Community Solutions is hosting a viewing of the documentary
”
Bullied
”
in coordination with Network for a Hate Free Community of Santa
Clara County and the Billy De Frank LGBT Community Center’s Youth
Outreach team.
View a screening of ‘Bullied’
– Community Solutions is hosting a viewing of the documentary “Bullied” in coordination with Network for a Hate Free Community of Santa Clara County and the Billy De Frank LGBT Community Center’s Youth Outreach team.
The screening takes place at Community Solutions, 6980 Chestnut St., Gilroy (next to the DMV) from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Refreshments, a discussion group, and an art activity will be provided. This event is free to the public and all ages are welcome.
Details: ni******@****************ns.org.
Heirloom tomatoes, plants for sale
– The 2011 South Valley Fleurs Garden Club annual plant sale takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, in the parking lot of BookSmart, 89 E. Second St.
Take home a new best friend
– South County Animal Shelter will hold a dog adoption day to help shelter dogs find new homes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. There will be guidance and counseling to answer questions and any concerns in regards to adopting a shelter dog. Not interested in adopting? Come visit and learn other ways to help.
Details: 910-9194, or Do****@**************rs.com.
Realtors offering scholarship
– The South County Realtors Alliance is offering several 2011 scholarships to graduating high school seniors living in South County. Applications may be obtained at counseling offices of local high schools, or email requests for copies to cy******@*pr.com.
Deadline to apply is Monday.
Learn to volunteer with the Red Cross
– Learn about the South County Advisory Council of the American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter, its Red Cross emergency preparedness and response activities in Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy, and the opportunities for local residents to become volunteers, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at 17666 Crest Ave.
Details: 577-2014 or www.siliconvalley-redcross.org.
Hop into spring with noted storyteller
– Join others for a charming ‘Hop Into Spring’ story time with Miss Bunny presented by storyteller Julie Engelhardt. Wearing her special Easter bonnet, Miss Bunny will delight children with her animated storytelling and activities beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday April 23, at BookSmart, 80 E. 2nd St. Please RSVP to reserve a seat for this free event.
Details: 778 6467
Wine, food benefits future farmers
– The Morgan Hill Ag Booster Foundation 2011 Spring Auction raises money for the Live Oak and Sobrato Future Farmer of America programs. This year’s event takes place at 4 p.m. April 30, at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main St. There will be wine, food and a live and silent auction. Tickets are available now or at the gate, and includes wine, food and a donation drawing.
Details and tickets: 779-8670 or 683-2391.
Wine stroll coming to downtown
– The first Wine Stroll of the year is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday April 30. Tickets are $25 each. See www.morganhilldowntown.org for a list of participating businesses and wineries, then get ticket at those businesses. The event usually sells out and tickets are limited.
Recycle and help Japan recover
– Bring old and unused electronics and ewaste to the Morgan Hill Buddhist Community Center, 16450 Murphy Ave., between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 30 and help those in Japan following last month’s earthquake and tsunami.
For those who cannot make it, donations are welcome and can be made out to either “Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund” or to “Hongwangi Earthquake Relief Fund” and sent to Dr. Jon Hatakeyama, 370 W. Dunne Ave. Ste. #3.
Details: 779-7391.
Keep teens safe, sober on grad night
– For 23 years Live Oak seniors have had an organized safe and sober alternative on graduation night thanks to a nonprofit group that organizes LOHS Grad Night each year. Again this year board members of the Live Oak Safe and Sober Grad Night are asking for the community’s help.
They are requesting monetary contributions or other donations or gifts. Donations are tax-deductible and gifts donated will be used at fundraising events and monetary contributions go directly to the event.
The Safe and Sober Grad Night is endorsed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and the local police and fire departments.
Details: Rebekah at 859-7305 or e-mail lo*********@***oo.com. All contributions can be mailed to P.O. Box 1181, Morgan Hill, 95038.
Send items to ed****@*************es.com.
