Community Solutions plans annual play, gala
Community Solutions, a Gilroy-based nonprofit human services agency, will host its eighth annual play—titled Historias de Mi Madre VII—highlighting the various issues of violence against women and children 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 inside the Gavilan College Theater (5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy).There is a suggested $10 donation for admittance. Due to the mature content, the play may not be appropriate for children, according to the organization’s press release.The bilingual play depicts how the silence, shame and secrecy of intimate partner abuse, child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation can affect the family as a whole.“Children are our most valuable resource. They deserve to live out their childhood in safe and loving environments free from oppression, abuse and exploitation,” said Erica Elliott, Program Manager of the Solutions to Violence Programs at Community Solutions. “This bilingual play sheds light on these horrific occurrences so prolific in our communities in an effort to educate our community members to put an end to these crimes.”Proceeds from the evening will support Community Solutions programs and services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, according to organizers.Annual fall gala takes place Nov. 8Next month, Community Solutions will host its third annual fall gala—Black, White & Bling! to raise funds for critical programs and services in South County.The Nov. 8 fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. at the Willow Heights Mansion, 1978 Willow Springs Road in Morgan Hill.“Grab your black and white attire, add your best bling and shimmer the night way while supporting our clients’ futures,” said Erin O’Brien, Community Solutions President. “This is a fun and elegant dinner event with something for everyone.”To purchase tickets, visit communitysolutions.org or call (408) 846-4704.
New city transportation engineer gets behind the wheel
The City of Gilroy has big plans this year to improve the overall mobility of its streets, and a new face in town will play a big roll in that vision.
Blotter: Feb. 8 through Feb. 15
Gilroy police department incidents from Feb. 8 through Feb. 15, 2012.
Christopher High football team shows mettle in grinding out victories
The Christopher High football team didn’t gain any style points in its 20-0 victory against Alisal High on Oct. 21, but then again, artistic value wasn’t necessary.
“We were looking at this as kind of a playoff game,” Cougars coach Darren Yafai said. “We had...
MVC has final say over CHS in instant classic, 20-18
Two undefeated teams, a combined 19 penalties, three failed 2-point conversion tries, more than 700 yards of offense and a four-minute, 21-second, 61-yard game-winning drive, all jumbled together to produce the two most important figures in a gritty, physical, hard-nosed contest that was destined to go down to the wire.
Demolishing dinosaurs: Local builder gets long-awaited council approval to start demolishing unsafe buildings
An unsafe chunk of downtown buildings is one step closer to
