April
9
Rebekah Children's Services
3-7
Pop A Cork
Poppy Jasper
International Film Festival
Fifth Annual Pop-a-Cork
Celebration benefi tting the
Culinary Academy on Thursday,
May 9th. Guests will enjoy a
special selection of culinary
delights prepared and served
by students, sample award
winning wines, and listen to
live music on the grounds of
Clos LaChance Vineyards in San
Martin. Info at 408.846.2100.
Both Gilroy and Morgan Hill will
once again be rolling out the
red carpet to celebrate the fi lm
and cinematic arts. This four-day
event is hosting fi lmmakers
from around the globe who will
showcase their work before
local audiences and fi lm industry
professionals. pjiff.org
13
17
Gilroy Leadership
Operation Freedom Paws
Spring Fling
Annual event at Fortino Winery
amidst gorgeous vines and
majestic redwoods. The event
begins at 5 pm with dinner ca-
tered by Kneaded Bakery, wine
and beer, rockin’ music and live
auction. Open to the public. Info
at leadershipgilroy.org.
13
Gilroy Downtown Business
Association and the
Gilroy Center for the Arts
Gilroy Art & Wine Stroll
You're invited to stroll through
downtown from 1-5pm. Stroll
through Downtown Gilroy while
sampling local wines, shopping
and viewing local artists’ work.
Event is 21+ and will be
held rain or shine.
gilroywelcomecenter.org.
21-27
Morgan Hill
Downtown Association
Wine Stroll Week
A week of wine-themed events
culminating with the Wine Stroll
on April 27th. The week will
feature a series of wine events
created to bring wine lovers to
the downtown.
morganhilldowntown.org.
8
Golf Tournament
May 10-11
Gilroy Assistance League Impressions Home Tour
This year's tour is a walking tour of some of Gilroy's notable older homes. It is the perfect outing
for Mother's Day weekend, complete with hors d'oeuvres and no-host wine tasting with a Home &
Garden Decor Boutique. 100% of all proceeds benefi t local youth. Tickets: $30 in advance and $35 at
the door. Info: gilroyassistanceleague.org.
27 27
Treasures of the Sea Planet Earth Day
Shining Star Prom Mount Madonna School
The third annual “Shining Star
Prom” will be held at the Gilroy
Elks Lodge on the Hill from 5:00
to 9:00 pm. Special needs high
school students from Gilroy,
Morgan Hill and Hollister are in-
vited to a magical night that will
live forever in their memories.
Photos and a video of the 2019
event are available on facebook.
com/shiningstarprom. Inter-
ested students should contact
their school instructor or Linda
Estill, festive@garlic.com,
(408) 848-5092. 13th Annual Summit for the
Planet Earth Day Celebration
and Eco-Carnival, 11am
-1:30pm, free admission.
See kids’ solar vehicle races,
eco-carnival games, face
painting, pony rides, live
wildlife and reptile exhibits.
Enjoy organic foods, live
music, learning expo and a
Trash Fashion show. Hosted
by Mount Madonna School,
491 Summit Road.
SummitForThePlanet.org.
27 South Valley Tail Waggers
Gilroy Sister Cities Association
International Fundraiser
Diner & Auction
Highlighting the cuisine of
Gilroy's Sister City, Angra do
Heroismo, prepared by visiting
Chef from Angra, Sr. Paulo
Rocha. Features a no-host bar,
dinner and auction at I.F.D.E.S.
Lodge-Portuguese Hall, 250 Old
Gilroy Street, Gilroy. Contact
Al Pinheiro at 408.483.3886
for further information. Tickets
available at Pinheiro Insurance
and Mafalda's Bridal Shop.
4
Community Law Enforcement
Foundation of Morgan Hill
Cops & Robbers Ball
Fundraiser for the Police De-
partment— a fun-fi lled event
complete with optional (Cops
and Robbers) or Black Tie
dress. Fun starts at 5 pm at
the Morgan Hill Community
& Cultural Center at 17000
Monterey Road in Morgan
Hill. Info: 408.710.1832.
4
28
Wags 'N Wine
Annual fundraiser —
Rescues on the Runway.
South County police
offi cers, fi refi ghters, and
other community leaders
will be escorting adoptable
Tail Waggers down the
runway at Guglielmo
Winery. Guests will enjoy
complimentary appetizers at
various food stations, along
with music, vendors, and a
silent auction!
sctailwaggers.org
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
May
april/may 2019
Grab a friend or three and join
Operation Freedom Paws out
on the course at Eagle Ridge in
Gilroy. Registration opens a 9am
with a shotgun start at 10am.
Enjoy a scramble-style round
of golf, practice balls, goodie
bag and BBQ tri-tip and chicken
awards ceremony. Play hookie
for a great cause. operation-
freedompaws.org.
AAUW
Quilt
Show
Quilt
enthusi-
asts are
invited
to view and purchase
local quilts at the I.F.D.E.S.
Lodge in Gilroy. Proceeds
from the event to ben-
efi t the AAUW Educational
Foundation Scholarship Fund
which promotes educa-
tion for woman and girls.
Contact:samjudy@charter.net
for further information.
gmhtoday.com
18
Community Solutions
Hearts of Gilroy
Popular women's luncheon and
auction will once again be held
at Eagle Ridge Golf Club from
11am -2pm. The event is a local
favorite and promises a day of
fun, fashion and philanthropy.
communitysolutions.org.
18
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
Paws in the Park
Inaugural dog festival at Gavilan
Community College Soccer
Field, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
from 10 am to 3 pm. You and
your four-legged best friend
is invited to enjoy contests,
demonstrations, and presenta-
tions. Contact Victoria Wright at
vwright@gilroy.org for vendor
information.