Join the Committee for Green Foothills for an evening to learn about What’s at Stake for Sargent Ranch/Juristac. Covering 6,500 acres of hills, wetlands, creeks and meadows, this area is home to numerous habitats and and native species. Valentin Lopez, Chair of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, will speak about the historical, spiritual and cultural importance of Juristac. Stuart Weiss, founder of Creekside Science, will talk on the ecology of the site (species, wildlife movement, etc.). Legislative Advocacy Director Alice Kaufman will speak about the sand and gravel quarry that’s proposed for the Juristac site, including the environmental concerns, the timeline and how you can help with advocacy.

Popular touring duo Four Siblings Short returns with a Celtic Winter Concert. They will share music with their collection of world instruments, plus stories and folklore celebrating the season.

Join Mayor Steve Tate in celebrating the progress towards the planned construction of Upper Llagas Creek Flood Control Project. The project is planned to commence in 2019. Mayor Tate has worked for his entire tenure to bring this project to fruition. The project, when completed, will: Provide flood protection for 1,100 homes, 500 businesses, and over 1,300 acres of agricultural land within the cities of Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and the unincorporated area of San Martin. Save residents and businesses thousands of dollars on flood insurance each year, upon completion of project construction, and Federal Emergency Management Agency certification. Preserve and enhance the creek habitat for plant, fish, and wildlife. The brief event will occur at Watsonville Road at West Little Llagas Creek at 11:30am on Wednesday, December 12.

This morning meeting will provide your small business with information about ADA requirements in the building code and what you need to know if you have been a recent target of an ADA lawsuit. Speakers will discuss legal issues, building code compliance, and access for animals supporting individuals with disabilities.