EL GRITO CELEBRATION
KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is sponsoring the annual El Grito Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 15. The festivities will kick off with a parade at 10:30 a.m., starting at the Mercadito on Broadway and ending at the King City Town Square. Following the parade, the family-friendly event will continue from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town Square, featuring food and craft vendors and live entertainment. Anyone interested in being a vendor or participating in the parade can contact Cindi at 831-229-8517 or Tina at 831-596-1898.
OPEN HOUSE
SOLEDAD — Soledad residents are invited to learn more about the city’s economic and housing developments at an upcoming Community and Economic Development Open House. The event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Soledad Gateway Center, 502 Front St. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with city officials, explore future projects and ask questions. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and admission is free to the public. “We invite you to join us, enjoy some light refreshments, and discover more about what’s happening in Soledad,” stated the City.
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION
GONZALES — Gonzales residents are encouraged to take part in keeping the city beautiful throughout September, officially designated as Community Beautification Month. The city invites everyone to get involved in various cleanup and improvement efforts. Residents can help by doing the following: keep a litter bag on hand, clean up after pets, maintain their property, get involved in the Community Garden, participate in local recycling drives and community-wide garage sales. Stop by City Hall to pick up a free front-yard sign, available on a first-come, first-served basis, to show support for the cause.
