‘Garlic magic’
Hundreds of volunteers were scattered around Christmas Hill Park early Tuesday afternoon, transforming the 25-acre facility on Miller Avenue into the home of the 36th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Traffic relief in sight for Gilroy Garlic Fest, organizers say
A parking lot change during the 36th Annual Gilroy Garlic Festival will shift about half the load to East Day Road and alleviate traffic on Santa Teresa Boulevard, festival organizers said.
Premier Wrestling match coming
Premier Wrestling returns at 5 p.m. Aug. 10 to the Ifdes Lodge-Portugese Hall, 250 Old Gilroy St., Gilroy.
Grant targets healthy environments, living
Making healthy choices easy: For Santa Clara County’s Community Transformation Grant (CTG) it comes down into a few words, according to Angelina Aguirre, owner of Creative Mundo Consulting, who is spearheading the multipronged effort.
A sterling experience
GILROY—It goes without saying a father will do anything to protect his son. This past spring Steven Montgomery put those words into action, playing center and blocking for his son Sterling Montgomery as he played quarterback for the Gilroy-based Central Coast Barnstormers semi-pro football team.
Garlic Capital neighbor has a stinking secret
Santa Clara County's Gilroy may be the garlic capital of the world, but at least three consecutive years of crop reports reveal San Benito County produces more of the stinking rose.
ABC show ‘The Chew’ filming segment at DeBrito Chocolate Factory
The ABC television show “The Chew” is coming for a taste of Hollister and Gilroy.
Have a stompin’ good time at Guglielmo’s Harvest Festival
If you have never been to Guglielmo’s annual Harvest Festival, here is your chance to have a barrel of fun—Italian style. This is the 23rd year the Guglielmo family has hosted this wildly popular, adults-over-21-only festival, which will take place from 2 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Dinner will be served between 5 and 6 p.m.
Gilroy Gardens’ $2M Water Oasis opens to the public
Kids splashed and played when the water was officially turned on at Gilroy Gardens’ Water Oasis during a dedication and ribbon-cutting July 17.
‘Celebrity bartending’ event to raise money for nonprofits
Celebrate summer fun and philanthropy at the July 30 “celebrity bartending” event supporting nonprofit organizations that serve South County Residents. The event will feature local public officials serving premium wines and artisan beer, with “generous tipping” encouraged and the proceeds benefiting Community Solutions and the St. Joseph’s Family Center. Serving beverages will be Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Mike Wasserman, Gilroy Police Chief Denise Turner and Santa Clara Police Chief Mike Sellers, according to a press release from Community Solutions. The event takes place 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 30 at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando, San Jose. Admission is free, and parking will be validated in the garage below the club. Attendees are asked to RSVP by July 25 by calling (408) 846-4704 or by visiting bitly.com/summerfunphilanthropy.
