By Robert Airoldi
If you haven’t already saved the date, do so for the last weekend of September. The
Robert Airoldi
24th Annual Taste of Morgan Hill is almost here. If you haven’t heard, there are some changes this year. Read our story on Page 1 to learn about what’s happening this year. It promises to be a great time, weather cooperating. See you downtown Sept. 28 and 29.
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Bentley, the German Shepherd-mix that was up for adoption at the San Martin Animal Shelter, has found a home, thanks in part to our story in the Aug. 21 issue. Morgan Hill resident Roy Hovey read the story about the dog’s former owner who reluctantly gave Bentley up because he moved to a location that does not allow pets. The former owner would stop by the shelter from time to time to visit Bentley.
Bentley, a German Shepherd mix, is available for free adoption this month.
The story touched Hovey, who said he visited Bentley and fell in love. He continued to visit for about a week until Bentley was cured of an ailment. “I knew I was destined to take him home, nurture him back to health, and give him a new start,” Hovey said. “Ultimately, it was the look in his eye when it met mine that formed the strong connection.”
Way to go, Roy. You’ll surely have a lifetime of great memories with Bentley.
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Photo by Susan Brazelton
Lila Parks, age 7, Andrew T. Zhao, age 6, and Christine Chon, age 10, display their winning drawings.
Congratulations to Lila Parks, 7, Andrew T. Zhao, 6, and Christine Chon, 10. The trio are the top winners of a recent art contest titled “Morgan Hill 2035,” sponsored by the Morgan Hill Library, the Friends of the Morgan Hill Library and the Library Culture and Arts Commission. Children were asked to submit entries showing what they envision Morgan Hill will look like in 22 years.
The $235 Grand Prize went to Zhao, while Parks and Chon each won $35. The three winning entries are now hanging at the Morgan Hill Library through the end of September. Check them out next time you’re at the library.
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Back in 1987, parents of Live Oak High School started the tradition of providing graduating seniors with a safe and sober celebration as they spend the last evening as a Live Oak High School. Now is your chance to support this great event in which parent volunteers transform the gyms of the school into a themed party and provide food, beverages and fun from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Live Oak Safe and Sober Grad Night is a nonprofit dedication to keep seniors safe. If you’re attending the El Toro Bowl between cross-town rivals Live Oak and Sobrato, then purchase a commemorative El Toro Bowl T-shirt.
One hundred percent of the proceeds go toward grad night events. Donations will also be collected at the Sept. 21 game. If you’d like to volunteer for a committee, donate supplies, gift cards or cash, please call Rebekah at (408) 859-7305 or email [email protected].
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Another great organization — Leadership Morgan Hill Class of 2013 — is holding its graduation and reception at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. The keynote speaker is Erin O’Brien, president and CEO of Community Solutions. If you’d like to attend and congratulate this year’s graduates, call (408) 778-7211 or email [email protected]. Please RSVP by Sept. 20.
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Interested in learning more about public safety in Morgan Hill? Then visit the Morgan Hill Police Department from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Sept. 21 for the Public Safety Day Open House.
In attendance will be SWAT trucks and other MHPD vehicles, CHP, Calfire, Rural Metro and Silicon Valley ambulance service, Sheriff’s Department, Community Emergency Response Team, Community Law Enforcement Foundation and Volunteers in Policing. Also, take a tour of the police department. For more information, visit www.morganillclef.org, www.facebook.com/MHCLEF or [email protected].
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If you’re looking for something a bit more physical, how about joining Mike Monroe and others for a 2-mile hike on the paved pedestrian pathway along Edmundson Creek at 8 a.m. Sept. 21 before the California Coastal Cleanup Day event? After the hike, meet at 9 a.m. at Starbucks in the Vineyard Town Center and help remove litter along West Little Llagas Creek. Visit wwwcleanacreek.org to register as a volunteer. Summer is quickly coming to a close, but there’s still a lot to do in and around town.
