– Watch things fly that you’ve never dreamed possible at the
Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark Airshow from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Clara County Model Aircraft
Skypark, located on Monterey Road near Cochrane Avenue in Morgan
Hill
Watch ’em fly
– Watch things fly that you’ve never dreamed possible at the Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark Airshow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Clara County Model Aircraft Skypark, located on Monterey Road near Cochrane Avenue in Morgan Hill. The event is free.
Details: sccmas.org/airshow.htm.
‘Altered Reality’ comes to a close this weekend
– The Morgan Hill Photography Club and the Morgan Hill Historical Society’s gallery show at the Morgan Hill House titled “Altered Reality” ends Saturday.
The show features 41 original photographs that, through the use of computer software special effects, have been transformed into fantasy works of art. The Morgan Hill House is located at 17689 Monterey Road, and is open to the public 12 to 3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Friday Night Music Series continues
– The 19th Annual Friday Night Music Series returns beginning tonight with Steve Czarnecki’s Soul Jazz Quartet. All concerts take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center at the corner of Monterey Road and Dunne Avenue.
The lineup:
Tonight – Fred McCarty & Company, country
July 15 – Usual Suspects, classic rock
July 22 – Bombshell Bully’s, classic rock and blues
July 29 – Cascada, Latin
Aug. 5 – Kelly McDonald Band, country rock
Aug. 12 – The Dan Gogh’s, rockin’ rhythm and blues
Aug. 19 – TBD
Aug. 26 – Chubby’s All Stars, classic rock
Gav Cosmetology students offer deals
– The Gavilan College Cosmetology Department is offering a 20 percent discount on all coloring services on Wednesdays and Fridays to the general public and Gavilan staff. The discounts are offered from 10 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., color to be started no later than noon.
Details: Call 842-5055 for an appointment or just walk in. The department is located in back near parking lot A.
Concert Series at the Village Green
– The Village Green of Gilroy invites all seniors 62 and older to the 2nd Annual Concert series from 3 to 4:30 p.m. this Saturday featuring Ken Sosa.
Concert and refreshments are all complimentary from the Village Green. Bring your family and friends!
Details: RSVP to Village Green of Gilroy at 7600 Isabella Way. Michele Cambra at (408) 842-0113 or fax (408) 847-5996. www.villagegreengilroy.com.
Space available at Sports Camp
– Space is still available for the remaining two Live Oak All-Sports Camps. All-Sports Camp No. 1 is from July 11 to 15 and All-Sports Camp No. 2 Aug. 1 to 5. The camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily and are open for ages 6 to 13.
Details: www.liveoak.mhu.k12.ca.us or contact camp coordinator Mark Cummins at mc********@***oo.com.
Step right up and see the show
– For the first time in recent memory Morgan Hill will play host to a summer carnival. Next week, from July 13 to 17 American Traveling Shows brings their world class carnival to the Outdoor Sports Center at 16500 Condit Road. Attractions include spectacular rides like Kamikaze, Zipper, Tidal Wave, and the always popular Graveyard along with family friendly rides such as Tornados and Spin the Apples. More family fun can be had with the 10 midway games, music, food and drink. Hours run from 4 to 10 p.m. beginning next Wednesday to Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Details: Discount ticket books are available for $25 through the Morgan Hill Youth Sports Alliance at (408) 659-0053 or re**********@***sc.com.
Romeo and Juliet – a cover band operetta
– Alphabet Arts Summer Conservatory 2011 presents Romeo and Juliet – a cover band operetta by William Shakespeare, directed by Mark Sitko. The show plays at 8 p.m. July 13 to 16, and July 18 to 21 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road.
Details: (213) 200-4498 or (408) 203-0068, contact Mark Sitko or Frederick Ballo, http://alphabetarts.org.
Join in Chitactac Family Day
– Celebrate the Ohlone Indian culture from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16. Rescue specialists will be bringing animals to show including a red-tailed hawk, pigmy owl, and a desert tortoise. Make elderberry flutes and abalone pendants. Learn to process acorns and use pump drills guided by Native American educators. See baskets and basket making materials. Watch flintknapping demonstrations. Try your hand at Ohlone games. View ancient petroglyphs. Discover the heritage and people of this ancient village site. Wheelchair accessible.
Details: (408) 918-7772. Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park, 10001 Watsonville Road, Gilroy. Visit parkhere.org for outdoor tips.
Children’s arts and crafts camp
– Young aspiring artists are invited to participate in the Fancy Nancy arts and crafts summer camp July 19 through 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Using the Fancy Nancy Aspiring Artist book by Jane O’Connor, participants will learn about famous artists and create projects using their techniques. Each day will focus on different artists and projects.
How Healthy is Your Home?
– Learn hidden household dangers and simple changes that can be made to create a healthier environment for you and your family at a series of wellness workshops held the third Wednesday of the month at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. All workshops are book based, there is no fee, but please RSVP as space is limited.
Details: (408) 778-6467.
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