WERC wants residents to do something wild
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan
Hill, is currently accepting applications for volunteers who are
available to work during the morning any day of the week. Duties
include cleaning, feeding, and caring for injured, orphaned and
sick native wildlife.
WERC wants residents to do something wild
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center in Morgan Hill, is currently accepting applications for volunteers who are available to work during the morning any day of the week. Duties include cleaning, feeding, and caring for injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife. All volunteers are required to be at least 16 years old. Volunteers working at our site work a 3-hour shift, at least once a week and are asked to make a four-month commitment.
WERC operates under permits issued by the California Department of Fish and Game, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the only facility in the South Santa Clara County allowed to care for native wildlife. For more information call 779-WERC (9372) or go to our Website at www.werc-ca.org for more information.
Poppy Jasper Film Festival hosts a special screening of “Rebel Without a Cause”
Fifty-years after its initial theatrical release, Poppy Jasper Film Festival (PJFF) will screen the 1955 classic drama, Rebel Without a Cause at 7pm on Saturday, August 6 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.
The film stars James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo. The story involves a rebellious young man (Dean) with a troubled past who comes to a new town finding friends and enemies.
The Rebel Without a Cause screening is a fundraising event for the Poppy Jasper Film Festival which takes place this November in Morgan Hill.
A local auto club will display vintage cars of the 1950’s era in front of the Community Playhouse to lend further atmosphere to the event.
Tickets are $5 and available at the door. The Community Playhouse is located at the corner of Monterey Road and Fifth Street at the southern end of downtown Morgan Hill.
Guglielmo to host another Cork Equity Day
Guglielmo Winery in Morgan Hill will host it’s ninth Cork Equity day, allowing locals to bottle their own red wine and save money while doing it.
Over two thousands people have taken advantage of program, according to the winery.
At the last Cork Equity event in May, Guglielmo employees served hungry bottlers over 100 pounds of freshly grilled Italian sausages and salami as well as an assortment of breads and cheeses.
The wine to be sold during the Cork Equity exemplifies the winemaking team’s mastery of the art of utilizing several growing regions and grape varieties, according to a press release. These components blended together arrive at a final product greater than the sum of its parts. This blend is comprised of 37% Ruby Cabernet, 33% Santa Clara Valley Merlot, 14% San Luis Obispo County Petite Sirah, 10% Santa Clara Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Santa Clara Valley Carignane.
Called Cavalcade Cellar Red, this special wine will only be available at the event. The winery estimates the Cavalcade Cellar Red would be comparable to a $12 – $14 bottle if sold through traditional sales channels.
Pricing for the Cork Equity wine with your own clean bottle is $5 per 750ml or $9 per 1.5L bottle. Clean empty bottles available for sale the day of the event: 750ml —50 cents each and 1.5L bottle—$1.00 each.
The event will be held Sat., August 6 from 10am to 3pm at the winery. For more information, call (408) 779-2145. The winery will also hold a preview of the Cavalcade Cellar Red from 10am to 5pm on July 23, 24, 30, 31.
Fourth Annual Cool Brews for Cool Pools Festival July 23rd
The Fourth Annual Cool Brews For Cool Pools Festival will be held on July 23 from 11am to 7pm at the Morgan Hill Cultural Center. Admission is free this year and 20 breweries will be on hand including El Toro and Coast Range along with Tied House, Rock Bottom, Los Gatos, Faultline plus many more. Wine from Guglielmo, Clos La Chance, Pedrizetti and Solis will be available as well. Music will be provided by Shane Dwight Band, JJ Hawg, Usual Suspects and the Woogie Men. Trail Dust BBQ and My Pizza will be providing the food throughout the day. The Kids Zone will keep the little ones happy with a giant Tsunami Water slide, jump house and games. Tasting kits with 10 tastes and a mug cost $15.
Film festival seeks entries
Poppy Jasper Film Festival is accepting entries of short films in a variety of genres for the second Poppy Jasper Film Festival Nov. 11 to 13.
Submissions are taken only from California residents or students enrolled in California schools. Films must be no more than 30 minutes. Categories to be judged include: drama, documentary, music, comedy and open. The latter category is meant to encompass all avant-garde films or submissions that defy traditional classification.
The Morgan Hill Experience category will once again feature films that focus on the people, history or environment of the festival host city. The submission deadline for all films is Aug. 1.
Early entries are highly encouraged. There is a late deadline of Aug. 15, but with an additional fee. Standard entry fee is $30 ($10 for students). Late submissions are $50 ($15 for students). Information on how to submit a film can be found at the festival Web site, www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org.
The inaugural event, held last November, featured some 30 films, five workshops and 1,000 attendees.
Details: www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org.
Marc Russo & the Classy Cats and the Great Guglielmo Grape Stomp featured at Family Winery’s 14th Annual Harvest Festival
A great way to commemorate the end of summer, Guglielmo’s Harvest Festival promises to be a fun-filled day of wine, food, skill games and dancing. All-inclusive tickets include a delicious Santa Maria Steak BBQ prepared by the Guglielmo family and friends – complete with pasta con pesto, garlic bread, salad, dessert, and of course, the award-winning wines of the third-generation family winery in Morgan Hill.
One of the most popular after dinner events is the Great Guglielmo Grape Stomp, where attendees can sign up for a chance to try their hand (feet) at making wine the old fashion way. Before dinner, Guglielmo will again offer their unique games of skill like the Salami Toss and Botched-up Bocce Ball. Contestants have a chance to win Guglielmo Bucks redeemable in Guglielmo’s Gift Shop. Additionally there will be numerous raffles and other fun events through the evening. Returning this year to the main music stage is the popular Marc Russo & the Classy Cats, serving up some of their special hot dance music.
This all-inclusive event is guaranteed to be a great way to spend a late summer afternoon and evening. Tickets are $45 General Admission and $35 for Guglielmo Wine Group members. Reserve your tickets today – call (408) 779-2145 or visit Guglielmo Winery’s Tasting Room at 1480 E. Main Avenue, Morgan Hill – just across the street from Live Oak High School.
