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• Meet the Gilroy native turning UCLA floor routines into horror art

Also on today's calendar: Open House with live DJ! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 36 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 33.
• Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Freshman Nola Matthews begins UCLA gymnastics career with artistry, horror themes (dailybruin.com) — A Gilroy-born gymnast, freshman Nola Matthews, has launched her UCLA career with a horror-themed floor routine blending Lady Gaga and “The Last of Us” music. Already a decorated elite athlete, she’s now channeling that experience into artistic, high-pressure college performances while adjusting to new expectations and leaning on strong team support.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gilroy

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Open House with live DJ!
  1787 Candelero Ct, Walnut Creek
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Friends of the Library JANUARY BOOK Sale
  350 W 6th St , Gilroy
  10:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Vision Boards for 2026 / Tableros de sueĂąos y metas
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  2:00 pm

Monday January 12

• 1-on-1 Tech Help / Ayuda con la TecnologĂ­a
  Gilroy Library 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
  1:00 pm
• Free Snacks for Kids! / Meriendas Gratis Para NiĂąos!
  Gilroy Library 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
  3:00 pm
• Create-N-Play [Crear-Y-Jugar]
  Gilroy Library 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
  5:30 pm
• Speed Dating - Singles Ages 30-45 in Gilroy
  COVALE Rooftop Beer & Wine Bar , 7534 Gourmet Alley , Gilroy
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Stroke Survivors Support Group
  363 E 10th St , Gilroy
  9:00 am

Friday January 16

• Baby Bounce Storytime
  Gilroy Library 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
  10:30 am
• Safe Space Meet-Up for LGBTQ+ (ages 13-25) / Encuentro de espacio seguro para personas LGBTQ+ (de 13 a 25 aĂąos)
  Gilroy Library 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
  4:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Family Storytime [Hora de Cuentos]
  Gilroy Library 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 10

• Big Book Sale (Gran venta de libros) of the Friends of the Gilroy Library
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime [Hora de Cuentos]
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  10:30 am
• Neighborhood Naturalists
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  11:00 am
• Death CafĂŠ
  Gilroy Library , 350 West Sixth Street , Gilroy
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone need good FREE meal?
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• Goodwill of Silicon Valley California posted a job opening for Retail Donated Goods Pricer 1 HL in Gilroy. Apply here.
• Gavilan College posted a job opening for Part-Time General Counselor Pool in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

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