The Gonzales Way

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.

October Community Calendar

City Events

Hometown Heroes: 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.
Community-Wide Garage Sale: Saturday and Sunday, October 10th and October 11th. Deadline to register Thursday, October 8 at 12PM.
Mexican Consulate:The Mexican Consulate will be in Gonzales on Saturday, October 24. We recommend that interested individuals make an appointment to ensure they will be seen.
Mat Yoga: In Partnership with Salinas Valley Health, Saturday, 10/3 & 10/17 @ 9AM-10AM @ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center. | Cost: FREE
Zumba: In Partnership with Salinas Valley Health, Monday, 10/19 & 10/26 @ 6PM-7PM@ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center. | Cost: FREE
Movie Night: Join us for an exciting movie night & costume contest on Saturday, 10/17 event will start at 6:30PM at the Gonzales Community Center.
Free Community Flu Clinic: In partnership with Salinas Valley Health, Flu vaccines will be provided on Saturday October 10, 2026 form 11:00AM- 2:00PM @ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center. No appointment needed. | 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.

Kid Power After School Program

Now accepting registrations for grades TK-5th |Program Duration: Monday, October 5, 2026 - Friday, October 30, 2026. | October Reg. Cost: $216 for residents and $270 for non residents. Last day for Regular registration is Sunday, 10/ 4.

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

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, 10/20 & 10/27@ 9AM @ Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness Center|Cost: FREE.
Wreath Making Class:Friday, 10/16 @ 10AM-12PM at the Gonzales Community 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