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Gilroy Prep School Raising Money for Playground

The school is holding a dinner event to fund a new play area for kids.

Gilroy Prep School is pushing hard to build a new playground, and it is asking for help from the community to accomplish that goal. 

The school, which opened in the fall of 2011, . 

To help raise funds for the new kids' structure this year, the school is holding a dinner- event on Oct. 5 at at 5 p.m.

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The night at Fortino will include food, a dance floor, auctions, a raffle and a drink ticket. Extra drinks will be available for purchase.

Gilroy Prep School released a total of 200 tickets in late August, with some still left to be claimed. To claim a spot at the party, visit the school office at 227 IOOF Ave. Tickets are $50 each. 

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There will be both a live auction and silent auction at the event. To contribute to either auction, contact Ms. Allen at 408-427-5655 or Ms. Waller at 831-235-0482. 

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