GILROY GARDENS HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS
Millions of Lights … Endless Wonder
Christmas in Gilroy always includes a trip to our very own winter wonderland , Gilroy Gardens . Young and old alike marvel at the millions of lights , finding endless wonder around every corner . Other holiday activities include a signature turkey feast , visits to Santa ’ s Workshop , a Charlie Brown Christmas Show and ice-skating under the stars , Open December 7-9 , 14-23 , & 26-30 from 4-9 p . m . To learn more , visit www . gilroygardens . org or call 408.840.7100 .
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MINUTE SHOPPING SPREE
Donated to Gilroy Foundation by Nob Hill Foods
On Saturday , October 20 , 2012 , newlyweds Casey & Vanessa ( La Corte ) Courneen redeemed their winning bid of the “ Five Minute Shopping Spree ,” which was generously donated by Nob Hill Foods Gilroy to the Foundation ’ s 22nd annual fundraiser “ A Day in the Country ” last September . The newlyweds had five minutes to fill their carts with as many groceries as they could grab in 5 minutes ! The limit was $ 3,000.00 . Local Store Manager , Vito Mercado could not have been more helpful as he worked with Vanessa and Casey to ensure that the shelves were stocked and each aisle had an available cart .
Store Manager , Vito Mercado with Vanessa and Casey Courneen , winners of the “ Five Minute Shopping Spree .”
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BATTLE FOR WENDY
Station 55 & 9 Lives Host Fundraiser For Wendy Sosa
Wendy ( 33 ) was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in April . She has undergone chemotherapy and a modified double mastectomy and has recently begun daily radiation treatments and will be taking tamoxifen for five years . She credits her husband , Fred and daughters , Sidney and Payton for being by her side every step of the way , including when the girls helped her shave her head when the side effects of chemothereapy began . She thanks the community for their generosity and support noting it “ has been so overwhelming .”
Wendy , Frank and daughters Sidney & Payton
Norma & Jack Rymers joined Fran & Bobbie Beaudet at Station 55 for the Battle For Wendy .
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