ONGOING: GHS class of ’83 reunion: Who do you know that graduated from Gilroy High School in 1983? The class of ’83’s 30th reunion is coming soon and graduates’ email addesses are wanted. To submit yours or for more information, email the committee at
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March 2
Kids Discover Arts
The City of Gilroy Recreation Department, Gilroy Garlic Festival Association and Gilroy Rotary Club present the annual Kids Discover Arts event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, March 2, at Wheeler Community Center, 250 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. Local art professionals will conduct more than 20 different free workshops and hands-on arts activities for children aged 5 to 11 years.
St. Mary School casino night
St. Mary School in Gilroy invites the community to its Great Gatsby Casino Night from 7 to 11:30 p.m. March 2 in the St. Mary School gym, 7900 Church St., Gilroy. Tickets are $55 per person and include $1,000 in casino chips for gaming, two drink tickets, two benefit drawing tickets, access to the silent auction of “exclusive to St. Mary School” items, heavy appetizers, dancing, desserts and a keepsake to remember the evening. All tickets are pre-sold; none will be sold at the door. To purchase a ticket or for more information, visit www.stmarygilroy.org or call St. Mary School at (408) 842-2827.
BookSmart party for ‘Forged in Grace’
BookSmart of Morgan Hill will host a publication party for Morgan Hill author, Jordan E. Rosenfeld, from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2. There will be a raffle, wine and dramatic readings. ‘Forged in Grace’ is Rosenfeld’s first novel, about a burn survivor who discovers she has the power to heal.
THROUGH March 2
Pintello presents ‘Sylvia’
“Sylvia” opens Friday, Feb. 15, and runs Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. for three weekends, closing on Saturday, March 2 at Pintello Comedy Theater, 8191 Swanston Lane, Gilroy. One matinee performance will be presented Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. “Sylvia” introduces us to the empty-nesters Greg and Kate in their sedate New York City apartment, and to Sylvia, the beguiling stray dog who adopts them and changes their family forever. Details: www.PintelloComedy.com or call (408) 337-1599.
March 3
Gilroy Gardens job fair
Gilroy Gardens will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3 inside the Events Plaza, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. Details: (408) 840-7110 or gilroygardens.org.
Stars on Ice
Stars on Ice is proud to announce the return of Dorothy Hamill, who joins a cast of skaters to bid farewell to longtime cast member Kurt Browning. The Stars on Ice “Now & Then” tour visits San Jose at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3 at HP Pavilion at San Jose. Tickets start at $25 and are available via www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at (800) 745-3000 and the HP Pavilion Ticket Office. Details: www.starsonice.com.
March 6
South County Meditation Group
Discover the life-enhancing benefits of regular ongoing meditation practice from 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Dry Creek Village Executive Suites, 8339 Church St., Gilroy. No charge, donations welcome. Details: Paula Ramos at (408) 842-0208.
Spaghetti feed fundraiser
Morgan Hill Thunder, a local 12u baseball team, is hosting a spaghetti feed/raffle/silent auction from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 16. Cost: $15 per adult (kids 8 and under are free with one paid adult admission). Fundraising efforts this year will go toward a scheduled trip in June to Omaha, Neb. where they will participate in a tournament and get to watch the College World Series. Details: Heather Griffin at (408) 210-5454 or
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March 7-8
Spring boutique
Live Oak Adult Day Services will hold a spring boutique March 7 and 8 at 651 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. This is a fundraiser for Live Oak, and will feature collectibles and homemade items, decorative and household items, baked goods, etc. Details: (408) 847-5491.
March 9
Tales of Adventure
South Valley Symphony presents Tales of Adventure at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Gavilan College Theater in Gilroy. General admission: $20; children/students: free. Anthony Quartuccio, conductor and music director. Featuring Angela The/violin and Tessera Chin/viola – Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante. Debuting local composer Christopher Niemann, Staircase to the Unknown. Details: southvalleysymphony.org.
Meet Peg Keesling
Meet Peg Keesling, local author of the children’s series The Saturday Stories – “It’s the Boxcar Children meet
Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland,” from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. in Morgan Hill. Refreshments provided. Details: (408) 778-6467.
Rain coats and rubber boots
Bring the family for a scavenger hunt from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 9 at the Hunting Hollow entrance of Henry Coe State Park. Come hike along the creek and discover what plants and animals exist there. This event will occur rain or shine. Bring your own lunch or snacks. There is a $6 parking fee per vehicle. Details: Chere Bargar at (408) 683-2247 or Kitty Swindle at (408) 842-6215.
Rummage sale
The Junior League of San Jose (JLSJ) will hold its 23rd biennial Rummage
Sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. The sale will serve thousands of bargain hunters, budget-
minded shoppers, and all families in Santa Clara County. Admission is free. Attendees can also attend the free Community Health & Services Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring more than 30 healthcare providers and community service agencies which
serve to benefit overall health and well-being. All proceeds from the sale will help fund JLSJ’s Community Program.
Glitz, glamour and gold
The Gilroy Elks Ladies present the annual fashion show, “Glitz, Glamour and Gold” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at the Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. Enjoy beautiful fashions, luncheon, music, prizes and more. Tickets and details: (408) 842-9397.
Used book sale
Friends of the Gilroy Library will have a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Details: (408) 842-8207.
