Published in the March 18-31, 2015 issue of Morgan Hill Life

Every weekend
Bingo benefits bands
• The Live Oak Emerald Regime holds bingo games at the Britton Middle School Auditorium, 80 W. Central Ave., to support band programs. Saturday, doors open at 4:15 p.m., games start at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, doors open at 11:45 a.m., games start 1:15 p.m. For more information visit www.emeraldregime.org/bingo_page.htm.

Daily
Walking program
• Join others in evening and Saturday morning walks. Meet at the Morgan Hill Shopping Center (Main and Hale avenues) for walks from 6 to 7 p.m. They also walk for 90 minutes Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m. The walks are at a moderate pace and include hills. For more information, call (408) 779-7592 or e-mail [email protected].

Every Tuesday
Bingo benefits seniors
• Bingo is played at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, to raise funds to benefit the Morgan Hill Senior Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. There is a $20 buy-in, $30 electronic and paper buy-in. For information, call (408) 782-1284 or visit www.fmhsc.org.

March 19, 20, 21 and 22
Spring Boutique
• The annual Spring Boutique is around the corner and many returning vendors along with new vendors offering quality unique items will be there. This year’s sale dates and times are: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday for a sneak peek, then from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The boutique will be located in the Hiram Morgan Hill House at Villa Mira Monte, 17860 Monterey Road.

March 20
Grants, scholarships available
• The Morgan Hill Community Foundation is accepting applications for its annual spring grant cycle, which disburses awards to local, qualifying nonprofits. Deadline is March 20. Submission requirements and application information are available at www.morganhillcf.org. The MHCF also offers scholarships through the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s “Common Scholarship Application” available at each high school’s counseling center.

March 20, 21, 27 and 28
Musical comes to Sobrato
• The Sobrato Theatre Society presents the musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” at 7 p.m. March 20, 21, 27 and 28 with a 2 p.m. matinee March 21, at the high school, 401 Burnett Ave. Tickets are $10 for general seating and $14 for reserved, and are available at http://tinyurl.com/m2eurnw

March 21
South Valley Wine Auction
• Buy your tickets now for the 17th annual premier food and wine event of the South Valley to benefit Morgan Hill Unified School District Athletic program. Presented by the South Valley Athletic Foundation. Tickets cost $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Visit www.southvalleywineauction.org.

Oakwood School Open House
• Oakwood School fosters creativity, discipline, intelligence, and unbounded joy. Learn more about Morgan Hill’s independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory school for students in preschool-12th grade at an Open House from 10 a.m. to noon, 105 John Wilson Way. No reservation is required. Visit www.oakwoodway.org.

March 23 & 24
Support amphitheater lights
The Leadership Morgan Hill Class of 2015 is hosting two information nights at Bubbles Wine Bar to rally community. Both events take place from 4 to 9 p.m., 17105 Monterey Road.
Support for “Bright Idea” the class project for the Downtown Amphitheater stage lighting system. Tickets are $40 and include one appetizer and two glasses of wine. For more information, go to www.leadershipmorganhill.org or contact: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected].

March 28
Spring Fest is here
• Spring Fest is a free community event brought to the community by Las Madres of Morgan Hill, Morgan Hill Parent Child Nursery School and the city of Morgan Hill. Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, games, face painting, balloon art and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road. For more information, contact Lisa Titi at (609) 213-9772 or at [email protected].

March 29
Annual Wildflower Run benefits AAUW
• Entering its 32nd year, the Wildflower Run is a Morgan Hill tradition. It features 10K USATF certified run, a 5K run/walk, a stroller 2K kids’ fun run. Flat, fast 5K and 10K courses are on scenic local back roads and a 2K on the school track for children ages 5 to 10. See a runner guide at www.WildflowerRun.org/files/runner_guide_2015.pdf for details. This is a fundraiser for the Morgan Hill Branch of the American Association of University Women. Proceeds provide scholarships for women and girls. The events start and finish at Live Oak High School, 1505 E. Main Ave. Tickets are $20 to $40 and available at www.WildflowerRun.org, call (408) 778-3924 or email [email protected].

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