City of Gilroy offers event support for nonprofits
The City of Gilroy is set to offer a total of $150,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations that are planning to host or organize free, inclusive events that benefit the community.
The goal of the Community Events Support Program, which the city council approved March 16,...
Ribbon cutting for Cigarland’s Z Lounge
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christine Guisiana, board members, ambassadors, staff and Chamber members celebrated a ribbon cutting event at Cigarland’s new hookah lounge – “Z Lounge” – Jan. 10 with owner Z-Jay Zayyat and his family. For the past few years, Cigarland has offered a large selection of premium cigars, international and domestic cigarettes, pipes, tobacco accessories, incense, T-shirts and gifts at two locations (Condit Road and Tennant Station in Morgan Hill). The owner has recently expanded the company’s offerings to include a hookah lounge at the 620 Tennant Station location and offers more than 50 exotic flavors to choose from. The Z Lounge is good for groups or parties and provides a VIP room plus Wi-Fi and five big screen TVs. Details: 782-2611 or cigarlandcali.com.
Articulate Solutions celebrates expansion
On Sept. 13, Katherine Filice and her team at Articulate Solutions, 65 Fifth St., celebrated the completion of their office expansion and remodel by hosting an open house and ribbon-cutting. The team at Articulate Solutions Inc. has helped businesses develop award-winning communications and design since 1991 and can be reached at 408-842-2275.
Local Scene: Fundraiser supports One Step Closer
Fundraiser supports therapeutic riding
One Step Closer’s 2024 fundraiser gala will take place 5-9pm June 23 at Coyote Ranch Event Center, featuring line dancing instruction, live auction, BBQ dinner, raffle, open bar and more.
Line dancing lessons will be taught by Janet Goddard, to live music...
Conservationists purchase 1,986-acre ranch in Morgan Hill
A regional land preservation organization recently purchased a 1,986-acre ranch in west Morgan Hill, pledging to permanently protect the property that includes sweeping views and critical wildlife crossings, as well as homes for native and endangered species.
The Peninsula Open Space Trust announced on April...
Hundreds in South County tell Trump, Musk ‘Hands Off!’
Hundreds of people in Morgan Hill and Gilroy hit the streets April 5 to deliver the message that they are not happy with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests.
On just the 76th day of Trump’s presidency,...
