The Gonzales Way
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The Gonzales Way is the way we raise happy, healthy, successful children.
It comes down to: Love, Care, and Connect.
The Gonzales Way that began as the framework for an initiative and has developed into how we live in Gonzales, began with the Gonzales Youth 21st Century Success Initiative: A Cradle to Career Government, Education, Community & Workforce Partnership. With this initiative, Gonzales and its partners set the stage to continue to provide the setting to allow children to grow up in Gonzales with Love, Care, and Connection. You can find the report here.
The basic framework of Love, Care, and Connect has expanded past its original intent to only express how we raise children in Gonzales. Now, it's not uncommon to now hear people talking about "That's the Gonzales way in reference to how we do ALL things in Gonzales.
A child who feels loved will grow up strong and confident. We show our love for our our children and community daily.
A child needs attention, protection, and guidance. We strive to make a difference in our community and neighborhoods.
A child needs to be linked to other people, and opportunities. We reach out to those in need and work together to make our community stronger.
November Community Calendar
City Events
- Gardening Day: In Partnership with the Live Well Project, join us for a community gardening day on Saturday, November 14 @ 10AM-1PM@ the Gonzales Community Garden.
- Mat Yoga: In Partnership with Salinas Valley Health, Saturday, 11/14 & 11/28 @ 9AM-10AM @ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center |Cost: FREE.
- Zumba: In Partnership with Salinas Valley Health, Monday, 11/9 & 11/16 @ 6PM-7PM@ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center |Cost: FREE.
- Financial Literacy Workshops: In partnership with Ventures, Join us on Monday, 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16 at 6PM at the Gonzales Community Center. Workshops are in Spanish.
- Senior Rebate Program & Utility Assistance Program: Deadline to apply is November 20, 2026 @ 5PM. For more information please contact City Hall @ (831)675-5000.
- Veterans Day Ceremony: Join us in honoring our Hometown Heroes @Gonzales Central Park on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11AM
- Peer Counseling: Join us on Monday 11/2 and 11/9 at the Gonzales Community Center conference room from 10AM-11AM.
- Monterey County Active Transportation Plan (ATP): HELP US DEVELOP THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK! On November 2, 2026 at 6 PM-7:30 PM at the Gonzales Community Center.
Kid Power After School Program
- Now accepting registrations for grades TK-5th |Program Duration: Monday, November 2, 2026 - Friday, November 20, 2026. | November Reg. Cost: $168 for residents and $210 for non residents. Last day for regular registration is Sunday, 11/1.
Register online: teamsideline.com/gonzales
City Sports
- Adult Co-ed Volleyball League: Program duration: 11/2 to 12/17. Deadline to Register Teams-WEDNESDAY, October 21st. Deadline to Register Players- SUNDAY, November 8th. | Cost: $50 PER PLAYER
- Youth Basketball League co-ed Ages 3-4 - Winter 2027: Program duration: January 20, 2027 to March 5, 2027. Last day for regular registration is January 10, 2027. | Cost: $75 for residents & $93.75 Non Residents
- Girls South County Basketball League - Winter 2027: Program duration: January 12, 2027 to March 13, 2027. Last day for regular registration is January 10,2027. | Cost: $82.50 for residents & $102.50 non residents
- Boys South County Basketball League - Winter 2027: Program Duration: January 12, 2027 - March 13, 2027. Last Day for regular registration is January 10, 2027. | Cost: $82.50 for residents & $102.50 non residents .
Register online: teamsideline.com/gonzales
Community Center Programming
- City of Gonzales: Mondays, 1-6PM. | Grades: 6-12 | Cost: FREE
- Boys & Girls Club: Tuesdays- Fridays: 1-6PM | Grades: 6-12 | Cost: FREE
Senior Programming
- Chair Yoga: Tuesday, 11/17 & 11/24@ 9AM @ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center|Cost: FREE.
Food Distributions
- Food Bank for Monterey County: Every 3rd Thursday from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at St. Theodore’s Church.
- Gonzales Community Pantry: 9AM every 3rd and 4th Friday of each month at the Mission Annex on 4th & Day Streets.
City Council Meetings
- Monday, November 2 @ 6PM in the Council Chambers.
- Monday, November 16 @ 6PM in the Council Chambers.
Utility Due Date
- November utility bill is due Tuesday, November 24th.
Job Opportunities
We are hiring! Apply today!
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