October 2022
Calendar of Events
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National Manufacturing Day
Friday, October 7
See what is going on locally with Morgan Hill's Economic Development Division.
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Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Awareness Month
LBD or “Dementia with Lewy bodies” is a type of dementia that affects the thinking and moving parts of the brain. Lewy body dementia occurs because of abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein that develops inside the brain’s nerve cells. This disease accounts for 5-10% of all dementia cases. LBD can occur by itself, or together with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. To learn more click the buttons below!
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Help Your Local Parks and Trails
There are many chances for volunteers and community groups to help keep
Morgan Hill's parks and public spaces looking clean, fresh, and attractive.
Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Cochrane/101 Interchange
Meet in Hobby Lobby parking lot adjacent to Cochrane Ave.
Plan ahead for the next opportunities on October 22 & 29.
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Morgan Hill Farmers' Market
Morgan Hill Farmers' Market operates every Saturday.
Caltrain Station Parking Lot
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Check out the website below for tips, like the Weekly CROP WATCH,
which lets you know when your favorite varieties come in season,
recipe ideas for seasonal items, and added events as they are scheduled.
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Sidewalk Saturdays Fall Season
The Sidewalk Saturday Fall Season takes place every Saturday through November 26.
Located on 3rd Street in Downtown Morgan Hill
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet 12-15 local makers every week, displaying hand-crafted goods and custom gifts. Where you shop matters! Keep your purchases in the 95037 this Holiday Season.
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Tarantula Fest at Henry W. Coe State Park
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Henry W. Coe State Park, East Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill
Come to the Coe Park Tarantula Fest and rub elbows - so to speak - with some of our fuzzy, friendly eight-legged guests of honor.
Admission to the festival is free; however, there is a parking fee for day use of $8 per car.
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Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Family-Friendly Group Bike Ride
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Coyote Creek Visitor Center, 19224 Malaguerra Ave., Morgan Hill
In conjunction with the Coyote Creek Watershed Day.
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Opening Saturday, October 1 |
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South Valley Civic Theatre
"Honk! Jr. Fairytale Quest"
Show opens October 1 and continues through October 22.
Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road
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Senior Center Weekday Lunches
The Senior Center Café is now open for in-person dining Monday - Friday.
Registration and Café open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Centennial Recreation Senior Center, 171 W. Edmundson
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Friends of the Morgan Hill Senior Center
Every Tuesday Night ~ Bingo at the CCC
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Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m., every Tuesday.
Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road
Contact: 408-219-4136
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COVID-19 Test at Council Chamber Building |
COVID Testing is available at the Council Chamber Building
the first and third Tuesday of every month.
Testing Hours 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location 17555 Peak Avenue
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Rotary Club of Morgan Hill
Golf Classic Fund Raiser
27th Annual Golf Classic Fund Raiser
Friday, October 7, Coyote Creek Golf Club
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City of Morgan Hill @ Sidewalk Saturdays
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East Third Street, Downtown Morgan Hill
Featuring: MoGo, Housing Programs
The City of Morgan Hill team is looking forward to meeting you in person!
Stop by the booth to learn more about the City's newest programs
and ask how you can get involved with the City!
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Morgan Hill Police Department
Hosts Downtown Community Clean-Up
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meet Downtown on 3rd Street near the parking garage
Morgan Hill Police Department is proud to partner with members of Community Christian to conduct a Downtown community clean-up event.
The event is open to the public, regardless of religious beliefs.
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Morgan Hill Historical Society
Downtown Walking Tour
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meet at 50 E. 3rd Street, parking garage exit.
Walking Tour takes place on the 2nd Saturday each month.
Tour 14 historic Downtown locations, covering a distance of about 1.5 miles.
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Friends of the Morgan Hill Library
Fall Book Sale
Saturday, October 8
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Library Program Room; Masks Required
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Living Above the Influence
16th Annual Community Event
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Community & Cultural Center
Event includes a Graffiti Art Contest that requires registration ahead of time.
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Plein Air Paint Out
Multiple times and locations.
10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Artists start painting the Clos La Chance vineyards
and spectators may watch from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Then, the artists move locations to Downtown Morgan Hill and continue painting.
From 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., see the works on display at Colibri Gallery
for the "wet paint" art sale and awards ceremony
Enjoy live music, catered refreshments, and paintings of Morgan Hill.
The exhibition will be on view from October 9 - November 26 at Colibri Gallery.
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South Valley Symphony
"Made in America" Concert
3:00 p.m.
Guglielmo Winery, 1480 East Main Ave.
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Morgan Hill Photography Club
"Mobile Devices Only"
Virtual Photo Exhibit
Open Through October 9
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Deadline: Monday, October 10 |
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Literary Legacies Poetry Contest
"More Than What They See"
High school students are invited to write an original poem about identity and community. Record a 3-4 minute video of yourself reciting this poem.
Prizes for High School Students
Deadline: October 10
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Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Class Date Range: October 11 - November 5
CERT training is a 20-hour, all hazard training program offered by
Morgan Hill's Office of Emergency Services (OES). Classes are a combination of online training and a one-day, hands-on skills session.
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San Martin Neighborhood Association
District 1 Supervisor Candidate Forum
Candidates: Ms. Sylvia Arenas, Mr. Johnny Khamis
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Doors Open at 6 p.m.
San Martin Lions' Hall, 12415 Murphy Ave.
Please submit questions for the candidates no later than Wednesday, October 5.
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Valley Water & Daily Acts
Drip Irrigation Basics Webinar
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Drip irrigation is an excellent way to efficiently irrigate your landscape - efficient when it comes both to time and water usage.
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"Meet Your Local Candidate" Forum
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All forums take place in-person at the Council Chamber Building, 17555 Peak Avenue.
Forums are hosted by the American Association of University Women
and Leadership Morgan Hill.
Featuring:
Candidates for Morgan Hill Mayor and City Council Seats
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Morgan Hill Downtown Association
Downtown Classic Car Cruise
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
You don't want to miss this event that will showcase classic cars cruising
our beautiful Downtown providing fun for everyone!
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Open Space Preserve Weekday Hike
Rancho Cañada del Oro
Hosted by Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
You will be guided by POST Ambassadors who will share with you the history of the preserve, the region, and the importance of conservation in the area.
The hike is moderate to strenuous at about 4 miles round trip
with about 700 feet of gradual elevation gain.
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"Meet Your Local Candidate" Forum
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
All forums take place in-person at the Council Chamber Building, 17555 Peak Avenue.
Forums are hosted by the American Association of University Women
and Leadership Morgan Hill.
Featuring:
Gavilan Board of Trustees
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Youth Action Council
Adaptive Halloween Dance Party
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Centennial Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room
This event is designed for youth and adults with disabilities. There is no charge for parents or caregivers to stay at the event. Your friends are welcome, too!
Register at the CRC welcome Desk.
CRC Member: $10 / Non-Member $15. For questions, please contact Recreation Coordinator, Chiquy Mejia @ Chiquy.mejia@mhcrc.com or 408-310-4253.
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Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce
First Annual Golf Classic
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coyote Creek Golf Course, 1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr., Morgan Hill
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Starry Nights at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill
The Open Space Authority is pleased to work with
the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) to co-host a community star party
at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve.
Telescopes will be provided along with docent astronomers to help you
find amazing features in the night sky.
Registration is required but tickets are FREE.
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Saved By Nature Bat Fest 2022
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
In the meadow at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve
4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill
It’s Saved By Nature’s biggest and most exciting event of the year – Bat Fest!
Join us for an evening festival celebrating local animals of the night, with live bats, owls, and other creatures. With food trucks, live music, festival games, arts and crafts, mini-pumpkin patch, REI lounge, and booths from community partner organizations.
Be sure to bring your own blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, and your favorite drink while watching the movie Addam’s Family (1991) under the night sky.
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Deadline: Sunday, October 23 |
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Morgan Hill Community Foundation
Grant Funding Available
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation is accepting applications for grants in support of local, non-profit organizations and/or public schools.
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City of Morgan Hill Parks & Recreation
West Little Llagas Creek Trail at Silviera Lake Project Update
6:30 p.m.; Virtual meeting to update the project status.
In coordination with the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s
Upper Llagas Creek Flood Control Project, the City of Morgan Hill is
in the construction process for a future multi-use trail from
Watsonville Road to Lake Silveira.
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Morgan Hill Library
Sugar Skull Decorating for K-8th Grade
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Morgan Hill Children's Activity Room
Decorate a sugar skull in celebration of Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead - a celebration of the lives of the deceased. Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico but is becoming a popular holiday throughout Latin America and in the United States.
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Morgan Hill Open Studios
Meet & Greet Preview Event
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd.
Meet the artists and get a sneak preview!
52 artists from Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy and South San Jose are showcasing various art media at Morgan Hill Open Studios November 4 - 5.
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Magical Bridge Playground
Spooktacular in the Park
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration is not required, just show up!
All Ages! All Abilities! All Welcome!
A fun evening full of music, a pumpkin painting project, face painting,
and a costume parade.
For questions, please contact Recreation Coordinator,
The City of Morgan Hill is recruiting Magical Bridge Playground Kindness Ambassador Volunteers to promote magical time and inclusiveness,
and to assist with visitors’ education and playground protocols.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer form.
or call 408-310-4258.
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Monday, October 31 - Happy Halloween! |
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Morgan Hill
Downtown Association
Safe Trick-or-Treat
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Downtown businesses make it fun and safe!
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Irrigation Schedule Change
From November 1 through February 28, 2023, watering is limited to Wednesdays only.
- Applies to all potable water in the City, including wells
- Irrigation is allowed before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
- Watering is limited to no more than 15 minutes per station
- Watering returns to the two day a week schedule on March 1, 2023
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American Association of University Women
Grant Funding Available
Grants for up to $1,000 each will be provided to local non-profit organizations requesting funding for a specific program or expense that is in alignment with AAUW’s mission.
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Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center (WERC)
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy
Meet WERC ambassador animals and learn about the center with our executive director, Ashley Quick. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch and wine feast,
and bid on auction items for the holiday season ahead.
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Magical Bridge Playground
Día de los Muertos Celebration
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Let’s celebrate with music, art projects, face painting, and a
talent show at the Playhouse stage area. Don't miss it!
For questions, please contact Recreation Coordinator,
The City of Morgan Hill is recruiting Magical Bridge Playground Kindness Ambassador Volunteers to promote magical time and inclusiveness,
and to assist with visitors’ education and playground protocols.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer form.
or call 408-310-4258.
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City Council, Commission, & City Meetings |
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Meetings are virtual until further notice.
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Typically 1st, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays of the Month
7:00 p.m.
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Library, Culture & Arts Commission |
1st Tuesday of the Month
Check City Calendar for Each Month's Time
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2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month
7:00 p.m.
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Parks & Recreation Commission |
3rd Tuesday of the Month
7:00 p.m.
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Townhall Meetings
City's Leadership Team holds virtual townhall meetings as needed to provide
the community another opportunity to stay connected, learn about,
and ask questions regarding a range of community issues.
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Feature Your Event Here
Want to see your public, community event listed in a future calendar?
Email monthlycalendar@morganhill.ca.gov with the name of the community group, date/time of the event, and a flyer or web page that can be linked. Requests should be sent in at least a week before the end of the month prior to the event.
For example, for a November event, send in by around October 20.
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Sidewalk Saturdays
Seasonal Market
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