Friday 5.18
Safe Haven Project Benefit Dance Recital
A dance project, in conjunction with the Morgan Hill Dance Center and South Valley Ballet, presents a benefit dance performance, 6:30pm at the Ann Sobrato High School theater, 401 Burnett Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Proceeds benefit the Safe Haven Project, a non-profit orgnization that works with children with AIDS.
Details: 201-6200
Bob Cat Release
The Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center is asking for the public’s assistance in the release of “Gabby” the bobcat back into the wild after six months of rehabilitation. The location where he was rescued is not suitable for a release site. If you own a large remote piece of property in the southern Gilroy area with trees, creeks and rodents, W.E.R.C. would like to hear from you.
Details: 779-9372 or visit www.werc-ca.org
Young Artist Exhibit
Local young artists, ages 5-17, display 130 pieces of artwork at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road through June 8. Included are the winners of the Independence Day, Inc. non-profit organization poster contest and the city’s environmental poster design contest.
Details: Therese, 782-0008
South Valley Civic Theater Performances
The South Valley Civic Theater presents two plays by Neil Simon. “California Suite,” 8pm on May 18, 26 and June 2, and 2pm, May 26. “Plaza Suite,” 8pm May 18, 26 and June 1 and at 2pm, May 26. Performances will be at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. Tickets are $15 general and $12 for students and seniors, available at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St.
Details: SVCT, 842-7469
Saturday 5.19
Relay For Life
Individuals and teams take turns walking the track relay-style at the American Cancer Society’s overnight “Relay For Life,” 10am today through 10am Sunday at Oakwood School, 150 John Wilson Way. Raise funds to fight cancer, honor cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Details: Steve, 782-5221 or e-mail sb*******@*pr.com
City Beautification Day
Projects ranging from tree planting, hedge trimming and litter pickup are scheduled, 8am-noon. Volunteers meet at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. After the work is done, get a free t-shirt and enjoy a free barbeque lunch.
Details: 779-7247 or visit en*****@***********ca.gov.
Wings of History
Open House and Fly-In
The annual Open House and Fly-In is hosted by the Wings of History Museum, 7am-4pm at the Wings of History Museum, 12777 Murphy Ave., San Martin and at the South County Airport located across from the museum. Hot air balloons, free airplane rides for children through the Young Eagles program, aircraft displays and much more. Pancake breakfast at 8am, tri-tip sandwiches and hot dogs, 11am-2pm. Free admission, but contributions for the museum are welcome.
Details: (831) 663-6935 or e-mail pl*******@*ol.com
Great American Litter Pick Up
Volunteer with other residents to pick up litter in the community, 8:30-noon at the San Martin Lions Club, 12415 Murphy Ave., San Martin. Registration, 8:30-9am; litter collection, 9-11am and a barbecue hosted by Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage, 11am-noon.
Details: 282-3166 or e-mail re**********@********ov.org
Jihad in Morgan Hill
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community hosts this discussion to clear up misconceptions on the Islam faith, 11am-1pm at the Madrone room in the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Refreshments will be served.
Details: Saleem, 603-3070 or
e-mail sa**********@***oo.com
Cork Equity No. 16
Bottle your own red wine during this fun-filled event, 10am-3pm at the Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. Enjoy the rich tradition of this event complete with strolling accordion virtuoso Tom Torriglia.
Details: Steve, 779-2145
Farmers’ Market
Morgan Hill Certified Farmers’ Market is held 9am-1pm, every Saturday at the downtown train depot, Third and Depot streets, rain or shine.
Details: (800) 806-3276 or 779-5130
Dance Auditions
Dance Unlimited is holding auditions for “Godspell,” 1pm at Dance Unlimited, 15750 Vineyard Blvd., Ste. 120. Looking for dancers ages 8-17.
Details: 776-0303
Andreas Werz, Pianist
The Gavilan College music department presents Andreas Werz, pianist in concert, 7:30pm at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy. Werz will perform selections from Mozart, Beethoven, Fortner, Chopin and Liszt. Tickets are $10 general and $5 for seniors and students.
Details: Jan, 848-4724 or visit www.gavilan.edu
Open House and Garden Art Party
Art Laminations studio is holding an open house and garden art party, 11am-4pm at Art Laminations, 35 W. First St. Local artists will particpate in this event. African artwork by artist Peter Nyok will be for sale. Proceeds benefit Sudanese educational programs. Wine and refreshments are offered.
Details: Brenda, 858-7718
Medici Masked Ball
The County of Santa Clara/Province of Florence, Italy, Sister County Commission presents “An Evening in Florence,” 6pm in the Imperial Ballroom of the San Jose Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., San Jose. Cost is $175 donation per person. This fundraiser benefits the work of the commission, including scholarships for Santa Clara County college students.
Details: 299-5155 or visit www.mediciball.sccgov.org
San Juan Bautista Antique and Collectible Fair
The San Juan Bautista Antique Committee hosts its monthly antique fair, 8am-4pm on the third Saturday of each month on Mariposa Street in the downtown historical shopping area, San Juan Bautista.
Details: Richard, (831) 623-4491
