South Valley unites for farmworkers
On a recent December afternoon, about 30 volunteers gathered at St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista to give their efforts to the sprawling, multifaceted Farmworker Caravan—an annual holiday donation drive for families in need in five counties.
Labeled a “Santa’s Workshop,” the Dec....
9 Lives Club holds ribbon cutting
9 Lives Club and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 12 at the club’s location at 7430 Monterey St. in Gilroy. There are weekly comedy and music shows from some of the area’s top performers. The 4,500 square foot venue can accommodate 300 guests. Their goal is to make anyone that walks through the doors feel the positive energy and great vibe in the room. Enjoy pizza, hot dogs, soft drinks and beer while watching the shows. Details: ninelivesclub.com
Safe and sane fireworks sales start July 1 in Gilroy
Fifteen Gilroy nonprofit organizations will begin selling “safe and sane” fireworks to raise money for their programs and services as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Fireworks sales will take place at temporary vendor booths throughout Gilroy from July 1-July 4. Only the sale of...
Business Briefs: Ellington hires new staff member
Expanding the scope of its current financial product and service
Literacy program reaches South County residents
Adults seeking to improve their reading and writing skills through the Santa Clara County Library District’s literacy program in South County are waiting up to six months to be matched with a volunteer tutor, even as similar programs in the northern part of the...
