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In today's newsletter:

• Are Gilroy seniors overlooking this major risk to brain health?
• What's really happening with the proposed ICE detention center near Gilroy?

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 88, low: 55.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hearing Loss is More Common Than Most People Realize (gilroydispatch.com) — If you live in Gilroy and are over 50, local experts urge you to treat hearing checks like any other routine health screening. With South County aging quickly, the piece explains risks of untreated hearing loss and points residents to Gavilan College, county aging services, and state phone programs for referrals and practical support.
   

• Can California block new ICE detention centers? This Bay Area county is putting it to the test (sfchronicle.com) — A proposed ICE detention center just outside Gilroy has sparked lawsuits from Santa Clara County and the state, plus sustained protests led by local residents and Mayor Greg Bozzo. The story details legal strategies, community organizing, and a temporary construction halt as Gilroy's largely immigrant, farmworker community weighs how much power it has to stop the project.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gilroy

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Free Mother/Daughter Lesson - Gilroy, CA →
  Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2951 Club Dr, Gilroy
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Senior Sunrise
  Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy, CA 95020
  7:15 am
Monday August 24
• Fall Picture Day
  South Valley Middle Gilroy, CA 95020
  8:15 am
Wednesday August 26
• Rucker Back to School Night
  Rucker Elementary Gilroy, CA 95020
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Kids LEGO Club
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  1:00 pm
• Kids Art Club: Shape Constructions
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  3:30 pm
• Sip & Sushi August 2026 with Alara Cellars →
  Sushi Confidential Morgan Hill, 17340 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Farmer Arann Storytime
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  10:30 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  10:30 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Morgan Hill Library 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
  11:15 am
• Cafecito SC Heals - Face Center
  Lewis H. Britton Middle 80 W Central Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Senior Sunrise
  Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy, CA 95020
  7:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost wallet returned!
  I dropped my wallet coming out of the store thursday night. This morning a gentleman came to my door and returned it, still full of cash and all my… (Nextdoor Long Meadow)
• Last week my account was suspended for spam
  I never did this in my life. I post pictures of flowers I bought and I thank the business who sold them to me. If you come to my page to look at my… (Nextdoor Eagle Ridge)

• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Gilroy. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Gilroy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gilroy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morgan Hill

• Letter: Hold the city council, mayor accountable (morganhilltimes.com)
• $100 M Energy Facility to Produce Electricity for California's Grid (tomorrowsworldtoday.com)
• Sobrato's speedy swimmer Ciara Looney heads to UC Davis (morganhilltimes.com)

Pajaro

• Legislature Passes Laird Bill to Accelerate Pajaro River Flood Protection Projects (ca.gov)

San Juan Bautista

• Monday Market brings community together in San Juan Bautista - SanBenito.com (sanbenito.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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