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SAN JOSE—Four local girls, playing for the San Jose Strikkers, claimed third place in the 10U division on July 19 at the National Softball Association’s World Series tournament in Everette, Wash.

Join Jeff Mitchell, publisher of New SV Media, Inc. (Morgan Hill Times, Gilroy Dispatch and Hollister Free Lance,) and Bobbi Jo Palmer, publisher of Out & About Magazine, for "Coffee with the Publishers" on three upcoming dates.

GILROY—Rakesh Chand and his family lamented many times about the lack of an Indian food restaurant in Gilroy. Tired of making the trek to San Jose or Fremont to enjoy a plate of authentic Indian fare, the Chands made history and opened the Garlic City’s first and only Indian restaurant, Spice ‘N Ice Bar and Grill on Fifth Street.

The Gilroy Police Department made arrests for a variety of crimes between July 14 and 21, including assault with a deadly weapon, rape, driving under the influence and child endangerment. Arrests were recorded in the GPD blotter during that period and compiled from public records.

Join the Gilroy Elks at the San Jose Giants game Friday, July 31 and stick around for the post-game fireworks show. The Elks chose the singers to perform "God Bless America" and "Take Me Out To The Ballgame," and a very special Elk will throw out the first pitch. Attend the game and find out the identities of the mystery picks. They might just be your friends, family members or neighbors! The Elks will have a special section roped off in the general admission seats. Tickets are $5 per person. The game starts at 7 p.m. at Municipal Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose. For information call (408) 842-9397.

Join Jeff Mitchell, publisher of New SV Media, Inc. (Morgan Hill Times, Gilroy Dispatch and Hollister Free Lance,) and Bobbi Jo Palmer, publisher of Out & About Magazine, for "Coffee with the Publishers" from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 11 at Fifth Street Coffee, 7501 Monterey Road, Gilroy; Aug. 18 at GVA, 17400 Monterey St., Morgan Hill; and Aug. 25 at Heavenly Bakery, 601 San Benito St., Hollister. Here's your opportunity to let the publishers know how they're doing and how they can improve. For information, call (408) 842-6400.

Artwork by 6-year-old South Bay artist Thanmay Sarath will be on display at Gilroy City Hall, 7351 Rosanna St., through Aug. 28, the fifth solo exhibition of his young career. Thanmay started working with crayons when he was 9 months old and moved on to acrylic, oil and pastel.

GILROY—For a seasoned chef, the perfect way to challenge your creativity and innovation in the kitchen is to undertake the ultimate challenge—the Gilroy Garlic Festival’s annual Garlic Showdown.

TUCSON, ARIZ.—The Gilroy Junior All Stars’ successful season has come to an end.

Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs celebrated the restoration and dedication of the newly restored Texas Cabin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 18.The Texas Cabin was built in the early 1920s utilizing elements from an earlier building on the same site. Built during the period in which Gilroy Hot Springs was owned and operated by the William J. McDonald family, the cabin provided four separate accommodations with two bathrooms. Later it housed Japanese families recovering from their time in internments camps during World War II.The Texas Cabin is one of the largest remaining cabins at Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs. The restoration was jointly funded by California State Parks and private donations with work completed by Southwest Construction and overseen by state parks staff.Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs can be toured by reservation only by calling (408) 314-7185 or e-mailing [email protected].