Disaster relief org seeks local volunteers age 55-plus
Collaborating Agencies' Disaster Relief Effort (CADRE) this week launched its Community Support Networks for Resilience Project, sponsored by AmeriCorps’ Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The project is aimed at recruiting 1,000 volunteers older than 55 to help establish 20 discipline-specific Community Support Networks...
Statewide cleanup effort includes inaugural ‘Trashure Hunt’
California Coastal Cleanup Day will celebrate its 41st year this September with its first ever “Trashure Hunt,” offering participants the chance to win a variety of prizes by volunteering to pick up litter and garbage at hundreds of locations across the state, organizers announced...
County officials warn of ‘critical’ federal healthcare cuts at townhall
Santa Clara County officials and partnering nonprofits convened an emergency townhall meeting in South County Friday to warn residents about potential impacts from recently passed federal legislation that could slash healthcare funding and force difficult choices for local services.
The meeting at the Valley Health...
Grants available from Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Morgan Hill has announced it plans to fund $24,000 in small grants to local nonprofits that support the Morgan Hill community. The application deadline is Oct. 31.
Rotary seeks nonprofit organizations that have unfunded needs for specific items—generally between $500 and $1,500,...
Dolores Huerta to headline Hollister Visionary Women’s Luncheon
The Latino Coalition of San Benito County has announced that legendary labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta will attend the Annual Visionary Women’s Luncheon, set to take place 11:30am-3pm Aug. 23 at the Elks Lodge in Hollister.
The luncheon will include a silent auction...
Gilroy Rodeo draws record crowds
The annual Gilroy Rodeo sold out all three days for the first time in its history this past weekend, drawing approximately 5,500 attendees to celebrate the community’s western heritage in the heart of Silicon Valley.
“We were at capacity,” said Stacey Roberts, the rodeo’s arena...
Health plan begins construction on new South County resource center
Santa Clara Family Health Plan on July 28 commemorated the start of construction of its newest public facility, the South County Community Resource Center in Gilroy. The resource center, set to open in early 2026, will serve residents of Gilroy, Morgan Hill and San...
South Valley Symphony seeks volunteers on stage and on the board
South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to perform and to serve on its nonprofit board of directors.
Musical talent is wanted on stage, with rehearsals starting Aug. 28 for the next SVS concert scheduled for Oct. 12. Violinists, violists, cellists and double bassists are especially...
Gilroy Garlic Festival returns
The Gilroy Garlic Festival returned Friday after a six-year absence, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the South County Grove at Gilroy Gardens for three days of garlicky food, live entertainment and community fundraising.
The festival, which ran July 25-27, marked its...
Morgan Hill Children’s Business Fair inspires a new generation
The 5th Annual Morgan Hill Children’s Business Fair is getting ready to transform the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center Amphitheater area into a bustling, vibrant youth marketplace. This highly anticipated event—coming up on Aug. 2—showcases young entrepreneurial talent and community spirit.
The fair began...
