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Under the direction of Drama Director Sara Klopp, Gilroy High
School students will perform the musical

The Wizard of Oz.

The play will show at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday with a 2 p.m.
matinee Saturday. Tickets cost $5 for students, $7 for adults and
$3 for children younger than 4.
Details: 847-2424, ext. 8226.
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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, May 26. 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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