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!

After going through the adoption process and being able to see and learn about the cats'…read morepersonalities, I decided to adopt this chonker cat Pinto. It did require a thorough vetting process for adoption, but I was able to foster for a short period to see if she would like my house and my other cat. She is overall happy and healthy and I am happy to have her with me!

I adopted a cat from this shelter and she has been the best companion. Rico was very helpful in…read morefinding the right fit for my family.

I really hope this place survives it was so cute. We decided to visit on a whim randomly when…read moredriving around this area. It's a quaint shop but the inside is bigger than you think. The first part of the store inside has goodies / merch to buy. While the store is free to visit the cats, we felt obligated to buy something as we had a great time. The cats were so cute! I bought a coffee. In the interior cat area there are many cats inside, with many toys to play with. Lots of varieties. We saw one with inly 3 legs but he was so adorable!!! They came in different moods, some were napping and some were ultra hyper. The staff was very nice and it seemed lots of them were getting adopted. Several parties can sit inside because it's so spacious in the cat area. Highly recommended!!!!

I appreciate everything about this organization and every rescue organization. This dedicated team…read moreputs in all the time and effort in ensuring happy healthy lies and future lives for innocence creatures that have no voice to defend themselves. How can anyone not support rescue organizations?? Every life matters! Every life deserves a chance! Please adopt and don't shop!! Support your local business!

My daughter loved spending time with the cats. The staff was organized, kind, and helpful.read more

We had a wonderful experience with the kittens. The play area was clean and the requirement to wear…read moresocks (no shoes or bare feet) a pleasant surprise. We also had to use hand sanitizer. I lowered my rating for two reasons. I am disabled and it is difficult to sit on low seating. There was no accessible seating in the entry or play area. I went outside to sit on a bench and a woman lit up a cigarette. A steady stream of smoke was blowing in my direction. I finally told her that I am allergic. She did not care. It was her smoking break (right outside the entrance) and that she was having a bad day. She continued to smoke. She told me that I should be inside with the kittens. I got up to go to my car determined to write this review and told her that she should consider accessible seating. The kittens were admirable though!

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.

I love this goodwill tbh. I recently discovered the much larger Gilroy one, but there are some…read morehidden gems that come up at this location. Also, the staff here go above and beyond to help you (in comparison) very friendly and positive vibe here. I've seen hilarious shirts/sweatshirts and funny mugs. Brands I recognize I note include Lucky, House of Harlow, Meshki, Garage, and Victoria's Secret. For nurses/healthcare providers looking for cool/unique scrubs, this place has some although it's not so easy to find the matching top and bottoms. Some vintage scrubs/retro style as well. I noticed they seem to have a lot more linen tops/blouses, and ethnic Indian clothes than the Gilroy location (this could be due to size which changes the arrangement).

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!

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.

Our 13 year old son attended Phase 2 as a first timer this year. It was a fantastic experience all…read morearound; he came back with a new confidence, passion for leadership, and sense of self that we had not seen before. Drop-off was extremely smooth, and kids are whisked away before any anxieties (on either kids' or parents' part) can set in. I understand from our son that the first 48 hours was most challenging in terms of settling into a no-phone routing, not being able to reach out to family and friends and having to adapt to his group, which he took to immediately. By day three he was 110% in, and we hope that some of the friendships made will last for life. As parents, there is always a concern in the back of your mind that the week might have have been miserable, and it was so enthralling to see them march into their graduation ceremony on the pickup morning, cheering singing and laughing together. Safety was paramount; the kids were kept very well fed and hydrated. It sounds as though the worst emergencies were a couple of hornets and some aggressive ants, but the camp and leadership were well prepared. Our son had nothing but good things to say about the other campers, the camp leaders, and the adult leadership; he felt that all were very strong and genuinely cared for him and his fellow campers. All in all, it' was an incredible experience. He can't wait to go back next year and is hoping that he can qualify for staff leadership in the future.