More than 50 people participate in event
Randy and Kelly Phares inside their 1930 Model A Ford. (Photo by Barbi Kutilek)
By Staff Report
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation held its second annual Discover Morgan Hill Road Rally and Poker Fun Run and raised $5,000 for its nonprofit activities. About 50 participants visited various businesses, county parks, and other stops that make southern Santa Clara County an attractive area to explore, collecting playing cards as they tried to get the highest poker hand.
Rally participants began at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, and then choose individual routes for their own tours based on their interests. Engines started at 9 a.m., and the event concluded at 1 p.m. with a “Winners Circle” celebration at the Granada Theatre in downtown Morgan Hill.
Randy and Kelly Phares accept the $500 check from Mayor Steve Tate for winning this year’s rally. (Photo by Barbi Kutilek)
The Road Rally encouraged participants to visit the San Martin Animal Shelter, Morgan Hill Dog Park, Wings of History Museum, Rosy’s at the Beach, Coyote Valley Sporting Clays, Andy’s Orchard, Grinds Vines & Automobiles Café, On the Road Again British Motors, Thinker Toys, Granada Theatre, Community & Cultural Center, Rocca’s, Ponzini Community Garage, Napa Auto Parts, Edward “Boss” Prado Foundation, Clos La Chance Winery, Honda of Morgan Hill, Sinaloa Café, LJB Farms, Just G’s Boutique, and Santa Clara County parks including Anderson, Uvas, Chesbro and Harvey Bear.
This year’s winners, Red and Kelly Phares, won $500 after earning the best poker hand during the Road Rally. The Phares team drove a 1930 Model T Ford and visited all 23 Road Rally stops.
The Wolfpack team poses with their cards. (Photo by Barbi Kutilek)
