I enjoy being a member of the San Martin Lions Club. The Lions Club is the largest service…read moreorganization in the world. There are Lions Clubs in 37 countries. The conventions are fun and a great way to make new friends. Some of our future projects include repainting the playground of a local elementary school. Fundraisers to support our service projects include The Pre-Mother's Day Arts and Crafts Fair and Raffle on Saturday, April 29th and Bingo starting in the beginning of June. If you want to make new friends and be a service to the community, consider becoming a Lion!

I went here last night around 6pm. Thats when the second round of bingo starts. First things first…read more I heard the guy who says the numbers for the balls is an SOB. Ouch!! But what hurt even more was that I almost won!!! Apparently I was "on"! (Btw there isnt an almost won when it comes to bingo. Lol) The place is packed on Wednesdays. I heard this place has the largest payout in all santa clara county. Woah!! Well not that i didnt have fun with all the difficult games and rules but I have to say I wont be returning. Not anytime soon anyway. The bingo sheets are $21 each but you get about 10 to 15 sheets to play. I lost count. Lol REGULAR GAMES: #1 A stamp and A line #2 Triple Bingo with Wild Numbers #3 Stamp and 2 corners #4 1 Easy and 1 Hard #5 Crazy kite #6 Small picture frame #7 Six pack anywhere #8 2 postage stamps-corners only #9 Block of nine Anywhere #10 Double Hardway #11 Texas Blackout #12 Six Around Any Corner FINAL 3 GAMES ARE PROGRESSIVE #13 Progressive Double Bingo #14 Progressive Crazy C #15 Blackout Each game is worth $340 and the largest payout in Santa Clara County. Remember no underage persons allowed. You must be 18 years old to attend. -Wednesdays doors open @ 4pm -Early bird starts @ 5:45pm -Regular session starts @ 6:30pm I really enjoyed myself even though i didnt win but i sure came close! I was one number off from winning and everyone at my table was excited for me. Your "on" they would tell me. But unfortunately I dont see myself coming again. It takes alot of dedication, time, and Mulla $$$.

I attended a bluegrass concert/fundraiser here. The acoustics in the main performance hall were…read moregreat! So much fun! And they had yummy BBQ and pie for sale. This place is a true community center, run completely by volunteers. You can also rent the hall for private events. Heidi is amazingly helpful and so kind to work with. A great small town atmosphere!

The best venue I've EVER worked with. Conversations started in Oct/Nov for our baby shower in June…read more Quick, prompt and reliable replies with every question answered. Heidi was a joy to work with and I feel we've been become friends through working together. =) Our Baby Shower was on a Sunday, and since there was no events the Saturday before she let us in that event to set up. I can not tell you how much stress that took off our shoulders. We were able to take our time and not worry about it the morning off. Since my family is from out of town and we live in Gilroy, this really helped with the unloading and just overall timing of getting ready that day. PROS: - Food separate from party: My dad and uncle cooked using our own BBQ's behind the grange. We did buffet style tacos in the kitchen. I liked that this was separate was the party and it gave us more room for seating. - Tables and Chair included: The venue has plenty of rectangle tables and the comfortable plastic chairs (not the metal chairs). - Side room: perfect for kids! I made custom coloring pages and put some toys in there. There were a lot of kids there but I hardly saw any of them because this room kept them occupied. - Frig: to keep cake and fruit chilled - Restrooms: plenty, never any wait time. - Cleanliness: the place was spotless when we arrived, very pleased with the cleanliness. - Parking: on site for the event, and plenty around. - drinks: with the one day event insurance we were able to bring in our own beer and wine. No bar staff needed. CONS: - seats per table: the chairs and comfy because they are wider, but this means we were only able to fit 3 next to each other per side. This made my count of table/chairs/centerpieces off a bit as I planned 4 chairs per side per table. Not a big a deal in the end but something to think about if your tables plan to touch like ours. -No A/C: we got lucky and it wasn't as hot as I thought it was going to be and there are fans on the ceiling and some floor fans. But as the girl of the hour running around I was so sweaty (probably cuz I'm also 31 weeks preg) but at least the guests were comfortable. I made paper fans for guest to use just in case. Overall, we will definitely be using this venue again!

I've intended to write this review for far far too long…read more An unbelievable 2 months ago now I adopted a sweet little 10 month kitten known as poppy. I'd come to look at a different kitten and realized very fast they would not be a good fit. Before leaving though the wonderful team Jamie and (name I cannot recall unfortunately) inquired as to why I was looking for in a cat. They suggested I look at poppy. I met poppy and slowly started falling in love. And I say slowly. The wonderful team at town cats allowed me to sit with her for almost an hour and a half, letting me know I could think about it and come back or adopt her that day. In the end I pulled the trigger and said YES. Best decision I ever made. They offered, at my request, to provide a small amount of her current food and I picked up her current litter. They also allowed me to come pick up my new little lady love after they had technically closed, to allow me to pick up the last few remaining items from the nearest pet store. Their team also answered my inquiries over the next week about my concerns regarding her transitioning into her new home Poppy, now named Calliope or Caya for short, gets a long amazingly with her fellow 2 human human housemates, and canine and feline housemates, and spends much of her day with her adoptive mother, me. Sweet, affectionate, and brave. She's playful and loving, and spends most of her day trilling quietly about things she'd like me to know. I don't see myself adopting another feline any time soon, but I would suggest town cats as a wonderful place to find a furever friend.

This rescue used to be amazing until they got a new director who knows Nothing about cats. Cannot…read moretell male from female. Fixed not fixed. She lies steals and overall does NOT do whats best for the cats and kittens. This rescue is going down under her direction. She needs to go. Only good honest person there is Grace

Free cat cafe. They don't try to upsell anything either. You go in, sign the waiver, and they'll…read morelet you in the room of cats. Half of them were sleepy, but the other half were pretty active. I saw a couple affectionate cats just sleeping on a human. The cats I played with today seemed to enjoy the purple worm fishing toy the most. I was able to summon 4 cats at once because of it. The merchs were also reasonable priced. I ended up buying a candle since I read that they're volunteer-based.

Super cute cat cafe! No reservations are needed, so you walk in and just put your name down. If the…read moreroom is too crowded, you will be asked to wait a bit until the previous party leaves. There is no set amount of time you can stay, but my party of 3 stayed for about 30 minutes! Inside the cat room, there are about 10-15 cats with varying energy levels. It's a great way to play with some and get a feel of whether you get along well with them, as there is an option to adopt. Also this is common sense but please be mindful that some cats prefer their privacy/are introverted so read the room and do not pressure them to play with you!!! The drinks aspect of the cafe is usually closed, with random days where it would be open. It was closed when I went so I can't speak on that part. Pretty casual atmosphere and friendly staff!

It was a wonderful experience. Out of all the cat places I've visited, I connected with these cats…read morethe most. It was the first time that I wanted to take home a kitty. Compared to other places I've visited, some of the kitties here had more attitude. We shared room 1 with two other girls. They were slightly frightened by the orange kitty because it kept making hissing noises. The kitty also got into a cat fight with two other kitties. Cost $20 per person with reservations. This place is quite small, so they don't have room for you to hang out before your appointment. It's best to arrive on time. 50 minutes passed by quickly. I would visit again in the future.

We had an amazing time at the Itty Bitty Kitty Cafe! The rescue is very well operated with a great…read moremission. The cafe has an incredibly warm environment. The owner, Laurie, and the other volunteers were extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and organized. We saw people of all ages (young kids, teens, and adults) having a great time. There are two playrooms filled with up to 20 kittens each. There was plenty of seats, toys, food, etc. Note to wear/brung socks when you visit! We forgot but they had the cutest socks available for purchase. We cannot recommend this cafe enough and hope all of these kittens get adopted soon!

At the heart of every organizational decision is the welfare and safety of the youth they serve…read more Their goal is not having youth focused on day-to-day survival, it is about creating self-sufficiency, surrounded by healthy relationships and creating & achieving long-term goals.

I recently attended a free 3 hour course offered by Unity Care titled "Engaging Children and Youth…read morethrough the lens of Transcultural Engagement Model." The class was amazing and I loved the perspective provided by the Unity Care staff member as he shared both his personal and professional experiences as a person of color at home and in the workplace. I highly recommend checking out these free courses taught by Unity Care staff, especially in light of our current racial climate. Good job Unity Care!

I have been very impressed with the after school care at the YMCA at Barrett. My daughter has been…read moregoing to it 4 days/week since school started in August. She loves it! They have so many wonderful activities and take great care of the children. Many times my daughter has been sad when I pick her up early, because she wants to still play with her friends or doesn't want to miss out on an activity. The staff is friendly, responsible, kind and caring. I highly recommend this after school care option.

Claustrophobic, yes, but are there hidden gems at this Goodwill? Absolutely. My husband and I came…read morehere on New Year's Day as they were having two specials in-store: 50% off blue tags and 35% off your entire purchase. There's a ton to sift through whether that's clothes, shoes, toys, housewares, and random trinkets. But one thing I will say is if you come across a gem, snatch it up. I was able to find a Zoom embroidered Patagonia vest and a Pearl Izumi cycling jacket which were both real. I was able to easily remove the "Zoom" logo and the jacket is the same as one my husband already has so we could verify its' authenticity. I'll definitely come back here when I feel like braving out the stuffiness inside to locate some more good deals!

We were passing by and decided to stop by. There's parking on the side of the building. It's a…read moresmaller goodwill compared to others I've been to. It was nicely organized and they had a lot of stock. Overall it was a good experience.

Our daughter who will soon be turning twelve years old attended phase 1 this summer on the…read morerecommendation of a friend who attended phase 2 this year. It was her first summer camp and her first time away from home with people she hadn't met before. She had a wonderful experience all around. She mentioned that the meals were great and the camp songs and activities were fun. For her, the week picked up in intensity on Wednesday when they went for an overnight backpacking trip. It was her most challenging experience but also the highlight of her week. She experienced home sickness the first day, but that faded away by the second day. She made good friends with some of the girls and boys in her group. Everybody seemed to be helpful and supportive of each other. As a parent of an Eagle Scout boy, I remember attending his first two summer camps as an adult troop leader. So I felt a little anxious not being able to be there with my daughter at her first summer camp. The weather in this area was in the high 80s in the morning and mid 50s in the evening for the second week of July that my daughter attended. A two person tent and a warm sleeping bag and pad with an inflatable pillow were perfect for her. The campsites were under trees and their shade made for a pleasant stay even during the warmest part of the day. The warmest it got for my daughter was on the backpacking hike up a hill, but she also forgot to wear her hat. Kids were constantly reminded to drink water. They also made frequent stops to rest and hydrate. My daughter showered twice in the six days she was there and that along with some wet wipes she took were enough for her. They were required to wear their swimsuits when they showered. I must say that my daughter has always been a scared-y cat when it comes to bugs (spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ants) and splinters. Nevertheless, none of these seem to have been an issue, or not enough for her to notice. She only used the insect repellent once, and even though she said she got bit by mosquitoes a couple of times, we couldn't find any signs of bites, rashes or scratches when she got home. In all, it was a positive growing experience for her and she is very likely to return next year. On the night she came home, she cried before going to sleep because she missed the friends she made and the songs they sang. The possibility that they might not see each other again made her sad. We told her that is part of growing up. I wrote this review because my daughter wanted me to share her experience so that it may be helpful to others. I agree that every person is different and have different reactions to similar situations. Being away from home or sleeping in a tent for the first time is not for everyone ... you can ask my wife, who is definitely not the outdoor type .... she is the glamping type :) As another reviewer posted, phase one had the largest group of kids, followed by phase two and then phase three. Middle school and high school academics, club and school sports, and online and extracurricular activities give teenagers so much to choose these days. As they grow their interest change and they opt to purse other activities. Still, it is amazing and commendable to see some of them continue to do summer camps and return to mentor the younger children.

I attended White Stag as candidate recently and I had so much fun. The people I met during the week…read morewere so kind and considerate to me and even 2 weeks after the camp we still keep in contact reminiscing over the fun times we had during the week. The staff did an amazing job helping me throughout the week, and I will definitely use many of the skills they taught me. I really recommend you send your kids to White Stag. It is a wonderful experience that helps your child grow and have fun.

What a fantastic organization. Please consider signing up for their mailing list if you'd like to…read morevolunteer as spots fill up quickly, another plus is that children are welcome to join to help out too, which many organizations require them to be 16 y.o. and up.

I would like to thank my parents and the countless religious-related movies dubbed in Vietnamese…read morethat I used to watch endlessly because that was what shaped my heart to be the way it is now. I came from a rough background, a harsh childhood but that never prevented my parents to teach and discipline me. and to show me that a little compassion goes a long way. Due to restriction at work, I wasn't able to promote this drive but thank to Beth L., Craig M., Cristal C., Noelle J., and one of my coworkers for making this drive successful. I collected quite a few backpacks and felt good that we helped a few families. The evening I decided it was time to drop the backpacks filled w/ school supplies off, I was amazed to see the generous hearts that was there before me; I saw huge piles and piles of backpacks... I'm not there to help everyone because realistically I can't but if I can make someone smile and not have to worry about the expenses of getting a backpack and school supplies then it's definitely worth it. Donations and volunteerism isn't just during the holidays. Do what you can. Help others.