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.
September Community Calendar
City Events
- Hometown Heros: We are now accepting applications for veteran signs at Central Park. Applications can be found at City Hall. Application deadline will be Friday, 10/9. For any questions please call: (831)675-5000.
- Relay For Life: The City of Gonzales will be participating in the Relay For Life on Saturday, September 19. To register and be part of the team register at: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=team&fr_id=112144&team_id=2865527
- Mat Yoga: In Partnership with Salinas Valley Health,Saturday, 9/5 & 9/19 @ 9AM-10AM @ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center
Kid Power After School Program
- Now accepting registrations for grades TK-5th. Program Duration: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Friday, October 2, 2026. | September Reg. Cost: $228.00 for residents and $270 for non residents. Last day for Regular registration is Monday, 9/7. Register online: teamsideline.com/gonzales
City Sports
- Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Softball Tournament: Team Registration Deadline- Sept. 8th 2026. Player Registration Deadline- Sept. 25th by 3pm. The tournament will be Saturday, 9/26 @ Centennial Park Softball Field. | Cost: $350 Team Reg Fee
- 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.
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
- Bingocize: Monday, 9/14 from 10AM-11AM @ The Gonzales Community Center |Cost: FREE.
- Chair Yoga: Tuesday, 9/15 & 9/22 @ 9AM |Cost: FREE.
- Wreath Making Class:TBD |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
- Tuesday, September 8 @ 6PM in the Council Chambers.
- Monday, September 21 @ 6PM in the Council Chambers.
Utility Due Date
- September utility bill is due Tuesday, September 22nd.
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