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Equal Access in Watsonville, CA
May is Affordable Housing Month! Tabasa Gardens On May 3, 2024, Eden Housing Introduced Tabasa Gardens: Where Community, Sustainability, and Connectivity Thrive! Nestled along Freedom Boulevard, j...
Dentistry4Vets
Listed under: Health Veterans
From California Grown
How do apples grow in California?
Apples are synonymous with fall. They’re the star in some of our favorite treats, from apple cakes to baked apples, appletinis and the American classic, apple pie. But what do you really know abou...
Visit Rainbow Orchards for Apple Cider Donuts + Chill California Vibes
Rainbow Orchards is a small apple farm in Camino, California. It's part of a larger farm collective known as Apple Hill, one of Northern California's most popular agritourism attractions. The allu...
From San Benito County Arts Council
CALL FOR ART: Small Works Art Show & Fundraiser
2023 ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS Program Announcement
See the KULTURE THROUGH THE LENS Art Show
Take a Fall WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
A milestone from Gilroy Dispatch
Congratulations
Maria Cid, an active member of the Gilroy community who owns a Farmers Insurance agency, will be honored as Woman of the Year by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce during its 102nd Annual Awards Dinner.
A milestone from Benito Link
California Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowships, totaling $660,000 in 2023, have been awarded to 71 artists across 17 counties in the Central California region, with three awards going to artists based in San Benito County.
From Cruzio Internet
An Update on Equal Access Santa Cruz
Jason Borgen, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Santa Cruz Office of Education, faced a heartbreaking challenge in April 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic had forced students to switch to homeschool...
EXHIBIT YOUR ART in Kulture through the Lens
Read our CAC IAF Awardee Announcement
Birth
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, August 23, is a National Day of Action established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to encourage people to serve as poll workers. The San Benito County Elections Department marked the date by honoring one of San Benito County’s longest serving Poll Workers, Ruth Erickson, as Poll Worker of the Year. Ruth has dedicated 20 years of service to San Benito County Elections.
Apply for a 2023 ARTS EXPRESS GRANT
Sign Up for a FALL YOUTH ART CLASS
From Visit Gilroy
The Arts are Alive in Gilroy: A Guide to Gilroy’s Art Galleries, Murals, and More Copy
Gilroy, California has a thriving arts scene and several wonderful entertainment venues. Plan a trip to Gilroy to discover art exhibits, craft fairs, murals, art classes, and more. Whether you [...]
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is busy organizing its largest event of the year—the 102nd Annual Awards Dinner, which will be held October 21 at Leal Vineyards.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare and its three hospitals were recognized by Cal Hospital Compare for its opioid abuse disorder abatement efforts and by the American Heart Association for achievements in stroke care.
6th Street Studios and five other arts organizations and artists in South County will benefit from the inaugural Gilroy Elevate the Arts grants, a program by SVCreates.
Cruzio Newsletter #215
1. Where Will Internet Funds Be Spent 2. During Storms, Cruzio Connected Shelters 3. Is Your Cafe Looking for a Home? 4. Remembering that Taco Bell 5. Fighting Fires 6. If You Struggle to Pay for ...
Where Will Internet Funds Be Spent?
California's planned backbone routes are marked in dark orange. The Highway 9 route (circled) was included after Cruzio led a push for it. The routes still leaves large gaps in parts of Santa Cruz...
Housing Matters’ Casa Azul: Equal Access Santa Cruz’s Latest Success Story
People who've fallen on hard times can use the internet to connect to health and other services, to look for jobs and permanent housing, to stay in touch with family, and, hopefully, to help find ...
Hot Dog! All the Facts
Our Sales and Marketing Manager Jesus Lopez, who is, like Elvis, a musician, keeps us informed of some very random information. This week, we learned about hot dogs: Famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s favo...
Gilroy Rodeo Spotlight: Escaramuza El Centenario
The annual Gilroy Rodeo will take place on August 11, 12 & 13, 2023, with three days of exciting events! You will see many of the fun rodeo events you [...]
Horseback Trail Ride + Wine Tasting = A Perfect Pairing
For a truly unique, memorable experience with your partner, close friends, or family members, book a scenic horseback trail ride followed by some wine tasting. Gilroy has two great options [...]
Purchase tickets to the ART OF EATING 2023
Anniversary
The owners of Mad Pursuit Brewing Company are gearing up to celebrate their second anniversary from June 30 through July 2 with three days of live music and a party on July 1 that will feature several new beers and catering by Smashburger.
Your Guide to Farm-Fresh Produce Stands in Gilroy
If visions of juicy cherries, sweet corn, plump peaches, and crunchy peppers are dancing in your head, you will love Gilroy’s popular roadside produce stands. Add to that some delicious [...]
A milestone from SanBenitocom
The San Benito County Office of Education recognized some of the county’s most inspiring educators at the annual Certificated and Classified Employee of the Year celebration on May 25 at the Hollister High School auditorium. The awards ceremony is held annually to honor school staff who challenge, motivate, inspire students and/or provide valuable services.
Central Coast Creative Corps GRANTEE ANNOUNCEMENT
The San Benito County Elections Department has been recognized with 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Gratitude
In an effort to bridge the nursing shortage, the Edward Boss Prado Foundation has committed $25K to Gavilan College’s nursing program to cover all fees for completing a degree for at least five students.
Gilroy Girlfriends’ Getaway
Ladies, are you dreaming of a fun, relaxing weekend with your BFFs? Picture yourselves getting pampered at a beauty lounge, savoring a leisurely meal, shopping at your favorite stores, and [...]
On May 10, the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Foundation held its 2nd Annual in-person Pathways Empowerment Program Scholarship Awards Night hosted at Swank Farms. The SBC Chamber and Foundation firmly believe that investing in youth contributes to the community’s overall economic and social wellbeing.
The Women’s Club of Hollister has announced its 2023 Scholarship Awards, given to young women who have shown academic excellence, are leaders in their school, and have contributed to San Benito County with their community service.
Three Boy Scouts rose to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on May 13 in Hollister. Carter Eggers, Joshua Ong, and Spencer Arrington received the Eagle Scout charge. Earning the Eagle Scout charge is a lengthy process. All Boy Scouts have sashes with badges representing merit.
Hollister’s Jenny Cullumber, who was named the 2023 California Mother of the Year by a statewide nonprofit organization, is planning to launch a service therapy campaign to help other moms improve and maintain their mental health, according to American Mothers Inc.
Art in the HeART of Gilroy
The arts scene in Gilroy, the “community with a spice for life,” is expanding and evolving in many exciting ways. Come downtown and discover our variety of art venues, attractions, [...]
New Job
Jaclyn Muro has been named executive director of Gilroy Foundation, taking over from Donna Pray, who is retiring. Muro worked for Christopher Ranch for more than a dozen years, where she was surrounded by the family’s philanthropic efforts to improve educational opportunities for young Gilroyans.
Not many organizations can boast a century-long longevity, but FRFG (Freely Receive, Freely Give) can. To commemorate the book and study club’s 125th anniversary, the second floor of Old City Hall was adorned with blue and white decorations for a celebratory luncheon that took place on May 5.
On May 2, Victoria Montoya received the Outstanding Migrant Health Center Board Member Award at the 2023 National Association of Community Health Center’s Conference for Agricultural Worker Health. This year’s conference was held in Seattle, Washington.
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