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03/22/2022
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Digital NEST is getting closer to opening its youth workforce development center in Gilroy, and has a number of workshops and social activities scheduled soon.

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03/10/2022
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The Gilroy Historical Society wants to honor those who have invested in the preservation and beautification of their historic home or building. The public is invited to nominate a building for the 2022 Architectural Awards. Include your name, the street address of the nominee, and a brief explanation of why you think the building or [...]

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01/24/2022
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Gilroy Sunrise Rotary will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Feb. 26. “Gilroy Sunrise Rotary is committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations,” said Rotary President Lisa Blagof.

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01/19/2022
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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and four other Bay Area food banks have a critical shortage of volunteers and are reaching out to the public for assistance.  Collectively, Bay Area food banks feed about one million people each month.  Second Harvest, Alameda County Community Food Bank and San Francisco Marin Food bank are reporting an [...]

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12/23/2021
Canopy, a Palo-Alto based nonprofit, recently expanded its reach by planting trees out of town.

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12/15/2021
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Country music fans from around the South Bay descended on Los Gatos Saturday in an attempt to win a coveted place in the audience at an intimate performance by an industry stalwart. Mari Sharp, 52, arrived from east San Jose, in an attempt to accomplish something a friend of hers had already succeeded at—winning tickets [...]

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Morgan Hill Times logo From Morgan Hill Times...

12/15/2021
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A local nonprofit animal rescue recently established a pop-up playroom at a Morgan Hill shopping center where prospective kitten adopters can meet their potential new pets in a setting that is fun and comfortable for both humans and felines. The playroom, located next to Nob Hill grocery store at Vineyard Town Center, is run by [...]

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12/15/2021
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It was a great day for a run and the 2021 Veterans Run proved to be just that. Sparkling fall weather with El Toro Mountain as a backdrop made the day truly memorable; but most important was the opportunity for the community to come together in support of organizations that assist and promote veterans.  An [...]

California Local Pin Marker From Milpitas Beat...

12/14/2021
The Bay Area nonprofit Family Giving Tree recently served its two millionth recipient over the most recent holiday season.

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11/22/2021
Valley Transportation Authority is currently seeking new advisory committee members. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in Santa Clara County.

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10/04/2021
The San Jose Chamber of Commerce and the San Jose Symphony have both dropped “Silicon Valley” from their names in favor of sticking with the city instead.

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10/03/2021
The Gilroy Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Oct. 5 near City Hall. Other events, including a county auction, are also returning to the area.

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09/13/2021
Slow Food South Bay members celebrate food, books, and community with their monthly events.

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09/08/2021
The Morgan Hill Historical Society is celebrating some history of its own as it reaches 50 years of operation. The nonprofit’s accomplishments includes preservation of historic landmarks and archives as well as multicultural education and enrichment programs.

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08/26/2021
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is moving to a new home in the Alviso area of North San Jose. The new location will consist of three connected single-story buildings. The space will consolidate the food bank’s three locations and will also have space for operations and a volunteer center.

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08/25/2021
Santa Clara Valley’s largest chamber of commerce was the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce for nearly three decades and changed its name to the Silicon Valley Organization in 2017.

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08/16/2021
A partnership between Santa Clara County and the nonprofits Project Safety Net and Momentum for Health will kick-start a Mental Health First Aid pilot program for high school students in the North County and West Valley.

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08/09/2021
After a discussion on how to increase services for unhoused residents, the Palo Alto City Council backed the city staff’s recommendation to explore a development at 1237 San Antonio Road—a former water treatment plant—through the state's Project Homekey program.

California Local Pin Marker From San Jose Inside...

04/16/2021
Even in normal times, Derrick Seaver would have his work cut out for him as he prepares to take the helm of the region’s largest chamber of commerce, the Silicon Valley Organization.

California Local Pin Marker From San Jose Spotlight...

03/13/2021
As a young boy growing up in India, Nathan Ganeshan was inspired by Mother Teresa to feed the hungry on his birthdays. In San Jose, he’s found many ways to help those in need.
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