions.’ Tickets for the Pops Concert are $5 and can be purchased either pre-sale or at the door. Pre-sale barbecue tickets and concert tickets are available at Porcella’s Music in downtown Gilroy and at the Gilroy High School Student Activities Office.
Details: Phil Robb at the Gilroy High School Music Office at 847-2424, ext. 2288.
Friday night concerts continue
Sue’s Coffee Roasting Company Friday night concerts continue in May with a variety of musicians.
All shows from 7 to 9 p.m., at 7501 Monterey St.
Details: Sue at 842-4220, or
su*@su****************.com
, www.gilroyscouting.org
On it you will find contact information and pictures from recent adventures, as well as on-line forms for our flag retirement service and joining.
Thursdays
Narateen meeting in Gilroy
For the children of families and friends of addicts 13 to 20, narateen meetings take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, at First Baptist Church, 8455 Wren Ave., Room 202
Details: 836-7549, or
ir***********@ya***.com
Conservative Republicans discuss politics
Conservative Republicans and others are invited to attend the monthly
meeting of the California Republican Assembly the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Please RSVP for location and directions. The objective of the local CRA chapter is to raise political sophistication and keep abreast of politics in the state and the country.
Details: 327-6451.
Brain Injury Support
The Brain Injury Support Group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at Poblanita Restaurant, 313 Third St. in San Juan Bautista. Anyone who has had a brain injury, stroke or aneurysm is welcome to attend, along with caregivers, family and friends.
Details: Maggie at 623-9271.
Fridays
Rock to reggae at winery
The popular Reggae Nights series continues Friday at Hecker Pass Winery’s new event center, La Vigna. Find Your Roots, a Santa Cruz-based band, will highlight an evening of entertainment for the younger set. The show begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. DJ Dread will keep the music driving. Food and drinks will be available. There’s an $8 cover charge, and youth 16 and older are welcome. Wrist bands are given to everyone upon entrance. Hecker Pass Winery is located at 4605 Hecker Pass Highway.
Details: Carlo Fortino at 930-6777 or visit
