Community Solutions now offers a free family advocate and parent
support program for adults with children ranging from newborns to
17-year-olds. The program is available in English and Spanish.
Gilroy – Community Solutions now offers a free family advocate and parent support program for adults with children ranging from newborns to 17-year-olds. The program is available in English and Spanish.
Details: Nettie Kinsey, 846-4780 or Geneva Gatano, 846-4728, for Spanish
Perchlorate Group Meets
San Martin – The Perchlorate Community Advisory Group meets from 2 to 4pm Friday, Nov. 2, and Nov. 30. All meetings held at the San Martin Lion Club Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin
‘Romantic Masterworks’
Gilroy – “Romantic Masterworks” will be presented by the South Valley Symphony at the Gavilan College Theater at 7:30pm Saturday. Admission prices are $20/adults, $15/senior citizens age 55 and older and $10/students aged 12 to 18. Children younger than 12 will be admitted free with a paid adult admission.
Tickets for South Valley Symphony performances are available at the door or may be purchased in advance at Porcella’s Music, 7357 Monterey St. and First Street Coffee Exchange, 1211 First St. or online at southvalleysymphony.org.
Details: (831) 623-4062
Blessing of the Animals
Gilroy – A Blessing of the Animals will be held from noon to 2pm, Sunday, at Garden Accents, 11155 Lena Ave., Gilroy. Hot dogs will be for sale for $2. All proceeds go to the San Martin Animal Shelter.
Details: 846-4555
Women’s Auxiliary Meeting
Gilroy – The Women’s Auxiliary Post 6309 will be hosting 12th District President Joyce Fabela and her Post 6849, Salinas, at 6:30pm Monday, at the Veterans Building, 74 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. Pot luck will be served after the meeting and all members are invited.
Details: 779-6976
Fall Choir Concert
Gilroy – Gilroy High School Choral Program presents the fall choir concert at 7:30pm, Oct. 10 and 11, at St. Mary’s Catholic 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
Donate Blood, Give Life
Gilroy – Want to give life? Donate blood from 1:30 to 6:30pm, Oct. 11, at the First Baptist Church, Church Hall, 8455 Wren Ave., Gilroy.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or www.BeADonor.com
Wine and All That Jazz
Gilroy – The Gilroy Foundation presents the 18th Annual “Day In The Country” wine and jazz festival, featuring outstanding wines and food, and silent and live auctions. The event takes place at 1pm Saturday, Oct. 13 at Goldsmith Seeds, 2280 Hecker Pass Highway. Order tickets online at gilroyfoundation.org. VIP business and family sponsorships are available. Ticket are $100 per person (includes gourmet lunch and wine tasting.
Details: 842-3727.
Be a Responsible Owner
Gilroy – As a licensed club of the American Kennel Club, the Gavilan Kennel Club invites you to celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Day from 9am to 3pm, Saturday, at Christmas Hill Park. There will be a Meet the Breeds Fair and a host of fun and educational activities for dogs and owners, including a question-and-answer session with veterinarian Pete Keesling.
Details: www.gavilankc.org.
Community Health Day
Gilroy – Rebekah Children’s Services is hosting the 4th annual Gilroy Community Health Day, from 11am to 3pm, Saturday, Oct. 13 at Rebekah Children’s Services, 290 IOOF Ave. Free health screenings, medical advice and more are available. A Mexican Consulate representative will be there to provide information regarding retirement in Mexico, real estate in Mexico, dual citizenship, custom regulations and more. This is a non-alcohol and non-smoking event. The Gilroy Community Health Day Committee is comprised of local organizations and agencies that have united to develop and accomplish a vision of providing health, wellness and disease prevention by increasing awareness and access to health care resources.
Details: (408) 843-9218
Body Specimen at Library
Gilroy – A real body specimen from the Body Worlds 2 & The Three Pound Gem: Gunther von Hagens’ Anatomical Exhibit of Real Human Bodies exhibition at The Tech Museum of Innovation will appear at the Gilroy Library Saturday, Oct. 13, to accompany a talk about health and wellness.
The free presentation at 2pm will feature Paul Hepfer, vice president of programs for The Health Trust.
Details: www.healthtrust.org or www.santaclaracountylib.org
Fundraiser for Gav Sports
Gilroy – The Gavilan College baseball and softball 2007 weekend fundraiser will be held Oct. 26 and 27.
A four-man handicap scramble golf tournament will be held Oct. 27 at Gilroy Golf Course, 2695 Hecker Pass Highway. The $85 donation includes green fees, refreshments, dinner, golf cart and tee prize. Registration at 11am, shotgun start at noon and dinner at 5pm. Additional dinner tickets are $20 each.
An alumni baseball game will be held at noon Oct. 27, at the Gavilan baseball field. There is a $25 donation ($15 if also playing in golf tournament).
Details: 718-6545, or e-mail na******@*****er.net
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