Women’s Week
Morgan Hill will celebrate the third annual Women’s Week from Aug. 24 to Aug. 30, in conjunction with Women’s Equality Day Aug. 26. The city will host a variety of events celebrating women, including movie screenings, panel discussions, morning meditation and a Ladies Night Concert. For more information about Morgan Hill Women’s Week events, visit eventbrite.com and search for “South County 2019 Womens Equality Series.”
Get Fit
The Morgan Hill Get Fit Run and Family Fun Fest will take place 8am Aug. 24 at the Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Participants can sign up for one of a list of competitive options, including a 5K, 10K or 1-mile run. All ages are welcome. All registered participants will receive an event t-shirt. Medals will be awarded for the top finishers. For more information and to register, visit mhreconline.com.
Blues Festival
The free Morgan Hill Blues Festival will take place 10am to 11pm Aug. 31 at the Community and Cultural Center amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road. No outside alcohol allowed. Food and beverages will be available for sale at the venue.
Founder’s Dinner
The Morgan Hill Historical Society will host the annual Founder’s Dinner from 5-9pm Sept. 7 at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. The annual dinner celebrates local residents who have lived in the area for 50 years or more. For more information and to register, visit morganhillhistoricalsociety.org/.
Overnight in the park
Bring your family and your camping gear and enjoy a night under the stars at Family Overnight in the Park, 6pm Sept. 20 to 6pm Sept. 21 at Morgan Hill Community Park, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. A movie in the park and continental breakfast are included in the cost of $15 per person (children 1 and younger are free). For more information, visit mhreconline.com.
Latin Cultural Show
The third annual Latin Cultural Show & Outdoor Concert will take place 3-7:30pm Sept. 21 at the Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy an evening of outdoor Latin music with a live band. Dance groups will perform a variety of Central and South American routines. The event is free.
Flag Football
Register now for the South Valley NFL Flag Football League’s 2019 fall season. Dedicated to providing a high quality NFL FLAG program for boys and girls age 4-14, South Valley Flag Football has been running leagues in the Morgan Hill area since 2004. The cost to play is $150 for 10 games plus Player Combine, End of Season Jamboree, NFL LOGO Jersey and flags, t-shirt, shorts, socks and more. NFL FLAG is a 5-on-5, no-contact game that emphasizes skill development, equal playing time, life lessons and teamwork. Plus, it is lots of fun to play. Registration is now open at svflagfootball.net. Parents can register online then mail payment. Payment and mailing information is located on the registration form. Early registration closes Sept. 29 and final registration closes on Oct. 20. The Player Combine will be held Sept. 29. The season’s first games are Oct. 20 and the season ends Dec. 1.
