Published in the November 9 – 22, 2016 issue of Morgan Hill Life

Main story: Independent bookstores offer community-focused programming

Nonprofit profile: MH Foundation honors locals who contribute to our community

Guest column by Daniel Xu: Nonprofit is on the ground helping communities

Editorial: We need amendment to undo Citizens United’s damage

A Veteran’s Life … with Connor Quinn: U.S. Army veteran finding success with new Running Shop and Hops

Wildlife Eduction & Rehabilitation Center … with Joy Joyner: Keeping bird feeders, baths clean helps migrating birds stay healthy

MHDA with Kathy Sullivan: Nancy Reynolds selected as MHDA philanthropist

Ribbon Cutting — La Quinta Inn & Suites

Aging Gracefully . . . with Susan Fent: Getting older should be dignified

Robert Airoldi: Ladera Grill will offer free lunches to all military veterans Friday, Nov. 11

Your Pets . . . with Dr. Jeanne Haggerty-Arcay: Several tips to prepare your cat and dog for the long, cold winter ahead

Your Finances . . . with Marisa Otto: Carry all the values of Thanksgiving into your personal and financial life

Music in the Air . . . with Mark ‘Fenny’ Fenichel: How I ‘saved’ Richie Havens’s life and the show went on as planned

Your Garden . . . with Kate Russell: Find the good bugs, plants and habitats that can help control pests

South Valley community thanks Loma Fire first responders with BBQ

Fifth grade students see how justice system works in field trip to courthouse

The Bigger Picture . . . with Marty Cheek: A manned mission to Mars might inspire humanity to greater innovations

Calendar of Events: November 9 – 22, 2016 edition

Your Wine . . . with Cindy Adams: Pairing appropriate wine with food can enhance your holiday meals

Halloween 2016: And the winner is …