W
e want to thank all the wonderful people who have been so generous with
their compliments about the magazine. It feels so good when someone
comes up to us and says “I love your magazine.” I don’t think we will ever
tire of hearing your kind words and enthusiastic support of our work.
One of our most enjoyable pastimes is attending the theater. I have a soft spot
for live entertainment and have only seen one play in my life that I didn’t like. I so
admire the talent and hard work that goes into presenting an entertaining story.
We managed to attend all of our four theater companies’ offerings this month and
are pleased to be able to highlight them within these pages. We enjoyed every one of
them. We were particularly impressed with the new Odyssey Theatre that was held
outdoors at the Christopher High School amphitheater. We weren’t quite sure what
to expect and didn’t dress appropriately for the cool evening but their presentation
of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Nights Dream was delightful and both the lighting and
staging were very impressive. We’re looking forward to their future productions.
(See Our Performing Arts, page 10.)
I want to welcome our latest columnist, Donna Pray. She will be providing some
wonderful recipes that she has taken and made her own by substituting ingredients
that she prefers. Her first recipe “Beet Salad” from the Gilroy Assistance League
Reflections cookbook is amazing. I think I like it both ways. Try it and let us know
which way you prefer. (See Make It Your Own, page 57.)
I joined the Rotary Club of Gilroy back in 1989 as one of first women to be allowed
to join. I have to give the male membership a lot of credit as I know our presence
changed the dynamics of the club but they were always welcoming and from day one,
my Rotary experience has been a good one; filled with pride of accomplishment. Two
years ago, when we started publishing Morgan Hill Today, I decided to attend the
Rotary Club of Morgan Hill as a visiting Rotarian and have been equally impressed
with how much is accomplished. (See Morgan Hill Rotary Turns 60, page 30.)
Every once in a while you run into an individual that just seems to have it all
together — someone who works hard, cares and makes others feel included. We’ve
had the pleasure of interacting with just such a person, Maureen Tobin, Director
of Communications and Engagement for the City of Morgan Hill. Her story is one of
commitment, family, and fun. (See Making A Difference, page 80.)
Last but not least, don’t miss the article about our very good friend, Traci Dalke,
Owner of Studio Three. Traci has advertised with us since our first issue of Gilroy
Today back in 2006. We appreciate her continual support over the years. (See For
The Love of Dance, page 74.)
Enjoy!
On a personal note:
What a delightful surprise the National Night Out event downtown was! My
little grandson, Maddox, was visiting from Colorado and he was so thrilled
to see all the vehicles that he loved: police cars, trucks, motorcycles and
even a boat as well as an ambulance and fire engine. After visiting each and
a quick bounce in the bounce-house, we strolled down Monterey Street to Old
City Hall for a bite. As we started to go in, Maddox’s eyes lit up as he said
“Nana, do you hear the train.” I quickly picked him up and walked around
the corner just in time to see the evening CalTrain go by. The conductor even
gave us a quick wave. I could not have paid for such a perfect time with my
little grandson. And to top it all off, the garbage truck came by the house in
morning— making his experience in vehicle land complete. And that’s what
I love about Gilroy! See more photos of the event on page 67.
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