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The Chamber of Commerce’s popular Friday Night Music Series came to an end last week under scorching outdoor temperatures, but the organization isn’t finished bringing the community together this summer.The 28th annual Taste of Morgan Hill art, wine, music and street fair will take place Sept. 23 and 24 in downtown Morgan Hill, on Monterey Road between Dunne and Main avenues. The event, organized by the local chamber, will feature gift and merchandise vendors, food and live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 23, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24.The festival’s Saturday evening entertainment will also include a Street Dance on East Third Street, from 7 to 9 p.m.Admission to the Taste of Morgan Hill is free. For more information, visit morganhill.org.The chamber’s FNMS completed its 14-week run of free Friday night concerts with the Sept. 1 performance by Entourage.Chamber Executive Director John Horner said the scorching heat—113 degrees just before show time—didn’t seem to keep the crowds away. He estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 people attended the show, which featured one of the series’ most popular recurring acts. Entourage also kicked off the 2017 FNMS on June 2.FNMS has grown significantly since its inception more than 20 years ago. It has become not only a fun, family-friendly concert; it is also a way to showcase downtown Morgan Hill and encourage visits to the neighborhood’s restaurants and shops—which has been the Chamber’s goal all along, Horner said.“We continue to love that it draws people from every possible demographic,” Horner said. “We really enjoy putting on something that is accessible and available to everybody to just come out and have a good time.”

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See one of every child’s favorite story characters in person at Kiddie Academy Sept. 24, where Curious George himself will jump off the page and into the classroom for the childcare provider’s Storytime LIVE! event.Attendees will enjoy a story highlighted by a visit from the story’s lead character at the event, which goes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kiddie Academy, 150 Monterey Road, Suite 150.Storytime LIVE! is open to everyone, including Kiddie Academy’s current students, new friends who want to learn more about the facility and its programs, or anyone who just wants to share the experience with their child, reads a release from Kiddie Academy.Light refreshments and educational activities for children and families will be provided. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the excitement and smiles.“Reading aloud is widely recognized as the single most important activity leading to language development, as it builds word-sound awareness in children,” adds the release. “Research shows that reading aloud to young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate language and cognitive skills, but it also builds motivation, curiosity and memory.”Kiddie Academy serves families and children age 6 weeks to 12 years old, with full-time childcare, kindergarten, and before- and after-school and summer camp programs. For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com.