You’re Invited: Campus Tour at Mount Madonna School
Campus Tour, 10:00am, Tuesday, July 15. Come tour the facilities and learn more about the Montessori-influenced Pre/K program, college prep 1st–12th grade curriculum, hands-on science labs, outdoor adventure and life skills, national and international travel, marine biology studies on Catalina Island, mixed-grade buddy program and visual and performing arts. Contact Benna at (408) 847-2717 or [email protected]
‘Once’: Captivating
Take this eight Tony Award winner, be invited to belly up to the Irish bar on stage before the show begins and at intermission, have a drink and become a part of the experience in this winsome, bittersweet story of a subtle love and support of two people brought together by fate and a clever playwright.
Boxing: Guerrero victorious in return
CARSON — All eyes were on Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero as he made his return to the ring—and he didn’t disappoint.
Getting Out: Find solitude at Modoc National Forest
We parked in front of the US Forest Service building in Alturas, Modoc County's only incorporated city. The shiny new building was a stark contrast to the rest of sleepy Alturas which appeared to be frozen in the 1950's. At just under 4,000 square miles, Modoc County is the twelfth largest county in California, yet it has a population of only 9,147; a number that has been steadily declining.
Scrapbook June 15-21, 2014
Barrenas celebrate 30 years: Charles and Linda Barrena were married June 23, 1984 in Gilroy and will celebrate their 30th anniversary.
Wine & Woofs
Our wineries are going to the dogs—but make no mistake, these dogs are lovers. Although they serve to guard the wineries’ liquid assets, their more important role is that of ambassador, greeting guests with a warm welcome and a wag of their tail. Tasting world-class wines amid beautiful vineyards just got even more fun.
Enjoy an ice cream treat
Twenty years ago this September, a little show set in New York City premiered on NBC. “Friends” became a hit , and we followed the group of six through their lives. The pilot episode featured a line that became the inspiration behind this week’s recipe, which presents a local product close to my heart.
Barbecue celebrates seniors
A quarter-century partnership between Gilroy Rotary Club and the City of Gilroy Parks and Recreation Department in support of senior citizens hosted its annual Senior Center barbecue at Christmas Hill Park. One-hundred-sixty Gilroy Senior Center regulars enjoyed a barbecue chicken lunch, garlic bread, beans, salad and dessert. According to Rotary senior barbecue chair Rick Patereau, the afternoon provided an opportunity for senior citizens to socialize, enjoy an al fresco meal, play cards, Bingo, board games and dance.
Make this the summer against boredom at the library
Ah, summer at last. Lazy afternoons. Fun at the beach. The sound of bees, baby birds and … “Mom, I’m BORED!”






















