Community

Visit local wineries the day before the big game and sample wine straight of the barrel on Super Barrel Saturday Feb. 6.

The Rotary Club of Morgan Hill recognized 10 outstanding Morgan Hill Unified School District elementary and middle school students Jan. 20 during a special luncheon ceremony.

Rocca’s was San Martin’s first grocer and 80 years later, it’s proving that everything old is new again.

Charles Weston and Paul Rakitin—two local businessmen, veterans and runners—presented the proceeds of their Nov. 8 inaugural Morgan Hill Veterans Day Run last week to three nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting American combat vets and their families. Weston, co-owner of Weston Miles Architects and a Vietnam veteran, and Rakitin, the owner of The Running Shop who served in Afghanistan in 2010-11, presented a check for $2,550 to representatives of three nonprofits. Pictured in the attached photo are (left to right) Rakitin; Ken Frickle of Team Red, White and Blue; Thaddeus Dickens of Mission Continues; Frank Keffer of Operation Care and Comfort; and Weston. Also receiving proceeds from the Veterans Run was The Muddy Patriot. The Nov. 8 Veterans Day run took a 5K route through Morgan Hill. They organized the event, which they hope will recur annually, not only to raise money for organizations that support their fellow veterans; they also wanted to raise exposure of these groups and people so that struggling vets know there is support available for them.

The San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce announced that Morgan Hill’s Guglielmo Winery will be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame at their Annual Membership and Distinguished Awards Dinner Feb. 25.Each year the San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses for their longtime and significant contributions to the economic and civic growth and well-being of the community, according to Cindy Adams, Guglielmo Winery’s Director of Marketing. The Business Hall of Fame recipients are companies that have made the Silicon Valley region their choice for business operations for more than 50 years. Previous recipients have included Hewlett Packard, Santa Clara University and Lockheed Martin.In a joint statement, the Guglielmo brothers George E., Gene and Gary said, "We’re honored and humbled to be recognized. It’s a true testament to the hard work and commitment of our family and employees for the last 90 years not only to produce the best wines possible but to also be a positive contributor to our local communities. Having been born and raised here and being part of the rich history of agriculture and winemaking in the Santa Clara Valley makes this honor truly special.”Guglielmo Winery, located at 1480 E. Main Ave. is the oldest continuously family owned and operated winery in Santa Clara Valley, Adams added. In addition to producing a variety of award-winning wines, the winery hosts weddings and events in their Villa Emile Event Center, and welcomes many guests in their Tasting Room and Gift Shop.Visit guglielmowinery.com for additional information.

A talented and charismatic 13-year-old teen with a passion for singing and entertaining advanced to the semifinal round of the South Bay Teen Idol 2016 competition after her performance Jan. 10 in Los Gatos.

At Brethren CrossFit, the timeless New Year’s resolution of getting in shape can become a reality for those who dare to step inside the Morgan Hill-based fitness gym stashed in the Jarvis Drive business park.

Wet weather will continue to roll through South County for the next couple of days with a brief reprieve on Friday before more rainfall is expected in the area, according to Forecaster Duane Dykema with the National Weather Service.

With a focus on youth, seniors, veterans and the community at large, the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill Dec. 19 announced the list of 2015 “Charitable Grants” recipients, who received a combined $14,500 in funds.

The year in education in Morgan Hill provided its own narrative that kept taxpayers, parents and even students scratching their heads, wondering if local elected trustees would ever be able to agree on what’s best for about 8,600 children who attend district schools.