Weekly 411 Community News for July 15

Weekly 411 for July 15, 2022

Save the Date for National Night Out

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

The City invites the community to be Together at National Night Out! Spend a great summer evening with your family, friends, and neighbors at the Civic Center Plaza, 17575 Peak Avenue.

Meet police officers and firefighters, see police and fire vehicles on display, meet Morgan Hill's SWAT Team, Morgan Hill's K9 Officer Basco, enjoy kids' activities, giveaways, and prizes! Get to know City teammates and learn about local service providers.

City Engagement

COVID Testing: Morgan Hill Council Chamber Building

Tuesday, July 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 17555 Peak Avenue

Schedule an appointment - Appointments are open for scheduling 7 days before the testing date. Once all appointments are filled, this location will no longer appear as an option.

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m., Virtual Meeting Information

Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are virtual and live-streamed on Facebook, Channel 17, and the City’s website.

Members of the community who would like to participate may do so virtually: https://bit.ly/ParksandRecreationCommission or call 669-900-9128, then enter the webinar ID: 845 7667 3771.

Public comment may be provided in the following ways:

Join the virtual Parks & Recreation meeting via the link above, when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
Join the virtual meeting by calling the number above, dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to 3 minutes;
Send public comments in writing to chris.ghione@morganhill.ca.gov.

Please note that comments made on Facebook are not considered public comment.

City Council Meeting - Canceled

Wednesday, July 20

Please note that there are no scheduled City Council meetings in July. Join us at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on August 3, 2022.

Planning Commission Recruitment - Now Accepting Applications

Deadline: Friday, July 22, 5:00 p.m.

Interested in serving on the Planning Commission? The City is recruiting to fill one unexpired term on this Commission with a term ending June 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office until Friday, July 22, or until filled. Interviews before the City Council are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, 5:30 p.m.

Library, Culture, and Arts Commission (LCAC) Workshop

Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 p.m., View Workshop Agenda

LCAC is hosting an event planning workshop for its next International Community Festival.

Members of the community who would like to participate may join the virtual meeting at https://bit.ly/LCACMeeting or call 669-900-9128, then enter the meeting identification when prompted: 830 4187 3791.

Public comment may be provided in the following ways:

Join the virtual Library, Culture, and Arts Commission meeting via the link above; when public comment is opened, raise your virtual hand and be called upon to speak for up to three minutes;
Join the virtual meeting by calling the number above, dial *9 to raise your hand, and be called upon to speak for up to three minutes;
Send public comments in writing via email to chris.ghione@morganhill.ca.gov.

Please note that comments made on Facebook are not considered public comment.

Ongoing Pavement Rehabilitation

Roadwork is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an estimated completion in October 2022. For more information about the project and a full schedule, please visit https://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/1854/Pavement-Rehabilitation-Program.

Community Corner

Living Above the Influence

Friday Night Blast at the CRC

July 15, 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Dinner Available

Registration Required

South Valley Civic Theatre

Presents Beauty and the Beast

July 15 & 16

Schedule & Tickets

Help Local Parks & Trails

July 16, 9 a.m.

Meet at Central High School

July & August Info

Friends of the Morgan Hill Library

15th Anniversary Event Day

Saturday, July 16, Starting at 11 a.m.

Events Throughout the Day

View Schedule

Rebekah Children's Services

Let's Bloom Together

Teen Summer Program

July 18 - August 3

Registration Required

AAUW Presents

Diversity & the Roe v. Wade Decision

July 26, 7:00 p.m.

Morgan Hill Library

Event Flyer

Bay Area Discovery Museum

& Santa Clara County Library District

Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Avenue Wednesday, July 27, 12 – 2 p.m.

The Library District is bringing the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s Try-it-Truck to Morgan Hill! Stop by for a fun experience building and exploring a wide range of creative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities. Activities are designed for ages 5 to 13.

Santa Clara County 2023 Civil Grand Jury Recruitment

Apply by Friday, September 16, 2022

The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, is accepting applications for service on the 2023 County Civil Grand Jury.

Contact Britney Huelbig, Deputy Manager of the Civil Grand Jury, 408-882-2721 or CGJ@scscourt.org, the Court's website or view the application.

Summer Safety - Water

Water Safety Tips

Practice water safety whether you are poolside, at the beach, or at a lake. Always swim with a buddy and wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.

Avoid swimming near a boat, marina, or boat launch.

For more water safety information, please visit the National Safety Council's website covering water safety.