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.
April Community Calendar
City of Gonzales Kid Power Afterschool Program
- KP After School Program: We are still accepting registrations for our After School Program, last day for regular registration will be on, Sunday, April 12, 2026 |Cost:$180/$225 nonresident
- KP Spring Camp: Last day to register is Thursday, April 2, 2026. Program duration: April 6th -10th. |Cost:$125
Senior Programming
- Chair Yoga: Tuesday’s at 9:00AM @ the Taylor Farms Health & Wellness Center |Cost: FREE
- Group Peer Counseling: Hosted by Alliance on Aging. Wednesday, April 1 @ 2PM-3PM @ The Gonzales Police Department Conference Room. |Cost: FREE
- Wreath making: Thursday, April 9th from 10AM-12PM @ the Gonzales Police Department |Cost: FREE
City Events
- Fire Department Open House: Join us on Saturday, April 11th @ 11AM-3PM @ 325 Center St. for our open house!
- Cooking Demo: Hosted by The Live Well Project- Wednesday, April 8 @ 5:00PM-6:00PM @ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center. |Cost: FREE
City Sports
- Mini T-Ball Ages 2 ½ - 4 - Spring 2026: Last day for regular registration is Monday, April 6th |Cost: $60 / $75 Non Resident
Community Center Programming
- Boys & Girls Club: Mondays & Wednesdays: 2-6PM & Thursdays: 1-6PM | Cost: FREE
- Wings of Knowledge STEAM Services: Tuesdays 2-6PM | Cost: FREE
- City Drop in Services for Teens: Fridays: 3-6PM | Cost: FREE
Food & Clothing Distributions
- Food Bank for Monterey County: Every 3rd Wednesday 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.
- Gonzales Community Church Clothing Closet is open Tuesday-Wednesday from 2PM to 4PM & Thursday 1-3PM at the Mission Annex located on 4th and Day Streets.
City Council Meetings
- Monday, April 6, 2026 @6PM and Monday, April 20, 2026 @ 6PM in the Council Chambers.
Job Opportunity
- We are hiring! Apply today!
Utility Due Date
- April Utility Bill is due on Tuesday, April 28.
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