Help clean up the Gilroy Sports Park
The next cleanup event organized by the City of Gilroy will take place Oct. 21 at the Gilroy Sports Park, 5923 Monterey Frontage Road, beginning at 9am.
City officials will provide trash bags and grabbers. Students can earn volunteer hours by participating in the cleanup.
All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver.
To sign up, visit rb.gy/eke09.
Gilroy store participating in program to help people buy fruits and vegetables
Santa Clara County is participating in a pilot program funded by the State of California that provides financial incentives for low-income residents to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables.
The California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project, which officially launched in Santa Clara County in October, refunds CalFresh Food recipients up to $60 a month when they buy fruits and vegetables from participating stores.
The goal of the program is to make it easier for families who use CalFresh Food, the State’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to afford healthy food while also supporting California agriculture.
“Processed food is often cheaper than fruits and vegetables, which can make it hard for people with limited incomes to afford healthful food,” said Daniel Little, director of the County’s Social Services Agency, which has partnered with the County Department of Public Health to champion the pilot. “The California Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project aims to support the health and well-being of residents who are enrolled in CalFresh Food by making nutritious whole foods more affordable.”
Arteaga’s Food Center, 6909 Chestnut St. in Gilroy, is participating in the program.
When CalFresh Food recipients shop at participating stores, they get up to $60 of the amount they spend on produce refunded to their EBT card per month. The money that’s refunded can be used on any food items that are eligible for purchase with a CalFresh Food EBT card.
The pilot project replaces a similar program called Double Up Food Bucks, which ended in June after six years of operation.For information, visit tinyurl.com/4ra386f9.
Vine-to-Wine event set for Nov. 4 at Mountain Winery
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley will be hosting its third annual event on Nov. 4 from 1-7pm at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
Vine-to-Wine celebrates the end of harvest and highlights Santa Clara Valley wineries and wine makers. Guests can choose a VIP or general Grand Tasting experience.
The VIP experience begins two hours earlier than the general experience. VIPs will be tasting six reserve wines the first hour which will be led by Master Sommelier, Evan Goldstein. Goldstein is one of 269 Master Sommeliers worldwide and has been named Top 100 Most Influential People in the U.S. Wine Industry by IntoWine.com.
The Grand Tasting begins at 3pm with guests tasting award-winning wines from more than 20 wineries—including sparkling and dessert wines at a Bubbly Bar. Gourmet bites will be prepared by Cochi’s Catering, chosen as Morgan Hill’s “Best Catering” businesses for multiple years.
A marketplace will showcase local crafters with home décor, jewelry and clothing. The Alex Lucero band will also perform.
“Vine-to-Wine, which describes the life cycle of the grape, is an annual event for us to celebrate the end of harvest and our award-winning wineries, while raising more awareness of our region,” said Stacy Giannini, director of marketing for Wineries of Santa Clara Valley. “We chose to celebrate this year’s event with wine lovers at the Mountain Winery, a venue with stunning views overlooking the Bay Area and that sets the stage for delighting the senses.”
“We are delighted to invite everyone in the Bay Area and beyond to Vine-to-Wine,” said Kim Engelhardt, president of the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, and co-owner of Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery in San Martin. “This event celebrates years of hard work and dedication from our winemakers. Whether you’re passionate about local wine or simply seeking a memorable experience, Vine-to-Wine has something special for everyone.”
To purchase tickets, visit santaclarawines.com or VinetoWine_2023.eventbrite.com.
Sales support the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, a non-profit organization. Its mission is to raise funds to provide scholarships and grants to graduating high school seniors planning to major in viticultural or enology.
