What’s New With Business
Published in the April 19 – May 2, 2017 issue of Gilroy Life
By Eric Howard
Eric Howard
Mark your calendar for May 20 to spend the day in Downtown Gilroy. Starting at 9:00 a.m. there will be a Ribbon Cutting for the Paseo. The panels are up and sponsor bricks are installed. Come celebrate the ceremonial Grand Opening of Gilroy’s first Paseo with the Paseo Committee leaders former Mayor Al Pinheiro and Joan Buchanan, the city of Gilroy and the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce.
Afterward, stroll through downtown and discover shops that you might not have realized are in downtown. Then from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. the Gilroy Downtown Business Association and the Gilroy Arts Alliance are hosting the ever popular annual Gilroy Art and Wine Stroll. Enjoy wines from our excellent local wineries that are paired up with local downtown businesses.
You are sure to encounter many friends and family as you stroll through downtown Gilroy. The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Non-Profit Expo, during the Art and Wine Stroll, so make a point to stop by and visit 30 local non-profits. Learn about all the good these non-profits do for our local citizens. Tickets for the Arts and Wine Stroll can be purchased at the Gilroy Welcome Center or the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce as well as online through Eventbrite. Tickets are $30 each.
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The 11th Annual Summit for the Planet walk-a-thon and celebration is Saturday, April 29, with a 5K walk-a-thon. The opening ceremony and registration begins at 9:00 a.m.; the walk begins at 10:30 a.m. The walk-a-thon benefits local educational and environmental organizations. A free celebration follows with solar vehicle races, eco-carnival, live music, organic foods, “green” businesses, learning expo and Trash Fashion show. Hosted by Mount Madonna School, 491 Summit Road, Mount Madonna. Information and registration at SummitforthePlanet.org
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A Thousand Horses, a four man band that includes Michael Hobby — lead vocal, Bill Satcher — lead guitar, Zach Brown — guitar and vocals and Graham Deloach — bass and vocal, will open during the July 14th Kid Rock concert. Known best for their No. 1 single “Smoke,” A Thousand Horses will go on at 8 p.m. during the 2017 Big Week Kick Off Concert for the California Rodeo in Salinas.
A Thousand Horses is a fresh fusion of classic sounds — a hybrid of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, Exile on Main Street and the Rolling Stones — wrapped up in a modern-country context.
Ticket prices are $20 for Upper Grandstand, $35 for Lower Grandstand and $75 for Standing Floor Seats. All tickets are subject to applicable fees.
Visit carodeo.com/events/2017/kidrockconcert for updated information as the event nears.
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The Gilroy Assistance League announces its 13th annual signature fundraiser, May 12 and 13: “Impressions” Home and Garden Tour and Boutique — a strolling tour through the heart of Gilroy featuring five distinctive homes.
The tour concludes at a boutique with refreshments and features unique vendors who bring their creative wares to the Tour.
Tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m. with final check-in at 1:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event and may be purchased online at gilroyassistanceleague.org or from any active member. All proceeds benefit local youth by providing grants to local health and recreation programs, the visual and performing arts programs and numerous other youth oriented projects. For information, phone (408) 713-1414.
Eric Howard is the Business Relationship Manager for the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. Contact him at (408) 842-6437.
