Nonprofits

Longtime local resident Danny Mitchell is the new President and CEO of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, beginning his new post on Aug. 6.  Mitchell was appointed to the position by the chamber’s board of directors last week, according to an...

Fundraising concert is Sept. 14 at Gavilan Theater Gilroy Foundation presents its annual fundraiser, “Illuminate the Night” Candlelight Concert, at Gavilan College Theater Sept. 14. The evening, set on the foothill campus of Gavilan College, begins at 5pm and will feature a candlelight concert with performances...

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...

The Gilroy Assistance League’s 2025 Home + Garden Tour & Artisan Market will take place 10am-5pm May 9-10 in the western foothills of Gilroy. Tickets cost $40 in advance ($45 on the day of the event) and the tour’s starting location will be revealed...

With election day approaching, voters have several state propositions from which to choose. Below is a brief description of each of them. For a deeper dive, visit voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions. Proposition 2 Public School and Community College Facilities Under Prop. 2, the state would sell a $10 billion bond...

Angela Medina, a Gilroy Early College Academy Class of 2025 student, this week announced the launch of an art exhibit titled “Unveiling: The Legacy of the Silenced.” The special exhibit will be open exclusively on March 15, 22 and 29 at The Neon Exchange,...

After Morgan Hill resident Kristina Andrews lost her daughter, Kourtney, to a drowning accident about six years ago, the local mother knew she wanted to do something to help prevent other families from suffering similar tragedies.  The desire to make a difference continued to grow...

Gourmet Alley meets Day on the Ridge The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association (GGFA) will participate in the 2024 Day on the Ridge by bringing its renowned Gourmet Alley team to serve as the event’s premier food vendor.  Scheduled for May 26, Day on the Ridge will...

South Valley Civic Theatre’s “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” opens April 26 and runs select days through May 18 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Winner of four Tony awards including best musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” centers on charming...

Mallett named to dean’s list Cade Mallett, of Gilroy, was named to the Emerson College dean’s list for the fall semester. Mallett majors in Business Creative Enterprises and is a member of the Emerson College Class of 2026.  Home + Garden Tour is May 9-10 The Gilroy...