News briefs
Fall Choir Concert Scheduled
Gilroy – Gilroy High School Choral Program presents the Fall choir concert at 7:30pm Wednesday and Thursday at St. Mary Church, First and Monterey streets. Doors open at 7pm, tickets are $3 and available at the door. All proceeds go toward the choir’s transportation fund. The program features five choirs: men’s chorus, women’s chorus, concert choir, concerto delle donne and chamber singers.
Details: 848-1113
Gage to Speak at Chamber Forum
Morgan Hill – Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage, who represents South County, will speak at the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Business Forum from noon to 1:30pm, Wednesday. His topic will be “County Issues Impacting South County Region: Now & in the Future.”
The business forum and luncheon will be held at Mama Mia’s Ristorante Italiano, 275 E. Dunne Ave. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. The public is more than welcome and encouraged to attend.
Reservations are needed and can be made by e-mailing Garrie Bryant at gb*****@mo********.or or calling the chamber at 779-9444.
Details: 779-9444
Donate Blood, Give Life
Gilroy – Want to give life? Donate blood Thursday, Oct. 11, from 1:30 to 6:30pm at the First Baptist Church, Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave., Gilroy.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com
Responsible Dog Ownership Days
Gilroy – As a licensed club of the American Kennel Club, the Gavilan Kennel Club invites the public to celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Day from 9am to 3pm Saturday, at Christmas Hill Park. They will be offering a meet the breeds fair and a host of fun and educational activities.
Details and to download a match entry form: www.gavilankc.org.
Film Class for Those 55 and Older
Morgan Hill – Adults 55 and older can participate in a free class/film series through the Gavilan College Department of Noncredit Instruction. Humanities 767, “Film Classics” is designed to study the facts, fantasy, history and trivia of classic and modern films. The background and history of each film and its performance will be compared and contrasted. Films will be screened at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5pm, through Dec. 5.
Details: (408) 848-4800, ext. 5116
Learn About Legal Resources
Morgan Hill – Adults 55 and over are invited to take a free noncredit class in legal resources. The class will provide information on planning for the future, elder law, wills and estate planning, power of attorney, and health care directives. The class is an open entry format, meaning participants can begin attending at any time. The class is offered Wednesdays through Nov. 14. Session I is from 2:30 to 5:30pm, and session II is from 6 to 9pm at Gavilan College Morgan Hill; Room 12; 17060 Monterey Road.
Details: (408) 848-4800 ext. 5116.
Lion’s Club Meeting
San Martin – The San Martin Horsemen’s Association will meet at 7pm, Friday, at the San Martin Lions Club (across from San Martin Airport on Murphy Avenue), with potluck. A photo presentation and discussion will given by several members sharing their horse camping experiences and adventures.
Details: www.smhorse.com or call Greg at 842-0777
Wine and All That Jazz
Gilroy – The Gilroy Foundation presents the 18th annual “Day In The Country” wine and jazz festival at 1pm, Saturday, at Goldsmith Seeds, 2280 Hecker Pass Highway. Order tickets online at gilroyfoundation.org. Ticket are $100 per person includes gourmet lunch and wine tasting.
Details: 842-3727
Auditions Scheduled for ‘Swing Shift’
Gilroy – The Gilroy Community Services Department and John Bisceglie are conducting auditions for “Swing Shift.” Come be a part of this 1940s all singing, all swinging musical revue, performing at Gavilan College this January.
Auditions will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Ages 5 to 9 at 10am, 10 to 14 at noon and 15 through adult at 2pm.
Send news items to City Editor Robert Airoldi. FAX to 842-2206, mail to Gilroy Dispatch, 6400 Monterey Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, or e-mail ed****@ga****.com.
