Friday 3.9
SVCT Auditions
South Valley Civic Theater announces auditions for Neil Simon’s “Suites,” 7pm today; 9:30am and 1pm on March 10 at SVCT Warehouse, 8565 Monterey Road, Gilroy. Character ages range from 20-50. Performances will be on alternating dates from May 11-June 2 at the
Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road.
Details: Anne, 842-1998 or Carol, 847-5901
Saturday 3.10
Elks Lodge Fashion Show
The Gilroy Elks Lodge presents its annual fashion show featuring fashions and accessories from local boutiques and stores. No-host cocktails at 11am, luncheon at noon and fashion show 1-2:30pm at the Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy. Tickets are $25 per person. Proceeds help children with disabilities.
Details: 842-9397
Free Citizenship Day
Catholic Charities presents “Free Citizenship Day,” 10am at Rebekah Children’s Services, 290 IOOF Ave., Gilroy. Determine your eligibility for citizenship before application fees increase. Bring your permanent resident card with you.
Details: 914-8337
Wildflower Hike
Ranger Crockett, of Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, leads a three-part hike to explore one of the best wildflower parks in central California, 9am-noon today, March 24 and April 28. Hiking shoes, warm clothing, sunscreen, hat, water and lunch are recommended. Program is free. There is a $5 per car parking fee.
Details: Ranger Crockett,
842-7800 or e-mail at ch***********@********ov.org
Fine Art Show
Gallery Morgan Hill, 17490 Depot St., is hosting its annual Spring Open Juried Show competition with judging on March 31. All artists are invited to participate. All media will be accepted. Art must be delivered to the gallery between March 28 and 30.
Details: 776-7990
Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice of the Valley is seeking volunteers with a variety of skills for patient, family and client services, grief support, community outreach, fundraising programs and office support. Comprehensive training and orientation starts April 12.
Details: 559-5600 or e-mail at re*****@***********ey.org
Sunday 3.11
Open Auditions
Auditions for the melodrama “Caught in the Villian’s Web,” sponsored by Sushi Planet and B+P Marine are at 1pm at Sushi Planet, corner of Burnett Avenue and Monterey Road. Must be 21 years of age to participate, no experience required.
Details: Travis, 710-1099
Poster Contest
Morgan Hill students are invited to enter the city’s ninth annual Poster Design Contest. Students can choose from two themes: “Use Less Water” or “Recycle That Paper.” Students have a chance to win $100, a signed certificate from Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate and have their poster used to promote water conservation and paper recycling. Entries due at City Hall by 5pm, April 9.
Details: Linda, 852-3511
Pet Adoption Fair
Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) is having a pet fair, 11am-4pm at Petco, corner of Tennant Avenue and Monterey Road.
Details: FOSMAS, 681-3788 or visit www.fosmas.org
Tuesday 3.13
Community Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive, 2-7pm at the LDS Morgan Hill Cultural Hall, 1790 E. Dunne Ave.
Details: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit www.BeADonor.com
Wednesday 3.14
Identity Theft Seminar
Gavilan Employer Advisory Council hosts an Identity Theft breakfast seminar with speaker Jan Dean, a certified identity-theft risk management specialist. Registration at 7:30am, buffet at 8am, seminar with question-and-answer session, 8:15-10am at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club, Hwy. 152 at Union Road, Hollister. Fee is $30 for members, $45 for non-members. RSVP by March 12.
Details: Registration form available at www.gavilan.ceac.org
Adult Literacy Tutors
Vision Literacy is conducting a volunteer orientation to provide an overview of the role of tutors and volunteers in its programs, 6:30-7:30pm at the Morgan Hill Library, 17575 Peak Ave.
Details: 262-1349
Thursday 3.15
Networking Mixer
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce holds a networking mixer, 5:30-7pm at Your Eye’s Image, 419 Vineyard Town Center. This is a great way to meet fellow chamber members. No admission charge and no RSVP required.
Details: Garrie, 779-9444
Investment Property Seminar
Exit Realty Keystone presents a seminar to help analyze investment properties to determine value, 6:30pm at Exit Realty Keystone, 18455 Technology Dr. Guest speaker is Destry Bogart, CCIM. Please call to reserve your seat.
Details: Carmen, 778-9990
Liar’s Party
BookSmart is hosting a Liar’s Party with Patry Francis, author of the debut psychological thriller “The Liar’s Diary,” 6pm at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St.
Details: Jordan, (707) 235-0705
