San Martin helps clear the shelters
Staff at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter welcomed area residents into their San Martin facility and introduced them to their shelter dogs and cats in hopes of matching a family with a new pet during Saturday’s Clear the Shelters event.
Locals get creative to watch eclipse
While watching the nationally anticipated total solar eclipse Monday morning atop the downtown Morgan Hill parking garage using a crudely constructed “pinhole projector,” Times staff ran into a handful of sky watchers who had a similar idea but with better equipment.Andrew Remer, a Morgan Hill resident, used some household items to create a “last minute” solar lens for his Nikon Coolpix camera, which he set up on a tripod to capture crisp, clear images of the crescent-shaped sun as the moon partially obscured its light during the Aug. 21 eclipse.“At the last minute, I scrambled around looking for my old welding helmet,” Remer explained. “I removed and cleaned the lens and cut up a Snapple bottle. It just happened to fit perfectly. I pushed the lens through (the end of the bottle) and added some duct tape to keep out excess light and, voila, I had a cheap and easy solar lens for (my) camera in five minutes.”Other eclipse watchers at the downtown garage used certified viewing glasses that allowed them to stare directly at the event. Times staff settled with a pinhole projector made out of two paper plates, one with a small hole that illuminated a live image of the moon’s shadow crossing in front of the sun as seen from Earth.In Morgan Hill and most of the U.S., Monday’s total solar eclipse was only partially visible, and not without eye protection or a safe viewing device.A narrow swath across the lower 48 states, commonly referred to as the “path of totality,” saw the full effect of the solar eclipse as those areas descended briefly into mid-day darkness at the peak.
Morgan Hill celebrates women this week
In honor of upcoming Women’s Equality Day, local businesses and organizations will host a series of events throughout the week of Aug. 21-27 to highlight the work that women do for the community of Morgan Hill, and to honor their accomplishments.All community members are invited to join in the week of discussion, celebration and support for women of all ages and from all walks of life.One of the Women’s Week organizers is Morgan Hill City Councilwoman Caitlin Jachimowicz, a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney. She worked with the City of Morgan Hill, the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses to make the weeklong support for women’s equality a reality.“I’m thrilled that (these groups and businesses) have come together to honor women and the work we do in our community, and I’m looking forward to honoring the women I have met in my work with the city that sometimes work behind the scenes,” Jachimowicz said.She also promoted the “inclusiveness” of the events, to which all local women as well as men are invited. Below is a complete list of Women’s Week events in Morgan Hill. For more information, visit thinkerholly.wixsite.com/womensweekmh/events.• A screening of “Hidden Figures,” the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a key role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. The screening will take place 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at CineLux Theater, 750 Tennant Station. Tickets cost $5.• “Let Your Voice Be Heard” workshop, hosted by the American Association of University Women, 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. The AAUW will present effective tools to communicate with elected officials in a practical workshop for civil engagement. Get tips and tricks for becoming more involved in the democratic process. Contact [email protected] for more information.• City Council proclamation declaring Women’s Week in Morgan Hill, 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at council chambers, 17575 Peak Ave.• A “Powerful Women” panel will provide attendees an opportunity to learn about the challenges and successes of women who are successful in traditionally male-dominated fields. Afterwards there will be a brief Q&A session, and light refreshments will be provided. Women invited to participate on the panel include U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren, local architect and business owner Lesley Miles, Superior Court Judge My-Le Jacqueline Duong, Gavilan College President Kathleen Rose, VP Area Manager of Kaiser Irene Chavez and Morgan Hill Assistant City Manager Christina Turner. The panel will start 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at City Council Chambers, 17575 Peak Ave.• Friday, Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. is Ladies Night at the Friday Night Music Series, at the Downtown Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road.• Saturday, Aug. 26 is Women’s Equality Day. This holiday commemorates the passage of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which reads, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”• “When I Grow Up…,” a mixer celebrating the diversity of women in Morgan Hill. Women are asked to wear their "uniform" or regular working day outfit, so that children in attendance can see the many different important roles women take on in the community. Then all the women will line up along Monterey Road and take a photo holding hands, symbolizing the strength of Morgan Hill's women together.
Annual Second Chance Week coming to South County in September
An annual, multi-city effort personifying the idiom, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” will start up in South County next month with the “Second Chance Week 2017.”
Have coffee with Gavilan College President
Gavilan College President Kathleen Rose will host a series of “Coffee & Conversations” community get-togethers throughout August and October to inform residents about what’s happening at the local community college.
MHCF invites sponsors, nonprofits to participate in Philanthropy Night
Morgan Hill Community Foundation welcomes nonprofits to participate in this year’s annual philanthropy celebration, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17, at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center.
