The Gilroy Dispatch presents its picks for the five local things
to do for the weekend warrior. Music, food, or fun, South Valley
has it all. Full article
Today’s breaking news:
Foundation gives record amount for grants
Divos and Divas unite for fundraiser
May Day makes way Sunday to downtown
Winery throws down grape gauntlet
Renown band to lend a hand
The Gilroy Dispatch presents its picks for the five local things to do for the weekend warrior. Music, food, or fun, South Valley has it all. Have another event in mind? Feel free to comment to tell your fellow Gilroyans what’s going on. Here are some interesting options for the April 29 and May 1 weekend.
A Carnival of Fun to Cure Miss Caley
Help raise funds for a young girl with cystic fibrosis during a Carnival of Fun from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave. San Martin. There will be a jump house, hair tinsel, face painting, balloon twisting, popcorn and horse rides for the kids. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. If you cannot make it to the event and would still like to donate, make checks payable to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and mail to P.O. Box 914, Gilroy CA, 95021. Details and to RSVP: ca********@*ol.com.
Comedy show at Gavilan College Theater
Community members, Gavilan students and faculty will perform “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and May 6 at the Gavilan College Theater. There is also a 2 p.m. show May 7. Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. Details: (408) 846-4973 or gavilan.edu/pio/Theater.html.
Family flamenco night at 9Lives
Tablao Flamenco and Feria de Abril will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at 9Lives, 7430 Monterey St. Cost: $20 reserved, $15 non-reserved, $10 for younger than 11 or older than 70. Details: 337-1799 or ninelivesclub.com.
Tour of the Valley of Hearts Delight
Darlene Thorne will take you on a tour of the Valley of Hearts Delight with vintage postcards from her collection at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St. Many are one of-a-kind-images, not seen before. Funny and sometimes profound, the postcards speak for themselves, with her help. Details: Connie Rogers at 842-8494.
May Day Spring Festival at garden
The Gilroy Demonstration Garden will hold a May Day Spring Festival Sunday. There will be vendors carrying a variety of organic products, entertainment and other garden demonstrations. Vendors are wanted. Details: ke***********@***oo.com.
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