Join the Committee for Green Foothills and the Greenbelt
Alliance in helping to shape the future of south Santa Clara County
at Community Design Day, where the public will create a community
driven vision for the region.
Got a vision for South County?
– Join the Committee for Green Foothills and the Greenbelt Alliance in helping to shape the future of south Santa Clara County at Community Design Day, where the public will create a community driven vision for the region. The idea is to communicate a vision and inform current and future decision makers, shaping the landscape, the dialogue and the quality of life for the region.
This is an opportunity to share a point of view on issues such as regional transportation, including high-speed rail and regional bike trails; revitalization and growth in downtown areas as well as overall county growth; the lack of funding for open spaces – all the while recognizing South County as a “gateway” to regional parklands; the future of local farmland; the need for wildlife corridors; and the protection of local waterways. The Design Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at The Granary, 17500 Depot St., Morgan Hill. Assemblyman Bill Monning will speak.
Kids and cops
– A Community Law Enforcement Foundation fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St., Morgan Hill. Help the foundation raise money for their PET Project. Meet a police officer and Pax the canine cop, get a badge, buy a chance to win a bicycle. Get a free ice cream cone for a $1 donation to CLEF.
Details: 778-6467.
Oakwood School open house
– Oakwood School is holding a preschool/kindergarten open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the school, 105 John Wilson Way. Bring the whole family, no reservation required.
Details: www.oakwoodweb.org.
Have coffee with local politicos
– Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate will be joined by Assemblyman Bill Monning, at his next coffee with the mayor event at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hot Java, corner of Second Street and Monterey Road in downtown. Ask either or both questions, give suggestions or opinions – it will be a wide-open session directed by those who attend.
Fly on wings of history at airport
– The Wings of History Air Museum and San Martin Airport Open House and Fly-in takes place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at the South County Airport in San Martin, 12777 Murphy Ave. There will be free airplane and helicopter rides for those 8 to 17, free tethered balloon rides beginning at 7 a.m., weather permitting and food available all day starting with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m.
Details: www.wingsofhistory.org or call (408) 683-2290.
LOHS class of 1961 celebrates
– The Live Oak High School class of 1961 will celebrate half a century from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The catered barbecue will take place at the home of Marco Renella in Gilroy.
Details: Sue Adams Priest at (408) 779-9932 or Marco Renella at re*****@********ng.com.
Celebrate wildlife
– Meet the furry, feathered and scaled friends that the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center has helped during a free event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Old Machado School, 15130 Sycamore Ave., Morgan Hill. There will be games and fun activities for the kids, and cake and punch will be served. The event is free, donations are accepted.
Details: 779-WERC (9372) or werc-ca.org.
Sierra Club hike at Uvas Canyon Park
– The Sierra Club will conduct a hike Sunday at Uvas Canyon County Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Home Depot parking lot off of East Dunne in Morgan Hill or at 10 a.m. at the lower parking lot at Uvas Canyon. There is a $6 to $10 fee. You do not need to be a member to attend. It is a moderate hike at an easy pace.
Details: Shawn Britton at 551-0722.
‘Invitation to the Dance’ concert
– Morgan Hill Wind Symphony presents a spring concert, “Invitation to the Dance” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Bible Church, 280 Llagas Road, Morgan Hill. The event is free.
Details: morganhillwindsymphony.org.
Talk with a school board trustee
– In an effort to open doors of communication with parents and the community, the Morgan Hill Unified board of education has scheduled a series of semi-monthly opportunities for individuals to have a casual one-on-one conversation with a board member. The first meeting is from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at MHUSD offices, 15600 Concord Circle. Two trustees will be present at each event: May 31, June 13, July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. 15.
Details: 201-6001.
Try out for cheer
– Tryouts for the 2011-2012 cheer season are Monday and Wednesday at Live Oak High School. Due to scheduling challenges, tryouts will be in the wrestling room. Cheer applications are available in the school lobby, attendance and the ASB offices, and at both middle schools and the charter school.
Details: Darcy Foster at 201-6125.
Learn about the health of your home
– Learn hidden household dangers and simple changes that can be made to create a healthier environment for you and our family at a series of workshops held the third Wednesday of the month at BookSmart, 80 E. Second St. This month’s topic is “The Healthy Home,” and will be held at 7 p.m. All workshops are book based, there is no fee, but RSVP as space is limited.
Details: (408) 778-6467.
Tour Mount Madonna School
– Tour Mount Madonna School and discover what brings parents and students up the mountain. Campus tour starts at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Visit classes in session, tour the facilities and appreciate the wonder of this inspiring natural environment. To RSVP (and for directions) call 847-2717.
Details: www.MountMadonnaSchool.org
Give blood, help save lives
– The next American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Advent Lutheran Church, 16870 Murphy Ave. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go to redcrossblood.org. (Sponsor Code: ADVENT) to schedule an appointment.
Strategies for student success
– Clay Roberts, an author and the founder of a national education consulting firm, is speaking at Live Oak High School Theater May 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The free event, “What young people need to succeed,” will identify practical strategies for parents, schools and communities for raising healthy, successful young people. The recommended audience is: parents, community members, school personnel, board members, city leaders and faith-based leaders.
Details: 201-6001.
Reflecting on journey to India
– A presentation by Mount Madonna School’s seniors about their recent experiences in India is scheduled for May 20. The “Vidya Dharma Project – The Path of Knowledge” will start with a 9 a.m. reception in the MMS Library and a 9:30 a.m. presentation (assembly room) at Mount Madonna School, 491 Summit Road. To RSVP and directions call 847-2717.
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