On Sunday, the city of Morgan Hill’s Community and Cultural
Center courtyard and amphitheater will welcome people of all ages
to a free four-hour concert representing the cultural diversity of
Morgan Hill and its sister cities in Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and
Japan.
‘Breaking the Sound Barrier’
– South County residents will be celebrating their culture through music and dance in September with a free performance of local talent. On Sunday, the city of Morgan Hill’s Community and Cultural Center courtyard and amphitheater will welcome people of all ages to a free four-hour concert representing the cultural diversity of Morgan Hill and its sister cities in Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and Japan. Titled “Breaking the Sound Barrier,” the event will use music and dance to celebrate the broad cultural community of Morgan Hill. Conceptualized and organized by Morgan Hill Sister Cities, the Library, Culture and Arts Commission of Morgan Hill and the newly organized El Toro Culture and Arts Committee, the event will include a representation of Hispanic, New Orleans Jazz and Blues, Polynesian, Italian, Irish, Japanese, and American culture through music and dance. The program is loaded with performances of everything from swing, Jazz, Latin, Taiko drums, Bollywood, Chinese Lion dancers, and a variety of other performers. This concert takes place from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and enjoy for an old fashioned summer evening of entertainment.
It’s girls night out
– In addition to making new friends, dancing and creating crafts, girls 7 to 12 can learn about life skills and values, positive relationships, and respecting themselves and others. One of the 41 Developmental Assets will be covered at each session. This is a drop-off program that takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. The cost is $5.
Details: 310-4252 or www.mhcrc.com.
Tour Gilroy Hot Springs
– Explore Gilroy Hot Springs, a historic landmark that was once a restful resort and later served as a readjustment location for Japanese families coming out of the WWII internment camps. A guide will walk visitors around the site, which is normally closed to the public and share the stories, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Meet at Hot Springs entrance. A parking fee applies.
Flower lovers meet
– The Morgan Hill flower Lover’s Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Moonlight horseback ride
– Bring your horse and join Henry Coe’s mounted patrol volunteers in a ride that celebrates the beauty of Henry Coe Park at night. The ride is about two hours and begins at 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 10, with a potluck at 6 p.m., followed by the moonlight ride. Rain will cancel. Must RSVP with Chere at (408) 683-2247 or go to http://www.coepark.org/wildflower_ride.html
Jacob’s Walk for CURED
– Join in Jacob’s Walk for CURED at the Coyote Creek Trail, 19245 Malaguerra Ave., Morgan Hill starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 10. One hundred percent of the funds donated will go to finding a cure for eosinophilic disease, which depletes the body of iron and essential nutrients necessary for proper development and physical growth. In addition, the symptoms associated with this disease are painful cramping, bleeding, vomiting, and polyps. In many cases, children develop severe damage to their digestive tracts. Due to lack of nourishment caused from multiple food allergies or intolerance to so many foods, some children must rely on a simplified liquid formula or a feeding tube for their nutrition on a daily basis. Jacob is 7 years old and enjoys playing with Legos, playing Angry Birds on his mom’s iPhone and playing with his friends. He was diagnosed with the disease in November 2010.
Details: Malisha Maupin at ma******@***oo.com. For more information about EE, visit www.curedfoundation.org.
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